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Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
(Submitted September 4, 2008) The University of Maine invites applications for an academic year, tenure-track position for an assistant professor in Counselor Education in the College of Education and Human Development beginning Fall 2009. Responsibilities: The Counselor Education program is seeking a colleague committed to excellence in research, scholarship, and teaching. We seek a person with strong leadership and mentoring skills for the following: 1) Masters level Mental Health Counseling Program 2) Masters level School Counseling Program 3) Certificate of Advanced Studies Program 4) Doctoral Program for Counselor Educators The successful candidate will be committed to a program moving towards greater visibility with a highly competitive research agenda. Duties include teaching core courses, providing supervision of counseling practica/internships, academic advising, and mentoring doctoral students in research and teaching. The successful candidate will have an active research agenda leading to publications, potential grants, and conference presentations. Our program is strongly committed to public service and seeks a colleague who will provide service and leadership at local, state and national levels. Qualifications: Ph.D./Ed.D in counseling or closely related field by August 31st, 2009. Licensed or license-eligible for clinical mental health professional in the state of Maine. Evidence of strong potential for high quality scholarship, research, and college teaching. Expertise in diversity issues and diverse approaches to counseling is highly desirable. Eligibility for certification as a school counselor is a great asset. We seek a candidate with ideas and professional experiences that have implications for the future of the counseling profession as a whole, in schools and in the private sector. University of Maine is an EO/AA Employer
Guidelines for Applying:
Applications: Completed applications must include a cover letter addressing the responsibilities and qualifications listed above, a vita, sample publications (or in-process manuscripts), samples of college teaching evaluations (if the candidate has taught), graduate transcripts, and full contact information for three references (please include e-mail addresses). Mail hard copies to Dr. Gary Schilmoeller, 337 Merrill Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469. Review of applications will begin September 30, 2008.
Application deadline: September 30, 2008
Contact: Gary Schilmoeller, gary.schilmoeller@umit.maine.edu, 337 Merrill Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469, , http://www.umaine.edu/edhd
Vice President for College Advancement - Baruch College, City University of New York
(Submitted August 7, 2008) Reporting to the President, the VP leads all development, alumni relations, government, foundation, and community relations efforts; sits on the College’s Cabinet; serves as one of the key liaisons to the College Fund and the Alumni Federation; leads a comprehensive and integrative repertoire of college- wide development activities, including capital campaign, cultivation of major gift prospects; coordinates gift solicitation; manages donor events and related programs; implements proposals consistent with achieving goals of the Strategic Plan; oversees a major division with over 30 staff, including government/community relations, Alumni Relations, Executives on Campus program, database/information systems; interacts constituents to effectively promote advancement activities.
Guidelines for Applying:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s Degree and eight (8) years of progressively responsible fund raising and senior leadership experience are required. An advanced degree with ten (10) or more years of fund raising experience in a higher education environment is strongly preferred. Direct fund raising and capital campaign experience required. Some travel is required. The successful candidate will have a significant record of achievements in fund raising, budgeting, and staff management, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, résumé, and the contact information of three professional references or letter of nomination to: Search Committee: VP for College Advancement Ms. Mary Gorman, Chief of Staff Office of the President Baruch College - City University of New York One Bernard Baruch Way, Box B4-230 New York, NY 10010 Email: VPadvancesrch@baruch.cuny.edu (Preferred)
Application deadline: September 30, 2008
Contact: Mary Gorman, Chief of Staff, VPadvancesrch@baruch.cuny.edu, Office of the President One Bernard Baruch Way, Box B4-230 New York, NY 10010, n/a, http://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/jobposting/026946.htm#P-11_0
Faculty positions in Social Psychology, I/O, or Africana Studies at Texas A&M University
(Submitted August 27, 2008) The Department of Psychology invites applications for up to 6 faculty positions: up to 3 in social psychology, 1 in industrial/organizational psychology, and up to 2 in Africana Studies. Individuals whose work falls into one of these fields exclusively or combines one of these fields with others in psychology are encouraged to apply. These positions will begin September 1, 2009. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY: Three positions may be filled, with the search targeted at the Assistant Professor level although exceptional individuals at any rank are encouraged to apply. Specific area of expertise is open. The successful applicants must be prepared to teach basic and advanced undergraduate and graduate social psychology courses in our expanding Social program. INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY: A position may be filled at the assistant professor rank. Applications for this position are invited from any area of Industrial/Organizational psychology; applicants with expertise and interests in quantitative methods are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate level and in our doctoral program in I/O psychology. AFRICANA STUDIES: A position may be filled at the assistant professor rank and will be jointly appointed with the Africana Studies Program. Applications for this position are invited from individuals with research and teaching interests focusing on issues broadly related to the intersection of psychology and Africana studies, including but not limited to the social, cognitive, and health-related development of African-American children and their families. The successful applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to Africana Studies as a discipline.
Guidelines for Applying:
For each position, please send a letter of application, vita, and representative reprints and have three letters of recommendation sent to the Department of Psychology, Texas A & M University, 4235 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4235. Materials should be addressed to the Chair of the respective search committees. For the social search, address materials to Eddie Harmon-Jones (instead of mailing paper copies, you may email your application materials to socialtamu@gmail.com). For the I/O search, address materials to Winfred Arthur (wea@psyc.tamu.edu). For the Africana Studies search, address materials to Gerianne Alexander (galexander@psych.tamu.edu). Review of applications will begin October 1st and continue until the positions are filled. Information about the department may be obtained at http://psychology.tamu.edu . Further information about these positions can be obtained from the search committee chairs. Texas A & M is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Application deadline: October 1, 2008
Contact: eddie harmon-jones, socialtamu@gmail.com, 4235 TAMU, College Station, TX 77845
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
(Submitted August 21, 2008) Kent State University is seeking an exceptional leader with a record of administrative experience for the position of Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. Kent State University includes eight academic colleges and the College of Undergraduate Studies, The Honors College, the College of Graduate Studies, and seven Regional Campuses. All these units report to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. The Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs reports to the Senior VP for Academic Affairs and Provost. The Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs will oversee faculty contractual issues, serving as the University’s liaison to the Kent State chapter of the AAUP, faculty issues, and academic personnel. The individual will administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement, promotion and tenure, annual reappointment and merit at the Provost level. The individual will also oversee the grievance/joint appeals process.
Guidelines for Applying:
The successful candidate will demonstrate a distinguished record of accomplishment in the following areas: knowledge and accomplishment in his or her field; outstanding leadership and management ability, a strong sense of vision; a strong appreciation for the importance of the faculty, substantial administrative experience within a complex university setting; and effective interpersonal relationship skills with groups and individuals both internal and external to the University. Candidates must possess the terminal degree in their discipline and significant senior level administrative experience. The individual may be appointed to a faculty appointment consistent with their record. Potential applicants are encouraged to respond as soon as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with an anticipated date of hire in October 2008.For a complete description of this position and to apply online, visit our jobsite at: https://jobs.kent.edu
Application deadline: October 1, 2008
Contact: Joseph Vitale, jvitale1@kent.edu, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, Ohio 44242, 330-672-8318, https://jobs.kent.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=183573
Assistant Professor, Women’s Studies, University of Delaware
(Submitted June 17, 2008) Tenure-track appointment, available September 1, 2009. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. at time of hire; advanced degree in Women’s Studies preferred. Teaching and research interests in feminist legal and/or environmental issues are desirable. RESPONSIBILITIES: Candidates should be prepared to offer introductory through upper-level courses in transnational feminisms and to focus on race, class, and sexualities in a global context.
Guidelines for Applying:
Send letter of interest, describing teaching experience and philosophy, research, and how the candidate's work will contribute to the university's commitment to diversity as a core value; curriculum vitae, writing sample (ten to fifteen pages), and three recommendations to Professor Margaret Stetz, Women's Studies, 34 W. Delaware Avenue, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. Application materials shall be shared with departmental faculty. Inquires may be directed to Stetzm@udel.edu or (302) 831-3170. Deadline is October 1, 2008.
Application deadline: October 1, 2008
Contact: Professor Margaret Stetz, Stetzm@udel.edu, Women's Studies, 34 W. Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE 19716, (302) 831-3170, www.udel.edu/udjobs/current/faculty.html
Tenure-track Assistant Professor 19th Century American Literature and Cultural Studies
(Submitted July, 2008) The Departments of English and Cultural Studies in the School of Arts and Humanities at Claremont Graduate University invite applications and nominations for a joint appointment in 19th century American Literature and Cultural Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track beginning Fall 2009. A PhD is required. The successful candidate must be able to teach graduate seminars in major American writers and literary developments of the 19th century and in Cultural Studies, and will serve as an advisor, mentor, and provide professional development training for our M.A. and PhD students. Expertise in one or more of the following areas of specialization is important: Colonial/Postcolonial Studies; Gender Studies; 19th century Race Relations and Ethnic Literature; U.S Empire Studies; Comparative Study of the Americas, Transnational and Border Studies. We are seeking applicants with solid teaching and mentoring experience in both American Literature and Cultural Studies who will bring transdisciplinary perspectives to research and teaching. Ideally, the candidate will hold a PhD in English, but we will consider candidates with degrees in other fields who have a demonstrably strong publication record in 19th century American Literature. The Humanities departments work closely together in the School of Arts and Humanities at the Claremont Graduate University; we are looking for a colleague who can help us to make connections across the disciplines of English, Cultural Studies, History and Philosophy and who can serve the needs of graduate students in the Humanities, in general.
Guidelines for Applying:
Please submit a letter of application, c.v., writing sample (20 pages maximum), and three letters of reference, at least one of which addresses the applicant's teaching/mentoring abilities, to Professor Wendy Martin, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of English, Claremont Graduate University, 121 E. Tenth Street, Claremont, CA 91711.
Application deadline: October 6, 2008
Contact: Wendy Martin, Wendy.Martin@cgu.edu, 121 East Tenth Street, Claremont, CA 91711, (909) 621-8612, http://www.cgu.edu/sah/jobs
Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology – Tenure Track
(Submited September 4, 2008) The Division of Science and Environmental Policy is seeking a molecular and/or cell biologist to join our new biology program. The successful candidate for this position will work collaboratively with other division faculty to teach, develop curricula, and conduct research with undergraduates. The candidate will join the Division of Science and Environmental Policy (SEP), a collaborative group of scientists who offer our flagship B.S. degree in Environmental Science Technology and Policy, and our new B.S. degree in Biology. Minimum Qualifications: •Ph.D. in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, or related field at time of hire. •Demonstrated excellence in biology teaching, particularly at the undergraduate level •Experience teaching undergraduate molecular biology, cell biology, or genetics, as well as teaching writing in the sciences. •Experience mentoring undergraduate research and/or internships. •Experience in curriculum development and advising. •Ability and desire to mentor and teach students from diverse cultural, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds. •Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment. •Excellent written and oral communication skills. Desirable Qualifications: •Degree or Certificate in scientific writing •Knowledge of current issues in bioethics. •Experience writing grant proposals. •Research and teaching interests and expertise that complement and strengthen those of existing faculty in the department.
Guidelines for Applying:
All prospective applicants must apply on-line at http://uhr.csumb.edu/jobs/db/fac/. A complete application includes a cover letter explaining how your background and experience enables you to contribute to the CSUMB Vision (the University’s Vision Statement is available at: www.csumb.edu/general/vision.html), a curriculum vitae, and any pertinent documentation and /or your website. Each document/file must be no more than 5MB (five megabytes) in file size. Only documents/files with the following extensions can be accepted: Microsoft Word (doc.), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), Rich Text (.rtf) or Plain Text (.txt) files. Upon offer of employment candidate must provide original transcript as evidence of attainment of highest degree. Online applications with attachments must be received by 5:00 P.M., OCTOBER 10, 2008 TO BE GUARANTEED A REVIEW. Online submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. Please do not fax or mail a printed version of the application, as it will not be accepted. For assistance or if you require an accommodation, please call (831) 582-3389, or California Relay Service (for Hearing Impaired) at (800) 735 2929. You may also visit the Campus Service Center in Building 47 at the corner of A Street and Sixth Avenue for computer/online access. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. CSUMB is an EEO employer committed to excellence through diversity. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
Application deadline: October 10, 2008
Contact: Academic Personnel, academic_personnel@csumb.edu, , 831-582-3385, http://uhr.csumb.edu/jobs/db/fac/
Wilbur Kitchener Jordan Chair of the History of European Civilization (Endowed Chair)
(Submitted August 13, 2008) Scripps College, a women’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, seeks a senior scholar (associate or full professor) for the Wilbur Kitchener Jordan Chair of the History of European Civilization to begin in the 2009-2010 academic year. Field of expertise and geographical focus are open but the department is especially interested in a scholar who studies the interaction of Europe with the Mediterranean and/or Atlantic worlds in the Early Modern period. The teaching load is five courses for the year, and advising on senior theses is anticipated. Participation in the Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities is expected. Review for tenure to be negotiated with the dean upon hire. The appointment to the Chair, which includes a research budget, is for an initial ten-year period with the possibility of renewal. Scripps College is one of seven members of the Claremont Colleges cluster located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups.
Guidelines for Applying:
Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to the search chair.
Application deadline: October 10, 2008
Contact: Andrew Aisenberg, aaisenbe@scrippscollege.edu, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711, http://www.scrippscollege.edu/about/employment/index.php
Assistant Professor in Music (Voice) - Scripps College
(Submitted August 25, 2008) Scripps College, a woman’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Music, soprano or mezzo-soprano, to teach Voice and other music courses as needed. The teaching load is five courses per year. The position will begin in Fall 2009. Teaching experience and a doctorate are required. Responsibilities include teaching applied voice to undergraduate music majors and non-majors, teaching general education or major music courses in music history or theory, and participating in the Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities. The successful candidate will have a strong background in a secondary area of music (e.g. musicology, music theory, ethnomusicology) in addition to an accomplished vocal resume. The Scripps College Music Department provides instruction in music theory, music history, ethnomusicology, and performance to both majors and non-majors in a highly challenging liberal arts setting. Through the Joint Music Program of the Claremont Colleges, students from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd and Pitzer Colleges also enroll in music courses at Scripps College. The music faculty also cooperate in a variety of ways with the other two music departments in the Claremont Consortium, those of Pomona College and The Claremont Graduate University. Scripps College is one of seven members of The Claremont Colleges cluster located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups.
Guidelines for Applying:
Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. Please do not send tapes or CDs until requested.
Application deadline: October 27, 2008
Contact: Chair, Music Search Committee, music@scrippscollege.edu, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Ave., Claremont, CA 91711, 909-607-3266, http://www.scrippscollege.edu/about/employment/index.php
Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Studies - Tenure Track
(Submitted September 3, 2008) The Division of Humanities and Communication, an integrated program incorporating humanities and allied social sciences, seeks an Assistant Professor uniquely qualified and committed to educating working- class, ethnically diverse, and historically under- served students through innovation in interdisciplinary teaching and learning, scholarship, community service, and collaborative and imaginative program development. The Division delivers thirteen concentrations, one of which is Journalism and Media Studies. The concentration includes courses such as Social Impact of the Mass Media, Free Speech and Responsibility, Media Ethics, History According to the Movies, Reporting, News Writing, Media Production Lab, and Investigative Reporting. The Division of Humanities and Communication is part of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences which includes programs in Visual and Public Art, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Global Studies, World Languages and Cultures, and Music and Performing Arts.
Guidelines for Applying:
All prospective applicants must apply on-line at http://uhr.csumb.edu/jobs/db/fac/. A complete application includes a cover letter explaining how your background and experience enables you to contribute to the CSUMB Vision (the University’s Vision Statement is available at: www.csumb.edu/general/vision.html), a curriculum vitae, and any pertinent documentation and/or your website. Each document/file must be no more than 5MB (five megabytes) in file size. Only documents/files with the following extensions can be accepted: Microsoft Word (doc.), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), Rich Text (.rtf) or Plain Text (.txt) files. Upon offer of employment candidate must provide original transcript as evidence of attainment of highest degree. Should you require accommodation with the application process, please contact Academic Personnel at the number listed below. Online applications with attachments must be received by 5:00 P.M., Friday, October 31, 2008 TO BE GUARANTEED A REVIEW. Online submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. Please do not fax or mail a printed version of the application, as it will not be accepted. For assistance or if you require an accommodation, please call (831) 582-3389, or California Relay Service (for Hearing Impaired) at (800) 735 2929. You may also visit the Campus Service Center in Building 47 at the corner of A Street and Sixth Avenue for computer/online access. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. EOE.
Application deadline: October 31, 2008
Contact: Academic Personnel, academic_personnel@csumb.edu, , 831-582-3385, https://csumb.edu/general/uhr/jobs/db/fac/
FT Jewish Professional Leadership Faculty, Brandeis University
(Submitted, July 28, 2008) The Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University announces an opening for a faculty member -- junior or senior, tenured, tenure track, or professor of the practice -- in an area broadly defined as Jewish Professional Leadership. Now celebrating its fortieth year, our twenty-one month program awards each student a Hornstein MA in Jewish professional leadership, and a second Brandeis degree: either an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, or a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or Masters of Public Policy (MPP) through the Heller School for Social Policy and Management. Our ideal candidate is someone with strong academic credentials, a substantial record of accomplishment, first-hand experience working with the Jewish community, and the skills to provide transformative leadership training. Area of expertise is open, but applications are particularly welcomed from those proficient in the study of Jewish leadership, Jewish institutional life, and/or organizational behavior. Appropriate candidates may also be eligible for joint appointments with other departments or affiliation with one of the University’s research centers (see www.brandeis.edu/research).
Guidelines for Applying:
Candidates should send a letter that describes their background and interest in the position, a cv, representative publications and the names of up to three references. The Search Committee encourages applicants to apply by October 31, 2008, but will continue considering candidates until the position is filled. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.
Application deadline: October 31, 2008
Contact: Professor Jonathan D. Sarna, Chair Search Committee, hornstein@brandeis.edu, Hornstein Program, MS 037, Brandeis University, P.O. Box 549110, Waltham, MA 02454, , http://www.brandeis.edu/jcs
Dean of the School of Business and Economics
(Submitted August 13, 2008) The State University of New York (SUNY) College at Plattsburgh invites applications for the position of Dean of the School of Business and Economics. The position will begin July 1, 2009. The School of Business and Economics is AACSB accredited. The School enrolls about 1,200 undergraduate students and it contains six academic departments. The University is seeking an individual with the vision and leadership abilities necessary to move a strong School of Business and Economics (SBE) to the next level. The Dean is expected to help strengthen existing programs and lead the school in the development of new majors and programs; Provide leadership in curriculum and program development; Maintain AACSB Accreditation standards within the School; Develop mutually beneficial partnerships and maintain strong ties with the business community; Encourage and support faculty growth and development in teaching, scholarship, and professional activities; Develop successful international partnerships; Increase the prominence of the School in the region (Visit: www.plattsburgh.edu for more information)
Guidelines for Applying:
Apply online at https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/applicants/Central? quickFind=50352 and include letter of application, Curriculum Vita, a personal statement of educational philosophy and a list of names, current addresses and contact numbers of three references.
Application deadline: October 31, 2008
Contact: Dr. Mohamed Djerdjouri, Djerdjm@Plattsburgh.edu, SUNY-Plattsburgh, School of Business and Economics, Plattsburgh, New York 12901, (518) 564-4214, https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu
Assistant Professor in American Government and Politics
(Submitted September 4, 2008) Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Liberal Arts, 92 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623 Job Title/ Rank: Assistant Professor in American Government and Politics PC#2569 IRC#24534 Department: Political Science Job Category: Faculty, Tenure Track Starting Date: Late August, 2009 DETAILED DESCRIPTION: The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts at Rochester Institute of Technology seeks to hire, for Fall 2009, a tenure-track Assistant Professor in American Government and Politics. Duties will include undergraduate teaching, research, publication, and service. We seek candidates, who will be outstanding teachers, scholars and colleagues in an eight-member Political Science department. We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity. The Rochester area has a diverse population which includes African Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county). In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign born. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: ABD in Political Science or other closely related field. Able to teach a range of courses, including the intro-level American Politics, and other areas of competence of the candidate. PREFERRED: PhD in Political Science or other closely related field. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in politics and life sciences.
Guidelines for Applying:: Apply online at https://mycareer.rit.edu. Search for IRC#24534. Please submit a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Questions about the search may be directed to Professor Paul H. Ferber, Chair, Department of Political Science, College of Liberal Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology, 92 Lomb Drive, Rochester, New York 14623-5604. (e-mail: phfgss@rit.edu). Review of applications will be begin October 15, 2008 and will continue until position is filled. Interviews will be held at the American Political Science Association Conference in August, 2008. The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make application.
Application deadline: November 1, 2008
Contact: Professor Paul H. Ferber, phfgss@rit.edu, 92 Lomb Drive, Rochester, New York 14623-5604, , https://mycareer.rit.edu
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Cultural Studies and History
(Submitted August 27, 2008) The Departments of History and Cultural Studies in the School of Arts and Humanities at Claremont Graduate University invite applications and nominations for an Assistant Professor position, half in the History Department and half in the Cultural Studies Department. This tenure-track position will commence in Fall 2009. A Ph.D. is required. The successful candidate must be able to teach in nineteenth and twentieth-century European history as well as in cultural studies including one or more of the following desired specializations: colonial/postcolonial history, the history of human rights, or comparative/transnational history. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in history. We will consider exceptional candidates with a non- history degree if they are strongly grounded in historical methodologies as well as cultural studies and other transdisciplinary perspectives. The successful applicant will have solid teaching experience and a demonstrably strong record of publications. The successful applicant will teach graduate seminars in cultural studies and history in addition to advising, mentoring, and providing professional development training for M.A. and Ph.D. students in cultural studies and history.
Guidelines for Applying:
Please submit a letter of application, c.v., writing sample (20 pages maximum), and three letters of reference—at least one of which speaks to the applicant’s teaching/mentoring abilities—to: Professor Janet Farrell Brodie , Chair of the Search Committee, Department of History, Claremont Graduate University, 121 E. Tenth Street, Claremont, CA 91711. Claremont Graduate University, a private, free- standing graduate school is part of the Claremont College Consortium. Claremont Graduate University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, place of national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, or physical handicap in its employment practice and in admission of students to educational programs and activities in accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other applicable laws. Claremont Graduate University is committed to affirmative action in employment practices regarding ethnic minorities, the physically handicapped, Vietnam-era veterans, and women. In addition to meeting its obligations under federal and state law, Claremont Graduate University is committed to increasing faculty diversity. We especially encourage underrepresented minorities to apply.
Application deadline: November 1, 2008
Contact: Prof. Janet Farrell Brodie, Search Committee Chair, laurie.martin@cgu.edu, CGU - School of Arts and Humanities, 121 E Tenth St, Claremont, CA 91711, (909) 621-8612, http://www.cgu.edu/sah/jobs
Assistant Professor in French (Tenure-Track)
(Submitted August 13, 2008) Scripps College, a women’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a tenure track position in Nineteenth-century French Cultural Studies, that is, the study of a broad range of cultural forms and practices and their meanings in 19th-century French society. In addition to his or her field of research, the ideal candidate should be able to offer courses on the novel from 1800 to 1939. Courses to be taught will include elementary, intermediate, and advanced French as well as upper-division Literature and/or Culture courses. The successful candidate should also be prepared to teach in the Scripps Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities. The teaching load is five courses for the year, and advising on senior theses is expected. Native or near native fluency in French required. Candidates must have experience in teaching French at all levels. Ph.D. required. Scripps College is one of seven members of the Claremont Colleges cluster located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically under represented groups.
Guidelines for Applying:
Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, research interests, and three current letters of reference to the search chair.
Application deadline: November 1, 2008
Contact: Professor Nathalie Rachlin - Search Chair, nrachlin@scrippscollege.edu, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711, http://www.scrippscollege.edu/about/employment/index.php
Assistant Professor - Economics
(Submitted August 7, 2008) Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges (with approximately 50 economists), invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics, beginning Fall, 2009. We are interested in applicants who specialize in the field of international economics. This could include international trade, trade policy, international factor movements, international finance, foreign exchange markets, economic integration, open economy macroeconomics, and economic growth in open economies. Additional work in the fields of history of economic thought, financial economics, industrial organization, law and economics, or urban, rural and regional economics a plus. Teaching load: 5/courses per year teaching both introductory and upper-level courses.
Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College’s distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women’s Studies.
Guidelines for Applying:
To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to Economics_Search@pitzer.edu in MS Word or PDF format. Interviews will be held at the ASSA meetings in San Francisco January 3 - 5, 2009.
Application deadline: November 1, 2008
Contact: Lisa Rojas, lisa_rojas@pitzer.edu, 1050 N Mills Ave., Claremont CA 91711, 909-607-1046, www.pitzer.edu/offices/dean_of_faculty/professional_opportunities
Associate and/or Full Professor—Social Movements, Civil Society and the Third Sector
The Department of Community Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, invites applications for a full-time tenured scholar focused on the theory and practice of social movements, civil society institutions and/or the third sector within neoliberalism. We are especially interested in candidates who conduct research in one or more of the following areas: the relationship between social movements and their institutionalization in non-profit organizations; non-institutionalized social movements and new non-statist formations; the role and effects of the third sector as they are linked to the creation of new political subjectivities; the role of NGOs in poverty alleviation and development work, domestically and transnationally; the construction of third sector presences and social mobilizations through new digital platforms; discourses of community as deployed in social justice work; notions of civic engagement as they articulate with communities of color in the US and/or racial formations in a transnational or post-colonial context. In this last regard, our recruitment participates in current attempts to move this scholarly field beyond associations with established notions of citizenship and civic engagement and their attendant homogeneous constituencies.. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate or Full Professor –– Ph.D. in relevant discipline and/or field. The successful candidate must possess evidence of research excellence and demonstrated teaching ability commensurate with the appointment level.
Guidelines for Applying:
Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application describing their research and teaching interests and experience, curriculum vitae or placement dossier, three letters of recommendation (all letters will be treated as confidential, please direct your references to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/policies/confstm.htm); samples of current research, written work, copies of teaching evaluations and course syllabi to: Professor Julie Guthman, Search Committee Chair University of California Department of Community Studies 1156 High Street Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Please refer to position #531-09 in your reply.
Application deadline: November 1, 2008
Contact: Kathleen Tague, ktague@ucsc.edu, , (831) 459-7019, http://communitystudies.ucsc.edu
Assistant/Associate Professor in African American gender topics
(Submitted July 25, 2008) The Women's and Gender Studies Department (WGST) at the University of Missouri-Columbia seeks a scholar whose primary research and teaching interests focus on African American and gender topics. This is a tenure track position beginning in August 2009. Requirements include an advanced A.B.D. or PhD, evidence of ability to conduct a program of research on African American gender issues, and commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should have research and teaching interests in one or more of the various intersections of race, ethnicity, region, culture, class, gender, age, sexuality, disabilities. The University of Missouri-Columbia is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and curriculum. In relation to this, candidates who support those goals are encouraged to apply and to identify their relevant strengths and experiences, indicating these in the cover letter. We are interested in candidates who work in the intersections of African American Studies and Women's & Gender Studies.
Guidelines for Applying:
To apply, submit a cover letter that includes a statement of your research, future research program and teaching interests or experience, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and publication(s) or writing sample(s) to: Dr. Tola Olu Pearce, Chair of Search Committee, Women's and Gender Studies Department, 325 Strickland Hall, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri. 65211. The review of applicants will begin on November 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to
Application deadline: November 1, 2008
Contact Dr Tola Pearce, Dr. Jacquelyn Litt Chair of WGST, or Administrative Assistant Shelda Eggers at (573) 882-2703. Further information about the WGST program can be found on the website: http://wgst.missouri.edu The University of Missouri is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Assistant Professor - African History
(Submitted August 5, 2008) Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in African History for an appointment beginning Fall, 2009. The candidate’s research should contribute to the project of rethinking historical methods, concepts, and perspectives through the study of African histories. A passion for undergraduate teaching is a must. Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching expertise includes the history of (i) Islam in Africa and/or (ii) African links to the Indian Ocean area, broadly construed. Other areas of interest include the histories of health, medicine, the environment, gender and/or human rights in Africa. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women’s Studies.
.Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College’s distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Guidelines for Applying:
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to African_HistorySearch@pitzer.edu MS Word or PDF format.
Application deadline: November 1, 2008
Contact: Lisa Rojas, lisa_rojas@pitzer.edu, 1050 N Mills Ave., Claremont CA 91711, 909-607-1046, http://www.pitzer.edu/offices/dean_of_faculty/professional_opportunities/
Assistant Professor - Comparative or Non -Western Philosophy
(Submitted August 7, 2008) Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Comparative or Non-Western Philosophy, for an appointment beginning Fall, 2009. We seek candidates who work in the areas of Comparative or Non-Western Philosophy (including Native American or other Indigenous Philosophies, Latin American Philosophy and Islamic Philosophy). A successful candidate should be competent to teach one or more of Ethical Theory, Logic, or Continental Thought. Ability to contribute to one of the Claremont Colleges’ Interdisciplinary Programs (e.g., American Studies, Black Studies, Asian Studies, Chicano Studies, Asian-American Studies, International and Intercultural Studies, Gender & Feminist Studies or Environmental Studies) is a plus.
Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College’s distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Guidelines for Applying:
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to Comparative_Nonwestern_philosophysearch@pitzer.edu in MS Word or PDF format.
Application deadline: November 1, 2008
Contact: Lisa Rojas, lisa_rojas@pitzer.edu, 1050 N Mills Ave., Claremont CA 91711, 909-607-1046, http://www.pitzer.edu/offices/dean_of_faculty/professional_opportunities/
Associate Professor, Department of Asian American Studies
(August 25, 2008) The University of California, Irvine invites applications for an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian American Studies to begin Fall 2009. Specialization in immigration and community studies, diaspora and transnationalism, or cultural studies preferred. We seek candidates with an outstanding record in scholarship, teaching, and service with demonstrated academic leadership. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in any field with an emphasis in Asian American Studies. The department offers an undergraduate major, minor, Graduate Emphasis, and contributes to the Ph.D. Program in Culture and Theory.
Guidelines for Applying:
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; publication (30 pages max); and three letters of references and be uploaded electronically: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply#HUM
Application deadline: November 15, 2008
Contact: Dorothy Fujita-Rony and Claire J. Kim, , http://ww.humanities.uci.edu/SOH;faculty/jobs.php
Assistant Professor in Hispanic Studies - Tenure Track
(Submitted August 13, 2008) In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups. Scripps College, a women’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Latin American/Peninsular literature and culture with a transatlantic/transnational comparative focus and training. Candidates’ scholarship and teaching should reflect an ongoing critical engagement with cultural and literary theory and a commitment to interrogating the intersections of cultural exchanges between the Americas, Spain, and North Africa. Dedication to and excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level are essential. Teaching load 5 courses per academic year. Ability to teach in the Core and Humanities Programs at Scripps required. Participatory involvement with different Intercollegiate Programs of the Claremont Colleges also highly encouraged.Native fluency in Spanish. Ph.D. preferred; ABD will be considered.
Guidelines for Applying:
Applicats should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to the search chair.
Application deadline: November 15, 2008
Contact: Marina Perez de Mendiola - Search Chair, mperezde@scrippscollege.edu, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711, http://www.scrippscollege.edu/about/employment/index.php
Vice President for Instruction
(Submitted September 2, 2008) Within the delegated authority from the President, the Vice President for Instruction shall provide strategic leadership and vision in the planning, development, administration, implementation and evaluation of the instructional programs and services consistent with the College’s mission. The Vice President for Instruction shall promote the development of innovative and instructional support programs that meet the educational needs and the expectations of a diverse student population. The foregoing shall be achieved by providing dynamic supervisory leadership to a team of administrators, supervisors, and managers who implement planned and coordinated front-line leadership for instruction while working with faculty and students directly. This is a contracted, exempt management position that reports to the College President.
Guidelines for Applying:
Applicants must submit the following in order to be considered for the position: 1. Completed Columbia Basin College Application for Employment. Signed Affirmative Action Data Form, Applicant Notification & Disclosure Statement (Background Check), and Phenix Group Background Check Form. *** 2. Cover Letter/Introductory Letter that addresses why you are interested in the position and how your background, training, and/or experiences qualify you for the position. 3. Current detailed resume of experience, education, and professional training. 4. Three (3) current letters of recommendation. All letters must have been written within the last year, be signed and dated, and be from a person having first hand knowledge of the applicant’s professional qualifications. Letters should address how the applicant’s qualifications and experience relate to the position. 5. A copy of your transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. a. Note: If you are hired, you will need to provide official transcripts at that time. ***For all application materials please visit our website at http://www.columbiabasin.edu/jobs and for further inquiries, please contact Jessica Miller at (509) 547-0511 ext. 2233. All application materials should be submitted to the CBC Human Resources Office on or before the closing date. Only completed applications will be reviewed.
Application deadline: November 30, 2008
Contact: Stephanee Hardesty, shardesty@columbiabasin.edu, 2600 N. 20th Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301, 509-542-4740, www.columbiabasin.edu/jobs
Assistant Professor Full-time Tenure-Eligible Position
(Submitted August 28, 2008) The Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity at Ithaca College is seeking to fill two full-time, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor positions.
Guidelines for Applying:
The Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity at Ithaca College is seeking to fill two full-time, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor positions.in the fields of African Diaspora and Latino/a Studies, starting August 2009. Ph.D. or an ABD near completion in the Humanities or Social Sciences; areas of specialization are open, but we are especially interested in candidates whose work is comparative and opens up new ways of thinking about ALANA people. Apply online at www.icjobs.org. Screening of applications will begin in October 2008, and will continue until the positions are filled. Ithaca College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application deadline: December 1, 2008
Contact: Human Resources, employment@ithaca.edu, 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850-7000, 607-274-1207, www.ithaca.edu
Assistant Professor in Ceramics (Tenure-Track)
(Submitted August 13, 2008) Scripps College invites applications for a tenure- track position in ceramics at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall of 2009. An M.F.A., demonstrated excellence in teaching at university or college level, and an active exhibition record are required. Salary and rank commensurate with experience and expertise. Five course teaching load includes introductory and advanced level ceramics courses, and two courses in Art Fundamentals (drawing and design), one of which may be substituted or combined in electric and gas firing processes and be able to oversee ceramic facilities. Scripps College is one of seven members of the Claremont Colleges cluster located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups.
Guidelines for Applying:
Applicants should send the following items to the search chair: - Letter of Application - Curriculum Vitae - Slides or CD including student work - SASE - Three letters of Reference
Application deadline: December 11, 2008
Contact: Professor Susan Rankaitis - Search Chair, srankait@scrippscollege.edu, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711, , http://www.scrippscollege.edu/about/employment/index.php
Assistant Provost for Equity and Diversity
(Submitted, July 28, 2008) ASSISTANT PROVOST FOR EQUITY AND DIVERSITY (full-time position) CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS seeks to appoint an Assistant Provost to work with the Provost’s and President’s offices and other relevant councils and departments of the Institute to increase awareness of diversity as a critical component of the educational and artistic life of CalArts and to help create an inclusive and supportive environment for a diverse student body, faculty and staff. The Assistant Provost for Equity and Diversity will be the point person in an Institute-wide effort to encourage greater student, faculty, and staff understanding of and sensitivity toward differences in cultural and ethnic backgrounds and to develop policies and programs that help prepare students to live and act effectively in a complex and diverse world. S/he will encourage students and faculty to take advantage of their own distinctive talents and resources in making their art. The Assistant Provost for Equity and Diversity will also be charged with ensuring compliance with accreditation standards regarding diversity. .
Guidelines for Applying:
Review of applications will begin in early September, and the position will remain open until filled, with an expected start date of Fall 2009. Candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and the names/contact information for three references either electronically to dhunt@calarts.edu or by mail to Nancy Uscher, Provost, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355. EOE
Application deadline: December 12, 2008
Contact: Diane Hunt, dhunt@calarts.edu, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, Ca 91355, 661-255-1050 x2124, http://calarts.edu/employment/nonacademicjobs/assistantprovostequityanddiversity
Assistant Professor - Media Studies/Urban Studies
(Submitted August 7, 2008) Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Media Studies with an emphasis in Urban Studies for an appointment beginning Fall, 2009. Applicants should have teaching and research interests that link Media Studies with the Social Sciences, experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, as well as global/local comparative analysis of community-based media. We are interested in research based in Africa, India, or the Middle East, and their transnational visual cultures. Candidates will share in the teaching of two to three Media Studies core courses a year, thus experience in teaching media production courses is desirable. Applicants should have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College’s distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women’s Studies.
Guidelines for Applying:
To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to Media_StudiesSearch@pitzer.edu in MS Word or PDF format. The deadline for applying is December 1, 2008 or until the position is filled.
Application deadline: December 1, 2008
Contact: Lisa Rojas, lisa_rojas@pitzer.edu, 1050 N Mills Ave., Claremont CA 91711, 909-607-1046, www.pitzer.edu/offices/dean_of_faculty/professional_opportunities
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