THE CHRONICLE chronicle.com Earmark Ban Would Cost Colleges Dearly By Kev in Kiley of Higher Education Volume LVII, Number 17 C to lose billions of dollars for research, facilities, and other purposes if Congressional leaders hold firm in their pledge to ban earmarks, the spending that individual members direct to their home states and favorite projects outside of the competitive processes. Some of the biggest losers would be colleges in states whose lawmakers in Washington hold top positions on appropriations committees, and which have traditionally received substantial earmarks. In spending bills for the 2010 fiscal year, colleges in Texas, Mississippi, and California received the most Congressionally directed money for academic projects, according to an analysis of data by Taxpayers for Common Sense, a nonprofit watchdog group. House Republicans, who will take control of their chamber in January after picking up 63 seats last month, have vowed to eliminate earmarks from appropriations bills. And President Obama has said he supports overhauling the earmark process to eliminate waste and abuse. The federal-deficit commission he appointed has recommended cutting earmarks out of spending legislation, estimating that doing so would save about $16-billion annually. With the political momentum shifting against such spending, colleges government-relations officials are telling campus leaders not Continued on Page A15 Darrell Shandrow, a journalism student who is blind, can navigate around Arizona State U. just fine (above, he uses Foursquare, a location-based cellphone app). But he was stymied by Spanish 101, which uses an online workbook inaccessible to blind students. By Ma rc Pa r ry M 19,000 people have visited a new student union that Arizona State University put up last year to build a better sense of campus community. Darrell Shandrow, a blind senior studying journalism, can t get through the front door. He s stuck because the new social hub is built of bits, not bricks a private Facebook application for Arizona State students. And, like so much technology used by colleges, the software doesn t work with the programs that blind people depend on to navigate the Web. Basically, I m locked out, Mr. Shandrow, 37, says. So are many others. Colleges that wouldn t dare put up a new building without wheelchair access now routinely roll out digital services that, for blind people, are the Internet equivalent of impassable stairs. Roughly 75,000 students at DAV ID WA LLACE FOR THE CHRONICLE Colleges Lock Out Blind Students Online colleges and trade schools are visually impaired, according to Education Department figures. Bar- riers to access could deny them equal learning opportunities. And colleges are finding that the problems are lawsuit bait, generating litigation and complaints. This is a distressing trend because technology should actually benefit the blind. Mr. Shandrow s life is a daily demonstration of that potential. In his apartment near the campus here, he uses text- Continued on Page A5 BENJAMIN RASMUSSEN Costen Aytes, Naropa U. s landscape manager, waters a Buddhistinspired garden he designed. The flags represent the five wisdoms. By Law r ence Biem iller S and I know I m one of them, can be skeptical when confronted with anything unfamiliar, whether it be a recording, a recipe, or a religion. So I was a little worried when I stopped by Naropa University which describes itself as Buddhist-inspired and says it is dedicated to advancing contemplative education and people started talking to me earnestly about consciousness. To be honest, I was afraid my eyes might glaze over, the way they do when people try to talk to me earnestly about, say, football or rap music. It was Costen Aytes, Naropa s friendly, plainspoken landscape manager, who came to my rescue, taking me on a tour that started with the main campus s tidy sandstone paths, towering sycamores, quiet nooks, and busy bikelending shack a tour that explained Naropa in terms I m a lot more familiar with. By the time we had visited the Continued on Page A12 Who Are the Undergraduates? F coddled by helicopter par- ents to underage drinkers mad for Four Loco, popular depictions of undergraduates often paint them as young adults feeling their way through postadolescence. But while a cadre of undergraduates certainly does leave home at 18 to live on leafy campuses and party hard many others are commuters, full-time workers, and parents. More than a third of all undergraduates attend parttime, and most are not af- fluent. That s reflected in where students go to college more than twice as many undergraduates attend the University of Phoenix s online campus as go to an Ivy League college. Explore the demographics of undergraduates on Page A17 or at chronicle.com/undergrads. This week s news briefing: Page A2 The Chronicle Review: Section B 403 job opportunities: Page A34
THE BRIEFING For more news and analysis, see chronicle.com December 17, 2010 Let It Snow Please SERGIO LÓPEZ-PIÑEIRO Snow and Buffalo are synonymous and thus the white stuff is potentially a rich medium for a Buffalo artist. Sergio López-Piñeiro, an assistant professor of architecture at SUNY s University at Buffalo, plans to take full advantage of nature s bounty this winter, plowing the snow in the parking lot of Buffalo s Front Park into 15 giant mounds. By February, he hopes, each hillock will be about 42 feet wide and seven feet high. For months he has been plotting his steps with a scale model of the park (above ), using toy plows to push drifts of heavy salt into the desired designs. Graduate Enrollments Decline in Foreign-Language Programs Undergraduate enrollments in foreignlanguage courses reached an all-time high in the fall of 2009, with a 6.6-per- cent increase since the fall of 2006. But graduate-level enrollments declined for the first time in a decade, reported the Modern Language Association. That decline could mean a shortage of qualified foreign-language instructors for the next generation of students, MLA officials said. 2 For-Profit Institutions Announce Big Cuts in Jobs Faced with slowing enrollments, Kaplan Inc. said last week that it would eliminate about 770 jobs, or about 5 percent of the work force, in its Kaplan Higher Education division. The company, part of the Washington Post Company, did not say where the cuts would be made, but an executive said personnel needs were changing because we have made a strategic decision to become more selective in the students we enroll. A week earlier, the Apollo Group said it would lay off about 700 people, most of whom worked in admissions for its University of Phoenix. Lambuth and Fisk Face Accreditation Penalties Two financially struggling universities in Tennessee have been penalized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. It removed the accreditation of Lambuth University, but the institution plans to appeal and will retain its accreditation while that process is under way. The commission placed Fisk University on warning status for six months. Judge Dismisses Challenge to Racial-Preference Ban A federal judge has rejected the latest challenge to California s Proposition 209, which bans the use of affirmativeaction preferences by public colleges and other state and local agencies. In dismissing the lawsuit, Judge Samuel Conti, of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco, said the plaintiffs in the case had failed to convince him that the legal landscape changed enough in recent years to undermine a previous appealscourt decision upholding the state measure. Movie-Industry Group Warns Colleges About Digital Piracy The Motion Picture Association of American has started to send letters to thousands of college and university presidents, alerting them that it would notify colleges whenever it detects illegal trading of Hollywood films and TV shows on their campuses. The entertainment-industry group s letter begins by reminding college leaders of legal regulations on digital piracy that went into effect this summer as part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act. The chairman of the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees abruptly resigned over what colleagues said he viewed as increasing political interference in oversight of the university Some professors at DePaul University are asking the institution s trustees to investigate the reasons behind a string of recent failed tenure bids by minority faculty members A part-time accounting instructor at Kennesaw State University was arrested after a student complained that the faculty member had disrobed during a class Harvard University has made the first substantial changes in its primary governing board since 1650, when the university was chartered India s third-richest man, Azim Premji, has donated $2-billion toward efforts to improve education in the country Keep up with the latest higher-education news from around the Web at THE TICKER chronicle.com/ticker Inside The Chronicle Review A WEEKLY MAGAZINE OF IDEAS The Chronicle of Higher Education Section B December 17, 2010 On chronicle.com INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Many colleges lock blind students out of the growing online world for course materials A5 MONEY & MANAGEMENT Dear college president: 7 stakeholders share their views on educational quality A10 INTERNATIONAL Students from Caribbean medical schools flock to New York for clinical training, angering officials of programs in the state A18 As cuts hit European higher education, students and professors take to the streets A20 COMMENTARY Paradise lost: The academy becomes a commodity A21 Gazette A23 Careers A31 Jobs A34 Among the evangelicals Why WikiLeaks is bad for scholars Terry Castle, critical outlaw Two cheers for nature Correction Among the Evangelicals Inside a fractured movement By TIMOTHY BEAL Why WikiLeaks Is Bad For Scholars Terry Castle, Critical Outlaw Two Cheers For Nature An article about the digital imaging of an eighth-century manuscript known as the St. Chad Gospels (The Chronicle, December 10) misstated the nature of the damage caused in the 1960s when its pages were dipped in a conservation chemical. The procedure did not lead to more wrinkling and warping of the pages but may have caused pigments used in the manuscript to flake and fade. The Chronicle now takes its end-of-year print-publishing break. The next print edition will be dated January 7 and will be mailed to subscribers on Friday, December 31. Regular news updates continue at chronicle.com through December 21 and will resume on January 3. A Bit of a Culture Shock Jonathan Curtiss, a sophomore at Boise State University, explains in the newest installment of Say Something why he left Los Angeles to go to college in a part of the country that is mostly white and rural. Audio: Cyberbullies Beware! A writing class at the University of Southern California spent the fall semester creating resources to help victims of online bullies. Mark Marino, an assistant professor of writing at the University of Southern California who led the effort, tells the Tech Therapists why his students took on the task. Most-Viewed Articles 1. How to Fail in Grant Writing: Six ex- perts offer a beginner s guide to getting your federal grant proposal declined. 2. The Cautionary Tale of a Short- Lived College: As strange as the par- ticulars of Founders College are, they do raise questions about the standards for opening an institution of higher education. 3. Graduation Rates Fall at One- Third of 4-Year Colleges: Campus officials cite competing priorities, longer time to degree, and students difficult financial straits. 4. Why WikiLeaks Is Bad for Scholars: The cumulative effect of governments likely responses will make it harder for political scientists and historians to piece together how foreign-policy decisions were made. 5. As Tuition Discounts Climb, 3 Private Colleges Try a Different Approach: California Lutheran, Centre College, and the College of Notre Dame of Maryland seek to raise enrollment while reducing student aid. 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A3 THE BRIEFING Best Sellers What They re Reading on College Campuses 1. Decision Points by George W. Bush................. 2. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Presents Earth (the Book): A Visitor s Guide to the Human Race by Jon Stewart.................................1 3. Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan................ 4. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris............4 5. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson........2 6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney..... 7. Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern................ 8. The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson.........5 9. Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler....... 10. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner........................... 8 The Chronicle s list of best-selling books was compiled from information supplied by stores serving the following campuses: American U., Beloit College, Case Western Reserve U., College of William & Mary, Drew U., Florida State U., George Washington U., Georgetown U., Geor- gia State U., Harvard U., James Madison U., Johns Hopkins U., Kent State U., Pennsylvania State U. at University Park, San Francisco State U., Stanford U., Tulane U., U. at Buffalo, U. of California at Berkeley, U. of Chicago, U. of Florida, U. of Miami, U. of Nebraska at Lincoln, U. of New Hampshire, U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, U. of North Dakota, U. of North Texas, U. of Northern Colorado, U. of Oklahoma at Norman, Vanderbilt U., Washington State U., Washington U. in St. Louis, Wayne State U., Williams College, Winthrop U., and Xavier U. (Ohio). Reports, which include data provided by Barnes & Noble and the Follett Higher Education Group, are for sales of hardcover and paperback trade books in November. On Route 66, Get Your Kicks From Tourist Sites L is Northern Arizona University s mascot a 22-foot-tall fiberglass giant who stands, ax at the ready, outside the university s Walkup Dome. I went to the university library s special-collections section in search of more information about Louie, and that s where I met R. Sean Evans, university ar- chivist. He told me that the Paul-Bunyanesque Louie had been designed to adver- tise mufflers but ended up as an extra. In the mid-1960s, Mr. Evans said, an enterprising fiberglass-company salesman loaded Louie up and trucked him along the old Route 66 until he found a willing buyer, the owner of a Flagstaff establishment called the Lumberjack Cafe. After the restaurant changed hands it s now Granny s Closet, and a 10-foot cedar Louie has replaced the original the fiberglass gent took over as the university s mascot. I should mention that Mr. Evans, who curated a recent Route 66 exhibit at the university library, was wearing a Route CHRONICLE PHOTOGRAPH BY LAWRENCE BIEMILLER 66 shirt while he was telling me all this over breakfast at Miz Zip s, a diner on old Route 66. Also, his car has Route 66 seat covers. He and his wife became Route 66 fans one day in 1965 when they were driving over to Williams, Ariz., and got caught in a traffic jam caused by the decommissioning ceremony for the last stretch of Route 66 to be replaced by Interstate 40. His interest piqued, he deter- mined to photograph all that remained of the highway. He is, he said, nowhere near finished. Route 66 was laid out in 1926 by connecting existing roads not all of them paved into a route from Chicago to Los Angeles. It always came through downtown Flagstaff, where it ran right beside the tracks of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe. But elsewhere highway officials changed the alignment from time to time. The most notable item in the library s exhibit, Mr. Evans said, was a chunk of pavement from a longtime alignment in which visitors could see layers of asphalt going all the way back to the earliest alignment. The exhibit was on display for a year and remains accessible online. He said it attracted Route 66 fans from as far away as France and Belgium. From Miz Zip s we drove back toward downtown Flagstaff, where we walked around several old Route 66 motels that survive as hostels or apartments, in some cases with tall neon signs still tower- ing above them. Mr. Evans encouraged me to stop by Route 66 landmarks like La Posada, a 1930 hotel in Winslow that was designed by Mary Jane Cotter for the hotel and restaurant magnate Fred Har- vey, whose inventive approach to tourism helped define the American Southwest as a destination. Postcards are dispatches from The Chronicle s Lawrence Biemiller as he visits colleges across America. By Kev in Kiley Chemist Channels Her Energies Into Developing Sustainable Power A the Princeton chemist Emily A. Carter s work is about the fundamental shifts that molecules can undergo when some outside influence acts on them. That kind of major shift can be seen in her own experience, too. Five years ago, Ms. Carter was hit with her own stimulus a report that detailed the evidence of climate change. It was at that point that Ms. Carter, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and applied and computational mathematics, whose research spans multiple disciplines including physics and chemistry, Peer Review upended her life s work to focus on what she considers the biggest problem of our time: energy. I felt like I had an obligation, a responsibility to use my expertise to solve these big problems, she says. I no longer had the luxury to just do intellectually stimulating research projects. My research had taken on a purposeful perspective. Since then, Ms. Carter has completely shifted her focus to energy issues, ranging from creating lightweight alloys that could improve fuel efficiency in cars to doing research on the materials used in solar panels to make them more efficient. In September she became founding director of Princeton s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, an interdisciplinary institute that will seek to bring together scientists and engineers, as well as policy makers and economists, to develop new means of sustainable energy production, energy conservation, and environmental protection. The center is financed through a $100-million gift by a Princeton alumnus. Pablo G. Debenedetti, chairman of the committee that selected Ms. Carter and vice dean of Princeton s School of Engineering and Applied Science, said Ms. Carter was the consensus choice for the role, despite her initial hesitation about adding the job to a growing list of research responsibilities. She s articulate, passionate about the energy issue, and very thoughtful. What more could you ask for in a leader? he asks. She can also back up what she says with an excellent record of what she s accomplished. Ms. Carter likes to say her background in both applied and natural science has made her multilingual, capable of conversing with researchers in different disciplines and bridging ideas from one department to another. Within her own lab, she has graduate and postdoctoral students in engineering, chemistry, physics, and math. It will be up to Ms. Carter, as founding director, to bring in researchers. She said she plans to go around the campus asking faculty members to work with the center, as well as inquire about who should be brought in from the outside. Ms. Carter will most likely hire nine new faculty members Emily A. Carter BENTLEY DREZNER for the center. Anyone who has expertise in an area related to this should be working on these problems, she says. Ms. Carter began her career as a chemist focused on quantum mechanics the study of subatomic particle behavior earning a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology. She spent the next few years studying surface chemistry, earning grants to do research on materials that could withstand the high temperatures of jet engines and energy turbines and developing computational models to predict the behavior of materials at the atomic level. I had been working a lot of different projects and developing software tools to probe the properties of materials, but I hadn t had a laser-beam focus on any one particular issue, she says. That changed when Ms. Carter read a report by the Inter- governmental Panel on Climate Change in 2005. She says that report presented clear and convincing evidence that man-made carbon-dioxide emissions were having a significant effect on earth s climate. Of all the directions in which she could have taken her work, she says, energy issues provided her with the best chance to use her expertise to tackle a pressing need. You have to look at your technical strengths and say, Where I can make the best contribution? she says. My expertise is in physical phenomena, and I think that has more applications to the energy field. Outside the traditional reasons for wanting to combat climate change, Ms. Carter has another argument for reducing the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere. Even if you could prove that carbon dioxide has nothing to do with global climate change, it is incredibly stupid as a chemist to continue down the current path, she says. It makes no sense to be blowing all this carbon up into the atmosphere when we could be using it for useful purposes right here on earth. But combating climate change will take more than a science perspective, Ms. Carter recognizes. Part of her goal for the center is to bring in researchers from fields such as economics, policy studies, and even the humanities to figure out the best ways to effect change. And that goal will require Ms. Carter to reach into even more fields, create new bonds, and explore new ideas, three pursuits she has always found stimulating.
A4 THE BRIEFING 2 KEVIN T is nearly over, and it s time to find out whether you ve been paying attention to the news in higher education or just watching reality television. Multiple choice, matching and true/false. The answers are at the bottom. No peeking. 1. In an identity mix-up involving a DePaul University philosophy professor who wrote the book Ethical Marxism, the author of which beloved children s book was recommended for exclusion from the third-grade social-studies curriculum in Texas? A. Curious George, by H.A. Rey B. Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak C. The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams D. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. E. Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown 2. True or false? The proportion of faculty members in the United States who were tenured or on the tenure track dropped to 21 percent in 2009. 3: College presidents who sit on corporate boards have faced criticism and even lawsuits when things go wrong. Some have decided it s not worth the hassle. Match the college leader with the board from which he or she resigned: A. Erroll B. Davis Jr., then-chancellor of the University System of Georgia B. Ruth J. Simmons, president of Brown U. C. E. Gordon Gee, president of Ohio State U. D. Shirley Ann Jackson, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute a. Stepped down last year from the board of Massey Energy Company, owner the West Virginia mine where 29 miners died in April. b. Resigned board position at BP five days before the company s Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in April. c. Left the board of Goldman Sachs in March, a month before the Securities and Exchange Commission charged the company with fraud for its role in the subprime-mortgage crisis. d. Left the board of NYSE Euronext in April, but is paid more than $1-million annually for service on five other boards, in addition to an academic salary of $1.6-million. 4. According to the National Research Council s rankings of 5,000 doctoral programs in the United States, this program has the longest median time to degree, 16.3 years. A. theoretical physics at Princeton U. B. aerospace engineering at MIT C. music at Washington U. in St. Louis D. gerontology at UMass-Amherst 5. In a never-ending quest for the optimal freshman class, America s highly selective colleges expanded their application pools to record numbers this past year. Which university boasted of 57,670 applications and proclaimed itself the most popular campus in the nation? A. UCLA B. Stanford U. C. U. of Texas at Austin D. Harvard U. 6. Which of the following musicianuniversity pairings did not occur this past year? A. Todd Rundgren Indiana U. at Bloomington B. Ted Nugent Wayne State U. C. Wyclef Jean Brown U. D. Steve Miller U. of Southern California 7. Which of the following campus animal relocations did not happen this year? A. 11 feral cats were moved into hutches during a building renovation at Tulane U. B. 240 prairie dogs were moved from the Santa Fe U. of Art and Design. C. 23 beavers were moved downstream from the U. of Iowa. D. More than 600 rabbits were removed from the U. of Victoria. 8. All of these bands have played at Calvin College except this one, which was rejected because of its name. A. The New Pornographers B. Barenaked Ladies C. Death Cab for Cutie D. Jars of Clay Tweed The Higher-Ed News Quiz 0 0 ISTOCKPHOTO 1 KEVIN C. COX, GETTY IMAGES 9. Several college figures left their jobs unexpectedly this year. Match the figure and former institution with the length of tenure and circumstances of departure: A. Lane Kiffin, U. of Tennessee football coach B. Michael J. Hogan, U. of Connecticut president C. Uga VII, U. of Georgia mascot D. Sally Clausen, Louisiana highereducation commissioner E. Damon Evans, U. of Georgia athletic director a. 14 months; burned in effigy by rioting students b. 15 months; died of heart problems c. 2 years; endured bad publicity after pulling retire/rehire maneuver to secure $146,000 annual pension plus $90,000 lump-sum payment for unused vacation and sick leave d. 3 years; left behind life-size cardboard cutouts and a disgruntled governor e. 6 years; arrested for DUI while accompanied by a woman and holding her red panties 10. In the facetious Ph.D. Challenge, grad students were asked to sneak what phrase into a peer-reviewed paper? A. I smoke crack rocks. B. Higher education is the next bubble. C. Please remember to tip your cows. D. Peaceful Muslims, pls refudiate. 11. This university paid an unprecedented 10 employees more than $1-million each in 2008. A. Harvard U. B. Vanderbilt U. C. Johns Hopkins U. D. Stanford U. E. St. Regis U. 12. Which of the following is not a recently reported research finding? A. Teachers who grade with red pens mark more errors on papers. B. Nearly 8 percent of subjects in one study had performed sexual acts while asleep. C. The optimal annual salary for achieving happiness is $75,000. D. Men with beards are considered more trustworthy. E. All are recent findings. 13. According to a University of Texas/ Texas Tribune poll, what percentage of adults in the Lone Star State either believe that humans and dinosaurs coexisted or don t know one way or the other? A. 23 percent B. 36 percent C. 44 percent D. 59 percent C. COX, GETTY IMAGES 14. A freshman named attends Harvard U. A. Princeton Man B. Ivy Harvard C. Yale Fan D. Cornel West 15. Which of the following did not happen this year? A. Two scientists proposed saving money on a mission to Mars by sending people up but not bringing them back. B. A 90-year-old Canadian-history journal changed its name because the original one had become crude slang for female genitalia. C. A researcher at the U. of Reading infected himself with a computer virus. D. An art professor at NYU had a camera implanted in the back of his head. E. A marketing campaign at the U. of Maryland called Unstoppable was canceled because of snow. F. They all happened. 16. What did a community-college instructor in Mississippi threaten to do to a student who used a four-letter word after class? A. Spank him B. Send him to detention C. Make him write on the chalkboard like Bart Simpson D. Wash his mouth out with soap 17. What personal item belonging to Penn State Coach Joe Paterno was auctioned off to benefit Penn State Public Radio? A. His glasses B. His diploma from Brown U. C. His toupee D. His dentures Don Troop Answers: 1(d); 2(f); 3(A-b, B-c, C-a, D-d); 4(c); 5(a); 6(b); 7(c); 8(a); 9(A-a, B-d, C-b, D-c, E-e); 10(a); 11(b); 12(e); 13(d); 14(c); 15(f); 16(b); 17(a) For more stories that take higher education a little less seriously, follow Tweed chronicle.com/tweed
The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 A5 information technology PHoToGrAPHS By DAvID WAllACE For THE CHroNIClE Colleges Lock Blind Students Out of Growing Online World In a number of respects, blind students are at a greater disadvantage today than they were 20 years ago. Technology ought to benefit the blind, argues Darrell Shandrow, a senior at Arizona State, who has waged a lengthy battle to make course materials, not just campus facilities, accessible to blind students. (Below, he scans a book to convert text into digital audio.) The Chronicle has found such problems widespread at colleges. Continued From Page A1 to-speech software that reads Web sites out loud. To get around town, he runs iphone applications that identify nearby buildings and even the bills in his wallet. He also blogs, tweets, shoots video, and hosts an online radio show. But even though he can navigate so much of the world, Mr. Shandrow hit a wall when he got to Spanish 101. The obstacle: an online workbook that failed to correctly label images. The Chronicle, after more than two dozen interviews and a review of federal records and recent research, found widespread access problems like that. Some other examples: n College Web pages are widely inaccessible to people with disabilities, according to a recent National Science Foundation-backed study that looked at 127 institutions in the Northwest over five years. A recent study of 183 colleges, nationwide, found similar problems. (See table, Page A6.) n Many colleges have no centralized way to ensure that online courses comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act, says a November report from the Campus Computing Project and the Wiche Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications. n At one of the country s most prominent public institutions, Pennsylvania State University, blind students and professors suffer pervasive and ongoing discrimination because of inaccessible campus technology, says a federal complaint filed in November by the country s largest organization of blind people. The complaint names problem areas that include Penn State s library catalog, departmental Web sites, and, crucially, its almost totally inaccessible course-management software. n At Arizona State last year, advocates including Mr. Shandrow sued the institution over its use of Amazon s Kindle e-reader, which lacked audible menus for blind people. Arizona State agreed that it would strive to use accessible devices if it deployed e-book readers in classes over the next two years. In a number of respects, blind students are at a greater disadvantage today than they were 20 years ago, says Daniel F. Goldstein, counsel to the National Federation of the Blind, who filed the complaint against Penn State. (Both that university and Arizona State have responded to complaints by stating that they are committed to accessible learning for all.) The Vision Problem For Mr. Shandrow, the Kindle suit was the latest episode in a long and sometimes lonely fight to get people to care about this issue, a fight that has put him at odds with technology companies, colleges, other advocates for the blind, employers, even his own family. It s much more than just the use of e-readers that bugs him about Arizona State. For instance, there s the technology adopted by the journalism school, in Phoenix, whose modern downtown campus Mr. Shandrow reaches by light rail. Arizona State participates in News21, a national multimedia project that aims to train a new generation of journalists Continued on Page A7
A6 The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 information technology Best and Worst College Web Sites for Blind Students Some college Web pages treat blind students who rely on text-to-speech readers better than others do. Jon R. Gunderson, coordinator of assistive communication and information-technology accessibility at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has reviewed Web pages at 183 institutions. He selected them mostly from 15 major athletic conferences, since those institutions are similar in size and mission. He also surveyed all institutions in California s two university systems, and those in one Colorado university system, because of their large enrollments. He reviewed home pages, main pages from the admissions offices and colleges of liberal arts, as well as all other pages with links on those primary sites. The percentages in each column indicate the proportion of pages that met Mr. Gunderson s accessibility criteria. Here are the top 25 and bottom 25 colleges in his ranking. For the complete list of 183, go to chronicle.com. Top 25 Institutions Rank Total Average Score¹ Web Site Name² Additional Headings³ Online Applications 4 Information Web Site Tables 5 Pictures 6 Design 7 Missouri State U. 1 91.8 97.6 79.3 92.2 50 90.4 99.2 California State U. at Northridge 2 87.2 83.9 75.5 91.2 58.3 93.2 98.9 Calif. Polytechnic State U. 3 82.6 61.1 92.9 97.5 60 97.6 96.4 at San Luis Obispo U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 4 82.2 92.8 90.8 77 50 48 98 Indiana U. at Bloomington 5 81.2 91 88.1 49.5 62.5 69.3 100 California State U. at Channel Islands 6 80.7 51.7 96.5 98.2 50 100 96.5 Oregon Institute of Technology 7 79.3 81.8 85.8 77.5 43.7 57.5 96.9 Nevada State College 8 78.1 68.4 45.6 97.7 n/a 93.4 95.6 U. of Evansville 9 77.6 92.5 90.8 0 50 86.2 97.7 California State U. at Chico 10 77.3 70 75.8 70.5 62.5 96.4 81.2 Michigan State U. 11 76.9 53.5 81.9 92.5 29.1 92.3 95.1 U. of Tulsa 12 76.5 96.4 1.7 0 0 99.4 98.8 College of the Holy Cross 13 76.2 88.6 69.9 20 12.5 47.9 92.6 U. of Minnesota-Twin Cities 14 75 76.1 94.3 24.7 50 91.6 93.1 U. of Illinois at Chicago 15 74.8 66.1 72.5 95.4 16.6 80.3 92.1 Loyola U. Chicago 16 73.6 92.8 80.9 0 6.2 84.2 97.1 California State U.-East Bay 17 73.4 47.5 77 90 63.8 90 92 U. of Texas at Austin 18 72.3 56.3 66.9 88.4 41 96 77.8 Southern Illinois U. at Carbondale 19 72.3 56.5 82.6 82.2 43.7 90.2 73.9 U. of California at San Francisco 20 71.7 70.5 80 71 52.2 54.1 94.1 U. of Kansas 21 71.6 69 45.8 79.3 16.6 74.4 97 Pennsylvania State U. Main Campus 22 71.4 50.6 70.7 84.6 75 79.3 94.2 Duke U. 23 71 80.4 45.6 50 n/a 76 93.4 U. of Houston 24 70.7 71.4 84.4 1.5 50 87.3 96.9 Texas Tech U. 25 70.3 65.2 44.5 80.8 50 79.6 88.2 Bottom 25 Institutions U. of Alabama at Birmingham 159 29.1 33.3 9.5 35.4 n/a 55.5 7.9 East Carolina U. 160 28.5 35.4 41.2 0 38 24.1 29.6 U. of Southern Mississippi 161 28 15.5 25.8 7.8 20 52.6 50.5 Southern Oregon U. 162 27.4 15.8 13.3 0 12.5 28.3 95 U. of North Carolina at Charlotte 163 27.1 24.2 19.5 34.3 37.5 28.9 32.5 California State U.-Stanislaus 164 27 7.3 1.1 66.6 n/a 85.3 31.4 Marshall U. 165 26.9 23.7 16.2 53.9 7.1 5 47.5 U. of California at Santa Cruz 166 26.6 9.8 10.4 1.2 45.8 62.7 43 Oklahoma State U. 167 25.5 2.3 1.5 35.9 50 70.7 7.6 Lafayette College 168 24.7 27.7 24.4 10.5 0 28.8 31.1 U. of California at Santa Barbara 169 24.6 11.9 23.8 0.9 n/a 71.5 26.6 Georgetown U. 170 24.3 13.4 19.2 7.5 50 64.3 20 Southern Methodist U. 171 21 5.8 3.6 3.8 n/a 12.4 94.1 Montana State U. 172 20.8 24.6 19.1 1.2 25 48.7 0 U.S. Military Academy 173 20.2 23.6 43.2 0 25 4 6.7 La Salle U. 174 19.3 0.4 0.8 0 n/a 57.7 68 U. of Cincinnati 175 18.9 16.8 10.9 1.3 41.6 25.2 33.6 Providence College 176 18.4 3.3 2.6 4 n/a 92 5.3 Great Basin College 177 15.2 2.8 5.7 0 12.5 80 0 U.S. Naval Academy 178 11.1 3.5 4.7 0 n/a 35.7 14.2 Wright State U. 179 11 11.4 18.9 0 0 15.6 7.8 Weber State U. 180 6.2 6.2 7.4 27.7 41.6 5.5 0 Youngstown State U. 181 3.7 1.8 3.6 0 n/a 8.5 6 Fordham U. 182 3.3 7 4 0 21.4 0 0 U.S. Air Force Academy 183 0 0 0 0 n/a 0 0 ¹The average of all six categories studied. ²The Web site must have text included where a browser s text reader will pick it up. The same must be true for all Web pages on the site. ³All additional headings on a page need to contain text, and font sizes need to be ordered largest to smallest, consecutively. 4 All elements of online applications need to be properly labeled so that text readers will find them. Such elements include: password boxes, radio buttons, file buttons, check boxes, select buttons, submit buttons, and reset buttons. 5 If you use a table to display information, include proper tags in the cells: th tags to indicate categories and td tags to indicate data. 6 If there is a picture included anywhere on the Web site, there should be text, coded for text readers, describing the picture. 7 Tables should be used only for organizing data in rows and columns. If you are designing a Web site, use a cascading style sheet instead of a table. source: Courtesy Jon Gunderson, U. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 A7 Continued From Page A5 capable of reshaping the news industry. but news21 uses an online video player that gives Mr. shandrow s screen reader a fit. daily frustrations like that drive his one-man advocacy war. When he finds a problem, which is often, the journalism student doesn t hesitate to shame the offender with a volley of messages to his 1,100 Twitter followers. This tendency has earned him criticism from other advocates. publicly scolding people rather than privately counseling them may actually do more harm than good, they argue. And some other blind students don t get all the fuss. rhonda s. partain, 46, remembers the misery of her student life in the early 1980s. inaccessible technology? Try a typewriter. you might write three blank pages, she says, before realizing that your machine had run out of ink. With computers, however imperfect, she was recently able to complete an online degree at Liberty University. This is immensely better, she says. some of these people who are complaining now should have known how it was then, and they wouldn t complain so much. Mr. shandrow takes a harder line. Accessibility is a human right, in his view. if a sighted person can use a piece of technology, he should be able to as well. in person, his appearance is as loud as his advocacy. Unlike some blind people, who favor inconspicuous short canes, Mr. shandrow scrapes the sidewalk with a 63-inch staff that extends beyond his ear. people can see they should watch where they re going, he explains. i m here! his belt advertises his presence, too, with a large turquoise-and-silver buckle and darrell engraved in the leather. About the only thing he hides are his eyes, blinded since childhood by glaucoma and veiled behind gold-tinted aviator sunglasses. Mr. shandrow became a hardened activist as a teen. Craving a mainstream education, he tried to transfer to a local public school from the Arizona state school for the deaf and the blind. officials discouraged him, he says, with irksome questions: how would he go to the bathroom? eat lunch? Long story short: his family went to court, and won access to public school. That early struggle changed him, says Mr. shandrow s wife, Karen, during a late-november dinner at an Applebee s restaurant in Tempe. her guide dog, a golden-retriever/black- Lab cross named Joyce, slurps from a bowl of ice cubes at her feet. Karen, too, is blind. her husband realized early on that blind people can t depend on others to get their needs met, she says. They need to do everything in their power to fight for themselves. Everything. he s still an ethical person and stuff, she continues. but i m willing to go pretty far if i feel the need to, says Mr. shandrow, finishing the sentence. how far? he smiles. Let s just say anything short of violence or terrorism or something like that. Anything short of that goes. do anything, say anything, to get accessibility. E-reader Trouble in 2009, he got the chance to make a big splash for the cause. Amazon was touting its Kindle e- reader in the textbook market with college pilot programs. Advocates for the blind like the national Federation, angry because of the device s inaccessibility, wanted to shape this emerging market by taking a tough legal stance. And Mr. shandrow was in a position to help, since Arizona state, where he had returned in 2008 after dropping out in the 1990s, was one of Amazon s pilot partners. it wasn t a perfect position, because the university s pilot program was limited to the honors college, to which Mr. shandrow didn t belong, so the program didn t directly affect him. still, when a lawyer on the case reached out to him, his answer was instant: sign me up. The fight hit Mr. shandrow close to home. in the 1990s, he virtually bombed out his first two semesters of college and withdrew from most classes, largely because of a lack of textbooks in braille or electronic format. nearly two decades later, access to books remains a very thorny issue. Many publishers have dragged their feet making textbooks available in alternate formats, says Jack Trammell, director of disability-support services at randolph-macon College, in virginia. That creates delays and leaves colleges scrambling to figure out alternative fixes, such as scanning books themselves. Amazon s Kindle had the potential to avoid such problems. Unlike ink on paper, digital texts aren t inherently visual or aural, advocates argue, so they should be equally accessible to blind or sighted users. in fact, the Kindle did come with textto-speech technology. but its menus were not accessible to blind users. Mr. shandrow s family begged him to stay out of the fight: When Continued on Following Page Advertisement paid for with non-state funds. CHE121710 Photo: Gino De Grandis
A8 The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 information technology Continued From Preceding Page I told my father-in-law about it, he just about went crazy. He said that I would ruin my chances for future employment, and people would see me as a troublemaker. Mr. Shandrow was willing to take the risk. In June 2009, he joined the National Federation of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind in suing Arizona State to block it from deploying the Kindle. The groups also filed complaints about Kindle pilots at five other colleges. The outcome was mixed. Since Mr. Shandrow was ineligible for the Kindle pilot, a judge dismissed him from the case for failing to identify any clear policy by ASU that will in any way impact him. But then, in January, Arizona State agreed to settle the case. Denying any legal violation, the university said it would strive to use only accessible e-book readers for a two-year period. Similar agreements were soon reached between the Justice Department and other colleges identified by the advocates. In Washington, meanwhile, federal authorities seized on the Kindle controversy to broadcast a sharp message to colleges nationwide: Requiring inaccessible e-readers may run afoul of the law. The warning came in a public letter released jointly by the Departments of Justice and Education. It is unacceptable for universities to use emerging technology without insisting that this technology be accessible to all students, the government said. Assistance from Alex Yet they continue to do just that, Mr. Shandrow says, and a visit to a darkened room in his apartment shows how. He calls this his accessibility command center. The dusty tangle of cords, headphones, gadgets, and Kit Kat wrappers gives off a vibe like a hacker s nocturnal den. Speakers above the desk fill the room with a serene robotic voice that sounds like Hal, the murderous computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey. The sound is Alex, Apple s name for one of the voice options in the text-tospeech feature that is built into Macs. Alex speaks both the words on Web pages and the stage directions that blind people need to surf them: navigation buttons, links, images, punctuation. You could spend days listening to Alex crash into inaccessibility roadblocks. There s Arizona State s new virtual student union, for instance. It s actually a Facebook application, sold to colleges by a company called Inigral. People can use it to find classmates with the same major or see if anyone has an extra ticket to the Roger Waters concert. But to do that, they have to read guidelines and click a button that says, Okay Let s get started! Or, in Alex-speak: Okay. Dash. Let s get started. Button. But Mr. Shandrow can t start, because of an accessibility flaw that is common online. Like most blind people, he controls his computer with a keyboard, not a mouse. This start button isn t keyboard-enabled. There are problems with online courseware, too. Last year Mr. Shandrow took a Spanish class that used a online workbook from a company called Quia Web. It was filled with unlabeled images. Such labels, part of the code under the hood of Web pages, are crucial because screen readers use them to describe pictures. Their absence forced Mr. Shandrow to depend on a sighted aide when he took the class. (The image problem is not limited to higher education. The Chronicle s Web site, for instance, lacks text describing many images for blind readers.) Inaccessibility is a major issue for the movement to post educational content free on the Internet. Hundreds of colleges have spent tens of millions of dollars producing lecture videos, notes, syllabi, and other free online materials. But Hal Plotkin, a senior policy adviser in the Education Department, says he would be surprised if more than 10 percent of these open educational resources are fully accessible. That flaw has dramatically held back their deployment, says Mr. Plotkin, a former community-college trustee in California. Public institutions will not use these materials, Mr. Plotkin says, because The ADA s rules may be amended to specify that the Web, just like a building, is covered by the federal law on accessibility. the lawsuits that would follow would be inevitable, and very costly. And that s too bad, because Alex also shows that some of this software is pretty attractive once past the initial hurdles. After a reporter helps Mr. Shandrow get inside the Inigral Facebook program, for example, he doesn t have much trouble moving around. In fact, he likes it. He s a tech geek with a new toy, one he admits could be a fun app. He finds a comment posted by a woman, soon to be 28, who says how nice it is that the app has a group for older students. Are you kidding? You re only 28? Mr. Shandrow says, rocking back and forth with a smile on his face. I m 37, girl. C mon! I m old! Under her post, he tries another button used for quick evaluations of Facebook posts, and it works fine: Like. Adjusting Attitudes What he doesn t like is the attitude of many software developers, who often fail to consider accessibility. When The Chronicle asks whether the Facebook application is accessible to blind people, Michael Staton, chief executive of Inigral, gives a simple answer: No. But he quickly points out that students aren t required to use it. It s all just part of the social experience, he says. Still, inaccessibility can be bad for business. One college Inigral had been talking with went with a competing product because blind people could use it, Mr. Staton says. So does he plan to make his technology accessible? I wouldn t know how to approach that at the moment, he says. Mr. Shandrow and others argue that the right approach is for universities to force companies to include accessibility by refusing to buy their products without it. What tends to happen, though, is that the issue gets dealt with later, when students report problems to campus disability-services offices. As a result of their history handling accessibility through these offices, college officials have been lulled into complacency on this issue, says Deborah Kaplan, who directed California State University s Accessible Technology Initiative until this year. An Arizona State spokeswoman declined to discuss Mr. Shandrow s specific allegations. But in general, the university bases its technology choices on cost, functionality, suitability, and accessibility, says the spokeswoman, Sharon Keeler. And ASU is committed to providing access to all programs and facilities for students with disabilities. She added, We undertake efforts to provide reasonable accommodations when the students make us aware of the need for them. Penn State, too, says it is committed to accommodating students. It complies with the law by doing things like making sighted aides available to help with inaccessible technology, says a spokeswoman, Annemarie Mountz. It s also studying new course software, including tests by blind students. What we re finding is that all of these learning-management systems have accessibility issues, she says. There are hopeful signs. California State University has shown how powerful colleges can be when they make access a high priority. The nation s largest public-college system turns its size into influence by denying problem companies access to its market of 430,000 students. That helped push Apple, Google, and Blackboard to upgrade their products for the blind. (See article this page.) Blackboard got so much better that in March, the National Federation of the Blind lauded the company for great improvement in the latest release of its course-management software. Navigation is smoother, and so are the forms, allowing blind students to do things like submit assignments and participate in discussions. Blackboard even offers a self-paced course for professors to get guidance on building accessible classes. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is considering amending the ADA s regulations to specify that the Web, like a building, is covered by the law. Alex J. Hurder, a clinical professor at Vanderbilt University Law School, says the potential changes are a big deal, because anyone in the business of preparing content for the Internet would be warned in advance that you need to take these factors into consideration when you re preparing your programs. Otherwise the market will dry up for you, and nobody will be allowed to buy them. A hearing on these issues is scheduled for December 16 in Washington. Mr. Shandrow, guided through the capital by his iphone app, will be there. Jeffrey Brainard provided additional reporting for this article. By Josh Keller San Francisco When Apple launched itunes U in 2006, dozens of prominent colleges joined the service and posted free course lectures, campus tours, and other materials. Stanford, Duke, and MIT praised the software s ability to distribute high-quality education to the public. But California State University balked. Officials at Cal State were troubled that the itunes software was impossible for many disabled people to use. Blind students and faculty couldn t use screen-reader programs with it. Closed captioning for deaf users was not properly supported. Officials approached Apple. We got a lot of glad-handing from them but few substantial fixes, says Deborah Kaplan, who until this year directed Cal State s Accessible Technology Initiative. So Cal State asked its 23 campuses not to use itunes U in most situations until these basic issues were solved. Over the past five years, Cal State has waged one of higher education s most aggressive campaigns for accessible technology. It has adopted stringent standards for vendors and employees. Along with other groups, it has helped force Apple, Google, and Blackboard to improve their software or lose the ability to reach Cal State s 430,000 students. But the system has also struggled, in ways that reflect problems that all colleges face on the Web. Recent budget cuts have reduced the number of staff members who train employees and convert materials to accessible formats. Ms. Kaplan left in July for another job and has yet to be replaced. These cuts hurt, especially because Web use has advanced to the point where anybody on campus can upload large numbers of documents and Web pages that may or may not be accessible. Cal State s dealings with Apple a few years ago, however, show the positive effects that a large university can have. In February 2008, still unhappy with itunes DAVID WALLACE FOR THE CHRONICLE Cal State s Strong Push for Accessible Technology Gets Results and itunes U, the system s chief information officer and others flew to Apple headquarters to press the company to make more significant changes. In the conversation, Ms. Kaplan recalled, Apple officials noted that no other campus had raised such forceful concerns. (Apple declined to comment for this article.) We have an unusual responsibility, given our size, to throw our weight around occasionally, says Mark Turner, director of the system s Center for Accessible Media. Those discussions were followed by additional pressure on Apple from the National Federation of the Blind and the attorney general of Massachusetts. Apple responded by rolling out changes that made itunes much more accessible to blind, lowvision, and deaf users. The company has since become a leader in making its products accessible, advocates say. But Cal State has had to pull back on some ambitious goals of its own as its budgets fell victim to the state s fiscal woes. During the time it was negotiating with Apple three years ago, the system had vowed to make all materials on all campuses meet federal accessibility standards by 2012. This year, though, the system shelved that plan. Officials at several campuses had complained it wasn t realistic with available resources. I don t think it was really understood how broad and sweeping those requirements were, what was really involved in a system as big and as diverse as CSU, says Ms. Kaplan, who is now a senior adviser on technology accessibility at the U.S. Social Security Administration. Suggestions, Not Mandates Cal State officials say they realize they were pushing too fast. Instead of trying to require complete compliance, they are now focusing their efforts on encouraging continual improvement on each campus and helping campus officials share best practices. Public colleges in most states are required to show that their technology is accessible under state laws based on Section 508 of the federal
A9 Rehabilitation Act or related standards. But Cal State s strategy shift illustrates how difficult it is for colleges to ensure full compliance. The challenges have multiplied in recent years, as the use of technology in the classroom has grown and digital media have become more complex. How, for example, can officials explain accessible ways to format a Word document to every person professor, student, and administrator who can upload materials to a course Web site? How does a campus prevent faculty members from playing uncaptioned videos in class? How can it police a Web site with a half-million pages? Short answer: It can t. Every content producer, every tech person and manager and maintenance worker this goes from the student workers who make eight bucks an hour to full professors every one of them has to understand what accessible technology is and what 508 is, says Eugene R. Chelberg, an associate vice president for student affairs at San Francisco State University. Well, boom, that s not going to happen. That, he says, is because disability officials simply don t have the resources to talk to everybody about each new technology used on campus. Even if they did, changing people s habits when they use computers can be a long, frustrating struggle, he adds. So instead, Cal State officials say they are focusing on big-ticket items. In 2008 the system raised the minimum price at which a technology contract must be vetted for accessibility, from $2,500 to $15,000. Inexpensive programs are often used by small groups, while expensive programs like learning-management systems or billing software are of- ten used campuswide. San Francisco State, for its part, has worked on improving its mosttrafficked Web sites first and then moving down the list, Mr. Chelberg How can offi cials explain accessible ways to format a document to every person who can upload one? How can a campus police a Web site with a half-million pages? Short answer: It can t. says. And instead of explaining to everybody how to make an accessible document independently, of- ficials are building a system that makes it easy for a wide variety of people to produce such material. For instance, when a group on campus redesigns its Web site, the university asks it to use a template that gives the site an accessible foundation, he says. Sites created with the template will have image descriptions used by screen readers, for instance. The university also created syllabus-building software that helps faculty members put their syllabi into accessible formats. Academ e s Balancing Act Mark Turner, the accessible-media official, says what the Cal State system has learned is when to handle things centrally and when to avoid micromanaging the implementation. The system typically handles an issue centrally if it saves money, helps establish common reporting objectives or other priorities, or provides leverage over outside vendors or companies that resist spending money to make their work accessible. But at times, the twin goals of avoiding micromanagement and gaining systemwide leverage conflict. Take textbooks, Mr. Turner says. Because faculty members, not institutions, choose which textbook to use, colleges find it difficult to band together and demand versions that can be read by screen readers or other assistive technology. As a result, publishers have been slow to make both paper and electronic textbooks accessible, he says. But requiring professors who teach similar courses to all use the same textbook would be a nonstarter. Faculty members have complained that efforts to coordinate textbook selection infringe upon their academic freedom. Acknowledging those valid concerns while meeting federal statutes like the Americans With Disabilities Act is a balancing act, Mr. Turner says. One of the gentle conversations that needed to happen in our case was to recognize that things like academic freedom exist in the context of a variety of laws, he says. Academic freedom is not something that provides a pass from, say, ADA. That conversation is critical, he says, because if professors don t insist on accessible texts, publishers won t provide them. When leverage fails, access support wanes. How Cal State Makes Course Materials Accessible Disability offices at California State University campuses translate course materials into versions that blind, deaf, or otherwise impaired students can use. This is how they do so with four common types of media: Textbook Video Microsoft Word document Web site Step 1: Plan Ahead Early deadlines for course registration and for faculty members to select textbooks help offi cials get the materials prepared. Captioning a video to be accessible to the deaf on short notice can be expensive. Faculty members can be trained to identify potential problems with videos early. Develop templates for certain types of documents, such as syllabi, to ensure accessibility. Or train faculty to produce them properly. Discuss accessibility standards with vendors of learning-management systems and other software. Step 2: Consider the Source Contact the publisher, who may have an electronic version of a textbook that could be read by text-to-speech software. It is illegal, in some cases, to caption a video without permission from the copyright holder. The owner might have a transcript of the video or might grant permission to modify it. Ask document owners if they have a version in a more accessible format. Don t rely on inaccesible Web sites to provide core services or required assignments. Step 3: Translate Cut off the spine, scan pages with optical character-recognition software, and manually edit the result for errors and formatting. In some cases, produce a Braille version. To add captions to a DVD, it might be necessary to disassemble the video files and manually type in captions and time stamps. Add more descriptive links, clearly defined text styles, alternative text for images, a larger font size, or other structural elements. Provide somebody to explain the site to affected students. Or put inaccessible text into a readable format and add captions for any online videos. Source: Chronicle reporting
A10 The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 money & management Dear President 7 Stakeholders Share Their Views on College Quality Virtually everyone agrees that many colleges and universities fail to live up to their promise. But different people mean very different things when they raise concerns about colleges quality. one person might worry that colleges don t do enough to measure their students learning. Another might say the opposite that colleges have embraced soulless testing regimes that are far removed from the classical ideals of mentorship and humanistic learning. one person might believe there are MEASURING STICK too many business majors; another might say there aren t enough. That diversity of interests makes the project of measuring colleges quality extraordinarily complicated. For this final installment in our Measuring Stick series, we invited more than a dozen stakeholders prospective students, parents, and employers to write letters to an imaginary college president, describing how they define quality in higher education and what it would take to persuade them that a particular college is strong. on the following pages are seven letters that answer those questions. one additional contribution, from Bronwen Fetters, a highschool student in huntington, Ind., appears online at chronicle.com/quality, where articles and multimedia features from the entire series can also be found. A Parent Says Teaching and Advising Should Be the Focus Dear College President, I m an educator and the mother of four sons: one currently a sophomore at a large public university, one who will attend an elite private university next fall, another who is working his way through high school while managing dyslexia, and one finishing fifth grade. My three oldest sons have different personalities and needs. I have found we need one university that emphasizes the humanities, another that will prepare my son for a career in medicine, and one that takes seriously its role in helping students who need special assistance with reading and writing. Many universities assure parents they have support programs in place for students who learn differently, but their pledges, we ve found, are shallow. Please don t tell us you will offer our son quality help unless you can. Though our sons are very different, what we expect from their college education is the same: for their worldviews to be broadened, for their love of learning to be inspired, and for their desire to reach out to those in need to be encouraged. At the same time we expect that their degrees will lead to self-supporting lives of meaningful employment. We re also looking for colleges that put a high value on the quality of teaching. As a reading specialist, I believe teaching is as much an art as a science. I would strongly encourage you to focus less on how many articles your professors publish and more on what student evaluations say about them. It may be impressive that they are Nobel laureates, but not if students can t understand them. And from personal experience, I know that when students feel a personal connection and know you are committed to helping them reach their goals, they are much more likely to succeed. When I send my kids off to college, I want to know that their academic advisers are not only meeting with them regularly, but also getting to know them personally. Finally, please don t lose sight of why many students come through your doors in the first place: to prepare for the world of work. Make sure you re forming adequate partnerships with industry, requiring all students to complete multiple internships and have plenty of practical experiences. Sincerely, Stephanie Pratt Director Pratt Program for Students With Dyslexia Bishop Walsh School Cumberland, Md. CourTeSy of STePhANIe PrATT Students and Faculty Must Work Across Boundaries to Meet Real-World Challenges IBM university ProgrAMS Dear University and College Presidents, Working with academia has been a longtime passion of mine, and for the last two years, my full-time job at IBM. In this role, I am often asked to offer advice, from an industry vantage point, on what needs to change in universities and colleges. After much thought and discussions with others, I have distilled my advice to these four points: n help students be more interdisciplinary. Knowledge workers today need a combination of skills that spans technology, business, and social sciences. This requires three distinct parts of universities to work together and bridge their siloed boundaries. n In addition to other types of coursework, ensure that students work on real-world challenges. Design capstone and other team-oriented projects that require students in engineering, business, social sciences, humanities, and others to work together to solve problems. n Find better ways to encourage faculty who are boundary-spanners. Today s measurements (tenure, grants, salary) are optimized too much the other way. Institutions with discipline-oriented departments that seek rigor and ensure depth, as well as cross-cutting research centers that tackle real-world challenges to establish breadth, can provide ample opportunities to motivate both types of faculty. n Provide faculty and students more opportunities to connect locally and globally. Locally, they can partner with businesses, government, and nonprofits to improve regional innovation ecosystems and quality of life. They can also gain experiences, like a semester abroad, that make them more-informed global citizens. universities and colleges are already adapting in many ways, and have nimble and flexible curricula that are updated with changes in technology, business, and social trends, like business analytics and cloud computing. When IBM looks for new employees, the key is to find college graduates who are interdisciplinary, team-oriented, real-world problemsolvers andinformed global citizens. regards, Jim Spohrer Director, IBM university Programs World-Wide
A11 The Right College Should Exceed My Son s Academic and Social Expectations I am aware that there is little you can do to change the rules of the admissions game. However, because you are the official representative of your institution, I hope this letter may help you to reflect on the way the higher-education system has evolved in recent years and the way it is affecting the core mission of colleges and universities. Sometimes institutional leaders forget that mission: to prepare the next generation for life and work and to be responsible members of our society. My son is in the process of deciding which institution to apply to. Curiously, he puts little credence in rankings and prestige. I see him much more inclined to find a place where he can fully develop his potential as a student, and, more important, as a human being. During our recent visit to your university, my son was attracted by factors such as the relatively small size of classes, which may allow him to interact more with peers and with professors, and the important efforts the university is making in being more environmentally conscious. He also appreciated the variety of activities organized in connection with the surrounding community and the multiple study-abroad opportunities for students. As a parent, what I am starving for is an institution where my son can fully realize and even exceed his expectations, not only academically, but also socially. I am confident that your institution may be such a fit. Francisco Marmolejo Executive director Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration Rankings and Research Dollars Matter Less Than Maximizing Students Potential Surely you must remember when you were a high-school senior preparing to go to college. I am now at that stage in my life and am trying to figure out where to spend my next four years. In today s world, we seem to get caught up with some aspects of educational institutions that, for prospective students, are not highly relevant. This year, I have been inundated with fliers and e-mails from many institutions, all of them claiming to be the best in the world. I don t even read them anymore. Universities like to talk about their rankings: Our school is ranked in the top 10. That school is No. 25. They forget the most important aspect of their work: the students. What is more important? To be among the recipients of the most research dollars or to be the best in making sure that students fully develop their potential? The information I get from colleges doesn t deal with my concerns about where to apply, such as where will I feel most comfortable, where will I fit in, where will I find the most adequate community in which to live and be part of. I try to live life to the fullest, and I don t want to be a slave to textbooks and to the classroom. I m looking for a program recognized not only COURTESY OF FRANCISCO MARMOLEJO for its academic quality but also for the quality of its people. It is very important for me to attend an institution that both creates a positive community for its students and is connected to the larger community in which it is located. I hope your university is such a place. José Marmolejo Senior Catalina Foothills High School Tucson Read more of the Measuring Stick series on quality and assesment at chronicle.com/ quality. Continued on Following Page DOCTOR OF MANAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION SOON, THERE WILL BE A LOT MORE ROOM AT THE TOP. A recent study shows that 60 to 80 percent of community college leaders will retire within 5 to 10 years.* Which makes now the perfect time to earn your Doctor of Management (DM) in community college policy and administration from University of Maryland University College (UMUC). The program includes a three-year leadership component featuring leadership assessments and team-based executive coaching. students throughout the program each semester plan available Copyright 2010 University of Maryland University College Enroll now. *Study by the American Association of Community Colleges. 800-888-UMUC umuc.edu/ccleadership Program is not available to Maryland residents.
A12 The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 money & management Continued From Preceding Page Students Need Better Financial, Academic, and Social Support to Thrive Dear College President, Giving a good education to those already on track to graduate is only part of what colleges need to do. To produce the increased number of college graduates the nation needs, we need to do a much better job recruiting, retaining, and graduating those especially low-income students of color and African-American and Hispanic males who, without the right kind of support, will face long odds in completing college. As a college president, you should look at three critical drivers of success in educating those students who need education the most: n Reduce the cost of college. Cost is still the biggest obstacle to college completion for low-income students. Scholarships and Pell Grants often leave unmet needs. Colleges can reduce costs by, for example, sharing services with nearby institutions. n Provide a culture of care. Students, especially those who are the first in their families to attend college, need support academic, social, financial, and mentoring to thrive at college. Many schools that specialize in educating these students have had good outcomes from creating learning communities. They go a long way toward integrating students both socially and academically. n Learn from success. Colleges like Claflin University, in South Carolina; Xavier University of Louisiana; and Morehouse and Spelman Colleges serve low-income minority students with tuitions well below those of comparable institutions and graduation rates well above national averages. Other colleges could learn from these successful schools best practices. Michael L. Lomax President UNCF COURTeSY OF MICHAeL L. LOMAX COURTeSY OF MARY ANN WILLIS To Help Prospective Students Find the Right Home, Be Honest Dear CEO (Chief Educational Officer), After decades as a high-school counselor, I have a few thoughts about how colleges might clearly communicate who and what they are, so families can make good college choices. First of all, be honest about what you are and what you are not. Put less effort into soliciting applications and stop marketing your institution as one-size-fits-all. Prove to prospective students and their parents that education at your institution is about more than getting a job. Clearly show us how you prepare students to lead in a changing world, to be lifelong learners, to fly solo or in a team, to be innovative, insightful, investigative, inspirational. Provide more data that would allow prospective students to evaluate and compare educational opportunities, and understand what type of applicant succeeds at your institution. In my mind, success means graduating in a reasonable amount of time, without mountains of debt. Finally, communicate how integrity is cultivated and nourished on your campus. If someone is smart, he or she can learn calculus or nanotechnology but how does one learn how to do right? It s an obligation of colleges to try to develop integrity and character. Failing to do that means your efforts to educate students have failed. Sincerely, Mary Ann Willis College Counselor Bayside Academy Daphne, Ala. Community Colleges Must Embrace Business Partnerships and Step Up Career Advice Dear Community-College President, Your mission is more important today than ever before. Seven in 10 U.S. jobs now require postsecondary education, and your classrooms offer a vital pathway to those careers. That is why you are the fastest-growing segment of higher education, enrolling 43 percent of all college students. But meeting the needs of these students will require a new approach. Most important, your college needs to forge deeper partnerships with local industries. Close ties with businesses in which businesses advise the curriculum, teach hands-on lessons, and provide work exposure will ensure that you are training your students to meet the constantly evolving needs of your local economy. You also need to provide your students with the skills to navigate long-term careers. Adults no longer stay in one occupation over their lifetimes, and career paths rarely follow straight lines. In this rapidly changing economy, workers must learn to define their professional aspirations, assess their skills, and adapt their career plans based on labor-market conditions. The best way to foster such adaptability is to provide students with career coaching alongside their coursework, so that they can begin this important process of self-exploration in a guided setting. Many community colleges already embrace industry partnerships and career coaching, and they are playing indispensable roles in their regions economic vitality. I hope that you will embrace these strategies as well and realize your extraordinary potential as a gateway to our 21st-century economy. Sincerely, Seth Green Director Job Opportunity Investment Network (JOIN) www.joincollaborative.org COURTeSY OF SeTH GReeN Costen Aytes, landscape manager at Naropa U., plants wild tulip bulbs in a campus garden. All of the university s gardening is organic. A Landscape That Embodies a University s Values BeNJAMIN RASMUSSeN Continued From Page A1 university s two other campuses nearby, I found myself thinking that Mr. Aytes s work embodies the university s values almost as perfectly as a poem might capture happiness or disappointment. Naropa, as it happens, has a strong connection to poetry. What s now the university was founded in the early 1970s by Chögyam Trungpa, an exiled Tibetan lama who chanced to meet the poet Allen Ginsberg in New York while the two of them were trying to hail a cab on the same street, the story goes. Ginsberg, along with the poet Anne Waldman and the composer John Cage, helped organize Naropa s first summer workshop, out of which grew the university s best-known program, the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics. The name was Ginsberg s doing, of course. Now, though, the writing program is only one of the university s offerings, which also include a full undergraduate curriculum and a well-respected psychology program. All rely to some degree on meditation, people told me. As one administrator put it: You must be willing to go into yourself and see what you discover. With Mr. Aytes as my guide, I went instead into the lovely quadrangle behind the university s main building, a 1903 elementary school. The 15-acre main campus on Arapahoe Avenue, tucked away between a huge University of Colorado
The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 A13 housing complex and the Boulder Creek Quality Inn and Suites, is in the creek s floodplain, Mr. Aytes said, and it has some of the best soil in Boulder. As a gardener, it s really easy to grow things here, he said. The location may also account for Naropa s being home to Colorado s three largest sycamores, one of them right in front of the Allen Ginsberg Library. At 98 feet tall, it s the state champion. At the far end of the quadrangle is an awkward little hillside sloping down toward a fence that separates Naropa s campus from the University of Colorado s. Mr. Aytes said the hillside was about to become a kitchen garden for Naropa s cramped, popular cafe. That is in keeping, he said, with an increasing emphasis on sustainability on local food, on native plants, and on making sure the grounds don t require more water than the climate would normally provide. All our gardening is organic, he added, noting that this makes Naropa a haven for people sensitive to pesticides. He also pointed out a sign put up by the University of Colorado noting that nudity is prohibited on its campus, which Naropa students are otherwise welcome to visit. weather station. Japanese or not, the garden is a delight, especially considering that it was a parking lot just a couple of years ago. The Paramita campus, by the way, houses the university s psychology programs. Mr. Aytes took me next to the Nalanda campus, which houses arts programs and is named for an ancient university city in India, to show me a much smaller garden he s been working on: In a triangle of earth surrounded by sidewalks, he has represented four kinds of Colorado landscape. He has also contributed to a much bigger project there, a sacred-geometry installation in which buried stacks of rocks describe a rectangle around the campus, creating, as a description puts it, a megalithic monument in weight and purpose. The project s details were lost on me they involve geomancy and lunar quadrilaterals, and I m only an English major but I got the main point, which was to create a harmonized energy field. What wasn t lost on me were the prairie-dog holes dotting a swath of the harmonious field in front of the Nalanda building, and the prairie dogs sitting up beside them. In fact, there were prairie dogs everywhere I looked, and Mr. Aytes said they had popped up in every traffic island in the parking lot. They re a cornerstone species in Colorado, he said, and in any case Buddhism s tradition of respecting all living things means Naropa would never consider trying to exterminate them. BRYanT UnIVeRsITY. The one. Still, they re a nuisance, creating holes in which campus visitors could twist an ankle or worse. So, harmonious energy field or not, the prairie dogs may have to be trapped and moved elsewhere, he said. By the time Mr. Aytes dropped me off back on Arapahoe Avenue, I was pretty sure I understood more about Naropa from seeing how its landscapes embody its values than I d ever have picked up otherwise. And no trace of skepticism remained. Gardening Harmony Mr. Aytes, 35, worked as a landscaper for the City of Boulder and later started his own firm, but he found that he spent too many evenings and weekends meeting clients and doing paperwork. What he likes about working at Naropa, he told me, is that the institution has almost no bureaucracy I come in and do what I see needs to be done. He also likes being a member of the Naropa chorus and taking part in a student s thesis project, which he described as musical dramady burlesque sexcapade. He says he practices meditation regularly and believes in the basic goodness of all humans, but I don t know if that makes me a Buddhist. In any event, he said, he doesn t identify himself as such. But when he designed a new garden to occupy 8,000 square feet of former parking lot on the university s Paramita campus the name, he said, means the land between two shores he added a series of Buddhist motifs. Five tall, narrow, colored flags represent the five wisdoms, he told me, readily translating the wisdoms as service, richness, heart, spaciousness or openness, and quality of mind or meditation. A dharma wheel he set in stone by the entry gate points toward true north, rather than magnetic north, as a reminder that you should consider your own true path rather than the magnetic pull of societal norms. A path for meditating while walking winds around a lawn, passing benches and boulders. 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A14 I ] Z 8] gdc ^XaZ d[ = ^\] Zg :YjXVi ^dc 9ZXZb WZg &,! '%&% MONEY & M ANAGEMENT MEASURING STICK Part of a series Read the entire series at chronicle.com/quality Is Your Psychology 102 Course Any Good? Here are 22 ways to measure quality but some of these measures have quality issues of their own. AFTER THE COURSE DURING THE COURSE THE INSTRUCTOR In The Chronicle s Measuring Stick series this year, we have looked at debates about how to gauge the quality of departments or entire universities. In this final week, we are looking at the individual course, higher education s basic component. We have sketched 22 potentially useful ways to assess a course s quality. Some of them are commonplace, and some are just emerging. We focus on one section of Psychology 102 at an imaginary university. For each of the 22 measures, the table below explains why it might matter; how easy it typically is for the public to find this kind of information about a course; and the potential limits and pitfalls of using the method. David Glenn Information Availability* Criteria Why They Might Matter How many degrees has the instructor earned? Doctoral study = deeper immersion in subject area. HIGH We all know a few Ph.D. s who teach on autopilot. Is the instructor full-time or part-time? Full-time status means better integration into the life of the college, higher odds of knowing how to help students there. HIGH Some part-time professors are superb teachers. Is the instructor tenure-track or contingent? Tenure-track professors are likelier to have offices and other campus resources. HIGH Some tenured professors coast. Did the instructor receive pedagogical training during graduate school? Some scholars believe that graduate students should be formally taught to teach. MEDIUM How strong are the instructor s publication and citation records? Active research program = stronger expertise. HIGH How many students are enrolled in it? Within certain ranges, students seem to learn better in smaller classes. MEDIUM Beyond 60 students, larger class sizes don t harm performance, studies suggest. How much reading and writing are assigned? Students reasoning and communication skills stagnate when their courses do not require much reading and writing. MEDIUM Page counts by themselves obviously don t reveal anything about quality. How often are students quizzed? Frequent quizzing improves fact retention, says a long line of psychological research. MEDIUM Absorbing facts is only part of the learning process. During class time, what is the ratio of lecture, discussion, and active learning activities? All else being equal, students seem to learn less in lecture-heavy courses. How much computer-assisted learning is used? In many courses, well-designed software seems to improve student performance. MEDIUM Not-so-well-designed instructional software wastes time and money. Do the assignments and exams require students to synthesize and apply facts and concepts? If you can t synthesize and apply what you ve learned, have you really learned it? MEDIUM Some courses move quickly to synthesis before students absorb basic facts. What do the students say on their course-evaluation forms? Very low scores often reflect genuine problems. LOW Students statements often don t correlate with measures of what they ve learned. How well prepared were the students for subsequent courses in psychology? In faculty-lounge conversations, 200-level course performance is regarded as the best measure of introductory courses. LOW Statistically reliable conclusions require a few years of data. How do the psychology majors in the course later perform in their senior capstones? Departments with capstones hope that introductory courses begin to build skills that students need. LOW It s difficult to tease out effects of one course that students took three years earlier. How well do psychology majors eventually perform on standardized tests for psychology majors? Test makers are marketing nationally normed subject-area tests to measure skills of new graduates in specific majors. LOW Such tests might not capture students ability to synthesize and apply knowledge. How many psychology majors in the course eventually go to graduate school? At selective colleges, graduate-school placements are an important measure of a department s quality. LOW Again, it s difficult to determine the effects of one first-year course. How many psychology majors have careers in psychology 10 years after taking the course? Some policy makers regard this as important; a few states are building databases to track long-term labor-market outcomes. ZERO Once again, isolating the effects of a single college course is very hard. What is the students average annual income 10 years after taking the course? This is another outcome that policy makers and database-builders have their eyes on. ZERO Income isn t the sole object of a college education. How well do students in this section of Psych 102 later perform on national tests of reasoning and writing skills? Colleges that participate in the Voluntary System of Accountability have promised to publicly report their average scores. ZERO Impossible to draw valid conclusions about a particular course due to small sample size. How well do students later perform on other assessments of the college s general-education learning outcomes? Many colleges have begun to define learning objectives for all of their undergraduates. ZERO Some instructors say they re being asked to add irrelevant material into classes. Did students in this section of Psych 102 continue for another year at the college at unusually high or low rates? Retention is a good thing. LOW But not if instructors improve retention by dumbing down courses. Did students in this section of Psych 102 eventually graduate at unusually high or low rates? Graduation is a good thing. LOW It, too, can be achieved through dumbing down. * Information availability is rated in four categories: HIGH: This information can often be found on c.v.'s and syllabi on colleges' Web sites.; MEDIUM: This information is less often available on Web sites.; LOW: If you call the department chair and the chair is in a candid mood, you might learn about this.; ZERO: Except in rare cases, no one compiles this information. LOW Limits of the Measures The jury is still out on how effective such programs are. Active research program sometimes = weak interest in teaching. There are superb teachers who spend all the class session lecturing. Source: Chronicle analysis BY DAVID GLENN
The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 A15 GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Colleges Might Lose Billions if Congress Bans Earmarks Continued From Page A1 to count on more federally directed dollars anytime soon. Chancellors and provosts and vice presidents for research need to realize that this is going to be the law of the land for at least two years, says Keith Yehle, director of federal relations at the University of Kansas, which received two earmarks in 2010, totaling $2.8-million, for military-education programs and for research technology in superconductors, according to the watchdog group. They shouldn t expect earmarks to miraculously appear at this time next year. Unique Role Earmarks brought about $2.25-billion to colleges and universities in 2008, the most recent year for which The Chronicle has conducted a comprehensive analysis. Those earmarks financed about 2,300 projects, including campus buildings, research projects, and research centers. In 2010, colleges received an estimated total of $1.5-billion in earmarks, according to data from Taxpayers for Common Sense. Its tally is not directly comparable to the 2008 figure, because of differences in searching methods. Earmarks make up only a small part of colleges revenue, but with state budgets tightening and Republicans in Congress looking for domestic spending to cut, the loss of earmarks would be another blow to campus bottom lines. Several higher-education lobbyists say earmarks fill a unique role in higher-education budgets. Federal dollars can help pay for centers and schools to attract faculty in new fields; buy expensive equipment, like electron microscopes; and develop campus infrastructure. Such projects often aren t supported by competitive grants, which typically finance research programs but not the infrastructure or equipment to make those programs possible, the lobbyists say. Or the projects might Opponents of earmarks in higher education argue that such directed spending subverts peer review, to the detriment of science. Higher-education lobbyists say earmarks can fill a unique role in college budgets, helping to pay for centers and schools to attract faculty in new fields and buy expensive equipment, like this electron microscope at the U. of Kansas. be too expensive to be included in annual budgets. While hundreds of colleges have received money from earmarks over the past few decades, a moratorium would hit some harder than others, especially those that have seen a steady flow of earmarked money coming from members of Congress in powerful positions. The Chronicle s 2008 analysis of highereducation earmarks found that Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi topped the list of institutions receiving earmarks that year, receiving $40-million and $37.5-million, respectively. Sen. Thad Cochran, who represents Mississippi, is the top Republican on the Senate appropriations committee, and colleges in his state have continued to benefit from his role. In spending bills for 2010, Mississippi State and Ole Miss received $28.5-million and $30.7-million, respectively, according to the watchdog group. In the past few years, other states with prominent appropriators have included Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, and their colleges have benefited accordingly. Next year, some states that might have moved into this group as a result of the turnover in Congress might be frozen out by an earmark moratorium. A Republican from Kentucky is set to lead the House appropriations committee, and a Washington State representative is expected to take the top Democratic spot on the panel. Some multiyear projects, too, could take a hit. A handful of college programs, including a number at schools of agriculture, have earmarks that were supposed to be financed for several consecutive years. It is unclear what will happen to those programs if Congress ends its earmarking. Opponents of earmarks within higher education argue that such directed spending subverts the peer-review process to the detriment of scientific progress, financing ideas that might not be the best use of federal dollars. The Association of American Universities has at times pushed its members not to seek earmarks, although its current stance is that members are free to pursue earmarks if they wish. Some colleges argue that earmarks help them branch out into new areas, expanding their ability to receive competitive grants in the future. Because scientists are constantly developing new ideas, says Zachery Moore, director of federal relations at Pennsylvania State University, federal agencies might not update grant programs quickly enough to finance some cutting-edge ideas. Earmarks, he says, have helped Penn State conduct research in these areas. Symbol of Dysfunction Earmarks don t make up a substantial portion of the federal budget, accounting for about one-half of 1 percent of all appropriations in 2010. But members of Congress who Continued on Following Page JUlIE DENESHA FOR THE CHRONIClE JUlIE DENESHA FOR THE CHRONIClE Keith Yehle, director of federal relations at the U. of Kansas, says college officials shouldn t expect earmarks to miraculously appear at this time next year.
A16 The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 GOVERNMENT & POLITICS Continued From Preceding Page have called on their colleagues to significantly change or end the practice say it is a symbol of government waste and an invitation to influencepeddling and corruption. And many lawmakers, especially Republicans, saw November s election as a referendum against excessive government spending. Earmarks have become a symbol of a dysfunctional Congress and serve as a fuel line for the culture of spending that has dominated Washington for too long, Reps. John A. Boehner and Eric I. Cantor, the House s top two Republicans, said in joint remarks a few days before the House Republican caucus unanimously adopted a moratorium on earmarks. House Republicans are expected to extend the moratorium to the entire chamber when they take over control in January, barring Democrats, too, from engaging in the process. Senate Republicans have also adopted a voluntary ban on earmarks, although Democrats still hold a slim majority there. However, more senators than ever 39, including some Democrats have endorsed an end to earmarks, in a December vote to block the practice. While that attempt failed, those lawmakers could stifle the earmarking process. There is a chance, though, that any ban on earmarks wouldn t stick. They have long been popular among members of Congress who see earmarks as a way to provide Congratulations to Western Michigan University s Jaimy Gordon winner of the 2010 National Book Award for Fiction for her novel Lord of Misrule This award-winning author is a professor of English and, since 1981, a faculty member in Western Michigan University s celebrated Creative Writing Program. On Nov. 17, she pulled away from the field to take her well-deserved place in the publishing world s winner s circle. Lord of Misrule, McPherson, 2010 direct benefits to their districts, and who often gain political support in the process. Lawmakers are also likely to face increasing pressure to bring money back to their constituents as state and local governments begin slashing their own budgets. Given those powerful incentives for lawmakers to continue to find ways to allocate aid to their home states, and because the Senate is not expected to ban earmarks outright, the fate of such spending is up in the air. We re in a wait-and-see mode, wmich.edu States That Would Feel the Sting if Congress Outlaws Earmarks Nearly half of the $1.5-billion in earmarks awarded to colleges in the 2010 fiscal year went to institutions in just 10 states. Texas, the top recipient of academic earmarks, has six appropriators on the House and Senate committees. California, No. 3, has seven. The home states of the chairman of the Senate appropriations committee, Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii, and the panel s top Republican, Thad Cochran of Mississippi, also made the list. 1. Texas $119,552,000 2. Mississippi $104,456,000 3. California $89,293,000 4. Alabama $79,555,000 5. Florida $73,535,000 6. Kentucky $59,234,000 7. North Dakota $54,550,000 8. West Virginia $45,467,000 9. Iowa $43,599,000 10. Hawaii $43,253,000 Total of top 10 states with academic earmarks: $712,494,000 Note: This analysis does not include $49-million in earmarks that were shared among institutions in two or more states. It also may exclude some earmarks that were awarded to centers and institutes within colleges. Sources: Taxpayers for Common Sense; Chronicle reporting by Alex Richards and Kelly Field says Penn State s Mr. Moore. Come January, Pennsylvania s Congressional delegation will comprise eight Democrats and 13 Republicans. In the meantime, colleges federal-relations officials say they still expect to talk with campus researchers next year to identify where federal money could do some good. They want to be prepared if lawmakers ask them how they can help, they said. Colleges are also working to develop other avenues and partnerships that could bring in money to make up for the loss of earmarks. One lobbyist says his college is looking to develop partnerships with federal agencies to support research facilities or projects that would be financed at least in part through the agencies operating budgets, rather than by earmarks. Other colleges say they are developing partnerships with businesses or trying to secure private money to pay for projects that would have come from federal dollars. Even if the earmark moratorium holds, colleges government-relations officers say they face much bigger fights in coming years if federal research dollars are threatened by Republicans who vow to cut domestic spending. The National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation have combined research budgets of about $38-billion, and cuts in their spending could harm colleges much more than a ban on earmarks. The dynamics of funding will change. That much we know, says James W. Tracy, vice president for research at the University of Kentucky. But where it ends up, nobody really knows. Alex Richards contributed to this article.
The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 A17 STUDENTS Who Are the Undergraduates? Explore the data at chronicle.com/undergrads Much discussion of college focuses on how to get into and pay for highly selective private institutions that charge upward of $50,000 a year. The vast majority of students, however, attend community colleges and public four-year colleges. And perhaps one of the most overlooked aspects of the American college experience is the number of students who attend part time: over 35 percent. The Chronicle crunched numbers in two data sets from the National Center for Education Statistics and found some trends that challenge accepted norms. Four in 10 Attend Community Colleges Most Part-Timers Are Under 30 Community colleges 39.4% California community colleges 9.4% Miami Dade College 0.3% Age 30 or above 41.8% 15-23 34.7% 24-29 23.5% Half Are Independent Students Unmarried 15.7% Community colleges part-time* 17.5% Community colleges full-time* 12.2% Independent 47% Married 5.9% Unmarried with children 13.4% Married with children 12% Dependent 53% Public 4-year 37.5% Very-high-research public colleges 9.2% Most Students Do Not Fit the Wealthy Label In part because so many students are on their own, undergraduates are not generally as wealthy as popular depictions make them seem. Total income of parents and/or independents Less than $20,000 25.1% $20,000-$40,000 22.2% $40,000-$60,000 15.5% $60,000-$90,000 16% White students at public 4-year colleges 17.7 % Minority students at public 4-year colleges 10.6% $90,000-$120,000 $120,000-$160,000 10.3% 6.6% $160,000-$200,000 2.3% $200,000 or more 2.1% Colleges attended by students from families earning less than $40,000 Private Nonprofits 16.5% For-profits 6.6% The poorest undergraduates tend to be concentrated at community colleges, for-profit colleges, and less selective colleges. Public 2-yr... 50.0% Public 4-yr. research-extensive... 6.8% Private nonprofits full-time** 13.2% Private nonprofits part-time** 2.9% Other for-profit colleges 5.5% Other public 4-yr... 15.9% Nonprofit research-extensive and lib.-arts colleges.. 1.6% Other private, nonprofit 4-yr... 7.0% Private for-profit... 15.3% Others... 3.4% * Does not include Miami Dade College and California community colleges. ** Does not include Ivy League colleges Ivy League colleges 0.4% Women attending Phoenix-Online 0.7% Men attending Phoenix-Online 0.4% Source: Chronicle analysis of the 2007-8 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study and 2007 data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. The two data sets are similar but do not perfectly correlate. Every college that participates in the federal aid program is required to report data to IPEDs, while the NPSAS is a nationally representative survey of students. IPEDs also commonly looks at fall enrollment data, as with those in the large chart AT LEFT, while NPSAS looks at enrollment over an entire academic year.
A18 The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 international PHOTOGRAPH BY YANA PASkOvA for THE CHRONICLE Todd J. Mekles, from St. George s U., in Grenada, trains at a New York Cityarea hospital. He believes his clinical experience is as closely supervised as any American program s. Students From Caribbean Med Schools Head for New York The trend angers some local medical educators, who say their students are being crowded out of clinical rotations By Katherine Mangan Thousands of students from offshore medical schools flock to teaching hospitals in the United States each year to complete the clinical portion of their education. In New York, the number of students performing third- and fourth-year hospital rotations from these offshore programs now almost equals the number of students from the state s own medical schools. That is making a number of medical educators in the state angry. They say their students are being crowded out of opportunities, in part because the offshore medical schools are paying hospitals to secure the spots ST. GEORGE S UNIvERSITY Charles Modica, of St. George s U., says it has 1,000 students training in New York. something they say their budgets prohibit them from doing. Some also say many offshore students have been poorly supervised and are inadequately prepared to practice medicine. The offshore schools counter that their students are not only qualified but badly needed at a time when the United States faces a looming shortage of doctors. The New York State Board of Regents is weighing those arguments as it decides whether to tighten requirements for offshore medical-school students to participate in clinical rotations, commonly referred to as clerkships, at the state s teaching hospitals. Students enrolled in offshore, or dual campus, medical schools spend the first two years of basic-science study in offshore institutions, mostly for-profit medical schools in the Caribbean. The next two years are spent in clinical training, shadowing doctors in teaching hospitals or clinics in the United States. Medical training in the United States generally follows a similar model. After graduating from college, students enter medical school, typically spending two years of basicscience study followed by two years of clinical rotations in hospitals or clinics. Once they graduate from medical school as doctors, they begin several years of residency training, practicing medicine under a doctor s supervision. The discussions in New York focus primarily on the third- and fourth-year clinical rotations that are part of the training students receive before they become doctors. Charles R. Modica, chancellor of St. George s University School of Medicine, in Grenada, contends that there are plenty such slots in New York, and that medical deans are using the training issue as an excuse to limit class sizes and deny New Yorkers access to medical education. Many of those students end up on his campus, which he helped found in 1977. St. George s has nearly 1,000 students in training in New York hospitals, he says. They could have attended New York medical schools, but the deans rejected them. Pay to Play New York hospitals have a financial incentive to accept as many students as possible from offshore schools, which typically pay hospitals $400 to $450 per student per week for clinical training. Since most American medical schools pay little or nothing for clinical placements, it s practically impossible for the U.S. schools to compete, says Jo Wiederhorn, president of the Associated Medical Schools of New York, an advocacy group representing the state s 10 private and five public medical schools. In order to match the fees paid by offshore programs, our schools would have to significantly raise tuitions, which would make them noncompetitive with schools in other parts of the country, she says. The hospitals in New York are operating on very small margins, and in some respects you can t blame them for wanting to accept the money. Two years ago, the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation angered New York medical-school officials by signing a 10-year contract, reportedly worth up to $100-million, to provide clinical training at its 11 public hospitals for students from St. George s. International medical-school graduates already make up 36 percent of New York state s physician work force, compared with 25 percent nationwide. Many came from one of the 14 dual-campus medical schools approved for training by the state, half of which are in the Caribbean. While the academic caliber of some offshore schools worries New York educators, so does the sheer number of students streaming in from the Caribbean. Last year, St. George s graduated 640, and Ross University School of Medicine, in Dominica, graduated 754. That compares with an average class size in New York medical schools of about 120. New York State, which has one of the nation s largest concentrations of teaching hospitals, is a popular destination for offshore students. In the 1980s, when medical educators were warning of a glut of doctors, New York medical schools severely restricted class sizes, and parents whose children weren t getting into the highly competitive schools complained to state lawmakers, Ms. Wiederhorn says. Over the next few decades, the state s education department expanded the number of offshore schools from which it accepted thirdand fourth-year students, making it easier for students who didn t get into U.S. schools to attend medical school elsewhere and end up back in New York. Last year the state education department approved an estimated 2,000 third-year students from offshore schools to train in New York hospitals (although some may have ended up spending some of their time in other states). That compares with about 2,220 from New York medical schools in 2008, the most recent year tracked. Offshore schools have increased exponentially the number of students they re accepting, and we re beginning to see a wave of students coming in, says Michael J. Reichgott, a professor of medicine at the Albert Einstein
A19 College of Medicine. Dr. Reichgott, who is also chair of the education committee of the Associated Medical Schools of New York, says he is unaware of any students being unable to land a clerkship but adds that New York schools have had to reach out to hospitals they hadn t considered before. Einstein had to take students out of a couple of sites because of the number of offshore students there, he says. Squeezed Out Two years ago, New York Methodist Hospital told officials at the State University of New York s Downstate College of Medicine that the hospital could no longer accept students into its small internal-medicine rotation because of the number of off- shore students training there, says Ian L. Taylor, the New York medical school s dean. Our university hospital only has about 325 beds, so we re very dependent on affiliates taking our students, he says. Given the massive expansion of Caribbean schools, our worry is that when the big wave hits maybe next year and the year following the problem may be more significant. Critics argue that offshore students, many of whom hope to practice in New York, are poorly super- vised during their clinical training. The few doctors appointed to over- see them are thousands of miles from the schools Caribbean base, and many have had only a cursory training in how to structure and oversee clinical assignments, they say. Accreditation requirements for U.S. medical schools dictate that clerkships expose students to a suf- ficient number of patients with diverse conditions, maintain a certain faculty-to-student ratio, and meet set educational objectives. Offshore schools generally don t dictate the same standards. We re just seeing the tip of the iceberg of what s going to be a huge quality-of-care issue, Dr. Taylor contends. Nancy Perri, chief academic of- ficer at Ross University, says such concerns don t apply to the Dominican institution, which hires clinicalfaculty members to teach and super- vise its students in New York. She adds that more than 98 per- cent of Ross s students are American citizens, many of them New York- ers who want to practice in the state. We recognize that both U.S. and international schools like Ross are needed to fill the shortage of physicians needed in the U.S., she wrote in an e-mail message. A Successful Business Model Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, which opened in Harlem in 2007, seeks to increase the pool of minority physicians and those committed to working in underserved areas. Largely because of competition from offshore medical schools, which pay to place their students, it has been shut out of nearby hospitals, including Harlem Hospital Center, just 10 blocks away, says Joseph R. Maldonado Jr., assistant clinical dean. Instead, its 225 or so thirdand fourth-year students train in New Jersey or Queens. We recruit students from under- served neighborhood schools, but when it comes time for training, we have to send them away. It s ironic, he says. Meanwhile, the State University of New York at Stony Brook s medical school has kept its class size constant for the past three years, in part because of the difficulty of placing some students in clerkships at hospitals that have contracts with offshore schools, SUNY administrators say. Among those schools, the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine signed a contract in 2008 with Nassau University Medical Center, a Stony Brook teaching affiliate. The Association of American Medical Colleges has called on medical schools in the United States to raise their first-year enrollments by My classroom... without boundaries? Now is the time. Scan QR code with Smartphone for more information! With ELMO there are no boundaries! 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A New York-based lobbyist for American University of the Caribbean, in St. Martin, which has about 250 students training in New York hospitals, says domestic schools feel threatened by the success offshore schools have had in placing students, in part by paying for clerkship positions. The Caribbean schools have developed a business model that works for them and works for the hospitals, and domestic schools historically haven t had to do that, says the lobbyist, Lisa H. Reid. Rather than squeeze domestic students out of clerkships, offshore schools have created new clinical positions and filled slots that many Continued on Following Page ELMO s P30S
A20 The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 international Continued From Preceding Page American trainees would not be interested in, she says. Hysterical Deans? Mr. Modica, the St. George s chancellor, says that so far this year, his medical school has paid New York hospitals more than $23-million for clerkships. Those costs are covered by tuition, which is comparable to that at many private schools. As for the argument that offshore students are crowding out onshore students, these are ridiculous assertions of a group of hysterical medical-school deans who should be ashamed that they didn t accept these students years ago, he says. These same deans have for years kept the enrollment of their own institutions down to a bare minimum using the excuse of quality. Todd J. Mekles, a fourth-year student at St. George s, was rejected by all 15 medical schools he applied to in the United States. He says he had a grade-point average of 3.93 from Emory University and a 30 on his Medical College Admission Test just below the 31 average for entering medical-school students in the United States this year. I was upset that I had to leave my country, but Charles Modica is my hero for giving people like me, who deserve to be doctors, a chance, Mr. Mekles says. Having worked with students from Weill-Cornell Medical College at New York Methodist, he believes his clinical experience is as closely supervised as any American program s. Students from St. George s can run with the kids from Cornell or Einstein, he says. They have the utmost respect for us and don t treat us any differently. Lumped Together While many educators are less critical of established schools like St. George s and Ross, critics often paint all offshore schools in an unflattering light. They point out that students from offshore schools tend to have lower grade-point averages and MCAT scores, if those scores are required at all. The proliferation of medical schools in the Caribbean in recent years now up to 55 has created headaches for schools like St. George s. They want to lump us all together, and I m not going to let them do it, Mr. Modica says. He welcomes the recent push to require a uniform accreditation process for foreign medical schools that train students in the United States. Among the recommendations the New York State Board of Regents is considering is that it hold offshore schools to standards comparable to those set by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the main accreditor of American medical schools. Schools that wanted to place their students in New York hospitals would have to be able to prove that they met clearly articulated standards. As Cuts Hit European Higher Education Hard, Students Take to the Streets By Aisha Labi Across Europe, students and professors have been taking to the streets in protest. The largest demonstrations were in Britain, where last month, and again last week, thousands of students marched down London streets or occupied university halls objecting to drastic government cuts in higher education and planned tuition increases. Similar anger has manifested itself in Bulgaria, Ireland, Greece, and Italy. The direct spark for student ire in each country is unique, but the tinderbox of issues that has fed the flames of their anger is the same across much of Europe. With a few notable exceptions, European university systems are being squeezed by the twin pressures of expanded enrollments and budgetary constraints. Many countries have set explicit targets for raising higher-education enrollments over the next decade. At the same time, universities are finding themselves on the front lines of national austerity measures, as deficit-slashing governments cut education spending. In Bulgaria, the prospect of universities being unable to pay their winter heating bills drove students and professors to voice their outrage. In Ireland, a move to raise student fees by a third next year to 2,000 euros, or about $2,647, led thousands of students to brave freezing weather to demonstrate their opposition. Italian students angry over spending cuts and cost-saving limits on university research stormed the Leaning Tower of Pisa and occupied the Colosseum late last month. And in Greece, where the government has proposed a profound reform of the higher-education system, professors, not students, have been leading protests. Some countries, like Britain, have protected research from the worst. But universities teaching budgets are being hit, with direct consequences for students. A new era of LEON NEAL, AFP, GETTY IMAGES Angry demonstrators clashed with the police in a student protest outside Parliament in London last week, as Britain s coalition government faced its biggest test yet in voting to raise university tuition amid drastic budget reductions. student protest has dawned, in Britain and elsewhere, prompted by the vulnerability of higher-education financing in straitened budgetary times. They Feel Attacked Bert Vandenkendelaere, chair of the European Students Union, says the common driver for the protests is a tendency to cut the money for education and to ask students to contribute for education, instead of the public and the government. This, he says, is why a student population which was described as the most passive population in years has been galvanized into action. They feel attacked, he says. Lesley Wilson, secretary general of the European University Association, notes that student protests are nothing new in Europe. The most recent wave of student action was concentrated around the April 2009 summit of European education ministers in connection with the Bologna Process, a Europe-wide project to harmonize All systems require public funding in order to benefit from other funding. university degree systems that has unleashed its share of student opposition. It is a different set of issues now, she says. The recent flurry of protests is the result of the direct impact of moves by some governments to cut back on deficits by changing the way in which higher education is funded. As students in many countries are being asked to contribute more to the cost of their university education, the once unquestioned notion that higher education is a fundamental right for which the state shoulders the cost is in flux. A growing number of countries have increased or imposed tuition for the first time. Some, like Sweden, have begun charging tuition to non-european students while domestic students still enjoy free tuition and generous subsidies. That has prompted worries that fees for domestic students could follow. Jo Ritzen, president of the University of Maastricht, in the Netherlands, and a former Dutch minister of education, says that Europe is crying out for the serious reform of higher education, but that countries are failing to respond to the challenge. Calling the issue of how to improve quality and find lasting financing models for higher education one of the most needed topics of reform in the welfare state, he says that governments are cynically avoiding dealing with the situation and are responding to pressures instead by simply strangling universities in terms of finance. European students have rarely shied away from protest. Last year, for example, striking students in France succeeded in closing many of the country s universities for lengthy periods with demonstrations against measures to restructure the university system. The shift in Britain, however where students have historically not abandoned their studies, shut down institutions, or taken to the streets in large numbers could mark a turning point. Ms. Wilson says that the global financial crisis is continuing to have a profound effect on higher-education systems, and that the fallout for students will not let up. Still, she says, Europe s fundamental reliance on public financing for higher education must not be questioned. All systems require public funding in order to benefit from other funding, she says. This is absolutely necessary and is the starting point. For his part, Mr. Ritzen is skeptical about whether the latest wave of student action stands a chance of inspiring lasting change. He points to the reforms of the late 1960s, when, he says, a serious European effort to improve universities forged an alliance of workers and students determined to inaugurate lasting change. In the end, he says pessimistically, the workers went back to work, and the students went on vacation, which is going to happen again.
The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 A21 Commentary Paradise Lost: The Academy Becomes a Commodity What is the place of graduate studies in higher education s current culture of accountability? At some level, at least, the question itself is moot, since there is no argumentative ground from which we could claim that anything is outside our current culture of accountability. Culture, education, and the university have become commodities and purveyors of commodities; they must answer to the logic of accountability and there is no space outside that logic. There is no particular location inhabited by graduate education, because commodification now extends its reach into every aspect of our social reality. There was a time when the social understanding of the university and of the work performed therein was defined precisely in opposition to the logic of accountability and instrumentality, but that situation no longer obtains. Triumphant global capitalism no longer needs the space seemingly outside itself and its logic in which the university, the humanities, the arts, and even a socially redemptive conception of science used to reside a space that the system needed to make a claim of humanistic superiority to its historical alternatives. The culture of accountability which is a shibboleth for the market and its commodification of everything is the horizon within which we will necessarily have to work henceforth. Challenging this state of affairs could lead us to the two distinct yet related dangers of dejection and nostalgia, because what we are facing is neither more nor less than the demystification of the rhetoric of the university, which once placed it outside the social and the economic. The current crisis of the university is a crisis of social legitimation, meaning that the conventional arguments and strategies that were used by the institution to justify its existence and social currency have collapsed. Since no social construct can exist without a legitimizing narrative, the university is trying at present to articulate a narrative that will work successfully in the current culture of universal commodification. The problem is, of course, that our former narrative of social legitimation for the university is written in a language that is untranslatable to the current circumstance. We cannot even picture ourselves as in transition, because there is no common ground on which a transition from unaccountability to hypermarketability could be conceptualized. Consider the logic of the accountability movement and its defensibility. The movement s founding assumption is that by importing the rationality, criteria, and procedures of the market into our disciplines, we will place ourselves in a position to make claims for our métier that will be understandable by the market, therefore giving us a viable platform from which to argue for the resources that we increasingly see either being withheld or, worse, taken away from us. Showing that we can set quantifiable and therefore measurable standards for a program s performance does indeed make possible the instauration of market dynamics with respect to outcomes for our students and for society at large. After all, the point of accountability is precisely to have our specific performance held up to scrutiny in the context created by the outcomes of other actors offering their own version of that same performance. In this sense it is hard to disagree with William Pannapacker when he argued recently and quite bitingly that sunlight is surely the best disinfectant for graduate education while demanding that graduate programs be required to post their placement records online for the benefit of the unsuspecting prospective customer. But while this disinfecting may allow us to identify and realize our optimal productivity, I would argue that its underlying assumptions make the project of accountability a questionable strategy for the specific crisis of social legitimation with which the university is contending. By Carlos J. Alonso Let us assume that we can achieve universal consensus on the desirability of instituting outcomes assessment among graduate programs, and that we can devise the most effective instruments for measuring, recording, and publicizing the results so that customers can buy with a degree of confidence, and so that we can make effective claims for the resources we need to either sustain current successful efforts or enhance those deemed in need of improvement. Such an apparatus would undoubtedly vouch for the fact that learning is taking place, that skills are being taught and effectively transmitted, and that students are therefore being placed by their programs in a position to vie for the best jobs in a given field. But what this utopian perspective has left unaccounted for (and I call it utopian because the achievement of the consensus it assumes is far from certain) is that the crisis of legitimation of the university is predicated not on a program s inability to show empirically and convincingly that it is delivering what it says it is delivering, but on the market s challenge to the kind of knowledge it is producing. The challenge itself is empirically based on our students enrollment patterns and preferences. How would it have profited the undergraduate and graduate faculty in foreign languages at the State University of New York at Albany to be able to demonstrate with the most sophisticated outcomes-assessment instruments that their pedagogical and programmatic goals were being met at the highest levels? This instance would seem to suggest that the accountability initiative may arise from a misconstruing of the specific challenge that universal commodification is thrusting on the university in general and on undergraduate and graduate education in particular. In other words, the crisis of legitimation we are confronting today is related more to the product that we are selling than to our inability to make that product worth buying. Accountability presumes that if we are able to show the effective transmission of knowledge and skills to our students, we will satisfy the market s requirement for verifiable results. But what if the market has already devalued from the start the knowledge on which the entire operation of outcomes and accountability is based, as well as the institution where it is produced? Facing the implications of these questions will be no simple task, but face them we must. I have no doubt that the accountability movement in graduate education is unstoppable, and that it might even introduce some welcome changes in our current practices. Yet it will not lead to the transformation of the university that, as we have all intuited in our hearts and minds by now, is still to come. douglas PAULIN For THe CHroNICLe Carlos J. Alonso is acting dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University. A version of this essay was read at the annual conference of the Council of Graduate Schools this month.
A22 The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 Commentary Raising Graduation Rates Involves More Than Just Colleges This fall saw still more in a long line of policy reports on America s struggle to narrow postsecondary achievement gaps and improve graduation rates. The American Council on Education released its annual assessment, Minorities in Higher Education, highlighting persistent disparities within the nation s growing Latino community. And the Center for American Progress trod new ground with Easy Come, EZ-GO, advocating policies aimed at improving educational attainment for students living in metropolitan regions that cross state boundaries. Rigorous and innovative, such reports have become part of a national narrative that tells the story of a higher-education system beset with barriers and in need of aggressive and creative policy solutions. How else will we reach President Obama s goal that, by 2020, America will once again lead the world in postsecondary completion? If the past twenty-something months have taught us anything, it is that while the president s goal is straightforward, the solutions are complex. In addition to replicating proven student-retention practices, higher education needs creative approaches to educating what the Lumina Foundation for Education and others call 21st-century students : those from growing racial and ethnic minority groups, those who are the first in their families to attend college, adult learners, and displaced workers. Often attending multiple institutions across state borders, they are likely to be part-timers and to begin higher education at two-year institutions. By Lorelle L. Espinosa The challenges our higher-education system faces cannot be solved by individual colleges alone. What it needs are new and prominent allies that have a vested interest in seeing more postsecondary degrees and credentials go to those young people and adults to whom higher education has not always reached out. Some colleges, education associations, and state education officials are working with external players, but more should do so. Business leaders, civil-rights organizations, and youth-advocacy groups are right for this role. While those sectors have long looked to education as a driver of economic development and social change, their leadership is placing new emphasis on postsecondary completion. Private and corporate foundations like Lumina, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and others are drawing on social-science scholarship, public-opinion research, and a national education agenda to stimulate college-access and completion efforts with hundreds of millions of new dollars. For example, with foundation support, the Institute for Higher Education Policy (where I work) is providing space for the newly formed Coalition for College Completion, which brings together national business, civil-rights, and youth-advocacy groups to provide each organization s base with the knowledge and policy tools to advance the completion movement while building on shared interests. In the past, leading business associations have concentrated on improving elementary and secondary education and aligning school and college curricula. Now they are turning their attention to college completion. Take the Manufacturing Institute a nonprofit, nonpartisan affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers. The institute is developing, together with community colleges in four states, a program to certify skills for advanced manufacturing careers. The emphasis is on low-income adults and workers in career transition. CEOs for Cities is building relationships with metropolitan colleges to revitalize weakened urban economies. In partnership with city governments, the nonprofit hopes to attract new workers and help the cities retain more of their postsecondary graduates. Recognizing the systemic barriers that keep low-income, first-generation, and minority students from finishing college, civil-rights groups like the National Urban League, the National Council of La Raza, and the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, or Naleo, are moving beyond issues of college access to degree completion. Naleo, for instance, is providing its members with important information on enacting higher-education completion policies. With an activist mind-set, youth-advocacy groups are moving from messages on college access and affordability to a focus on completion. According to the American Lorelle L. Espinosa is director of policy and strategic initiatives at the Institute for Higher Education Policy. Council on Education report, Hispanic and African-American youth are not reaching beyond the education level of generations before them. Groups like Mobilize.org, which was founded on a college campus, are using Facebook, Twitter, and other socialnetworking tools to mobilize students on educational and other issues. In 2010-11, the organization will sponsor a series of summits on community-college completion. Also putting students at the helm is Campus Progress, a division of the Center for American Progress, which elevates the student voice on issues like improving college completion. Each of those organizations has a distinct reason to contribute to a national conversation on what it will take to get more of our population to complete education beyond high school. Their combined efforts will advance the retention and completion goals long held by higher education. The 21st-century student is a beneficiary, whether direct or indirect, of the advocacy and forward thinking of civil-rights and youth leadership. And the businesses that will shape this century s economy are ready and waiting to expand the information-age work force. The arrival of new players to the collegecompletion discussion brings promise and uncertainty, given the need to unite the diverse goals of very different sectors. What is certain is that new players are at the table of higher education because they belong there. Taken together, the business, civilrights, and youth-advocacy sectors represent a powerful force of unlikely partners that is certain to advance postsecondary completion in America. Letters Academic Changes at Kean U. To the Editor: The admiring portrait of Kean University President Dawood Farahi in Big Changes Frustrate Faculty at Kean U. (The Chronicle, November 7) only gestures at the central issue of Farahi s tenure. Academic programs are being starved of resources as the country-clubification of the campus becomes the university s top priority. Since 2002, the year before Farahi took over: n University debt exploded from $46-million to $357-million. n Full-time faculty numbers once almost 400 are now down to 325. n Adjunct faculty increased from 455 to 1,044 and now teach 60 percent of all classes. n Student-to-full-time-faculty ratio is now 49:1, up from 44:1 last year and 32:1 in 2001. n The university s budget has grown 50 percent, from $140-million to $210-million. n Tuition and fees have risen 92 percent, from $5,121 to $9,815. Farahi s new schedule cut weekly class time by 10 minutes a loss of an entire week per semester but requires an extra trip to the commuter campus. In short, students are paying more and driving more for less education. The State of New Jersey ought to complete a forensic audit of Kean University s finances, to be conducted by an independent professional free from political influence. James A. Castiglione Associate Professor of Physics President, Kean Federation of Teachers Kean University Union, N.J. To the Editor: In the midst of a major economic downturn, colleges and universities can choose very different paths. One approach is to cut back, retreat, and rely on the status quo in the hope that things will get better. The other path is to assess operations campuswide and reconsider how we teach students from the ground up. Yes, the second path requires doing more with less. I believe that challenges offer new opportunities. As part of an academic-reorganization plan at Kean University, we considered the question n of whether or not traditional academic departments focusing on a single discipline was in the best interest of student learning. Indeed, redefining or eliminating departments is being considered on campuses nationwide. Instead of cutting back and offering fewer opportunities for our students, our academic reorganization includes new schools that offer our students more choices and the opportunity to study subjects across disciplines. The benefit of such an approach can be far more than operational cost savings. We are just beginning a transition toward executive directors leading the new schools that will support students 12 months a year. Working with deans, these teacher-scholars can also increase research opportunities for students and faculty. Administrators and faculty share the common goal of enhancing student learning both in and out of the classroom. Many of our administrators continue to teach and collaborate with faculty and students on research projects. A healthy academic unit should always adapt to changing environments; breaking down single-discipline silos to nurture cross-disciplinary learning can be viewed as one example of punctuated evolution. Jeffrey H. Toney Dean, College of Natural, Applied, and Health Sciences Kean University To the Editor: The academic reorganization at Kean University once again established an authoritarian model of governance, nothing more. It fits in the pattern of increasing the managing staff from 146 in fall 2005 to 165 in fall 2009 a 13- percent increase with no end in sight. This is what frustrates the faculty. However, this alone is not the full Kean story. There have been significant academic achievements in multiple venues, including the Science Center, the introduction of a student-oriented culture through mandatory and certifiable advisement of students through faculty, a better use of time slots and space, a focus on scholarship and research for promotion, the availability of faculty to students over a four-day schedule, and so on. It appears that these changes are being vigorously implemented. These are welcome changes and could have been and should have been implemented without sidelining n the Senate, without the elimination of academic departments that have stood the test of time, without the authoritarian model of governance, and most of all without the unprecedented building spree that has placed Kean under severe academic constraints for the foreseeable future. Mervyn D Souza Professor of Philosophy and Religion Kean University ABOUT LETTERS The Chronicle welcomes correspondence from readers. 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The Chronicle of Higher Education december 17, 2010 A23 gazette APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, DEATHS, COMING EVENTS, GRANTS, GIfTS, bequests, & DEADLINES APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATIONS Christopher Brown, executive vice president and provost at Fisk U., to president of Alcorn State U. GeorGe C. Chryssis, vice president of executive affairs at Wentworth Institute of Technology, to president of Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. Leah K. Cox, assistant dean of academic services at U. of Mary Washington, to special assistant to the president for diversity and inclusion. albert J. Desimone, vice president for development at Augustana College (Ill.), to vice president for college advancement at Kalamazoo College. stephen FreeDman, senior vice president for academic affairs and professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at Fordham U., to provost. ann GiLLen, acting registrar at U. of the Pacific, to registrar. Ben hancock, vice president for university advancement at Ball State U., to president of Methodist U. erin a. hennessy, associate director of public affairs at the American Council on Education (Washington), to director of public affairs. New chief executives: AlcorN StAte U., Christopher Brown; BeNjAmiN FrANkliN institute of technology, George C. Chryssis; cornish college of the ArtS, Nancy Uscher; edmonds commu- Nity college, Jean Hernandez; jackson StAte U., Carolyn Meyers; methodist U., Ben Hancock; U. of NevAdA At las vegas, Neal Smatresk Jean hernandez, vice president for instruction at South Seattle Community College, to president of Edmonds Community College. rick Johnson, director of housing and dining services at Virginia Tech, to assistant vice president of housing and dining at Duke U. marisa KeLLy, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and holder of the Al and Mary Agnes McQuinn distinguished chair at U. of Saint Thomas (Minn.), to provost and vice president for academic affairs at Ithaca College. JeFFrey Konya, athletics director at Northeastern State U., to athletics director at California State U. at Bakersfield. Kathy Kuhar, director of admissions for the School of Law at Quinnipiac U., to assistant dean for student and career services in the school. paul mcgreal, director of faculty development and professor in the School of Law at Southern Illinois U., to dean of the School of Law at U. of Dayton. CaroLyn meyers, former president of Norfolk State U., to president of Jackson State U. JaCK oharah, president of Edmonds Community College, has announced his retirement, effective January 7. James p. pellow, executive vice president and chief operating officer at St. John s U. (N.Y.), to chief executive officer and president of the Council on International Educational Exchange (Portland, Me.). steve potts, senior associate director of athletics at Pepperdine U., to director of athletics. scott rawles, vice president of strategic planning and advancement at Holy Spirit College and Preparatory School (Atlanta), to vice president for institutional advancement at Centenary College of Louisiana. maryellen roy, former university marketing director at the Florida Institute of Technology, to marketing director at Pensacola State College. DaviD C. sarrett, interim dean of the School of Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth U., to dean. DaviD G. skalnik, professor of pediatrics and biochemistry and molecular biology at Indiana U. School of Medicine, to associate dean for research and graduate education in the School of Science at Indiana U.-Purdue U. at Indianapolis. neal smatresk, interim president of U. of Nevada at Las Vegas, to president. nancy uscher, provost at California Institute of the Arts, to president of Cornish College of the Arts, effective in August. DEATHS sadie Jo BLaCK, 80, former assistant professor of home economics at Baylor U., December 5. roy L. LinDsay, 82, former vice president for administrative services at Portland Community College, September 7. CharLes n. millican, 94, founding president of U. of Central Florida, December 1 in Florida. GertruDe neumark rothschild, 83, professor of materials science and engineering at Columbia U., November 11 in Rye, N.Y. coming events A symbol ( ) marks items that have not appeared in previous issues of The Chronicle. DeCemBer 19-21: Jewish studies. Annual conference, Association for Jewish Studies, in Boston, Mass. Contact: (917) 606-8249, ajs@ajs.cjh.org, http://www.ajsnet.org 27-30: philosophy. Eastern division meeting, American Philosophical Association, in Boston, Mass. Contact: http://www.apaonline.org/divisions/ schedule.aspx January 25 Christmas day 1 new year s day 3-6: psychology. Annual institute, National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology, University of South Florida, and the Association for Psychological Science, in St. Pete Beach, Fla. Contact: Joanne Fetzner, Nitop, 2303 Naples Court, Champaign, Ill. 61822; (217) 398-6969, jfetzner@uiuc. edu, http://www.nitop.org 4-7: FinanCiaL aid. Financial Aid Administrators Conference, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, in Ponte Verde Beach, Fla. Contact: CCCU, 321 Eighth Street, N.E., Washington, To submit information for a listing in the Gazette, please send an e-mail message to: gazette@chronicle.com D.C. 20002; (202) 546-8713, fax (202) 546-8912, http://www.cccu.org/conferences_events 4-7: admissions. Critical Concerns for Chief Enrollment Officers Conference, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, in Ponte Verde Beach, Fla. Contact: CCCU, 321 Eighth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002; (202) 546-8713, fax (202) 546-8912, http://www. cccu.org/conferences_events 4-7: education. Hawaii International Conference on Education, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Contact: (808) 542-4931, education@hiceducation.org, http://www. hiceducation.org 2011 January 2011 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4-7: administration. Presidents Institute, Council of Independent Colleges, in Palm Springs, Calif. Contact: http:// www.cic.edu/conferences_events 5-8: athletics. The Quest for Significance: a Dialogue of Professional Impact, annual conference, National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education, in Orlando, Fla. Contact: Richard Oates, (706) 864-1624, roates@northgeorgia. edu, http://nakpehe.org 6-8: BLaCK studies. The State of African American and African Diaspora Studies: Methodology, Pedagogy, and Research, conference, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library, in New York, N.Y. Contact: http://www.nypl. org/events/programs/schomburg 6-8: higher education. Policies and purposes meeting, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, in Washington, D.C. Contact: AASCU, 5th Floor, 1307 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20005; (202) 293-7070, http:// www.aascu.org 6-9: LanGuaGes. Annual convention, Modern Language Association, in Los Angeles, Calif. Contact: (646) 576-5000, http://www.mla.org 6-9: administration. Institute for Aspiring Senior Student Affairs Officers, NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Contact: http://www.naspa.org/aspiring 6-9: history. History, Society, and the Sacred, annual meeting, American Historical Association, in Boston, Mass. Contact: AHA, 400 A Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003; (202) 544-2422, fax (202) 544-8307, info@historians.org, http://www.historians.org 6-9: mathematics. Joint mathematics meetings, American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America in New Orleans, La. Contact: AMS, 201 Charles Street, Providence, R.I. 02904; (401) 455-4138, fax (401) 455-4004, meet@ams.org, http://www. ams.org/meetings/national/jmm/2125_ intro.html 7-10: Business. Global Management, Accounting, and Finance Research Conference, Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge, on Paradise Island, Bahamas. Contact: Turan Senguder, JAABC, 6051 North Ocean Drive, # 506, Hollywood, Fla. 33019; drsenguder@aol.com, http://www.jaabc. com 7-11: LiBraries. Midwinter meeting, American Library Association, in San Diego, Calif. Contact: ALA, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, Ill. 60611-2795; (800) 545-2433, http://www.ala.org 9-11: DeveLopment. District VI conference, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, in Kansas City, Mo. Contact: CASE, 1307 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20005-4701; (202) 328-2273, fax (202) 387-4973, conferences@case.org, http://www.case.org 9-11: GovernanCe. Institute for Board Chairs and Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, in Phoenix, Ariz. Contact: AGB, 1133 20th Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 776-0840, registrar@agb.org, http://www. agb.org 9-12: telecommunications. Winter seminar, Acuta: the Association for Telecommunications Professionals in Higher Education, in Phoenix, Ariz. Contact: Acuta: the Association for Telecommunications Professionals in Higher Education, 152 West Zandale Drive, Suite 200, Lexington, Ky. 40503; (859) 278-3338, fax (859) 278-3269, http://www.acuta.org 10-FeBruary 4: history. The Basics of Archives, online workshop, American Association for State and Local History. Contact: Bethany Hawkins, AASLH, 1717 Church Street, Nashville, Tenn. 37203-2991; (615) 320-3203, hawkins@ aaslh.org, http://www.aaslh.org 11-12: DeveLopment. Homecomings and Reunions, conference, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, in New Orleans, La. Contact: CASE, 1307 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20005-4701; (202) 328-2273, fax (202) 387-4973, conferences@case.org, http://www.case. org 12-14: DeveLopment. Alumni Relations: Building a Lifelong Relationship, conference, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, in New Orleans, La. Contact: CASE, 1307 New York Continued on Following Page John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute / A.W. Mellon Foundation HBCU Faculty Fellowships 2011-12 u Application Deadline: January 21, 2011 t Duke University s Franklin Humanities Institute announces a fellowship program for faculty in the humanities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The program is made possible by a grant from the A.W. Mellon Foundation. Fellowships support a year of research with opportunities for interaction and collaboration with the scholarly community at Duke and neighboring UNC-Chapel Hill, NC Central University, NC State University, and the National Humanities Center. Two fellowships will be offered in 2010-11. Fellows will be provided with a stipend, access to health insurance, an office, library access, and research/travel funds. Stipends for Asst. & Assoc. Professors are $40,000; full Professors receive $60,000. For complete program and application information, visit fhi.duke.edu Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Franklin Humanities Institute: FHI@duke.edu or call (919) 668-1902.
A24 GAZETTE: COMING EVENTS Avenue, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20005-4701; (202) 328-2273, fax (202) 387-4973, conferences@case.org, http://www.case.org 12-14: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. Mid-Atlantic regional conference, Educause, in Baltimore, Md. Contact: (303) 449-4430, http://www.educause.edu 13-14: ADMINISTRATION. Institute for New Chief Academic Officers, American Council on Education, in Tampa, Fla. Contact: ACE, 1 Dupont Circle, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-1193; (202) 939-9376, http://www.acenet.edu 14-16: ASIAN STUDIES. Regional meeting, Southeast Conference of the Association for Asian Studies, at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Contact: http://www.aasianst.org/ conferences/regionals.htm 16-18: INTERNATIONAL ISSUES. Fifty Years of the Special U.S.-Israel Relationship: Walt-Mearsheimer in Perspective, conference, Scholars for Peace in the Middle East and the University of Miami, in Miami, Fla. Contact: http://www. spme.net 17 17-19: DEVELOPMENT. Gift Planning for Major Gift Offi cers, conference, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, in Bonita Springs, Fla. Contact: CASE, 1307 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20005-4701; (202) 328-2273, fax (202) 387-4973, conferences@case.org, http://www.case.org 19-21: DEVELOPMENT. Strategic Talent Management: Raising the Bar on Perfor- mance Through Staff Recruitment and Retention, conference, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, in Boston, Mass. Contact: CASE, 1307 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20005-4701; (202) 328-2273, fax (202) 387-4973, conferences@case.org, http://www.case.org 20-21: DEVELOPMENT. Advanced Development for Deans, conference, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, in Philadelphia, Pa. Contact: CASE, 1307 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20005-4701; (202) 328-2273, fax (202) 387-4973, conferences@case.org, http://www.case. org 21-22: ADMINISTRATION. Planning Institute - Step I & II, Society for College and University Planning, in Tempe, Ariz. Contact: SCUP, 1330 Eisenhower Place, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48108; (734) 764-2000, fax (734) 661-0157, info@scup.org, http://www.scup.org/profdev/pi/step2 23-26: GOVERNANCE. Foundation Leader- ship Forum, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, in Bonita Springs, Fla. Contact: AGB, 1133 20th Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 776-0840, registrar@agb.org, http://www.agb.org 24-25: BUSINESS EDUCATION. Assessment seminar, AACSB International, in Tampa, Fla. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb.edu 24-26: ADMISSIONS. Winter institute, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, in Washington, D.C. Contact: AACRAO, 1 Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 520, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 293-9161, meetings@aacrao.org, http://www. aacrao.org 26-27: BUSINESS EDUCATION. Applied assessment seminar, AACSB International, in Tampa, Fla. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb.edu 26-28: DEVELOPMENT. District I confer- ence, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, in Boston, Mass. Contact: CASE, 1307 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20005-4701; (202) 328-2273, fax (202) ANNOUNCING THE GOIZUETA FOUNDATION GRADUATE SCHOLARS ASSISTANTSHIPS FOR 2011-12 The Goizueta Foundation, founded by Roberto C. Goizueta (former Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company), established The Goizueta Foundation Graduate Scholars Fund to enhance the education and skills of graduate students at The University of Georgia (UGA) dedicated to Latino education so that these Graduate Scholars will continue to contribute to Latino educational improvement in the United States after they complete graduate school. The Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education (CLASE), housed in the College of Education at UGA, supervises these campus-wide assistantships awarded to outstanding graduate students. THE AWARD This assistantship consists of a total stipend of approximately $12,000, paid over ten months. In addition, students awarded these assistantships are eligible for a reduced tuition rate, paying only $25 per semester plus student fees. Students spend 13 hours per week starting in August 2011, working with the UGA Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education [See http://www.coe.uga.edu/clase]. Assistantships are awarded for one year, and may be renewed for up to two additional years based on excellent performance and satisfactory progress towards degree. ELIGIBILITY Eligible students are current or incoming graduate students (preferably doctoral level students admitted to the Graduate School and a graduate program by the nomination deadline) in any department or college at the University of Georgia with proficiency in Spanish who have: An outstanding academic record Expertise/experience in Latino education and/or potential and intent to contribute to Latino e ducation in the United States upon completion of graduate school. Proficiency in Spanish Citizenship, permanent residence, family in the U.S., or other indication of intent to remain in the U.S. following graduation APPLICATION DEADLINE Applicants must submit electronically as a single.pdf, the following information: a letter of application describing how the applicant meets the eligibility and selection criteria (including Spanish proficiency, academic goals/department, and commitment to Latino education/outreach), a resume with contact information, and two letters of recommendation with contact information. Social security numbers must not be included in any of the application materials. Compile in the order listed above and save as a single Adobe Acrobat file, named with the last name of the applicant and Goizueta (for example, Matthews_ Goizueta.pdf). The compiled Adobe Acrobat application file should be sent as an email attachment to graddean@uga.edu. All applications should be submitted by 5 pm on February 26, 2011. See http://www. uga.edu/gradschool/admissions/requirements.html for information regarding admission to the Graduate School. Candidates for these assistantships may be interviewed in person or by phone. Please direct any questions regarding these assistantships to CLASE Assistant Research Scientist, Dr. Paula Mellom (pjmellom@uga.edu, 706-542-3415). 387-4973, conferences@case.org, http:// www.case.org 26-28: BUSINESS. Endowment-management forum, National Association of College and University Business Of- ficers, in New York, N.Y. Contact: http:// www.nacubo.org 26-29: NURSING. Doctoral Education Conference, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, in San Diego, Calif. Contact: Erica Turner, (202) 463-6930, ext. 261, eturner@aacn.nche.edu, http:// www.aacn.nche.edu/conferences/semische.htm 26-29: COMMUNITY COLLEGES. Work- force development institute, American Association of Community Colleges, in Newport Beach, Calif. Contact: Carolyn Teich, (202) 728-0200, ext. 228, cteich@ aacc.nche.edu, http://www.aacc.nche.edu 26-29: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS. Annual meeting, American Conference of Academic Deans, in San Francisco, Calif. Contact: http://www.acad-edu.org 26-29: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS. Global Positioning: Essential Learning, Student Success, and the Currency of U.S. Degrees, annual meeting, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, in San Francisco, Calif. Contact: http:// www.aacu.org/meetings/diversityandlearning/dl2010/index.cfm 27-29: ADMINISTRATION. Presidents Conference, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, in Washington, D.C. Contact: CCCU, 321 Eighth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002; (202) 546-8713, fax (202) 546-8912, http://www. cccu.org/conferences_events 27-30: THEATER. TheatreFest 2011, annual convention, Texas Educational Theatre Association, in Houston, Tex. Contact: (214) 651-1234, fax (214) 742-8126, http://www.tetatx.com 28-29: BUSINESS EDUCATION. Business accreditation seminar, AACSB International, in Tampa, Fla. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb.edu 30-FEBRUARY 1: ADMISSIONS. Transfer conference, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, in New Orleans, La. Contact: AACRAO, 1 Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 520, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 293-9161, meetings@aacrao.org, http://www. aacrao.org 30-FEBRUARY 2: FAC ILITIES. Institute for Managers, National Association of College Auxiliary Services, in San Antonio, Tex. Contact: Nacas, 7 Boar s Head Lane, Charlottesville, Va. 22903; (434) 245-8425, fax (434) 245-8453, http:// www.nacas.org 30-FEBRUARY 2: ADMINISTRATION. Annual meeting, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, in Washington, D.C. Contact: Naicu, (202) 785-8866, fax (202) 835-0003, http://www.naicu.edu/events/2011-annual-meeting 31-FEBRUARY 1: BUSINESS EDUCATION. Business accreditation seminar, AACSB International, in Frankfurt, Germany. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www. aacsb.edu FEBRUARY 3-4: ADMINISTRATION. International Collaborative annual meeting, American Council on Education, in Arlington, Va. Contact: http://www.acenet.edu 3-5: STUDENT AFFAIRS. Letting Your Life Speak: Cultivating Benevolent Purpose in College Students, Dalton Institute on College Student Values, conference, Florida State University, in Tallahassee, Fla. Contact: http://studentvalues.fsu.edu 3-5: ADMINISTRATION. Women in Higher Education Administration, institute, Higher Education Resource Services, at Wellesley College, in Wellesley, Mass. Contact: HERS, Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. 02481; (781) 283-2529, http://www.hersnet.org/her- SWellesley.asp 4-6: TEACHER EDUCATION. Lilly Confer- ence on College and University Teaching, International Alliance of Teacher Scholars, at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, in Greensboro, N.C. Contact: http://www.lillyconferences.com 4-6: UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION. Institutionalizing Undergraduate Research, institute, Council on Undergraduate Research, at Stetson University, in DeLand, Fla. Contact: http://www.cur. org/institutes.html 7-11: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. Institute Management Program, Educause, in Tempe, Ariz. Contact: (303) 449-4430, http://www.educause.edu 7-11: TECHNOLOGY. Annual convention, Texas Computer Education Association, in Austin, Tex. Contact: tceaoffice@tcea. org, http://www.tcea.org 8: BUSINESS EDUCATION. Maintenance of accreditation seminar, AACSB International, in Phoenix, Ariz. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb. edu 8-11: STUDENT AFFAIRS. Annual confer- ence, National Association of Student Affairs Professionals, in Columbia, S.C. Contact: http://www.nasap.net 9-11: BUSINESS EDUCATION. Deans conference, AACSB International, in Phoenix, Ariz. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb.edu 9-12: ARTS. Annual conference, College Art Association, in New York, N.Y. Contact: CAA, 275 Seventh Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10001; (212) 691-1051, fax (212) 627-2381, nyoffice@collegeart.org, http://www.collegeart.org 10-11: SOCIAL SCIENCES. Annual meeting, American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences, in Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: AABSS, (813) 253-3333, ext. 3341, fax (813) 258-7237, http://www.aabss.org 10-12: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS. Academic af- fairs winter meeting, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, in Orlando, Fla. Contact: AASCU, 5th Floor, 1307 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20005; (202) 293-7070, http:// www.aascu.org 11: STUDENT AFFAIRS. Expanding Our Potential: Redefining Campus Boundaries, Delaware Valley Student Affairs Conference, in Lafayette Hill, Pa. Contact: Nancy Komada, (610) 660-1074; http://gargoyle.arcadia.edu/sa/dvsac 11-13: NURSING. Faculty Development Conference, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, in Austin, Tex. Contact: Erica Turner, (202) 463-6930, ext. 261, eturner@aacn.nche.edu, http://www. aacn.nche.edu/conferences/semische. htm 12 12: BUSINESS EDUCATION. Accounting accreditation seminar, AACSB International, in Savannah, Ga. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb. edu 13-16: COMMUNITY COLLEGES. National Legislative Summit, Association of Community College Trustees, in Washington, D.C. Contact: ACCT, 1233 20th Street, N.W., Suite 301, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 775-4667, fax (202) 223-1297, acctinfo@acct.org, http:// www.acct.org 14-16: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. Learning Initiative Annual Meeting, Educause, in Washington, D.C. Contact: Educause, 4772 Walnut Street, Suite 206, Boulder, Colo. 80301; (303) 449-4430, info@educause.edu, http:// www.educause.edu 14-19: ETHNIC STUDIES. Annual confer- ence, National Association of African American Studies and affiliates, in Baton Rouge, La. Contact: Lemuel Berry Jr., P.O. Box 6670, Scarborough, Me. 04070-6670; (207) 839-8004, naaasconference@earthlink.net, http:// www.naaas.org 15-18: RELIGION. Campus Ministry Directors Conference, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, in New Orleans, La. Contact: CCCU, 321 Eighth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002; (202) 546-8713, fax (202) 546-8912, http://www.cccu.org/conferences_events 15-18: INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH. Annual conference, Texas Association for Institutional Research, in Austin, Tex. Contact: http://www.texas-air.org 16-19: CULTURAL STUDIES. Joint annual meetings, Society for Cross-Cultural Research, Society for Anthropological Sciences, and the American Anthropological Association s Anthropology of Children and Childhood Interest Group, in Charleston, S.C. Contact: sccr2011@ unm.edu, http://www.sccr.org 17-18: EDUCATION. Innovations in Teaching and Learning, conference, Phi Delta Kappa International, in Atlanta, Ga. Contact: (800) 766-1156, fax (812) 339-0018, http://www.pdkintl.org/member/summit.htm 17-19: FOREIGN LANGUAGES. Annual Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures, at University of Florida, in Gainesville, Fla. Contact: colloquiouf@gmail.com, http://oege.weebly.com/coloquio.html 17-19: TEACHING. igeneration: How the Digital Age Is Altering Student Brains, Schools, and Learning, Learning and the Brain conference, in San Francisco, Calif. Contact: Kristin Dunay, (781) 449-4010, ext. 101; kristin.dunay@learningandthebrain.com, http://www.learningandthebrain.com 17-19: LITERATURE. Annual conference, American Association of Australasian Literary Studies, in Fort Worth, Tex. Contact: http://www.australianliterature. org 17-19: ACADEMIC ADVISING. Academic Advising Administrators Institute, National Academic Advising Association, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. Contact: Nacada, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 225, Manhattan, Kan. 66502; (785) 532-5717, fax (785) 532-7732, nacada@ksu. edu, http://www.nacada.ksu.edu 17-20: STUDENT ACTIVITIES. Annual council meeting, Association of College Honor Societies, in Jacksonville, Fla. Contact: ACHS, 4990 Northwind Drive, Suite 140, East Lansing, Mich. 48823-5031; (517) 351-8335, fax (517) 351-8336, dmitstifer@achsnatl.org, http://www. achsnatl.org 18-20: UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION. Mentorship, Collaboration, and Undergraduate Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities, institute, Council on Undergraduate Research, at University of South Florida, in Tampa, Fla. Contact: http://www.cur.org/institutes.html 19-23: TECHNOLOGY. E-Learning 2011, annual conference, Instructional Technology Council, in St. Pete Beach, Fla. Contact: (202) 293-3132, http://www. itcnetwork.org 19-23: STUDENT ACTIVITIES. National convention, National Association for Campus Activities, in St. Louis, Mo. Contact: Naca, 13 Harbison Way, Columbia, S.C. 29212; (803) 732-6222, info@ naca.org, http://www.naca.org 20: STUDENT ACTIVITIES. New Orleans Student Government Training Conference, American Student Government Association, in New Orleans, La. Contact: ASGA, 412 N.W. 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Fla. 32601-1203; (352) 373-6907, conferences@asgaonline.com, http:// www.asgaonline.com 20-23: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION. Competition and Collaboration in the Global Transformation of Higher Education, annual conference, Association for International Education Administrators, in San Francisco, Calif. Contact: http:// www.aieaworld.org/events/conf2011.htm 14 21 21 21-22: ACADEMIC C ADVI SING. Utilizing Research and Data to Increase Student Persistence and Retention, seminar, National Academic Advising Association, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. Con-
The Chronicle of Higher Education december 17, 2010 A25 tact: Nacada, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 225, Manhattan, Kan. 66502; (785) 532-5717, fax (785) 532-7732, nacada@ksu.edu, http://www.nacada. ksu.edu 22-24: InformatIon technology. West/Southwest regional conference, Educause, in Austin, Tex. Contact: (303) 449-4430, http://www.educause. edu 23-25: Development. Chief Institutional Advancement Officers Conference, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, on Marco Island, Fla. Contact: CCCU, 321 Eighth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002; (202) 546-8713, fax (202) 546-8912, http://www.cccu. org/conferences_events 23-25: hispanic higher education. Building Bridges for Cooperation in International Education, joint international conference, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and others, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Contact: (202) 833-8361, fax (202) 261-5082, hacu@ hacu.net, http://www.hacu.net 23-26: BusIness. Annual conference, Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges, in Orlando, Fla. Contact: 6895 Pinebrook Drive, Hudsonville, Mich. 49426; (877) 303-8666, fax (616) 662-2231, http://www.abacc.com 24-25: english. Annual conference, Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/ Language Arts, in Covington, Ky. Contact: conference@kcte.org, http://conference.kcte.org 24-26: nursing. Master s Education Conference, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact: Erica Turner, (202) 463-6930, ext. 261, eturner@aacn.nche.edu, http:// www.aacn.nche.edu/conferences/semische.htm 24-26: music. Southern regional conference, College Music Society, at Rhodes College, in Memphis, Tenn. Contact: CMS, 312 East Pine Street, Missoula, Mont. 59802; (406) 721-9616, fax (406) 721-9419, cms@music.org, http://www. music.org 24-26: undergraduate education. 2010 Council on Undergraduate Research Dialogues, Council on Undergraduate Research, in Washington, D.C. Contact: http://www.cur. org/cd.html 24-26: teacher education. Telling the Whole Story: Writing the Next Chapter, annual meeting, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, in San Diego, Calif. Contact: AACTE, 1307 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20005-4701; (202) 293-2450, fax (202) 457-8095, aacte@ aacte.org, http://www.aacte.org 24-26: Development. Grants Resource Center Creating Successful Proposals workshop American Association of State Colleges and Universities, in Washington, D.C. Contact: AASCU, 5th Floor, 1307 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20005; (202) 293-7070, http://www. aascu.org 25-27: community colleges. Meeting the Challenge, annual conference, Community College Baccalaureate Association, in San Diego, Calif. Contact: Beth Hagan, CCBA, P.O. Box 60210, Fort Myers, Fla. 33906-6210; (239) 947-8085, BHagan7@aol.com, http://www. accbd.org 27: student activities. New York Student Government Training Conference, American Student Government Association, in New York, N.Y. Contact: ASGA, 412 N.W. 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Fla. 32601-1203; (352) 373-6907, conferences@asgaonline.com, http:// www.asgaonline.com 27-march 2: community colleges. Innovations 2011, annual conference, League for Innovation in the Community College, in San Diego, Calif. Contact: http://www.league.org 27-march 3: campus activities. Annual conference, Association of College Unions International, in Chicago, Ill. Contact: http://www.acui.org 28-march 2: academic advising. Rocky Mountain regional conference, National Academic Advising Association, in Albuquerque, N.M. Contact: Nacada, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 225, Manhattan, Kan. 66502; (785) 532-5717, fax (785) 532-7732, nacada@ksu.edu, http://www.nacada. ksu.edu 28-march 2: technology. Annual meeting, Association of University Technology Managers, in Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: AUTM, 111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100, Deerfield, Ill. 60015; (847) 559-0846, fax: (847) 480-9282, info@autm.net, http://www.autm.net march 1-30: history. Are You Really Ready for Volunteers? online workshop, American Association for State and Local History. Contact: Bethany Hawkins, AASLH, 1717 Church Street, Nashville, Tenn. 37203-2991; (615) 320-3203, hawkins@ aaslh.org, http://www.aaslh.org 2-4: student affairs. Chief Student Development Officers Conference Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, in New York, N.Y. Contact: CCCU, 321 Eighth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002; (202) 546-8713, fax (202) 546-8912, http://www.cccu.org/conferences_events 2-4: BusIness education. Building Business Schools symposium, AACSB International, in Tampa, Fla. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb. edu 3-5: academic affairs. General Education 3.0: Next-Level Practices Now, conference, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, in Chicago, Ill. Contact: http://www.aacu.org/meetings/generaleducation/index.cfm 3-5: music. South Central regional conference, College Music Society, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, in Little Rock, Ark. Contact: CMS, 312 East Pine Street, Missoula, Mont. 59802; (406) 721-9616, fax (406) 721-9419, cms@music.org, http://www.music.org 3-5: english. Annual conference, Two- Year College English Association-Southeast, in Decatur, Ga. Contact: http:// www.tyca-se.org 3-5: humanities. Transformations, conference, Humanities Education and Research Association, in San Francisco, Calif. Contact: http://www.h-e-r-a.org/ Conferences/2011%20SF/hera_2011_ conference.htm 3-5: minority education. Creative Solutions for Challenging Times in Higher Education, annual conference, American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, in San Antonio, Tex. Contact: http://www.aahhe.org 3-6: architecture. Annual meeting, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, in Quebec, Ont. Contact: Jonathan Halpin, (202) 785-2324, jhalpin@ acsa-arch.org, http://www.acsa-arch.org/ conferences/annualmeetings.aspx 4-5: music. Mid-Atlantic regional conference, College Music Society, at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, in Greensboro, N.C. Contact: CMS, 312 East Pine Street, Missoula, Mont. 59802; (406) 721-9616, fax (406) 721-9419, cms@music.org, http://www.music.org 4-6: administration. Navigating Higher Education as a Presidential Assistant, annual conference, National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education, in Washington, D.C. Contact: Lynnette M. Heard, (937) 229-4122, lynette.heard@udayton.org, http://www.napahe.org 4-6: BIBlIcal literature. Southeastern regional meeting, Society of Biblical Literature, in Louisville, Ky. Contact: http://www.sbl-site.org/meetings/regionalmeetings.aspx 4-6: BIBlIcal literature. Southwestern regional meeting, Society of Biblical Literature, in Irving, Tex. Contact: http:// www.sbl-site.org/meetings/regional- Meetings.aspx 5-8: administration. Annual meeting, American Council on Education, in Washington, D.C. Contact: ACE, 1 Dupont Circle, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-1193; (202) 939-9376, http://www. acenet.edu 6-8: academic advising. South Central regional conference, National Academic Advising Association, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Contact: Nacada, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 225, Manhattan, Kan. 66502; (785) 532-5717, fax (785) 532-7732, nacada@ksu.edu, http://www. nacada.ksu.edu 6-8: administration. Mid-Atlantic regional conference, Society for College and University Planning, in Williamsburg, Va. Contact: SCUP, 1330 Eisenhower Place, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48108; (734) 764-2000, fax (734) 661-0157, info@scup.org, http://www.scup.org 6-8: admissions. Annual policy seminar, Council for Opportunity in Education, in Washington, D.C. Contact: (202) 347-7430, http://www.coenet.us 7-8: BusIness education. Teaching business ethics seminar, AACSB International, in Tampa, Fla. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb. edu 7-8: history. Museum Education 101, workshop, American Association for State and Local History, in Nashville, Tenn. Contact: Bethany Hawkins, AASLH, 1717 Church Street, Nashville, Tenn. 37203-2991; (615) 320-3203, hawkins@aaslh.org, http://www.aaslh. org 7-11: InformatIon technology. Annual conference, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, in Nashville, Tenn. Contact: P.O. Box 1545, Chesapeake, Va. 23327; (757) 366-5606, conf@aace.org, http://site.aace.org/conf 7-11: BIology. Conference on Regulating with RNA in Bacteria, American Society for Microbiology, in Cancun, Mexico. Contact: ASM, 1752 N Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 942-9295, http://www.asm.org 8 Mardi gras 8-9: education. National Capitol Summit, Educational Policy Institute, in Washington, D.C. Contact: (757) 430-2200, info@educationalpolicy.org, http://www.educationalpolicy.org 9-11: academic advising. Northeast regional conference, National Academic Advising Association, in Burlington, Vt. Contact: Nacada, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 225, Manhattan, Kan. 66502; (785) 532-5717, fax (785) 532-7732, nacada@ksu.edu, http://www.nacada. ksu.edu 9-11: learning. Information Fluency Conference, University of Central Florida, in Orlando, Fla. Contact: Hank Lewis, ghlewis@mail.ucf.edu, http:// www.ce.ucf.edu/if 9-12: BusIness. Annual conference, National Business and Economics Society, in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. Contact: NBES, P.O. Box 770136, Lakewood, Ohio 44107; fax (216) 226-7990, info@nbesonline.com, http://www. nbesonline.com 9-12: BusIness education. Annual meeting, Southwest Academy of Management, in Houston, Tex. Contact: Academy of Management, P.O. Box 3020, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 10510; (914) 923-2607, fax (914) 923-2615, http:// www.aomonline.org 10-11: BusIness education. Teaching effectiveness seminar, AACSB International, in Tampa, Fla. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb.edu 10-12: academic advising. Northwest regional conference, National Academic Advising Association, in Calgary, Alberta. Contact: Nacada, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 225, Manhattan, Kan. 66502; (785) 532-5717, fax (785) 532-7732, nacada@ksu.edu, http://www. nacada.ksu.edu 10-12: administration. Women in Higher Education Administration, institute, Higher Education Resource Services, at Wellesley College, in Wellesley, Mass. Contact: HERS, Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. 02481; (781) 283-2529, http://www.hersnet.org/her- SWellesley.asp 10-13: psychology. Annual meeting, Eastern Psychological Association, in Cambridge, Mass. Contact: http://www. easternpsychological.org 11-12: teacher education. Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, International Alliance of Teacher Scholars, in Pomona, Calif. Contact: http://www.lillyconferences.com 11-12: education. Going Global, international education conference, British Council, in Hong Kong. Contact: http:// www.britishcouncil.org/goingglobal.htm 11-13: cultural studies. Annual meeting, Far West Popular Culture Association and American Culture Associations, in Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: Felicia Florine Campbell, Department of English, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nev. 89154-5011; (702) 895-3457, fax (792) 895-4801, felicia.campbell@unlv.edu, http://english.unlv.edu/pop_cult_ass.html 12-13: mathematics. Southeastern Section meeting, American Mathematical Society, at Georgia Southern University, in Statesboro, Ga. Contact: AMS, 201 Charles Street, Providence, R.I. 02904; (401) 455-4138, fax (401) 455-4004, meet@ams.org, http://www.ams.org/ amsmtgs/sectional.html 12-15: academic advising. Southeast regional conference, National Academic Advising Association, in Birmingham, Ala. Contact: Nacada, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 225, Manhattan, Kan. 66502; (785) 532-5717, fax (785) 532-7732, nacada@ksu.edu, http://www. nacada.ksu.edu 12-16: student affairs. Educating for Lives of Purpose, annual conference, Naspa-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, in Philadelphia, Pa. Contact: http://www.naspa.org/conf/default.cfm 13-14: BusIness education. Applied assessment seminar, AACSB International, in Atlanta, Ga. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www. aacsb.edu 13-14: BusIness education. Assessment seminar, AACSB International, in Atlanta, Ga. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb.edu Continued on Following Page Summer Institutes in Literary Studies Decisions and Revisions: The Art of T. S. Eliot s Poetry Christopher ricks Warren professor of the humanities, Co-Director of the editorial institute Boston University Professor Ricks will lead a careful exploration of T. S. Eliot writings. Focusing on the Collected Poems but also considering his letters and prose, this seminar will analyze Eliot s creative process by examining textual details as well as contextual reminders and re-establishings to discover how Eliot achieved the art of his poetry. He struggled to make his work appear effortless. In the details of that struggle we shall find the devils he defeated. Reading The Golden Notebook toril Moi James B. Duke professor of literature & romance studies, professor of english & theater studies, Director of the Center for philosophy, Arts, and literature Duke University Professor Moi will guide a close reading of The Golden Notebook to reach deep levels of appreciation of this remarkable text, and as a way to explore different ways of reading women s writing today. This seminar will explore some of the following kinds of reading: historicizing, political, postcolonial, feminist, Marxist, psychoanalytical, formal, literary historical, and philosophical. We will also strive to achieve some insights about when (under what circumstances) to take the author s person, the author s life, or the author s gender into consideration in literary criticism. June 26 July 1, 2011 National Humanities Center, Research Triangle Park, NC The National Humanities Center s Summer Institutes in Literary Studies give scholars the opportunity to engage a small number of literary texts deeply through close reading under the direction of leading critics. The institutes are open to scholars who have received a Ph.D. within the last ten years and who teach in departments of literature or other relevant disciplines at colleges or universities in the United States. Each seminar will accommodate fourteen participants. Each participant will receive a stipend of $1,500. The National Humanities Center will cover the cost of travel, lodging, meals, and texts. For complete details and an application, visit nationalhumanitiescenter.org/siliterarystudies. Application deadline: postmarked by March 18, 2011. This program is made possible by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. 13 daylight saving time begins
A26 The Chronicle of Higher Education december 17, 2010 gazette: COMING EVENTS, GRANTS, GIFTS, BEqUESTS, & DEADLINES Continued From Preceding Page 13-16: Admissions. Annual meeting, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, in Seattle, Wash. Contact: AACRAO, 1 Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 520, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 293-9161, meetings@ aacrao.org, http://www.aacrao.org 14-15: Business education. Advisory council seminar, AACSB International, in Tampa, Fla. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb.edu 14-16: HumAn resources. Employment law and legislative conference, Society for Human Resources Management, in Washington, D.C. Contact: SHRM, 1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, Va. 22314; (800) 283-SHRM, fax (703) 535-6490, shrm@shrm.org, http://www.shrm.org 2011 March 2011 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 14-16: information technology. Midwest regional conference, Educause, in Chicago, Ill. Contact: (303) 449-4430, http://www.educause.edu 14-16: Business education. Assessment conference, AACSB International, in Atlanta, Ga. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb.edu 16-18: AdministrAtion. Office of Women in Higher Education Regional Leadership Forum, American Council on Education, in Charleston, S.C. Contact: ACE, 1 Dupont Circle, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-1193; (202) 939-9376, http://www.acenet.edu 16-18: HigHer education. Annual losscontrol workshop, Midwestern Higher Education Compact, in St. Louis, Mo. Contact: MHEC, 1300 South Second Street, Suite 130, Minneapolis, Minn. 55454-1079; (612) 626-8288, fax (612) 626-8290, http://www.mhec.org/ MHECEvents 17 St. Patrick s Day 17-19: AdministrAtion. Graduate deans conference, Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, at Loyola Marymount University, in Los Angeles, Calif. Contact: Chake Kouyoumjian, (310) 338-2721, chake. kouyoumjian@lmu.edu, http://www. ajcunet.edu 17-20: gerontology. Living the Old Age We Imagine: Higher Education in an Aging Society, annual meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Contact: AGHE, 1220 L Street, N.W., Suite 901, Washington, D.C. 20005-4018; (202) 289-9806, http://www.aghe.org 17-20: History. Americans Divided and United: Multiple and Shifting Solidarities, annual meeting, Organization of American Historians, in Houston, Tex. Contact: http://www.oah.org 18-19: BiBlicAl literature. Rocky Mountains-Great Plains regional meeting, Society of Biblical Literature, at the Iliff School of Theology, in Denver, Colo. Contact: http://www.sbl-site.org/ meetings/regionalmeetings.aspx 18-20: mathematics. Central Section meeting, American Mathematical Society, at University of Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa. Contact: AMS, 201 Charles Street, Providence, R.I. 02904; (401) 455-4138, fax (401) 455-4004, meet@ams.org, http://www.ams.org/amsmtgs/sectional. html 18-21: gerontology. Annual meeting, American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, in San Antonio, Tex. Contact: AAGP, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1050, Bethesda, Md. 20814; (301) 654-7850, fax (301) 654-4137, main@aagponline.org, http://www.aagponline.org 19-21: music. Great Plains regional conference, College Music Society, at University of Nebraska at Omaha, in Omaha, Neb. Contact: CMS, 312 East Pine Street, Missoula, Mont. 59802; (406) 721-9616, fax (406) 721-9419, cms@music.org, http://www.music.org 19-22: nursing. Spring Annual Meeting, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, in Washington, D.C. Contact: Taren Wagner, (202) 463-6930, ext. 232, twagner@aacn.nche.edu, http://www. aacn.nche.edu/conferences/semische. htm 20 spring begins CALL FOR PAPERS St. John s University will host a multi- disciplinary conference to explore the continuing impact of 9/11 on the people, institutions and city of New York to be held on September 16 17, 2011 at its Manhattan Campus adjacent to Ground Zero. For more, please consult: www.stjohns.edu/academics/provost/911.stj 20-21: BiBlicAl literature. Central States regional meeting, Society of Biblical Literature, in St. Louis, Mo. Contact: http://www.sbl-site.org/meetings/regionalmeetings.aspx 20-22: communications. Communication meeting, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, in Washington, D.C. Contact: AASCU, 5th Floor, 1307 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20005; (202) 293-7070, http://www. aascu.org 20-23: PHilAntHroPy. International Conference on Fund Raising, Association of Fundraising Professionals, in Chicago, Ill. Contact: AFP, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, Va 22203; (703) 684-0410, (800) 666-3863, fax (703) 684-0540, chicago2011@afpnet.org, http://conference.afpnet.org 20-23: information technology. Information technologies management conference, Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, at Santa Clara University, in Sana Clara, Calif. Contact: Ronald Danielson, (408) 554-6813, rdanielson@scu.edu, http://www.ajcunet. edu 21-22: AdministrAtion. Pacific regional conference, Society for College and University Planning, in Seattle, Wash. Contact: SCUP, 1330 Eisenhower Place, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48108; (734) 764-2000, fax (734) 661-0157, info@scup.org, http://www.scup.org 21-23: technology. Spring symposium, Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, at Stanford University, in Stanford, Calif. Contact: AAAI, 445 Burgess Drive, Suite 100, Menlo Park, Calif. 94025-3442; (650) 328-3123, fax (650) 321-4457, http://www.aaai.org/ Symposia/Spring/sss11.php 21-25: science. Meeting, American Physical Society, in Dallas, Tex. Contact: APS, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, Md. 20740-3844; (301) 209-3200, http:// www.aps.org/meetings/march/index.cfm 23-26: english. Convention, Sigma Tau Delta, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Contact: Sigma Tau Delta, Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, Ill. 60115-2863; (815) 753-1612, sigmatd@niu.edu, http://www. english.org 23-27: Business education. Annual meeting, Western Academy of Management, in Victoria, British Columbia. Contact: Academy of Management, P.O. Box 3020, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 10510; (914) 923-2607, fax (914) 923-2615, http://www.aomonline.org 24-25: Business education. Assessment seminar, AACSB International, in Taipei, Taiwan. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb.edu 24-25: History. Historic House Museums Issues and Operations, workshop, American Association for State and Local History, in Denver, Colo. Contact: Bethany Hawkins, AASLH, 1717 Church Street, Nashville, Tenn. 37203-2991; (615) 320-3203, hawkins@aaslh.org, http://www.aaslh.org 24-26: AcAdemic AffAirs. Engaged STEM Learning: From Promising to Pervasive Practices, conference, the Association of American Colleges and Universities, in Miami, Fla. Contact: http://www.aacu.org/meetings/stem/index.cfm 24-26: AcAdemic AffAirs. Chief Academic Officers Conference, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, in the Woodlands, Tex. Contact: CCCU, 321 Eighth Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002; (202) 546-8713, fax (202) 546-8912, http://www.cccu.org/conferences_events 24-26: AcAdemic AffAirs. Annual conference, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance, in Washington, D.C. Contact: (413) 587-2172, dorsman@ nciia.org, http://nciia.org/network/conference/2011 24-26: rural education. Bringing Change That Leads to New Beginnings, annual conference, American Council on Rural Special Education, in Albuquerque, N.M. Contact: http://acressped. org/conference 24-26: Performing Arts. Annual meeting, National Association of Schools of Theatre, in Los Angeles, Calif. Contact: NAST, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, Va. 20190-5248; (703) 437-0700, fax (703) 437-6312, info@arts-accredit.org, http://nast.arts-accredit.org 26: History. The Latest in Lincoln Scholarship, annual symposium, Abraham Lincoln Institute, in College Park, Md. Contact: http://www.lincoln-institute.org 26-29: linguistics. In the Changing Contexts of Globalization, annual conference, American Association for Applied Linguistics, in Chicago, Ill. Contact: http://www.aaal.org 26-30: student AffAirs. Annual convention, ACPA: College Student Educators International, in Baltimore, Md. Contact: ACPA: College Student Educators International, 1 Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, D.C., 20036-1188; (202) 835-2272, fax (202) 296-3286, info@acpa.nche.edu, http://www.myacpa.org 27-28: BiBlicAl literature. Pacific Coast region meeting, Society of Biblical Literature, at Whittier College, in Whittier, Calif. Contact: http://www.sbl-site. org/meetings/regionalmeetings.aspx 27-29: HumAn resources. Western region conference, College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, in Austin, Tex. Contact: http://www.cupahr.org/conferences/upcomingevents.asp 27-30: student Activities. Annual conference, Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International, in Orlando, Fla. Contact: ACCED-International, 419 Canyon Avenue, Suite 311, Fort Collins, Colo. 80521; (970) 449-4960, fax (970) 449-4965, http://www.acced-i.org 27-31: chemistry. National meeting, American Chemical Society, in Anaheim, Calif. Contact: http://www.acs.org 29-APril 2: HeAltH. Oceans of Opportunity, annual convention, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, in San Diego, Calif. Contact: (800) 213-7193, conv@ aahperd.org, http://www.aahperd.org 30-APril 1: Business education. Annual conference, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, in Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: (913) 631-3009, http://www.iacbe.org/html/annual_conference.html 30-APril 2: Arts. Tidal Forces: the Next Wave, annual conference, National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Fla. Contact: (303) 828-2811, http://www. nceca.net 30-APril 2: PHilosoPHy. Central division meeting, American Philosophical Association, in Minneapolis, Minn. Contact: http://www.apaonline.org/divisions/schedule.aspx 30-APril 2: libraries. A Declaration of Interdependence, annual conference, Association of College and Research Libraries, in Philadelphia, Pa. Contact: Margot S. Conahan, ACRL, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, Ill. 60611; (312) 280-2520, mconahan@ala.org, http://www. acrl.org /nationalconference 31-APril 2: religion. Pastoral, theological, and ministerial education conference, Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, in Sedalia, Colo. Contact: Father Anthony J. Ciorra, (718) 817-4800, ciorra@fordham.edu, http://www. ajcunet.edu 31-APril 2: Business. Annual meeting, Business History Conference, in St. Louis, Mo. Contact: Mark R. Wilson, mrwilson@uncc.edu, http://www.thebhc. org/annmeet/general11.html 31-APril 3: social sciences. Men, Masculinities, and the Common Good in an Era of Economic Uncertainty, annual conference, American Men s Studies Association, at University of Missouri at Kansas City, in Kansas City, Mo. Contact: http://mensstudies.org 31-APril 3: student Activities. Northern Plains regional conference, National Association for Campus Activities, in St. Paul, Minn. Contact: Naca, 13 Harbison Way, Columbia, S.C. 29212; (803) 732-6222, info@naca.org, http://www. naca.org 31-APril 3: PoliticAl science. Annual conference, Midwest Political Science Association, in Chicago, Ill. Contact: MPSA, 320 West Eighth Street, Suite 218, Bloomington, Ind. 47404; http:// www.mpsanet.org 31-APril 3: Business education. Annual leadership conference, Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society of Community Colleges, in Cozumel, Mexico. Contact: Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society of Community Colleges, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, N.Y. 10595; (914) 785-6877, http://www. abg.org 31-APril 3: ethnic studies. Annual meeting, Association for Asian Studies, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Contact: AAS, 1021 East Huron Street, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48104; (734) 665-2490, fax (734) 665-3801, http://www.aasianst.org APril 1-2: music. Pacific Northwest regional conference, College Music Society, at University of Idaho, in Moscow, Idaho. Contact: CMS, 312 East Pine Street, Missoula, Mont. 59802; (406) 721-9616, fax (406) 721-9419, cms@music.org, http://www.music.org 2011 April 2011 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1-2: music. Great Lakes regional conference, College Music Society, at Lawrence University, in Appleton, Wis. Contact: CMS, 312 East Pine Street, Missoula, Mont. 59802; (406) 721-9616, fax (406) 721-9419, cms@music.org, http://www.music.org 1-3: History. Seven Steps to a Successful Volunteer Recruitment Program, online workshop, American Association for State and Local History. Contact: Bethany Hawkins, AASLH, 1717 Church Street, Nashville, Tenn. 37203-2991; (615) 320-3203, hawkins@aaslh.org, http://www.aaslh.org 2-4: languages. Strengthening Connections: Colleagues, Content, and Curriculum, annual conference, Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, in Baltimore, Md. Contact: (717) 245-1977, nectfl@dickinson.edu, http://www.nectfl.org 3-5: governance. National Conference on Trusteeship, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, in Los Angeles, Calif. Contact: AGB, 1133 20th Street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 776-0840, registrar@agb.org, http://www.agb.org 3-5: distance education. Annual conference, Distance Education and Training Council, in Williamsburg, Va. Contact: DETC, 1601 18th Street, N.W., Suite 2, Washington, D.C. 20009; (202) 234-5100, http://www.detc.org 3-6: telecommunications. Annual conference, Acuta: the Association for Telecommunications Professionals in Higher Education, in Orlando, Fla. Contact: Acuta: the Association for Telecommunications Professionals in Higher Education, 152 West Zandale Drive, Suite 200, Lexington, Ky. 40503; (859) 278-3338, fax (859) 278-3269, http:// www.acuta.org 4-5: HisPAnic HigHer education. National Capital Forum on Hispanic Higher Education, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, in Washington, D.C. Contact: HACU, 1 Dupont Circle N.W. Suite 605, Washington D.C. 20036; (202) 833-8361, fax (202) 261-5082, hacu@hacu.net, http://www.hacu.net 4-5: libraries. Spring meeting, Coalition for Networked Information, in San Diego, Calif. Contact: Coalition for Networked Information, 21 Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 296-5098, fax (202) 872-0884, info@cni.org, http://www.cni.org 4-6: institutional research. Annual conference, North Carolina Association for Institutional Research, in Boone, N.C. Contact: http://www.ncair.net 4-6: information technology. Security Professionals Conference, Educause and Internet2, in San Antonio, Tex. Contact: Educause, 4772 Walnut Street, Suite 206, Boulder, Colo. 80301; (303) 449-4430, fax (303) 440-0461, info@educause.edu, http://net.educause. edu/sec11 5-10: communications. Annual convention, Central States Communication Association, in Milwaukee, Wis. Contact: Scott A. Myers, Department of Communication Studies, P.O. Box 6293, 108 Armstrong Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va. 26506-6293; (304) 293-3905, ext. 2137, fax (304) 293-8667, CSCA2011@mail.wvu.edu, http://www.csca-net.org 6-8: international ProgrAms. Making the Connection: Praxis and Theory in Education Abroad, conference, Forum on Education Abroad, in Boston, Mass. Contact: http://www.forumea.org 6-8: AcAdemic Advising. Mid-Atlantic regional conference, National Academic Advising Association, in Charlottesville, Va. Contact: Nacada, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 225, Manhattan, Kan. 66502; (785) 532-5717, fax (785) 532-7732, nacada@ksu.edu, http://www.nacada. ksu.edu 6-9: Admissions. Annual conference, National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals, in Washington, D.C. Contact: Nagap, P.O. Box 14605, Lenexa, Kan. 66285-4605; (913) 895-4782, fax (913) 895-4652, info@nagap.org, http:// www.nagap.org 6-9: continuing education. Doing What Matters: New Knowledge and Strategies, annual conference, University Professional and Continuing Education Association, in Toronto, Ontario. Contact: UPCEA, 1 Dupont Circle, N.W., Suite 615, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 659-3130, fax (202) 785-0374, http://www.ucea.edu 6-9: languages. Narrativity and Musicality: The Confluence of Language, Literature, and Culture, annual convention, College Language Association, at University of South Carolina Upstate, in Spartanburg, S.C. Contact: http://www. clascholars.org 6-9: english. All Our Relations: Contested Space, Contested Knowledge, annual convention of the Conference on College Composition and Communication, National Council of Teachers of
The Chronicle of Higher Education december 17, 2010 A27 English, in Atlanta, Ga. Contact: (877) 369-6283, customerservice@ncte.org, http://www.ncte.org/cccc/conv 7-9: Honor societies. Annual convention, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, in Seattle, Wash. Contact: http://convention.ptk.org 7-10: Languages. Annual convention, Northeast Modern Language Association, at Rutgers University at New Brunswick, in New Brunswick, N.J. Contact: http://www.nemla.org 8-12: research administration. Annual meeting, American Educational Research Association, in New Orleans, La. Contact: AERA, 1430 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005; (202) 238-3200, fax (202) 238-3250, http://www. aera.net 8-12: HigHer education. Annual meeting, Higher Learning Commission, in Chicago, Ill. Contact: http://www.ncahlc. org/annualmeeting 9-10: mathematics. Eastern Section meeting, American Mathematical Society, at College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, Mass. Contact: AMS, 201 Charles Street, Providence, R.I. 02904; (401) 455-4138, fax (401) 455-4004, meet@ams.org, http://www.ams.org/ amsmtgs/sectional.html 9-12: community colleges. Annual convention, American Association of Community Colleges, in New Orleans, La. Contact: Delinda Frazier, (202) 728-0200, ext. 231, dfrazier@aacc.nche.edu, http://www.aacc.nche.edu 9-13: JournaLism. Annual convention, Broadcast Education Association, in Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: BEA, 1771 N Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 429-3935, http://www.beaweb. org/bea2011 10-12: Human resources. Southern region conference, College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, in Little Rock, Ark. Contact: http://www.cupahr.org/conferences/upcomingevents.asp 11-13: Human resources. Staffing management conference, Society for Human Resources Management, in San Diego, Calif. Contact: SHRM, 1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, Va. 22314; (800) 283-SHRM, fax (703) 535-6490, shrm@ shrm.org, http://www.shrm.org 12-16: geography. Annual meeting, Association of American Geographers, in Seattle, Wash. Contact: http://www. aag.org 13-17: arts. African Literature, Visual Arts, and Film in Local and Transnational Spaces, conference, African Literature Association, at Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio. Contact: Ghirmai Negash, negashg@ohio.edu 14-16: nursing. Hot Issues Conference, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, in Baltimore, Md. Contact: Erica Turner, (202) 463-6930, ext. 261, eturner@aacn.nche.edu, http://www. aacn.nche.edu/conferences/semische. htm 14-17: HeaLtH. Annual conference, American Occupational Therapy Association, in Philadelphia, Pa. Contact: http://www.aota.org/confandevents/ 2010AnnualConference.aspx 15: Human resources. Oregon chapter spring conference, College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, in Portland, Ore. Contact: http://www.cupahr.org/conferences/upcomingevents.asp 16: student activities. Philadelphia Student Government Training Conference, American Student Government Association, in Philadelphia, Pa. Contact: ASGA, 412 N.W. 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Fla. 32601-1203; (352) 373-6907, conferences@asgaonline.com, http:// www.asgaonline.com 16-20: FaciLities. South regional conference, National Association of College Auxiliary Services, in Destin, Fla. Contact: Nacas, 7 Boar s Head Lane, Charlottesville, Va. 22903; (434) 245-8425, fax (434) 245-8453, info@nacas.org, http://www.nacas.org 17-19: academic advising. Great Lakes regional conference, National Academic Advising Association, in Bloomington- Normal, Ill. Contact: Nacada, 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 225, Manhattan, Kan. 66502; (785) 532-5717, fax (785) 532-7732, nacada@ksu.edu, http://www. nacada.ksu.edu 17-20: FaciLities. Facilities, public safety, and sustainability conference, Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, at University of San Francisco, in San Francisco, Calif. Contact: Mike London, melondon@usfca.edu, http://www.ajcunet.edu 17-20: social sciences. National Technology and Social Science Conference, National Social Science Association, in Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: NSSA, 2020 Hills Lake Drive, El Cajon, Calif. 92020-1018; (619) 448-4709, fax (619) 258-7636, natsocsci@aol.com, http://www.nssa. us/nat_tech_conference.htm 19 Passover begins 20-23: philosophy. Pacific division meeting, American Philosophical Association, in San Diego, Calif. Contact: http://www.apaonline.org/divisions/ schedule.aspx 20-23: environment. Human Responsibility and Environmental Change: Planning, Process, and Policy, conference, Society for Human Ecology, in Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: SHE, 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, Me. 04609; humanecology@coa.edu, http://www. societyforhumanecology.org 22 Good friday 24 Easter 25-27: minority affairs. Technical Assistance Conference, Alabama A&M University, in Huntsville, Ala. Contact: (256) 372-5675 26-28: religion. Annual convention, National Catholic Educational Association, in New Orleans, La. Contact: NCEA, 1077 30th Street, N.W., Suite 100, Washington, D.C. 20007; (202) 337-6232, http://ncea.org, http://ncea.org 27-28: Business education. Department chairs seminar AACSB International, in New York, N.Y. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www.aacsb.edu 27-29: Human resources. Eastern region conference, College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, in Uncasville, Conn. Contact: http://www.cupahr.org/conferences/upcomingevents.asp 28-29: History. Exhibit Makeovers, workshop, American Association for State and Local History, in Chicago, Ill. Contact: Bethany Hawkins, AASLH, 1717 Church Street, Nashville, Tenn. 37203-2991; (615) 320-3203, hawkins@aaslh.org, http://www. aaslh.org 28-30: Business education. International conference and annual meeting, AACSB International, in New York, N.Y. Contact: AACSB International, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Fla. 33602-5730; (813) 769-6500, fax (813) 769-6559, http://www. aacsb.edu 30: student activities. New Officers Student Government Training Conference, American Student Government Association, in Orlando, Fla. Contact: ASGA, 412 N.W. 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Fla. 32601-1203; (352) 373-6907, conferences@asgaonline.com, http:// www.asgaonline.com 30-may 1: mathematics. Western Section meeting, American Mathematical Society, at University of Nevada at Las Vegas, in Las Vegas, Nev. Contact: AMS, 201 Charles Street, Providence, R.I. 02904; (401) 455-4138, fax (401) 455-4004, meet@ams.org, http://www. ams.org/amsmtgs/sectional.html 30-may 3: science. Meeting, American Physical Society, in Anaheim, Calif. Contact: APS, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, Md. 20740-3844; (301) 209-3200, http://www.aps.org/meetings/ april/index.cfm may 5-7: Humanities. Annual meeting, American Council of Learned Societies, in Washington, D.C. Contact: ACLS, 633 Third Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017-6795; (212) 697-1505, fax (212) 949-8058, http://www.acls.org 2011 May 2011 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 8-11: reading. The Power of Literacy, annual convention, International Reading Association, in Orlando, Fla. Contact: http://www.reading.org/general/conferences/annualconvention.aspx 9-June 3: History. The Basics of Archives, online workshop, American Association for State and Local History. Contact: Bethany Hawkins, AASLH, 1717 Church Street, Nashville, Tenn. 37203-2991; (615) 320-3203, hawkins@ aaslh.org, http://www.aaslh.org 11-14: Business education. Annual meeting, Eastern Academy of Management, in Boston, Mass. Contact: Academy of Management, P.O. Box 3020, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 10510; (914) 923-2607, fax (914) 923-2615, http://www. aomonline.org amgen Foundation 1 amgen center drive thousand oaks, calif. 91320 http://www.amgen.com/citizenship/ foundation.html education. To prepare children in a South Los Angeles community for college: $4.5-million over three years to MLA Partner Schools (Los Angeles). BristoL-myers squibb Foundation 345 park avenue new york, n.y. 10154 http://www.bms.com/foundation HeaLtH. To incorporate patient selfmanagement education, peer support, and community outreach for low-income Hispanics and African-Americans with type 2 diabetes into the medical home model: $5.2-million to be divided over three years among the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (Leawood, Kan.), the National Council of La Raza (Washington), and the U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Gillings School of Global Public Health. chevron corporation 6001 Bollinger canyon road san ramon, calif. 94583 http://www.chevron.com science and engineering. To name its Center for Education and Research within the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences: $1-million to the U. of Tulsa. ewing marion KauFFman Foundation 4801 rockhill road Kansas city, mo. 64110 http://www.kauffman.org Business. For efforts to accelerate the process of bringing student and faculty innovations to market: $100,000 each to Carnegie Mellon U., U. of Missouri System, and U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Henry Luce Foundation 51 madison avenue, 30th Floor new york, n.y. 10010 http://www.hluce.org arts and culture. For repair and maintenance of its American Wing galleries: $190,000 to the Detroit Institute of Arts. mccormick Foundation 435 north michigan avenue suite 770 chicago, ill. 60611 http://www.mccormickfoundation.org medicine. For its medical center: $5- million to U. of Chicago. gordon and Betty moore Foundation 1661 page mill road palo alto, calif. 94304 http://www.moore.org PRIVATE GIVING science. To investigate how corals resist environmental stress: $2.4-million over 41 months to Stanford U., School of Medicine. northwest area Foundation 60 plato Boulevard east, suite 400 st. paul, minn. 55107 http://www.nwaf.org american indians. For the Native Youth Leadership Alliance, to start a leadership development and advocacy program for Native American college students in Montana, South Dakota, and Washington: $100,000 to Native Americans in Philanthropy (Minneapolis). public welfare Foundation 1200 u street, n.w. washington, d.c. 20009 http://www.publicwelfare.org criminal Justice. To remove barriers to higher education for men and women in prison: $220,000 to the Fortune Society (Long Island City, N.Y.). For the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform: $150,000 to Georgetown U. sanford HeaLtH 1305 west 18th street sioux Falls, s.d. 57117 http://www.sanfordhealth.org athletics. For athletics: $10-million to North Dakota State U. Development Foundation. deadlines shipley Foundation p.o. Box 51400 Boston, mass. 02205 animals and wildlife. For a chair in comparative oncology, to support translational research between animal and human cancer treatments and prevention: $3-million to Colorado State U., Animal Cancer Center. stuart Foundation 50 california street, suite 3350 san Francisco, calif. 94111 http://www.stuartfoundation.org education. For the Ready to Succeed Program, which works to improve the educational outcomes for children and youths in foster care: $125,000 to U. of California at Berkeley, California Social Work Education Center. terra Foundation For american art 664 north michigan avenue chicago, ill. 60611 http://www.terraamericanart.org arts and culture. For an exhibition by Frederic Edwin Church: $250,000 to the Detroit Institute of Arts. verizon Foundation 1 verizon way Basking ridge, n.j. 07920 http://foundation.verizon.com peace and security. To create an educational toolkit on peace building and to develop a Web site for its Global Peacebuilding Center: $500,000 to the United States Institute of Peace. warwick Foundation of BucKs county 1650 market street, suite 1200 philadelphia, pa. 19103 HigHer education. For an endowment and unrestricted support: $29.8- million to Delaware Valley College. gifts & Bequests cornell university. To build a new telescope in Chile: $11-million pledge over three years from Fred Young. Harvard medical school. To create a Center for Primary Care: 30-million from an anonymous donor Kansas state university. To establish a fund for capital projects: $5-million pledge from Rand and Patti Berney. university of oklahoma at norman. For its geology program, International Programs Center, Institute for America s Constitutional Heritage, Honors College, and athletics: $11- million bequest from Logan Wickliffe Cary Jr. university of pennsylvania. For the School of Veterinary Medicine, to build an equine surgical suite: $1-million pledge over five years from Gail Riepe. A symbol ( ) marks items that have not appeared in previous issues of The Chronicle. FELLOWSHIPS January 12: science. Applications for teaching fellowships from the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation for teachers of high-school mathematics and science who are in the early stages of their career. Contact: http://www.kstf.org January 31: Humanities. Applications for the 2011-12 Beyster, Kelso, and Smiley Fellowships, and related fellowships for Ph.D. candidates or post-doctoral scholars for the study of employee stock ownership, profit and gain sharing, broadbased stock options in the corporation and society, and the idea and practice of broadened ownership of capital and economic democracy in the United States. Contact: Rutgers University, School of Management and Labor Relations, beysterfellowships@smlr.rutgers.edu, http://www.smlr.rutgers.edu/beysterand- KelsoandSmileyFellowships.pdf FeBruary 1: Humanities. Applications for the Provost s Postdoctoral Scholars Program in the Humanities at the University of Southern California. Contact: pratt@usc.edu, http://grad.usc.edu/postdocapp aerospace. Applications for postdoctoral aerospace fellowships at the University of Houston. Contact: David Criswell, Aerospace Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, Institute for Space Systems Operations, 617 Science and Research 1, Mail Code 5005, University of Houston, Houston, Tex. 77204; (713) 743-3524, fax (713) 743-3589, dcriswell@uh.edu, http:// www.isso.uh.edu BioLogy. Applications for postdoctoral fellowships in the department of molecular and cellular biology at Harvard University. Contact: http://www.mcb. harvard.edu/jobs/postdocs.html Business. Applications for resident fellowships in the Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana at the School of Business Administration at the University of Evansville. Contact: Robert A. Clark, School of Business Administration, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, Ind. 47722; business@ evansville.edu child development. Applications for fellowships in childhood and adolescence research. Contact: Sumru Erkut, Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, Mass. 02481; (781) 283-2533, serkut@ wellesley.edu, http://www.wcwonline. org/postdoc/index.html creativity. Applications for the Creative Minds in Residence Program at Northwood University, in Midland, Mich. Contact: Jessika Satori, Alden B. Dow Creativity Center, National Art Programs, 4000 Whiting Drive, Northwood University, Midland, Mich. 48640; (989) 837-4479, Satori@northwood.edu, http:// www.northwood.edu/abd Continued on Following Page
A28 The Chronicle of Higher Education december 17, 2010 gazette: DEADLINES Continued From Preceding Page Education. Applications for the University of Louisville s Grawemeyer Fellowships. Contact: Allan E. Dittmer, University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award, College of Education and Human Development, Room 292, University of Louisville, Louisville, Ky. 40292; (502) 852-8152, fax (502) 852-0657, allan@ louisville.edu, http://www.grawemeyer. org English. Applications for English Language Fellows at Georgetown University. Contact: http://elf.georgetown.edu interdisciplinary research. Applications for Quadrant Project research residencies focusing on interdisciplinary scholarship in the areas of design and architecture, environmental sustainability, global cultures, and health and society at the Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Minnesota. Contact: waltn001@umn.edu, http://www.ias. umn.edu/quadrant.php international issues. Applications for the Simons postdoctoral fellowship in disarmament and nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. Contact: Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Selection, Simons Centre for Disarmament and Non- Proliferation Research, Liu Institute for Global Issues, University of British Columbia, 6476 N.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 Canada; simons. centre@ubc.ca, http://www.ligi.ubc.ca international studies. Applications for the Institute of International Education s Scholar Rescue Fund fellowships. Contact: Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, Second Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017; (212) 984-5472, fax (212) 984-5401, SRF@iie.org, http://www.iie.org/srf/home MEdical research. Applications for a fellowship in childhood obesity at the University of Memphis Center for Community Health, in Memphis, Tenn. Contact: Wasim Maziak, Center for Community Health, University of Memphis, 633 Normal Street, Memphis, Tenn. 38152; wmaziak@memphis.edu, http://cch. memphis.edu MEntal health. Applications for postdoctoral fellowships at the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Pennsylvania. Contact: http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/medpsych/ fellowship.htm Minority affairs. Applications for the Irvine Fellowship Program. Contact: Susan Gotsch, Whittier College, 13406 East Philadelphia Street, P.O. Box 634, Whittier, Calif. 90608 Minority Education. Applications for the Marilyn Yarbrough dissertation/ teaching fellowship at Kenyon College. Contact: Office of the Associate Provost, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio 43022 research. Applications from scholars in all fields for summer fellowships or twoyear postdoctoral fellowships, to conduct research at German institutions. Contact: avh@verizon.net, http://www.humboldtfoundation.de research. Applications for fellowships at the American Academy in Berlin. Contact: applications@americanacademy.de, http://www.americanacademy.de research. Applications for the LMI Research Institute s Distinguished Visiting Scholar, 2007-8. Contact: Maurice Kelly, LMI Research Institute, (703) 917-7374, mkelly@lmi.org, http://www.lmi.org research. Applications from scholars and scientists of all nationalities and fields for the Humboldt Research Fellowship Program. Contact: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, info@americanfriends-of-avh.org, http://www.humboldtfoundation.de technology. Applications from institutions to sponsor interns through the Technology Excellence Fellowship Program. Contact: Marc Siegel, U.S.-Israel Science and Technology Foundation, (858) 484-9855, siegel@usistf.org, http:// www.usistf.org/fellowship.html urban issues. Applications for a Senior Urban Education Research Fellowship from the Council of the Great City Schools. Contact: Amanda Horwitz, (202) 393-2427, ahorwitz@cgcs.org, http://www.cgcs.org/research/fellowship. aspx GRANTS february 1: law. Applications for grants from the Law School Admission Council for research on a wide variety of topics, including precursors to legal training, selection into law schools, legal education, and the legal profession. Contact: LSAC, agallagher@lsac.org, http://lsac. org/lsacresources february 1: research. Applications for research grants and mini-grants from the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, to conduct policy-relevant research on employment issues. Contact: communications@upjohn.org, http:// www.upjohn.org Education. Fully financed Colin McArthur Postgraduate Scholarships for sons or daughters of victims of September 11 attacks. Contact: campaign@gla.ac.uk, http://www.nasfaa.org Education. Applications for Transition to Teaching awards to provide support for master s degrees in elementary, secondary, and special education at University of Phoenix s online or on-ground campuses, in exchange for a commitment to teach three years in a particular high-needs school or district in Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, or American Samoa. Contact: Adam Krisan, (800) 366-9699, adam.krisan@phoenix.edu, http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/project_reach/index. shtml french studies. Applications for French Authors on Tour, for financial aid to American institutions wishing to invite and play host to French authors for readings, signings, and symposia, from the Book Department of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy. Contact: Authors on Tour-Book Department, Cultural Services of the French Embassy, 972 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10021; fax (212) 439-1455, http://frenchculture.org/spip.php?article50&tout=ok health policy. Applications for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation s 2009-10 Health Policy Fellowships Program. Contact: RWJ Health Policy Fellowships Program, 500 5th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001; (202) 334-1506, info@ healthpolicyfellows.org, http://healthpolicyfellows.org humanities. Applications from libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and other cultural and historical institutions in Gulf Coast areas affected by Hurricane Katrina for emergency grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Contact: Division of Preservation and Access Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room 501, Washington, D.C. 20506; (202) 606-8570, preservation@neh.gov, http://www. neh.gov international Education. Applications for grants for research on international educational systems. Contact: International Education Research Foundation, P.O. Box 3665, Culver City, Calif. 90231-3665; (310) 258-9451, fax (310) 342-7086, kdickey@ierf.org, http://www. ierf.org leadership. Nominations for the Chang- Lin Tien Education Leadership Awards from the Asian Pacific Fund, supporting the recognition, professional development, and advancement of Asian-Americans as leaders of colleges and universities. Contact: Asian Pacific Fund, 225 Bush Street, Suite 590, San Francisco, Calif. 94104; (415) 433-6859, awards@ asianpacificfund.org, http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards MEdical research. Applications from researchers for the California Breast Cancer Research Program, administered by the University of California, to advance an understanding of the factors that contribute to breast cancer. Contact: (888) 313-2277, http://www.cabreastcancer.org research. Applications for postdoctoral, dissertation, and undergraduate grants for resident research drawing on the center s data on adolescence and youth or on data in its Diversity Archive. Contact: Murray Research Center, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, 10 Garden Street, Cambridge, Mass. 02138; (617) 495-8140, mrc@radcliffe.edu, http:// www.radcliffe.edu/murray/grants INSTITUTES, WORKSHOPS architecture. Applications for the Harvard Design School Executive Education Summer Seminars, in July or August. Contact: execed@gsd.harvard.edu, http:// www.gsd.harvard.edu/execed/seminars arts. Applications for the Summer Institute in Sustainable Design at the California College of the Arts, in June, in Point Reyes and San Francisco, Calif. Contact: California College of the Arts, Office of Special Programs, 5212 Broadway, Oakland, Calif. 94618; http://www.cca. edu/sustainable cultural studies. Applications for the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication in July at Reed College. Contact: Intercultural Communication Institute, 8835 S.W. Canyon Lane, Suite 238, Portland, Ore. 97225; (503) 297-4622, fax (503) 297-4695, ici@intercultural. org, http://www.intercultural.org history. Applications for the Oral History Research Office Summer Institute: Oral History, Advocacy and the Law, in June at Columbia University, in New York, N.Y. Contact: (212) 854-4012, http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/oral leadership. Applications for the University of Southern California Higher Education Leadership Institute, in Los Angeles, Calif. Contact: Mark Power Robison, USC Rossier School of Education, WPH 500A, MC 0031, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif. 90089-0031; (213) 821-4421 writing. Applications to participate in the Summer Seminar in Rhetoric and Composition in June at Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Mich. Contact: Nancy DeJoy, Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures, Michigan State University, 297 Bessey Hall, East Lansing, Mich. 48824; (517) 432-4031, dejoy@msu.edu, http://kairos. wide.msu.edu/~seminar PAPERS december 17: arts. Proposals on the theme African Literature, Visual Arts, and Film in Local and Transnational Spaces, for possible presentations at the annual conference of the African Literature Association, in April at Ohio University, in Athens. Contact: Ghirmai Negash, negashg@ohio.edu december 30: wildlife conservation. Papers and short articles for possible publication in Volume IV Wild Wildcats in the Journal of the WildCat Conservation Legal Aid Society. Contact: journaleditor@wcclas.org, http://www. wcclas.org/publications.html January 1: interdisciplinary studies. Proposals for possible presentations at the inaugural meeting of the Interdisciplinary Society for Quantitative Research in Music and Medicine, in June at Weber State University, in Ogden, Utah. Contact: ISQRMM Conference, Department of Performing Arts, Weber State U., 1905 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408; (801) 626-7340, qrmm@weber. edu, http://www.weber.edu January 3: foreign languages. Abstracts for possible presentations at the annual Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures, in February at University of Florida, in Gainesville. Contact: colloquiouf@ gmail.com, http://oege.weebly.com/coloquio.html January 7: MEdia and learning. Proposals for possible presentations at the National Association for Media Literacy Education conference, in Philadelphia in July. Contact: Vanessa Domine, vdomine@namle.net, http://namle.net January 21: cultural studies. Proposals for possible presentations at the annual meeting of the Far West Popular Culture and American Culture Associations, in March in Las Vegas. Contact: Felicia Campbell, Department of English, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nev. 89154-5011; (702) 895-3457, fax (792) 895-4801, felicia.campbell@unlv. edu, http://farwestpca.blogspot.com february 1: MEdia and learning. Proposals for papers to be published in a special joint issue of the Journal of Media Literacy Education (USA) and Media Education: Studi, ricerche, buone pratiche (Italy) in honor of the World Summit on Media for Children and Youth, in Karlstad, Sweden. Contact: Renee Hobbs, Temple University, renee. hobbs@temple.edu, http://jmle.org february 15: cultural studies. Proposals for possible presentations at the annual conference of the German Studies Association, in September in Louisville, Ky. Contact: http://www.thegsa.org april 1: interdisciplinary studies. Proposals for possible presentations on the theme of Immigration and Identities: Academic Cultures in Transition, at the annual meeting of the Society for Values in Higher Education, in July at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Ill. Contact: Eric Bain-Selbo, eric.bain-selbo@ wku.edu, http://www.svhe.org admissions. Papers for possible publication in Enrollment Management Journal: Student Access, Finance, and Success in Higher Education. Contact: http://cehs. unl.edu/edad/graduate/enrollmentmngt. shtml adult learning. Manuscripts for possible publication in Perspectives: The New York Journal of Adult Learning. Contact: Kathleen P. King, Fordham University, 113 West 60th Street, Room 1102, New York, N.Y. 10023; perspectives@fordham.edu, http://www.fordham.edu/gse/ aded/perspectives american history. Articles for possible publication in the Great Plains Quarterly. Contact: Charles A. Braithwaite, Center for Great Plains Studies, University of Nebraska, 1155 Q Street, Lincoln, Neb. 68588-0313; (402) 472-6178, fax (402) 472-0463, cbraithwaite2@unl.edu, http://www.unl.edu/plains/publications/ GPQ/gpq.html arts. Articles and reviews for possible publication in FATE in Review, the journal of Foundations in Art Theory and Education. Contact: Kay Byfield, Department of Art, Northeast Texas Community College, Mount Pleasant, Tex. 75456-1307; (903) 572-1911, ext. 333, kaybyfield@iname.com black studies. Proposals for possible publication in Black Women, Gender & Families, the journal of the National Council for Black Studies. Contact: Black Women, Gender, & Families, 1201 West Nevada, Urbana, Ill. 61801; (217) 333-7781, fax (217) 244-4809, bwgf-journal@uiuc.edu, http://www.bwgf.uiuc.edu british studies. Proposals for possible presentations at British Commonwealth and Postcolonial Studies Conference, at Georgia Southern University, in Savannah, Ga. Contact: Janice Reynolds, (912) 478-1755, janreyn@georgiasouthern.edu, http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu business. Submissions from experts in all areas of business for possible publication in Benedictine College s Journal of International Business. Contact: Lorenzo Patelli, Benedictine College School of Business, 1020 North 2nd Street, Atchison, Kan. 66002; (913) 360-7602, fax (913) 360-7301, lpatelli@benedictine. edu, http://www.benedictine.edu children. Papers that deal with issues surrounding children and families in poverty, for possible publication in the Journal of Children and Poverty. Contact: Journal of Children and Poverty, 36 Cooper Square, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10003; (212) 529-5252, fax (212) 529-7698, kmaier@icpny.org, http:// www.tandf.co.uk/journals communication. Articles for possible publication in The Journal of African Communications. Contact: Andy Alali, Department of Communications, California State University, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, Calif. 93311-1099; aalali@csub.edu EnvironMEnt. Proposals for possible presentations at Nova Southeastern University s annual international biodiversity conference, sponsored by NSU s Environmental Science and Environmental Studies Program, NSU s Conflict Analysis and Resolution Department, and Wild Spots Foundation, July 29-August 3 in Baños, Ecuador. Contact: Barry W. Barker, (954) 262-8303, barkerb@ nova.edu, http://www.nova.edu Ethics. Papers for possible publication in the Journal of College and Character, the online journal of the Center for the Study of Values in College Student Development. Contact: Jon Dalton, Center for the Study of Values in College Student Development, 113 Stone Building, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla. 32306-4452; (850) 644-6446, jdalton@admin.fsu.edu, http://www.collegevalues.org government. Manuscripts for possible publication in State and Local Government Review. Contact: Michael J. Scicchitano, (352) 846-2874, mscicc@ufl. edu, http://www.cviog.uga.edu higher Education. Papers from graduate students concerning the university, the four-year college, and the community college, for possible publication in Higher Education in Review, a journal published by graduate students in the Higher Education Program at Pennsylvania State University. Contact: highereducationinreview@psu.edu, http://www. clubs.psu.edu/up/hesa/her holocaust studies. Articles for possible publication in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Contact: The Editors, c/o Academic Publications, Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2126; cahs_publications@ ushmm.org, http://www3.oup.co.uk/holgen humanities. Submissions for possible publication in Southern Humanities Review, Contact: Editors, Southern Humanities Review, 9088 Haley Center, Auburn University, Ala. 36849-5202; http://www. southernhumanitiescouncil.org humanities. Submissions for possible publication in a special issue of the department of English at Indiana of Pennsylvania s Studies in the Humanities on Modern artists from across many cultures as public intellectuals. Contact: Thomas Slater, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, Pa. 15705-0001; tslater@iup.edu, http://www.iup.edu humanities. Submissions for possible publication in Journal of Family Life, a multimedia journal examining all aspects of American family life published by the Emory University Center for Myth and Ritual in American Life. Contact: (404) 727-3152, marial@emory.edu, http://www.journaloffamilylife.com institutional research. Papers for possible publication in Planning for Higher Education, the quarterly journal of the Society for College and University Planning. Contact: managing.editor@ scup.org, http://www.scup.org interdisciplinary research. Articles for possible publication in Christian Scholar s Review. Contact: Don W. King, Department of English, P.O. Box 1267, Montreat College, Montreat, N.C. 28757; dking@montreat.edu interdisciplinary research. Papers for possible publication in Rhizomes: Cultural Studies in Emerging Knowledge and Strange Attractions, an online journal. Contact: Carol Siegel, English Department, Washington State University, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, Wash. 98686-9600; eberry@ bgnet.bgsu.edu interdisciplinary research. Proposals for possible publication in The Journal of Developmental Processes. Contact: Barbara J. King, bjking@wm.edu, http:// www.councilhd.ca/announce/announce. htm investment ManagEMEnt. Manuscripts for possible publication in The Journal of Investment Consulting, a publication of the Investment Management Consultants Association. Contact: Managing Editor, The Journal of Investment Consulting, dnochlin@imca.org, http://www.imca. org literature. Submissions for possible publication in Poe Studies/Dark Romanticism. Contact: Editors, Poe Studies/ Dark Romanticism, Department of English, Washington State University, Pullman, Wash. 99164-5020; http://libarts. wsu.edu/english/journals/poestudies literature. Submissions of fiction, poetry, and art for possible publication in Spires, Washington University in St. Louis s intercollegiate literary and arts magazine. Contact: spiresmagazine@ gmail.com, http://spiresmagazine.org literature. Submissions of short, critical essays dealing with ethics in literature or ethical criticism for possible publication in ASEBL Journal. Contact: Gregory F. Tague, St. Francis College, gtague@stfranciscollege.edu, http://www.stfranciscollege.edu/academics/programsandmajors/asebl literature. Submissions including essays, poems, and requests for books to review for a special issue on New and Old Historical Perspectives on Literature, from the Pennsylvania Literary Journal. Contact: Anna Faktorovich, pennsylvaniajournal@gmail.com, http:// sites.google.com/site/pennsylvaniajournal MEdicinE. Papers for possible publication in the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access on clinical practice, education, and research related to vascular access. Contact: Lois Davis, ldavis@ avainfo.org, http://www.avainfo.org MEdiEval studies. Proposals for possible presentations at Personal Effects: What They Wore and What They Carried, a convivium in October at Siena College, in Loudonville, N.Y. Contact: Pam Clements, Siena College, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, N.Y. 12211-1462; clements@siena.edu, http://www.siena.edu Music. Proposals for possible presentations at Organ Meets the Orchestra, a symposium at Texas A&M University, in College Station, Tex. Contact: Brendan Townsend, Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra, (956) 326-3039
The Chronicle of Higher Education december 17, 2010 A29 Music. Proposals for possible publication in the journal American Music, a quarterly journal devoted to all aspects of American music in America. Contact: Michael Hicks, Editor, American Music, C-550 HFAC, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602; michael_hicks@ byu.edu, http://www.press.uillinois.edu/ journals/am.html NursiNg. Papers on the theme social determinants of health for possible publication in The Journal of Multicultural Nursing and Health. Contact: Essie Alberta Riley Eddins, Chautauqua Institution, P.O. Box 1107, Chautauqua, N.Y. 14722; (716) 357-2479, eestar@ cecomet.net, http://www2.cecomet.net/ eestar/jmcnh Political science. Proposals for possible presentations at the annual conference of the Political Studies Association of Ireland in October in Dublin, Ireland. Contact: Eoin O Malley, PSAI25@ gmail.com, http://www.psai.ie PublishiNg. Submissions for possible publication in the Journal of Scholarly Publishing, Contact: Tom Radko, P.O. Box 2492, Middletown, Conn. 06457; tradko@wesleyan.edu, http://www.utpjournals.com/jsp religion. Papers for possible publication in a new journal, Material Religion: The Journal of Objects, Art, and Belief. Contact: Brent Plate, Texas Christian University, 2800 South University Drive, Fort Worth, Tex. 76129-2800; b.plate@tcu. edu, http://enterprise.is.tcu.edu/~bplate/ materialreligion.htm retention. Manuscripts for possible publication in the Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice. Contact: Alan Seidman, Journal of College Student Retention, 30 Windsong Circle, Bedford, N.H. 03110; (603) 471-1490, aseidman@cscsr.org, http://www. cscsr.org science. Proposals for possible publication in American Scientist, the bimonthly magazine of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society. Contact: American Scientist, P.O. Box 13975, 3106 East NC Highway 54, Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709; editors@amsci.org, http:// www.americanscientist.org/guidelines social issues. Articles on all matters pertaining to everyday life for possible publication in the Journal of Mundane Behavior, a peer-reviewed online journal. Contact: http://mundanebehavior.org social issues. Proposals on any area related to social change, for possible publication in the Journal of Social Change. Contact: Jim Goes, editor@journalofsocialchange.org, http://www.journalofsocialchange.com student affairs. Papers for possible publication in the newsmagazine of the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International. Contact: James Baumann, james@acuho-i.org, http://www.acuho-i.org student affairs. Submissions for possible publication in Oracle: the Research Journal of the Association of Fraternity Advisors. Contact: Grahaeme Hesp, Florida State University, Hardee Center for Leadership and Ethics in Higher Education, 113 Stone Building, Tallahassee, Fla. 32306-4452; (850) 644-3691, fax (850) 644-1258, journal@fraternityadvisors.org, http://www.fraternityadvisors. org/resources/oracle.htm student affairs. Proposals for possible presentations at the Southeastern Conference on Cross-Cultural Issues in Counseling and Education, in February in Savannah, Ga. Contact: Sybil Fickle, Georgia Southern University, (912) 478-5557, http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu student affairs. Articles concerning student affairs and higher education original research, best practices, and models, for possible publication in the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals Journal. Contact: Lemuel Watson, watson@niu.edu, http://www. nasap.net/nasapmanuscript.pdf teaching. Articles for possible publication in Journal on Excellence in College Teaching. 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The Chronicle of Higher Education december 17, 2010 A31 Careers in academe THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION an insider s Tales From a Tenure committee What can you expect when your promotion case goes before a universitywide panel? By Female Science ProFeSSor Catalyst Your tenure file is as complete as it s going to get, external reviewers have weighed in on your academic achievements, your department has voted, and your file has been sent on to the next level of review. You wait. What is going on while you wait? What happens during that next stage of tenure evaluation, while your academic fate hangs in the balance? At many institutions, such as the major research university where I work, what happens next is that a campuswide committee of senior professors reads the tenure files and then discusses each candidate in a meeting (or, if there are many candidates, in a series of meetings over the course of a week or three), and votes on whether to make a positive or negative recommendation to the dean. Depending on the size and organization of the committee, all or several of its members read the files in advance of the meeting and report on the salient features of a candidate s record. Reading a tenure dossier carefully, including examining research papers or other scholarly work and poring over teaching evaluations and external review letters, can take an hour or two for a fairly quick read (for those who are not primarily responsible for reporting on the file) to more than five or six hours for a thorough read of all submitted materials. In my view, it is important that members of the promotion-and-tenure committee not do independent research about candidates. That is: Don t do Internet searches of the candidates, don t look up their citation data (if the data are not provided in the file), and don t check out the candidate s Facebook profile. As a committee member, you may well have independent information about a candidate owing to professional or personal ties, but if those ties are significant enough, then you should not participate in that candidate s tenure vote. Members of the university-wide tenure committee do not take part in discussion or voting when they are in the same department as the candidate or are collaborators with the candidate (e.g., co-authors of papers or co-investigators on grants). Committee members should be as unbiased and objective as possible, using only the tenure file as the source of information for deliberation and decision. Although direct conflicts of interests need to be avoided, ideally one or more members of the committee will have some knowledge of the Continued on Page A33 JOBS FacULTY POSiTiOnS Humanities A40-A42 Social & behavioral sciences A43-A45 Science, technology, & mathematics A46-A48 Professional fields A49-A53 administrative POSiTiOnS Academic affairs A54-A56 Student affairs A57 Business affairs A57-A58 Deans A58-A64 executive POSiTiOnS Presidents Chancellors Provosts A64-A71 index Positions in display ads A71 HOW TO PLACE A JOB ANNOUNCEMENT A34 Writing Group of Two It makes no sense for the first person who reads your work to be the editor who will most likely reject it for publication. A32 INSIDE The Academic Job Forum Have you settled for less, careerwise?. A33 On the Web 3,525 positions available Sign up for e-mail alerts Special searches chroniclecareers.com
A32 The Chronicle of Higher Education december 17, 2010 A Writing Group of Two It makes no sense for the first person who reads your work to be the editor who will most likely reject it for publication By RAchel TooR You buy a kind of accountability when you re with someone and you re both supposed to be working. Whenever I drive over the mountain passes from Spokane to Missoula, I have a writing summit with my friend Nancy, an English professor. We share new work and critique the hell out of it. Last summer was different. I d spent much of it living in Missoula, and each day I would trundle out of bed and head to Break Espresso, a coffee spot on the main drag, and settle in to write from 8 a.m. to noon. I did that every day. Three or four days a week, Nancy joined me. Sometimes Jeff, an economist, sat with us. I ve long been in the habit of spending my mornings writing in some public place. But when there s someone across the table from you, it s harder to sneak peeks at Facebook or look for great deals on outdoor gear from SteepandCheapcom. I ve written in this space before about the usefulness of a writing date. You buy a kind of accountability when you re with someone and you re both supposed to be working. It s like study hall there s a monitor there, and sure, you can pass notes or even whisper, but some internal bully will eventually tell you to shut up and get back to work. Last summer I got an astonishing amount of writing done, as did Nancy and Jeff; we all suffered together, over endless cups of coffee and an occasional scone. But Nancy and I did something else, too. When one of us got stuck, we asked the other for help. And by stuck, I don t mean when you have to stop looking at the page for a while and go out for a run, bake a cake, or do whatever you do when your brain needs to be reset to start working again. I mean stuck as in paralyzed. You know what you need to do, but you just can t get there. Maybe that doesn t happen to everyone. But it happens to me. And it happens to Nancy. It s easier for me when it happens to Nancy. And that s when we move from having a regular writing date to being members of the Writing Group of Two. Here s how it works. Nancy will say something like, I have to put this book proposal together. And then she will stare into space for three hours. Or start working on a syllabus for some course she might teach someday. Or search for an apartment to rent in Paris. That s when I say, OK, let s get to work. I make her think out loud and interrupt her with a stream of questions. I ask her what the argument is, and make her articulate the question she is trying to answer. I ask her why she is the right person to write the book. I tell her she has to come up with a table of contents. Nancy is a slow typist, so usually I grab her laptop and curse that rainbow-striped Apple when I can t find the right keys and make stupid mistakes. But I type as she talks. Everything is already in her head. It s not that she s stuck on the thinking part. It s that she finds it difficult to get her thoughts onto the page. So, like a translator, or a secretary, I listen to what she s saying and I record. I don t worry much about getting things right that s her job. What I do is help her produce that first impossible draft. Then it s my turn. My problem is different. I can write a first draft. But often, while I suspect it s crap, I can t figure out where it s gone wrong. The language is generally Page Proof fine. Sometimes, in fact, it s too good; fluid prose can hide hideous flaws of thought at least from the author. If you get a draft that you like, you tend to memorize it; the sentences start to seem inevitable and unchangeable. I know that once it s out there in the world, there will be people quick to point out my inadequacies, my glibness, my habit of skimming along the shiny surface. So Nancy reads my embarrassing first draft and says, usually, I think it s more complicated. Then we discuss. She forces me to refine my thinking, to deepen my questions, to broaden the implications of what I m trying to say. Like a shrink she says, This is what I hear you saying, and reflects back to me the best version of the place I m trying to get to. But, unshrinklike, she assesses my arguments, makes fun of my bad ideas, and ferrets out the weak spots. Sometimes it s depressing because she makes me realize that I have to start over and do more hard work. But if she says there s a problem, I listen because she s usually right. She may not be able to fix it for me, but I can t ignore her critique. Then we talk about how fortunate we are to have each other. That kind of exchange will be familiar to many in the sciences and social sciences, where researchers are used to collaboration. But in the humanities, we still cling to the notion of romantic genius, toiling alone in a grotto or the stacks of a library, perpetrating academic prose. Nancy likes to point out how sad and ironic it is that often the first person who reads our drafts is the editor we submit them to. Many of us are not in the habit of asking colleagues or academic friends to do the intellectual equivalent of sorting through our dirty laundry. If I didn t know Nancy so well, I would be ashamed to have her see the soiled workings of my untidy mind, my bad sentences and shoddy insights, my pathetic arguments and unhinged paragraphs. The truth is, it can be dangerous to be that vulnerable and exposed. Remember the literary parlor game for academics in David Lodge s Changing Places? The game is called Humiliation, and the goal is to reveal the most embarrassing gap in your reading. One guy gets so caught up in the competition that he discloses that he s never read Hamlet. He wins the game but loses his job. Like all satirical literature, it s funny only because we recognize the truth in it. It makes no sense for the first person who will read your work to be the editor who is in a position to reject it for publication. And there s a difference between needing to figure things out when you are intellectually stuck and becoming frozen with fear. A nonacademic friend used to say that I was fortunate in that I got to take for granted being around smart people in my job. But what s the point of being around smart people if you don t use them to make yourself smarter? Our Writing Group of Two has been more useful to me than I could ever have imagined. When Nancy and I started working together, I thought I would be getting a babysitter someone to keep me on task when I started to toddle away. What I got, though, was an editor, a sounding board, someone whose successes I take as much pride in as I do my own. When she gets a good draft done, Nancy sometimes says she couldn t have done it without me. That s not true. It just would have been harder, more time-consuming, and less fun. Rachel Toor is an assistant professor of creative writing at Eastern Washington University, in Spokane.
The Chronicle of Higher Education december 17, 2010 A33 An Insider s Tales From a Tenure Committee Continued From Page A31 candidate s discipline, if not his or her subfield. A fair analysis of a tenure candidate requires that the committee members know (or learn) about the culture of the relevant academic discipline, particularly with respect to norms of publication numbers, venues, authorship order, conference presentations, invited talks, and student or postdoctoral advising. Considerable variation in those features exists across academe, even within science and engineering fields. Whereas one academic discipline might value short publications in highly selective conference proceedings over peer-reviewed journal articles, another requires peer-reviewed journal articles (in highimpact journals) as the primary indicator of productivity. Similarly, one discipline might alphabetize author order, another always has the brains behind the project as the last author, and another considers the first author listed to be the most important. Some fields expect assistant professors to have advised one or more Ph.D. students through to the completion of their degree, but in other fields that would be considered unusual. Because of such variations in academic culture, it is important that promotion-and-tenure committees consist of a diverse cross-section of faculty members with enough experience to be aware of the differences. During a tenure-committee meeting, the members discuss each candidate in turn, talking through any complicated or perplexing issues. Even straightforward cases can take an hour or more to discuss, especially if the committee also has the task of writing a report on its decision. Furthermore, some cases that appear to be straightforward can turn out to be quite complex once the committee members start discussing the file, especially if there are ambiguous statements in the letters from external reviewers or if the department had a split vote. A well-constructed tenure dossier for a productive faculty member doing creative research, high-quality teaching, and active advising is a joy to see. Alas, for some faculty members who fit that bill, their case gets complicated when the chair and administrative staff of their department do a poor job of putting the file together. Reviewing such files can be very time-consuming for a committee, whose members must proceed cautiously, as no tenure candidate should be penalized for the incompetence of those responsible for conveying the file to the next step of the review process. A key document in the file is an informative and believable letter from the department head explaining the department s recommendation of the candidate. One important way in which such letters vary is in how they deal with real or perceived weaknesses in a tenure case. Some letters ignore the weak spots completely and let the committee make what it will of critical comments in letters from external referees or of consistently below-average teaching evaluations. Perhaps that is intentional, or perhaps it is done in the hopes that the committee will overlook the deficiencies. Other letters mention the potential problems but provide unconvincing explanations. One particularly unwise approach, when explaining consistently poor teaching evaluations, is to blame the students. I am speaking about my own preferences here, but what I like to see in the letter from the department is an honest and useful evaluation. I want information that helps me put the candidate s record in context, such as data or impressions of the publication venues. I do not want to read extended quotations from the external letters (I can read those myself) or streams of compliments that aren t backed up with substantive information. Ideally, if anyone voted against the candidate at the department level, the letter will provide an explanation. But I know that, in some cases, the reasons are unknown; faculty members may vote no but do not volunteer any explanations. In such cases, if it is not obvious from the file, committees may assume that the department contains some reflexive no voters who, for their own reasons, vote against even apparently strong candidates. A small number of unexplained minority no votes will very likely have no effect on the committee s opinion. That raises the question: Does the university committee always go along with the department vote? If a department votes unanimously to tenure someone, does the committee basically just rubberstamp the decision? In my experience, a unanimous yes vote from a department usually indicates a strong candidate. But that is not true in every case. And the university committee does not assume in advance that it will agree with the department; only after careful consideration of the file is it clear whether the committee will agree or disagree with the department. There are many challenging aspects to evaluating a tenure file. I have mentioned a few: evaluating a field unrelated to one s own and interpreting ambiguous A unanimous yes from a department usually indicates a strong candidate. But that s not true in every case. Here is a recent thread from The Chronicle s online forums. To join the discussions, visit http://chronicle.com/forums. Comment: Have you settled at a job that is below your abilities and/or expectations for any reason, such as location, difficulty of market, cost of living, etc. And do you regret it? Response: Yes (sort of), and no. I have colleagues who tell me they re surprised I haven t moved on to a more prestigious or incomplete letters from departments. But another challenge relates to reading the letters of reference. Some letter writers may be selected (or at least recommended) by the candidate, and some by the department. The university committee needs to evaluate whether one set of reviewers is more, or less, objective than the other. At some institutions, the candidate makes a list of possible external reviewers, and the department makes a separate list. There may be overlap, in which case the department can decide whether to label a particular reviewer as the candidate s choice or the department s. Constructing a list involves complex issues for the candidate. Do you include your graduate and/or postdoctoral advisers? (Some institutions think that including those advisers is essential; others disregard their letters as too subjective.) Do you include people on the list that you are somewhat confident will be positive, or do you deliberately leave them out in the hopes that the department will select those people (thus giving their letters more independence and credibility)? Do you list superstars in your field, or do you avoid them because they might write terse letters that could be interpreted as unsupportive? And should you include foreign academics to show your international reputation, or should you avoid them because non-american referees stereotypically do not enthuse as much or as well as American letter writers? All I can say is: Good luck with that. And ask around to find out what professors and administrators at your institution think about these issues. The committee looks at all aspects of a file, discusses each candidate in a meeting, votes, and makes a recommendation. It is important for the panel to explain its decision, whether it is positive, negative, or split. The committee s report should not be cryptic, should demonstrate that the members carefully read and considered the record, and should be consistent with the overall recommendation. The university committee is just one step in a long process, but it represents a major responsibility for professors. I think a committee works best when its members serve for two to three years to ensure some continuity and experience but not for longer, so as to avoid the risk of burnout and complacency. My personal experience with tenurecommittee work is that it is extremely time-consuming and emotionally exhausting, but worthwhile and a great way to get a glimpse of a lot of excellent research and teaching. I am not eager to serve on one again, but I don t regret having done so. So if your dean invites you to share in this experience and describes it as enriching (code for long hours), say yes anyway, and then apologize in advance to your family and students. Or, if your tenure file is being scrutinized by one of these committees, know that at least some are populated by conscientious (albeit highly caffeinated) professors who take this responsibility seriously; who understand that not all assistant professors are superhuman producers of insane numbers of publications, grants, and graduate students; and who are interested in learning about your research and teaching accomplishments. Female Science Professor is the pseudonym of a professor in the physical sciences at a large research university who blogs under that moniker and writes monthly for our Catalyst column. Her blog is http://science-professor.blogspot. com. Forum: Have You Settled for Less, Careerwise? position, but I don t think they realize just how insane the competition is, even though they re in the same field. Response: I feel the same way. I m a star on our campus, but on a normal campus, I would be considered average. Response: Not only is it possible to find a fulfilling career in a less than ivy place, but people need to put some effort into doing so. Look at the job market. And be glad to settle.
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December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY C O MMUNIT Y CO LLE G E DISTRICT Located in Southern California, South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) is proud to be distinguished as one of the top community college districts in California. Founded in 1967, the District serves over 40,000 students each semester and employs more than 2,800 faculty and staff. For current job opening information, detailed job descriptions, to learn more about the District, and to submit an application, please visit our District employment website at https://jobs.socccd.edu SOCCCD is pleased to announce the following Full-Time Tenured Faculty openings within its multi-college District: IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE Mathematics Instructor (Mathematics Tutoring Center) History Instructor Computer Science Instructor Counselor, Generalist SADDLEBACK COLLEGE Mathematics Instructor Chemistry Instructor Health Information Technology Instructor (Categorical funded) Speech Instructor/Forensics Coach (2 Positions) Photography Instructor Art Instructor (2D & 3D Design) Music Instructor (Piano) Matriculation Coordinator/Counselor Counselor, Generalist (Veterans) Screen Acting & Video Production Instructor World History Instructor Art Instructor (Digital & Animation) Librarian (Technical Services) VCU Academic Advising/Student Life: University of Denver. Qualified candidates have a Master s Degree in Higher Education or Student Development or related field and 4-6 years of leadership and experience with Undergraduate Orientation and academic advising. The Associate Director of Advising and Orientation provides vision, leadership, and communication for comprehensive reentry and transfer student advising and orientation programs. Manages intentional outreach with student life and campus partners to assist with the transition and persistence of these populations. SOCCCD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Supervises the development of all orientation programs and collaborates with student life and campus partners on continuous programming and outreach. Advises transfer and reentry students and oversees administrative processes including Academic Exceptions and Academic Standards. Demonstrates a commitment to the principles of multiculturalism and diversity through embedding inclusiveness throughout programs, services, and initiatives. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month position. Please visit http://www.du.edu/hr for more information. Accounting: Department of Accounting, Mays Business School, Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University Department of Accounting in the Mays Business School invites applications for an endowed faculty position at the full professor level beginning in Fall, 2011. This position is open to any area of specialization. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in accounting and should have a demonstrated ability to publish in leading scholarly journals, a commitment to teaching excellence, and a strong interest in working with doctoral students. Please send a cover letter and C.V. that includes: 1) research/publication record; 2) indicators of teaching activity/effectiveness; 3) work and other experience. All applications should be directed to: James Benjamin, Head, Department of Accounting, 4353 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4353 (or by e-mail to j-benjamin@tamu.edu). Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disability, and veterans. Accounting: The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh seeks applications for two anticipated openings in the accounting area: one tenure-track assistant professor position and one non-tenure-track assistant professor position starting Fall 2011 (contingent on budgetary approval and upon authorization to work in the United States). The tenured appointment requires a strong commitment to excellence in scholarly research and teaching. All areas of accounting are appropriate, but preference will be given to experimental researchers. The primary responsibility of the non-tenure-track appointment will be teaching and provid- Multiple Positions A35
A36 Multiple Positions The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 School of Human Services Springfield, MA Springfield College School of Human Services is a growing, multi-campus program with established campuses in New England, the mid-atlantic region, Florida, Wisconsin, Texas, and California. Our mission is to provide broadly accessible, affordable higher education in the human services field to adult learners, supported by the principles of community partnership and academic excellence to achieve social and economic justice. Courses are offered on weekends to students seeking either BS or MS degrees in Human Services. The interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on the development of social analysis, critical thinking, communication skills, and leadership skills. Assistant Dean/Campus Director Reporting to the Dean of the School of Human Services, this position provides leadership and coordination of all campus activities, including, but not limited to: overseeing marketing, recruitment, and admissions; supervising academic support services; recruiting, supervising and facilitating development of full-time and adjunct faculty; developing academic scheduling and assigning faculty; developing and maintaining budget; developing community relations towards establishment of collaborative academic relationships and formation of community advisory board. The successful candidate has an earned doctorate; minimum of 5 years of administrative experience in higher education; minimum of 3 years of college-level teaching, ideally in teaching adults from diverse backgrounds; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities; ability to handle sensitive, confidential information in a mature, professional manner; eager to be part of a collaborative work group. Travel and weekend work required. Successful applicants respond to the mission with passion; enjoy and are skilled in teaching and working with adult learners; appreciate the importance and complexity of working with diverse populations; and have content expertise in at least one area within the human service or social science field. Marketing Director Reporting to the Dean of the School of Human Services and working closely with the College s Director of Marketing & Communications, the Marketing Director will develop, manage, and implement the strategic planning and marketing initiatives for SHS programs across its campuses. The position will be based at Springfield College s main campus (Springfield, MA), but will require extensive travel to each of the SHS campuses throughout the year. Primary responsibilities relate to developing and guiding the promotional efforts of the School to enhance public awareness and understanding of the School and to increasing interest in and enrollment among prospective students and those who influence them. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor s degree (Master s degree preferred), and a minimum of five years of experience in marketing and communications, with the ability to articulate and develop marketing strategies and plans that adhere to an organization s brand and identity. Experience in higher education, human service, and/or recruitment marketing are valuable. In addition, the successful candidate will provide evidence of ability in the production of marketing and communications materials that convey superior writing skills, a strong understanding of effective messaging through visual presentations, and the management of budgets. Application review for the Assistant Dean/Campus Director begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application review for the Marketing Director begins immediately and applications are due by January 5, 2011. Please forward letters of intent/application, current resume, curriculum vitae and the names and phone numbers of three professional references to: Dr. Robert Willey, Dean, School of Human Services, Springfield College, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109-3797. Springfield College is an equal opportunity employer committed to enhancing diversity and equality in education and employment. Vice Chancellors Needed NOW Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, the nation s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system, seeks well-qualified candidates committed to the success of their students for the following anticipated full-time positions: VICE CHANCELLOR OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, COLUMBUS 4,750 student campus in south central Indiana VICE CHANCELLOR OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, SELLERSBURG 5,200 student campus in southern Indiana (7 miles north of Louisville, KY) VICE CHANCELLOR OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, INDIANAPOLIS 22,500 student campus in central Indiana PLEASE VISIT JOBS.IVYTECH.EDU FOR INFORMATION REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS, APPLICATION PROCEDURES, AND POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT EACH OF OUR CAMPUSES THROUGHOUT INDIANA. Changing Lives Making Indiana Great Jobs.IvyTech.edu EEO/Affirmative Action Employer ing service to the school. Preference will be given to Academically Qualified (AQ) applicants. Candidates should send a recent curriculum vitae and statement of interest to Professor Vicky B. Hoffman, Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260; e-mail: accfacultysearch@katz. pitt.edu. The University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups underrepresented in academia are especially encouraged to apply. Application deadline: January 31, 2011. Agricultural Economics: Duties include teaching agricultural finance management, agricultural marketing, and/or agribusiness management, advising students, university service and applied research that focuses on California agriculture. Successful candidate will be part of IO a cohort # faculty focusing on issues relating to the San Joaquin Valley. An earned doctorate in Agricultural Economics or related field is required prior to starting date of August 17, 2011. For full consideration submit application no later than January 15, 2011. Visit http:// jobs.csufresno.edu for more information. California State University, Fresno is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Alumni Affairs: Director. General Description: The Director will increase revenue and expand communications potential of the Alumni and Annual Fund programs. The principle responsibility is to grow awareness of the Annual Fund, increase the number of donors and unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund, and manage a portfolio of high end Annual Fund donors. The Director will also develop and implement a plan to engage all of our alumni; foster relations with faculty and staff to engage alumni with SFAI; will work with existing and emerging media, including social media, to advance SFAI s alumni presence. The Director will also travel to alumni meetings in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, and increase presence in other locations, as well as develop overseas alumni groups. The Director will work closely with other Development staff as well as with Admissions and Student Services, to ensure the highest coordination and effectiveness of these alumni events. Specific Duties/Responsibilities: The Director will manage the year-round campaign to raise unrestricted annual donations from alumni and friends of SFAI; Meet and grow annual giving revenue goals, track and oversee monthly results; Recommend and implement strategies to ensure best possible revenue outcomes; The Director will be responsible for meeting the fundraising activity benchmarks and goals; Develop and manage a responsive and comprehensive stewardship program, ensuring meaningful engagement of Annual Fund donors, pro-active cultivation of prospects, timely acknowledgement of gifts and the fulfillment of possible donor benefits; Execute and create meaningful points of engagement for the annual fund donors and annual fund on line donors, including the management of thank-you events, behind the scenes tours, and other related event planning. Coordinate all Annual Fund efforts and alumni events with the Development team; Plan, implement and manage alumni events that are designed to engage and reconnect alumni, and other external constituents; Develop new Alumni Relations program initiatives including an alumni newsletter, explore opportunities to strengthen existing programs, and manage accordingly; Manage production of marketing and communications materials for both the Annual Fund and Alumni Relations. This includes defining the project scope, creating work plans and timelines, identifying resources required, copy writing, and communications; Represent SFAI in the region by attending events, and attending regional conferences and seminars as appropriate; Liaison with and work closely with various SFAI departments to promote projects to alumni and donors, and participate in appropriate meetings; Develop an alumni association and build membership; Provide regular progress reports to the VP of Development for the Development Committee and the Board of Trustees; Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor s degree and 3 or more years in development Excellent writing, planning and organizational skills. Experience with events budgeting and an understanding of fundraising and marketing concepts and strategies. Strong leadership skill required as well as the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and manage more than one project simultaneously. Flexibility to meet changing needs as priorities as they occur. Superior skills in Microsoft Office required. Experience with database/information systems, preferably Raiser s Edge and WealthEngine. Commitment to the program and goals of the SFAI development department Applicants must be able to travel, and work a variable work schedule that includes early morning, evening and weekends. Valid California Driver s License required. Experience in arts organization, higher education and alumni relations preferred. Experience in supervising and managing support staff. Demonstrated track record of setting and achieving goals. Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to exercise discretionary judgment in dealing with volunteers, donors, and vendors; ability to solve problems calmly, graciously and constructively. Sensitivity to confidential information. Visit: http://www.sfai.edu. Anthropology: The Sociology and Anthropology Department of Swarthmore College invites applications for a full-time cultural anthropologist at the level of visiting assistant professor, for the 2011-12 academic year. This is a one-year terminal appointment. We are seeking applicants who specialize in the anthropology of Latin America and/or Latinas in the Americas, with a research agenda that focuses on one or more of the following areas: visual anthropology, immigration, globalization, and neoliberalism. Ph.D. in hand at time of appointment; teaching experience a plus. The successful candidate for the position will be expected to teach 5 courses, one of which must be a methods course of their choosing. Application deadline is Friday, January 14, 2011. Candidates should send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names of three persons we may contact for letters of reference. Send applications to: Sarah Willie-LeBreton, Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081-1397 OR e-mail to anthropologysearch@ swarthmore.edu. Swarthmore College is committed to excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world. TION Chronicle of Higher Education SIZE 4 SCREEN NOTES 9236 589843 Please visit our website at: www.spfldcol.edu 5 x 1/4 100 lpi Architecture: Assistant Professor. The School of Architecture at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Fort Lauderdale, FL is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor position. Responsibilities include teaching modern architectural history courses, seminar courses and design studios at the graduate and undergraduate level as well as pursuing scholarly research and publication and providing service to the university. Job requires a Ph.D. in Architectural History (foreign equivalent acceptable) as well as a professional degree (Bachelor s or Master s) in Architecture (foreign equivalent acceptable). Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to Jerry Clinton (Clinton@fau.edu), Assistant Dean in the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs, Florida Atlantic University, 111 East Las Olas Blvd, Room 1008T, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. FAU is an EOE. Biochemical Engineering: Assistant or Associate Professor full-time (academic year) tenure-track positions at The University of Georgia, Faculty of Engineering. The individual for this position will develop an interdisciplinary research program in one or more areas of cell culture/tissue engineering, including but not limited to, bioreactor design, cell-based biosensors, regenerative medicine, stem cell technology, biomaterials, biopharmaceutical engineering; compete successfully for extramural funding for research and instruction; develop innovative companion graduate and undergraduate programs; and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the biochemical engineering area. Georgia is well known for its quality of life both outdoor and urban activities (http://www.georgia. gov). UGA (http://www.uga.edu) is a land grant/sea grant institution located 90 miles northeast of Atlanta. A detailed position description is available at http://www.engineering.uga.edu. Applicants should submit electronically in pdf format: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, statements of research and teaching plans, and the names and contact information of four professional references to williamk@engr.uga.edu. Dr. William S. Kisaalita, Chair, Search Committee, Driftmier Engineering Center, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602-4435. To assure full consideration, applications should be received by February 1, 2011. EOO/AA institution. Biochemistry: The Chemistry Department of the University of Illinois Springfield seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in biochemistry. UIS offers a B.S. degree in an ACS approved department. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in biochemistry or a closely related field completed before August 14, 2011. Responsibilities include: teaching introductory and advanced biochemistry at the undergraduate level; participating in our interdisciplinary and online liberal arts initiatives; and directing undergraduate student research. In addition, the candidate is expected to meet UIS standards of teaching, scholarship, and service. The search committee will begin reviewing applications January 11, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Using Biochemistry Faculty Position in the subject line applicants should e-mail a single pdf file containing a letter of application, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, a curriculum vitae, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts to che@uis.edu. Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation emailed to the same address. Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. UIS serves approximately 5,100 students and offers 23 bachelor s degrees, 20 master s degrees and 1 doctoral degree. The curriculum stresses a strong liberal arts core with outstanding professional departments. UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The College of Natural and Health Sciences The University of Northern Colorado, College of Natural and Health Sciences, invites applications for the following full-time faculty positions. Screening dates are specified in the full vacancy announcements which, along with application instructions, are available at http://www.unco.edu/nhs/employment. html. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry School of Earth Sciences and Physics School of Human Sciences: Two Positions School of Nursing: College of Natural and Health Sciences month exempt appointment, providing leadership in research and The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution Biology: Assistant Professor of Biology (Developmental Biologist), position no. 73404, University of Hawai i at Hilo, tenure-track. Teach courses in biology, advise students, engage in scholarly work and publication, and participate in community and university service. For complete descriptions, qualifications and application requirements visit http://www.uhh. hawaii.edu/uhh/hr/jobs.ph. University of
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Multiple Positions A37 METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Go to https://www.mscdjobs.com for full position announcement and to apply for the following TENURE TRACK FACULTY positions: GEOLOGY EARTH & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES DEPARTMENT #F227 Hawai i at Hilo is an EEO/AA Employer D/M/V/W. Biology/Ecology: Washburn University s (Topeka, KS) Biology Department invites applications for following positions beginning August 2011: (1) Assistant Professor tenure-track, specialization in ecology/ population biology: Qualifications: broadly trained population ecologist (discipline open) whose research includes experimental work w/organisms and ecological modeling; Ph.D. and strong commitment to POLITICAL SCIENCE #F549 Metropolitan State College of Denver is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply. Visit us at www.mscd.edu www.mscd.edu/metrostatesuccess undergraduate education; preference given to candidates w/demonstrated collegelevel teaching excellence. Responsibilities: teaching includes advanced ecology course incorporating ecological data modeling, course in candidate s area of specialization, introductory courses in zoology or botany and general biology; ability to teach course in biostatistics desirable; successfully supervise/mentor undergraduate research; participate in department/college/ university-level service activities. (2) Lecturer non-tenure-track (pending available MCC, a dynamic institution with state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding educational programs, and a strong commitment to diversity, is seeking candidates to fill anticipated openings for: Instructor of History Instructor of Multimedia Studies For a copy of the vacancy announcements, including minimum qualifications and application deadlines, please visit our Web site at www.mcc.commnet.edu, or call (860) 512-3610. Please send letter of intent, résumé, transcripts, e-mail address and the names of three references to: Deborah A. Wilson, Director of Human Resources Manchester Community College Great Path P.O. Box 1046, Manchester, CT 06045-1046 funding), one year position with possibility of renewal: Qualifications: Master s or Ph.D. degree in Biology or related field and strong commitment to undergraduate education; preference given to candidates with demonstrated college-level teaching excellence. Primary responsibilities: coordinate, help set up, and teach four sections of Introductory Biology Laboratory course, BI 101; additional compensation opportunity for summer school teaching. See http:// www.washburn.edu/admin/vpaa/academicpositions.html for complete details. Washburn University is an EOE. Biology: The Biology Department at the University of Illinois Springfield has an Faculty Positions Our Lady of the Lake University, a private, independent, catholic institution of higher education invites nominations and applications for the following full-time faculty positions beginning August 2011. Librarian with rank of Assistant Professor Associate Professor/Professor and Founding Chair-Nursing Associate Professor/Professor and Chair-Leadership Studies Assistant/Associate Professor of Leadership Studies (Rio Grande Valley) Assistant/Associate Professor of Leadership Studies (Houston) Associate Professor/Professor and Chair-Economics/Finance or Health Care Management Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry Assistant/Associate Professor of English Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education Assistant/Associate Professor of Teacher Educational Leadership and Research Visit http://www.ollusa.edu/jobs for more details. EOE/AA/M/F opening beginning August 2011 for a Vertebrate Physiology Instructor. Requirements include a minimum of ABD status, completed Ph.D. preferred, in Biology or a related field from an accredited university. The position will require teaching courses in Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Human Physiology. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop and teach lower division biology courses for either majors or non-majors and upper division electives in their area of expertise. College teaching experience is desirable, and dedication to teaching is essential. The position will also require advising both health science pre-professional students and biology majors. The position is a full Troy University is a comprehensive public institution serving more than 30,000 students worldwide - 4 campuses in Alabama, locations in 15 states, 12 foreign countries, and 1 U.S. territory. Troy University is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Troy: Assistant/Associate Professor - Counseling Montgomery: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Accounting Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology www.troy.edu/humanresources Troy University is an EEO and AA employer. time and renewable every 2 years depending on performance. A minimum ABD in Biology or related field from an accredited university, completed Ph.D. preferred. Individual must have expertise in vertebrate physiology. Prior evidence of excellence in teaching is desirable. UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves approximately 5,100 students in 20 graduate and 23 undergraduate programs. The academic curriculum of the
A38 Multiple Positions The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 Diné College The higher education institution of the Navajo since 1968 Diné College seeks the following positions for the Tsaile and Shiprock, AZ locations: Shiprock Campus Vacancy #: Faculty: Physical Education 032.SR10.IN For information contact George LaFrance at 928-724-6754 or Ferlinda Jishie at 928-724-6952. Tsaile Campus Vacancy #: Faculty: English 042.TS09.IN For information contact Irvin Morris at 928-724-6869 or Ferlinda Jishie at 928-724-6952. Faculty: Speech Communication 024.TS10.IN For information contact Irvin Morris at 928-724-6869 or Ferlinda Jishie at 928-724-6952. Faculty: Physics 022.TS10.IN For information contact Chendge Wang at 928-724-6724 or Ferlinda Jishie at 928-724-6952. Faculty: Biology 035.TS10.IN For information contact Barbara Klein at 928-724-6720 or Ferlinda Jishie at 928-724-6952. Chair/Administrator-Center for Diné Studies 043.TS10.AD For information contact Priscilla Weaver at 928-724-6610 or Ferlinda Jishie at 928-724-6952. Director of Faculty Development 039.TS10.AD For information contact Priscilla Weaver at 928-724-6610 or Ferlinda Jishie at 928-724-6952. Director of Student Services 040.TS10.AD For information contact Priscilla Weaver at 928-724-6610 or Ferlinda Jishie at 928-724-6952. Dean of Academic Administration 041.TS10.AD For information contact Priscilla Weaver at 928-724-6610 or Ferlinda Jishie at 928-724-6952. College Librarian 042.TS10.AD For information contact Priscilla Weaver at 928-724-6610 or Ferlinda Jishie at 928-724-6952. Bookstore Manager 023.TS09.AD Policy Analyst - Diné Policy Institute 024.TS09.AD Museum Director 002.TS10.AD Chief Technology Officer 026.TS10.AD All positions are OPEN UNTIL FILLED. For full details and to apply visit: http://apptrkr.com/169166 Email dhr@dinecollege.edu or call (928) 724-6952. EEO / Navajo Preference / Veteran Preference / AAP Anticipated Tenure-Track Faculty Openings for Fall 2011 Morehouse College is an independent four-year fully accredited historically black liberal arts college for men located in Atlanta, Georgia, the cultural and economic center of the South. The 55- acre campus forms part of the Atlanta University Center (AUC), the largest private educational complex with a predominantly African- American enrollment in the world. Morehouse has faculty openings in several areas. Morehouse is seeking applications for full-time, tenure-track positions in the following areas: English History Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education Modern Foreign Languages Political Science Mathematics Physics Please visit our Web site under Faculty Positions for complete descriptions/requirements: www.morehouse.edu/facultyopenings (keywords: faculty employment opportunities) Please send materials to the appropriate department at Morehouse College, 830 Westview Drive, Atlanta, GA 30314. Morehouse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus The College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Northeastern University announces searches for the following faculty positions to begin in the 2011-2012 academic year: Professor and Chair of the History Department Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department Professor and Director of the International Affairs Program Associate or Full Professor of English in the field of Rhetoric and Composition Assistant/Associate or Full Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Assistant/Associate or Full Professor jointly in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology The College of Social Sciences and Humanities is one of three newly formed colleges at Northeastern University. Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is an urban, research university in Boston, Massachusetts. Grounded in its signature co-op program, Northeastern provides unprecedented experiential learning opportunities around the world for its 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university has a strong urban mission along with a global perspective to educate students and to create and translate knowledge to meet societal needs. To see full descriptions and apply for any of these positions, please visit the college Web site at: http://www.northeastern.edu/ cssh/ and click on the Faculty Positions link. offers substantial student-faculty interaction, and a rapidly evolving technology enhanced learning environment. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu, the department Web page at http://www.uis.edu/biology/ and the website of our associated field station at http://www.uis.edu/emiquon/. UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin January 18, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated. Submit electronic copies of letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information of three references to Josephine Patterson (jpatt2@uis.edu). For more information Faculty Positions Full-Time, Tenure-Track Earth Science & Veterinary Technology Parkland is a comprehensive community college with an enrollment of approximately 11,000 credit students located in Champaign- Urbana, Illinois (pop. 104, 113). Located near the center of the state, our campus is only a few hours away from Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. We are dedicated to providing programs and services of high quality to our students and committed to continuous improvement, to academic achievement and its documentation, and to the concept of shared governance. We cultivate inquiry, practical application of knowledge, and community involvement. We seek faculty who will share our commitment to teaching and to the learning college concept; to a strong sense of integrity and collegiality, including valuing different points of view; to the community college philosophy; to the use and development of innovative instructional technology and learning strategies; to multicultural education; and to education and service for a culturally diverse student population. We are committed to employing a diverse faculty whose composition reflects the multicultural student body we serve. Benefits: Comprehensive Health Insurance State Universities Retirement System Pension Sick Leave-13 days/year Personal Leave-2 days/year (accumulate up to 4 days) Life Insurance Section 125 Plan 403 (b) & 457 (b) Plans Use of Fitness Center on Parkland Campus Dental Insurance Progressive, Professional, Multicultural, High-Tech Community Home of the University of Illinois: http://www.illinois.edu. Chamber of Commerce: http://www.ccchamber.org/. Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/. For detailed information and to apply, go to www.parkland.edu and click on Employment Opportunities under Quick Links. Apply by 5 pm, Monday, January 10, 2011. Parkland College, in accordance with applicable laws, ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, gender, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran/vietnam era status, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability or sexual orientation. Questions in reference to employment opportunities may be directed to the Office of Human Resources. contact: Dr. Lucia Vazquez Chair, Vertebrate Physiology Instructor Search Committee Department of Biology One University Plaza, MS HSB 223 Springfield, IL 62703; 1-217-206-7337. Communication Arts: Multimedia Design: Assistant Professor position at the University of Wisconsin-Stout starting August 29, 2010. Applicants to teach three studio design classes each semester, advise students, provide service, engage in research and pursue outside funding. Qualifications: M.F.A. or equivalent with emphasis in Multimedia Design, ability to teach in dual platform environment, evidence of teaching potential. Screening begins January 18, 2011. Only complete applications will be considered. AA/EEO/WM. Refer to http://www.uwstout.edu/ and click on Employment for full description. Submit to Ron Verdon, Chair, Department of Art and Design, Multimedia Design Position, 235 Applied Arts, 415 13th Avenue East, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751; 715-232-1097. University of Michigan-Flint Faculty Positions College of Arts & Sciences Biology. Assistant Professor in Cell Biology. Contact: dsander@ umflint.edu Job ID 52987. Biology. Assistant /Associate Professor in Genetics or related field. Contact: juliabro@umflint.edu Job ID 53335. Computer Science, Engineering & Physics. Assistant Professor in Computer Science. Contact: pslactka@umflint. edu Job ID 53524. Computer Science, Engineering & Physics. Assistant Professor in Engineering. Contact: pslactka@umflint.edu Job ID 53340. Computer Science, Engineering & Physics. Assistant Professor in Physics. Contact: pslactka@umflint.edu Job ID 53301. Communication & Visual Arts, Assistant Professor in Art History. Contact: cwaters@umflint.edu Job ID: 52410. Communication & Visual Arts, Assistant Professor in Speech and Communication Pedagogy. Contact: paroske@umflint.edu Job ID: 52750. English, Assistant Professor in Sociolinguistics. Contact: sociolingsearch@umflint.edu Job ID: 52878. Music. Assistant Professor in Music Education. Contact: chumov@umflint.edu. Philosophy. Assistant Professor. Contact: jamia@umflint.edu Job ID52781 Sociology/Anthropology/Criminal Justice, Assistant Professor in sociocultural anthropology. Contact: kathsch@ umflint.edu Job ID: 52879 Theatre & Dance. Assistant Professor in music theatre, performance and directing. Contact: cmgil@umflint.edu Job ID: 52776 See complete position descriptions at Human Resources Web site: http://www.umjobs.org/ and department Web sites. Enter the job code at the above Web site. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. Computer Graphics: The College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) at De- Paul University in Chicago invites Game Designers to apply for a full-time tenuretrack position in one of the most innovative and established Game Development programs in the country. Located in the heart of Chicago s vibrant Loop and Lincoln Park communities, our Game Development degree program features concentrations in programming and game design/ production, is highly cross-disciplinary, and is linked closely with our programs in Animation, Interactive Media, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Digital UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO FACULTY POSITIONS The University of Montevallo, Alabama s public liberal arts university, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), a national alliance of leading liberal arts colleges in the public sector. Adjacent to Birmingham, in one of the nation s fastest growing counties, Montevallo provides attractive living in a moderate climate with ready access to numerous metropolitan and recreational resources. Applications and nominations are currently being accepted for full-time, tenuretrack faculty positions in the following disciplines: Details and application instructions may be found at https://jobs.montevallo.edu UM is an AA/EO Employer Cinema and Computer Graphics. The undergraduate degree, started in 2004, has grown quickly to more than 300 students. The graduate degree, first offered in 2009, is also showing strong growth. Students are enthusiastic, engaged, and productive. For example, Devil s Tuning Fork, a DePaul student game, was a 2010 Independent Games Festival Student Showcase winner, and this year s entry, Octodad, is receiving international attention. You can learn more about the game program at http://gamedev.depaul.edu and CDM at http://cdm. depaul.edu. Ideal candidates for the position will have an active interest in game de-
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Multiple Positions A39 EDUCATION. ONE STUDENT AT A TIME. Full-time Faculty Positions The following tenure-track positions for Assistant Professors are available for August 2011, pending budget approval. Saint Peter s College is a Catholic, Jesuit institution located in Jersey City, New Jersey. Undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,100 full-time students and a graduate enrollment is over 700 students. The usual teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. A doctoral degree in an appropriate field is required as is a demonstrated scholarship record. Teaching experience is preferred. For more information about Saint Peter s College, please visit www.spc.edu. Biology Candidates will be expected to teach a variety of core and upper level courses and labs including: General Biology, Microbiology, and Cell and Molecular Biology. Experience/ expertise in environmental science is a plus. Business Administration Ph.D. or DBA in management or a related area. Candidates will be expected to teach courses in general management and health care management at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Criminal Justice Ph.D. in criminal justice or a related area. Candidates will be expected to teach at the graduate level (criminological theory and research techniques), supervise undergraduate student internships, and teach at the undergraduate level (corrections, probation, and parole). Criminal Justice A Ph.D. in criminal justice is required and law enforcement experience is highly desirable. Candidates will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate level (law enforcement science, investigative techniques, and legal issues) and advise undergraduate and graduate students. Economics and Finance Ph.D. area of specialization: economic development or environmental economics. Candidates will be expected to teach courses in statistics, economic development and poverty and inequality. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in statistics. Health and Physical Education - Ph.D. in physical education required plus knowledge of NJ teacher certification requirements. Candidates will be expected to teach a variety of courses including Foundations and Principles of Physical Education and Measurement and Evaluation. History - Ph.D. area of specialization: 19th century U.S. history. A secondary desired area of specialization is Latin American history. Mathematics Candidates will be expected to teach core-level courses in finite mathematics and calculus and upper-level major courses. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in mentoring undergraduate research. Sociology - Ph.D. area of specialization: urban planning or sociology. Candidates should be able to teach a variety of courses including: Social Design, Concepts and Analytic Skills for the Social Sector, Managing Local Governments, Urban Education, and Land Use and Urban Planning. Across these courses a sustainability perspective is desired. To apply send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation to: Saint Peter s College 39 Glenwood Avenue Office of Human Resources Jersey City, NJ 07306 Email: hrdept@spc.edu To receive fullest consideration, applications should be received by January 15. Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. sign and have teaching and research/development experience in one or more of the following areas: game mechanic design, experimental games, level design, creation and evaluation, design prototyping and evaluation, and serious games. Industry experience is a plus. Job responsibilities include teaching, advising, service, supervising student game projects and continued creative activities and/or scholarship in the field. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates should have a Ph.D., MFA, MET or equivalent. Candidates without terminal degree may be eligible for adjunct or full-time non-tenure-track positions and are encouraged to apply. DePaul draws students of many backgrounds and cultures from a diverse urban setting, thus we are interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse group of faculty. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply. For priority consideration, apply by February 1st to https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/ applicants/central?quickfind=50739 and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, a detailed syllabus for a proposed course in the area that you would teach, and a DVD (by mail) or URL of samples of relevant creative work and/or scholarship (electronic submission of documents is strongly encouraged). For application materials sent by mail (such as letters of recommendation and DVDs): Game Design Faculty Search Committee, School of CIM, DePaul University, 243 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60604-2301. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. Computer Science: The Department of Computer Science seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computer Science position beginning with the Fall 2011 semester. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field, with expertise in graphics, user interfaces or visualization, and an interest in contributing to a future curricular track in game development. Candidates must also have a strong interest in undergraduate teaching and experience in or demonstrated potential for directing undergraduate research projects. In addition to courses associated with a candidate s specific expertise, the successful candidate will teach introductory programming courses. The Department of Computer Science at UNC Asheville collaborates with other departments and programs, including our Multimedia Arts and Science Program; we are especially interested in applicants who can help us extend and expand these collaborations. Therefore, candidates with the following secondary professional or scholarly expertise or interest are especially encouraged to apply: computing in K12 education, closing the digital divide, accessibility in computing, and broadening participation in computing among underrepresented groups. DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN LEADERS Located in the beautiful hill country of Austin, Texas, Concordia University Texas is a vibrant, growing liberal arts university. In U.S. News & World Report s 2010 ranking of America s Best Colleges, Concordia University Texas ranked 18th among the Top Baccalaureate Colleges in the Western region of the country. Assistant or Associate Professor Positions: View complete descriptions and how to apply at. Teaching in our Integrative Liberal Studies program-asheville s Interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum required of all undergraduates-is also expected, including introductory (freshmen) colloquia; writing, quantitative, and diversity intensives; Arts and Ideas seminars; and/or our Humanities Program. UNC Asheville, the designated public liberal arts university in the University of North Carolina system, is committed to diversity; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. UNC Asheville is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Application Procedure: Send a letter of application, vita, teaching philosophy, and three references to: J. Dean Brock, Chair, Department of Computer Science, CPO 2320, University of North Carolina at Asheville, One University Heights, Asheville, North Carolina 28804-8511. The search committee will begin its review of material on February 1, 2011. The position is open until filled. E-mail inquiries may be directed to Linda Strother, Department Assistant, at lstrothe@unca.edu. Computer Science: The School of Computing at DePaul University invites applications for a tenure-track position in distributed systems, to begin in September 2011. We are particularly interested in candidates with a research interest in data-intensive distributed systems, cloud computing, distributed databases, or closely related areas. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to teaching, a clear potential for continued scholarship, and an interest in the future development of the systems curriculum. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field is expected by September 2011. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. DePaul draws students of many backgrounds and cultures from a diverse urban setting, thus we are interested in recruiting and maintaining a diverse group of faculty. Members of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply. DePaul University offers equal employment opportunities to all persons in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. DePaul s School of Computing is a unit of the College of Computing of and Digital Media, an interdisciplinary college with a broad range of innovative programs. Located in the heart of Chicago s Loop, it offers an opportunity to forge working relationships with industry. The School of Computing includes 59 full-time faculty, 890 undergraduate majors, and 1635 graduate students and offers Bachelor s and Master s programs as well as a Ph.D. program. Applicants should apply online with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation. For priority consideration, application materials must be received by January 14, 2010. To apply, click: http://facultyopportunities.depaul. edu/applicants/central?quickfind=50738. E-mail Marcus Schaefer at MSchaefer@ cdm.depaul.edu for additional inquiries. Applicants should also send three letters of recommendation to: ATTN: SoC Faculty Search, DePaul University, CDM, 243 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, hous- W W W. S Q U. E D U. O M Sultan Qaboos University, Oman Academic Vacancies 2011/12 Sultan Qaboos University, the national University of the Sultanate of Oman, provides a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, research and extension activities through its nine colleges. Instruction is in English in Colleges of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Commerce & Economics, Engineering, Medicine & Health Services, Nursing, and Science. In Colleges of Arts & Social Sciences, Education, and Law the main medium of instruction is Arabic, but a few programs are bi-lingual or taught in English. Vacancies for Academic year 2011/12 in all Colleges at SQU and contact details of respective colleges are given here. Complete details of each position can be found in the University s website, www.squ.edu.om. Sultan Qaboos University is located in the capital area and close to excellent international schools and unique natural recreational areas. Apart from an attractive competitive tax-free base salary, SQU offers free furnished accommodation, free medical care including a hospital and a family clinic on campus, excellent recreational facilities on campus, end of service gratuity, subsidized schooling for up to two children (conditions apply), 60 days annual leave with return tickets, up to 28 days research leave (conditions apply), an initial two year contract followed by rolling three year contracts. More information about Oman, and the University can be obtained from the website: www.squ.edu.om. The vacant positions will remain open until filled, but applications received before 31st January, 2011 will receive strongest consideration. Minimum requirement for Assistant, Associate and Full Professor rank is a Ph.D. from a recognized university. Interested candidates should submit a statement of interest, a detailed curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three referees to respective college e-mail address. College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, PO Box 34, PC 123, Al Khodh, Oman. (cams@squ.edu.om) Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor 1. Aquaculture Specialist 6. Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise Development Specialist 2. Clinical Veterinarian in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery 7. Oceanographer 3. Fisheries Economist 8. Soil Micro Biologist 4. Horticultural Scientist 9. Veterinary Microbiologist 5. Landscape Architecture & Design Specialist 10. Veterinary Pathologist College of Arts and Social Sciences, PO Box 42, PC 123, Al Khodh, Oman. (artsdean@squ.edu.om) Rank: Associate Professor 1. Arabic Syntax 2. Literary Criticism 3. Islamic History Rank: Trainer 1. Oud + Solfeggio and Theory of Arabic Music 2. Kanoun in Turkish style\school 3. Solfeggio 4. Clarinet 5. Piano 6. Cello 7. Lutier (Technician for Music Instruments making and maintenance) College of Commerce & Economics, P.O. Box 20, Al-Khoudh 123, Sultanate of Oman. (cce3577@squ.edu.om) Rank: Assistant / Associate Professor/Full Professor 1. Accounting 2. Business Law 3. Business Statistics 4. Information Systems Rank: Assistant / Associate Professor 1. Civil Procedures Law 2. Islamic Law Rank: Assistant Professor 1. Physical Geography 2. Human Geography 3. Social Work 4. Applied Sociology 5. Public Relations 6. Music Composition (Harmony, counterpoint, instrumentation and orchestration music analysis) + Music and musicology (musical acoustics. Organology) 5. Management 6. Marketing 7. Operations Management College of Education, PO Box 32, PC 123, Al Khodh, Oman. (edudean@squ.edu.om) Rank: Professor 1. Comparative/Contemporary Fiqh 2. Educational Psychology 3. Administration and Educational Planning Rank: Associate Professor 1. Counseling Psychology 2. Measurement/Research Methods 3. Vocational Guidance 4. Educational Administration 5. Education Technology 6. English as a Foreign Language Rank: Assistant Professor 1. Early Childhood Education 2. Social/Developmental Psychology 3. Measurement/Statistics 4. Learning Difficulties 5. Special Education 6. Vocational Guidance 7. Education Technology 8. Art Education 9. Physical Education Rank: Lecturer 1. Educational Psychology 2. Education Technology College of Engineering, P.O. Box 33, Al-Khod, Muscat, 123 Sultanate of Oman. (engadm@squ.edu.om) Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor 1. Architectural Engineering/Architecture 8. Mechanical or Industrial Eng g. (Design & Manufacturing) 2. Electric Power Systems & Energy 9. Mechanical or Industrial Eng g. (Eng g. Management) 3. Electrical Machines and Drives 10. Structural Engineering 4. Geomatics Engineering Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor 5. Industrial Engineering (Operations Research) 1. Chemical Engineering 6. Mechanical Engineering (Dynamics & Control) 2. Petroleum Engineering 7. Mechanical Engineering (Materials/Nanotechnology) College of Law, P.O. Box 603, Al-Khod, Muscat, P.C. 116 Sultanate of Oman. (hdowidar@squ.edu.om) College of Medicine & Health Sciences, P.O. Box 35, Alkoudh, Postal Code 123 Sultanate of Oman. (adminmed@squ.edu.om ) Rank: Assistant / Associate Professor 1. Biochemistry 2. Human & Clinical Anatomy 3. Microbiology & Immunology 4. Pathology 5. Physiology 6. Pharmacology College of Nursing, P.O.Box 66, Al Khod, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Postal Code 123. (nurdean@squ.edu.om) Rank: Clinical Instructors, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor 1. Adult Health Nursing 2. Child Health Nursing 3. Community Health Nursing, 4. Critical Care Nursing 5. Maternal Health Nursing, ( Midwifery) 6. Nursing Administration and 7. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Applicants for Community or Mental Health Nursing must be Arabic speaking.minimum qualification for clinical instructor position is a Master degree plus 4 years of experience. College of Science, P. O. Box: 36, Postal Code 123 Al-Khod, Sultanate of Oman. (deanofscience@squ.edu.om) Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor 1. Analytical Chemistry 5. Industrial Organic Chemistry 2. Astronomy/Astrophysics 6. Physical Chemistry 3. Bioorganic Chemistry 7. Polymer Chemistry 4. Geophysics The Language Centre: lamis@squ.edu.om The Language Centre has vacant positions for ESL or EFL instructors at 3 different grade levels, which are determined by qualification and experience. SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY Sultanate of Oman
A40 The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 HUMANITIES FACULTY POSITION, THEOLOGY Our Lady of the Lake College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a private Catholic college founded by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. It is a student-centered academic community with an enrollment of approximately 2000 students. The College is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) granting associate, baccalaureate and master degrees. Our Lady of the Lake College is recruiting for a full-time faculty position in the area of Theology. The candidate must have an earned doctoral degree in Systematic Theology and be eligible to apply for a mandatum. A commitment to diversity and an appreciation for Catholic higher education is required. An ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition. The primary responsibility will be classroom instruction. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to perform college, professional, and community service as part of the College s mission. Salaries are competitive and rank will be commensurate with experience. The College offers an exceptional benefits package, including medical, dental, insurance, life and disability coverage, a generous retirement plan and tuition reimbursement. Review of applications will begin immediately. The deadline for application submission is January 15, 2011. To apply, complete an online application at ololrmcjobs.com, and send a letter of application describing teaching interests, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and the names and contact information of three academic references to: Sue Davis Theology Search Committee Chair Our Lady of the Lake College 7434 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808 sue.davis@ololcollege.edu (225) 768-0802 ololcollege.edu English Department Head We are seeking a distinguished scholar with an active program of research and a record of accomplishment in academic leadership to serve as Head of the English Department at Texas A&M University. The new Head will bring fresh perspectives that help promote nationally visible programs and scholarship within an already strong, comprehensive, and collegial department. He or she will also help the department to compete successfully for outside funding. The appointment will be at the rank of full professor with responsibilities in scholarship and classroom teaching as well as administration. Texas A&M, a flagship public University and member of the American Association of Universities, is committed to academic excellence and growth in diversity and interdisciplinary initiatives. With major programs at the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. levels, the English Department at Texas A&M has an excellent record of scholarship and innovation, with established strengths in British and American literature, and recent hires in ethnic, diasporic, postcolonial, immigrant, transnational and nonwestern literatures and rhetorics, as well as in digital humanities and film. The department's major interdisciplinary emphases include efforts toward research prominence and curricular development in English Without Borders and Digital Humanities. With several recent hires in both areas and major participation in Texas A&M s new Institute for Digital Humanities, Media and Culture, the department is poised to make its mark upon the evolving futures of English Studies. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in English (or comparable terminal degree) and credentials befitting a full professor at a Research I university. Texas A&M is an AA/EEO employer, is deeply committed to diversity, and responds to the needs of dual-career couples. The review of applications will begin immediately. We plan to invite selected applicants to campus in February 2011. Expected appointment date is August 1, 2011. Qualified applicants should send a vita and letter (which covers the applicant s scholarship, teaching, administrative experience and philosophy, and statement on diversity). Finalists will be asked for letters of recommendation and other materials. Inquiries and applications should be addressed to: Dr. Nandini Bhattacharya Search Committee Chair Department of English 4227 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-4227 nbhattac@tamu.edu FRESNO STATE California State University, Fresno EDUCATION & IMMIGRATION Assistant Professor Chicano and Latin American Studies The Department of Chicano and Latin American Studies (CLAS) is seeking a scholar who will teaching in one or more of the following areas: transnational immigration trends and policies, LatinAmerican immigrant educational trends, or educational experiences of Latinos in the United States. This unique position will also be part of a cohort of faculty who will work across disciplines to develop research and other activities related to World Cultures and Globalization. Academic Preparation: An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in the Social Sciences or related field with an emphasis on one or more of the following areas: Latin American transnational migration, international trends in education, critical pedagogy, and/or educational inequalities in economic, political, and cultural institutions. Open Until Filled: To ensure the full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by 01/07/2010. Searches automatically close on 4/30/2011 if not filled. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO ing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. Criminal Justice: Teaching Instructor. East Carolina University.Vacancy # 001124 at http://www.jobs.ecu.edu. The Department of Criminal Justice invites applications for the position of Teaching Instructor for undergraduate courses. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in law enforcement, criminal investigation, and introductory forensic science. Preference will be given to candidates with professional law enforcement and teaching experience. Start date is August 22, 2011. Seeking a highly motivated and collegial individual with a potential for or demonstrated record of teaching and service at the undergraduate level. Providing service to the university, community, and profession will be expected. This is a 9-month fixed-term appointment which is contingent upon the availability of funding. Qualified candidates must have an appropriate master s degree in criminal justice or closely related field. Salary commensurate. Screening begins 1/07/11 (until filled). For complete job description, requirements, and application instructions, see https://ecu.peopleadmin. com/applicants/central?quickfind=64651. FRESNO STATE Application Instructions: For complete job description or information on how to apply, visit: http://jobs.csufresno.edu. California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Criminal Justice: The University of Alaska Fairbanks, Justice Department. Tenure-track, assistant professor position beginning August 2011.This position is comprised of responsibilities for instruction, research, and service. While the position includes instructional responsibilities of a general criminal justice nature such as research methods and criminology, the position is anticipated to include instruction of courses focused upon policing issues and restorative justice. Closing date: 01/15/11 For a detailed description and to apply go to: http://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/central?quickfind=71571. UAF is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Criminal Justice: Washburn University s (Topeka, KS) Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Department invites applications for the following positions beginning August 2011: (1) Assistant Professor tenuretrack; (2) Lecturer non-tenure-track, one year position with possibility of renewal; Qualifications for both: Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or closely related field preferred; advanced ABDs considered (ABD candidate for Asst Professor will be given a nontenure-track Lecturer rank until Ph.D. is complete); university teaching experience in criminal justice required; practitioner experience preferred. See http://www. washburn.edu/admin/vpaa/academicpositions.html for complete details. Washburn University is an EOE. Dean: The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, one of the fastest growing units in The University of North Carolina system and one of the most diverse, seeks an energetic and committed leader to guide the School of Graduate Studies and Research. UNC Pembroke currently enrolls approximately 7000 students, including almost 800 graduate students. The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Dean provides leadership, in consultation with the deans of the Schools/College, for planning, marketing, development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of all graduate programs. Duties include working with the Graduate Council to develop and formulate policies for graduate admissions and registration, maintaining academic records, promoting existing and potential graduate programs, and providing logistical support appropriate for gradu- Director, Willson Center for Humanities and Arts The University of Georgia is searching for an outstanding scholar and dynamic leader who will help to elevate the established Willson Center for Humanities and Arts (http://www.cha.uga.edu/) to a position of national prominence. Reporting to the Vice President for Research, but equally fostered by the Dean of the Franklin College, the Willson Center is the catalyst for interdisciplinary work in the humanities and arts at UGA. Founded in 1987 and named for its benefactors in 2005, the Center promotes scholarship through a faculty grants program and by supporting lectures, symposia, publications, visiting scholars and artists, collaborative instruction, public conferences, exhibitions and performances. Additional information about the University of Georgia is available at www.uga.edu. For a complete position description and more information, please visit our website at http://www.hr.uga.edu/dir-wcha.pdf Applications: To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted prior to February 21, 2011; however, the position will remain open until filled. Application materials should include a cover letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae. References may be requested later in the process. Email submissions with attachments are preferred. Please send to: executivesearch@uga.edu In lieu of email submission, written application materials may be directed to: University of Georgia, Human Resources Search Committee: Director, Willson Center for Humanities and Arts C/o Executive and Faculty Search Group 215 S. Jackson Street, Athens, GA 30602 Confidential requests for information should be directed to the primary Executive Search Consultant; Michael Luthi, of the Executive & Faculty Search Group, 706-542-1837. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Chronicle of Higher Ed Issue 11-19-10 & 12-17-10 $2397.99 includes web ate education. The Dean will oversee the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs which is headed by a Director who reports to the Dean. He/she is responsible for implementing and managing the University s grant, contract, and cooperative agreement programs. Qualifications: Candidates should possess proven leadership and management skills, knowledge of the philosophy and mission of the University, a thorough knowledge of the philosophy and 3x3.5 mission of a School of Graduate Studies and Research, demonstrated capacity to cooperate effectively with faculty, students, and administrative leadership at UNC Pembroke and other educational agencies Deadline and institutions, ASAP and evidence of ability to promote research and scholarly activity. Required qualifications include an earned doctorate, a record of scholarly achievement in research and teaching that meets qualifications for membership on the Graduate Faculty and tenure in a UNC Pembroke discipline at the rank of Full Professor, a minimum of two years of administrative experience at the department chair or dean level (or the equivalent), and the ability to work and communicate productively with all publics served by the University. The position is open until filled and the starting date is negotiable, but no later than July 1, 2011. Priority will be given to applications received by January 31, 2011. Applications must be made online through the UNC Pembroke Office of Human Resources, available at https://jobs. uncp.edu. Complete applications should include a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. Interested candidates should also mail transcripts to Professor Martin Slann, Search Committee Chair, UNC Pembroke, P.O. Box 1510, Pembroke, North Carolina 28372. UNC Pembroke is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. Minorities, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply. Design: The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts is seeking a Director for its new Design Research Institute. This is a 100% position. The successful candidate will hold a 50% tenured or tenure-track faculty position (at the rank of full, associate, or assistant professor) in the Department of Art & Design and a 50% appointment as an academic program director beginning August 22, 2011. This position type is a Limited Appointment with a Concurrent Faculty Appointment. The Director of the Design Research Institute will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program to build on outstanding design research and to lead the activities of the Design Research Institute. The new Design Research Institute will foster innovative, creative research through collaborative, multi-disciplinary projects with university departments, corporations, and industry in areas such as industrial design, engineering, architecture, business, fresh water sciences, education, human experience, interactivity, and informatics. In the Department of Art & Design, the faculty member will teach design at the graduate or undergraduate level in areas of expertise. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the department, school, and university through committee service and faculty shared-governance responsibilities. Teaching load, summer appointment, and salary to be negotiated. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Academic program director appointments are limited and renewal is subject to yearly approval by the Dean. Candidate must have a master s degree or doctorate in design or related discipline as well as experience in intellectual leadership and program development. Preferred qualifications include: evidence of outstanding design research; a history of funded federal grants and/or other funded grants and contracts; a history of collaborative/interdisciplinary research projects; a record of publication and presentation at the national/ international level; teaching experience in a higher education environment; and a record of scholarly distinction commensurate with faculty appointment rank. The Department of Art & Design has 23 full-time faculty members and 11 full-time academic staff members and offers BA, BFA, MA,
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Humanities A41 Director of the School of Music The University of Utah invites applications and nominations for the position of the Director of the School of Music. The School of Music director shall (1) provide strong leadership for the school (2) oversee recruitment activities; (3) lead strategic planning for the school; (4) administer departmental resources and facilities effectively; (5) actively engage in development and fund raising; (6) represent the school in its official business with other university authorities, with students, and with the public; (7) create professional development initiatives for faculty and staff; (8) collaborate with the faculty and staff to constantly endeavor to advance the School of Music nationally and internationally. The Director reports directly to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts/ Associate Vice President of the Arts. The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in the candidate s area of music or equivalent experience that would warrant consideration in lieu of a terminal degree. He/she will have notable and distinguished prior experience as a music department chair, director or dean. He/she will also exhibit strong, visionary leadership with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate must possess the qualifications for an appointment as a full professor with tenure. Please submit electronically a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of philosophy which addresses leadership, administration, and management of a school of music and five references. References will be contacted only with permission of the candidate. Screening will begin on December 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials, nominations and confidential inquires can be sent to Kevin Hanson, Chair, Search Committee at musicsearch@utah.edu or call (801) 581-5127. A full job description can be found at http://www.finearts.utah.edu/site/faculty. The University of Utah is a research university-extensive public institution. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. The University of Utah is fully committed to affirmative action and to its policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in all programs, activities, and employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a person with a disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and status as a protected veteran. The University seeks to provide equal access for people with disabilities. Reasonable prior notice is needed to arrange accommodations. Evidence of practices not consistent with these policies should be reported to: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD). ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/FACULTY FELLOW Irish Studies Program ARTS AND SCIENCE Applications should be completed by February 1, 2011. http://www.irelandhouse.fas.nyu.edu. anne.solari@nyu.edu. SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ANIMATION/ INTERACTIVE-GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR METAL DESIGN View complete job descriptions, requirements, and application instructions at www.jobs.ecu.edu. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Assistant Professor Computer Graphics/Digital Art Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. For more information, please visit the College s homepage at www.spfldcol.edu. Springfield College seeks applications for the nontenure-track position of Assistant Professor, Computer Graphics/Digital Art. The successful candidate will teach a wide range of courses in the animation area including but not necessarily limited to, Introduction to Flash Animation, Flash Interactivity, 3D Animation (MAYA), Character Development in 3D, 3D video games and mentoring independent study. Additional teaching will include select studio courses at the undergraduate level and assisting with the maintenance of computer art labs, participating in student advisement, advising the graphic arts club, and other duties as assigned by the Department Chair. The successful candidate must have an MFA or MA degree in Art, Animation, Game Design, or a related concentration. Preference will be given to candidates with previous teaching experience and/ or experience in the profession. Knowledge of MAYA Zbrush, and Flash and a clear grasp of animation principles and familiarity with the standard animation theory are necessary. Address all requests for information, letters of application and resumes including three professional references to: Dr. Mary Healey, Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies, Springfield College, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109. Springfield College is an equal opportunity employer committed to enhancing diversity and equality in education and employment. Assistant Professor Cinema & Digital Arts About the University: Point Park University is an independent, coed institution located in downtown Pittsburgh with an enrollment of approximately 4,000 full- and part-time students in more than 50 majors and concentrations. Founded in 1960 as Point Park College, it is known for providing its students with an education that combines the liberal arts with career education. The University offers Associate s, Bachelor s, and Master s degrees. To learn more about Point Park University, visit its webpage at http://www.pointpark.edu. The Position: Assistant Professor Cinema & Digital Arts: One full-time, tenure track position available to begin in Fall 2011. The Cinema and Digital Arts department offers three degree options, which include a BA degree in Cinema Production with concentrations in directing, producing, cinematography and editing; a BA degree in Digital Arts with concentrations in animation and visual effects; and a BA degree in screenwriting. The Cinema and Digital Arts department has over 225 full-time students and is part of Point Park University s Conservatory of Performing Arts, along with departments in Theatre and Dance. The successful applicant will be able to teach in advanced level courses in one of the above listed concentrations and have the ability to teach courses outside of his/her specialization. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a background in either producing (features or documentaries) or digital arts (animation or visual effects). Requirements: For a tenure-track appointment, an MFA or other appropriate terminal degree in film production, digital media or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will also have significant professional experience and a record of successful teaching at the university level. Application Procedure: Please submit a letter of application, CV, samples of creative work, a statement of teaching philosophy and a list of three professional references with contact information to: Office of the Dean, Conservatory of Performing Arts, Point Park University, 201 Wood Street, Suite 625 LH, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by e-mail to: Conservatory@pointpark.edu. If submitting your application by e-mail, please note that the subject line MUST STATE the position for which you are applying. Review of applications will begin on 01/20/2011 and continue until the position is filled. Positions are subject to approval and funding. For additional information, visit www.pointpark.edu. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. Point Park University is an Equal Opportunity Employer www.pointpark.edu FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS FALL 2010 Ceramics : Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track Illustration : Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track Animation : Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track Digital Media: Rank To Be Determined - Non-Tenure-Track with possible conversion to Tenure-Track New Department Start before Aug. 15, 2010 Art History: Contemporary Art and Theory (School of Liberal Arts): Assistant Professor - Non-Tenure-Track with possible conversion to Tenure-Track and MFA degrees in the areas of Ceramics, Digital Studio Practice, Fibers, Graphic Design, Jewelry/Metalsmithing, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Print/Narrative Forms, and Sculpture, and BFA and MS degrees in Art Education. The UWM Peck School of the Arts is one of the largest and most comprehensive arts schools in the region. It has over 2,000 majors and offers degree programs in art, dance, film, inter-arts, music, and theatre. More information about the Peck School of the Arts can be found at: http://www4.uwm.edu/psoa/ learnmore/. The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee is one of two public doctoral research universities in Wisconsin, offering more than 30,000 students a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education through 159 degree programs. For the UWM Campus Security Report, go to http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu, or contact the Office of Student Life, Mellencamp Hall 118, at 414-229-4632 for a paper copy. Persons interested in being considered for this position must apply through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Employment Site located at http://jobs.uwm.edu/. The direct link to the posting is http://jobs. uwm.edu/postings/5257. Completed online applications must include a letter of application describing interest in and qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae which includes applicant s e-mail address; a brief research plan; a teaching statement; and a separate document listing the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references. Do not include letters of reference with application. In addition, to complete the application, a PDF WO document # 129157 with further written and visual documentation of previous and/or current design research must be e-mailed to drisearch@uwm.edu. Applicants should include their full name in the body of the e- mail. Additional materials may be requested later by the Search Committee. The IO # 589713 NOTES Please visit our website at: www.spfldcol.edu Taft College is currently accepting applications for the following full time, non-tenure track position: PUBLICATION Springfield Republican ESL ASSOCIATE SIZE PROFESSOR 4 SCREEN Commencing Spring 2011 THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCTN 1206271-Njpc96551 NEWYOU 3.37 x 5 Karen Sikorski v.2 Open until filled, priority consideration date of Dec. 29, 2010 For more information about this position you can contact the Taft College HR Department at 661-763-7805 or by visiting our website at: www.taftcollege.edu Equal Opportunity Employer Taft, CA 3.375 x 1/4 100 lpi Art History: European and American Art (School of Liberal Arts): Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track Liberal Arts Faculty (School of Liberal Arts): Assistant Professor - Non-Tenure-Track with possible conversion to Tenure-Track Creative Writing/Literature (School of Liberal Arts): Assistant Professor - Non-Tenure-Track with possible conversion to Tenure- Track For details and applications procedures for each position please go to: names of those nominees and applicants who have not requested that their identities be withheld and the names of all finalists will be released upon request. All finalists for this position 12/17/2010 will require a criminal background check. Screening begins January 3, 2011, and continues until qualified candidate is hired. UWM is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. Digital Animation: The University of Hawai i at Manoa, Academy for Creative Media, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Digital Animation and Game Design, appointment to begin August 1, 2011, pending position clearance and availability of funds. Position no. 70283. Duties: (1) www.kcai.edu/employment Kansas City Art Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer Assist in the development, support, and teaching of a curricular program in digital animation and game design.this program will stress multiple theoretical, critical, historical, and technical approaches in the study, design, application and distribution of digital media creations; (2) Assist in the planning, directing, reviewing and coordinating the development, installation, modification, and management of system hardware and software to support a program in animation and game design; (3) Develop opportunities for collaborative projects
A42 Humanities The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 McMicken College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Openings The Department of Art at Central Washington University is seeking an experienced leader with administrative and budgetary skills to help the Department build upon current strengths. The successful candidate will help develop effective student recruitment/advisement strategies, seek additional resources in support of Department goals, build our graduate program, and lead assessment activities. The successful applicant will be expected to teach effectively, conduct scholarly/creative activity, and perform professional, university and community service. The position will be at the associate or full professorial rank with an 11- month contract and the expectation of teaching one course per quarter per academic year. Required Qualifications: Terminal degree in Art (MFA-Studio or Graphic Design); 6 years of University-level teaching experience beyond Teaching Assistantship; Professional record that merits a tenured appointment as associate or full professor; Substantial administrative experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with diverse faculty and student groups; Experience as departmental chair or associate/assistant chair; Demonstrated fundraising/grant writing experience; Experience with student recruitment; Experience with interdisciplinary programming and interdepartmental collaboration. Salary Range: Based on experience For information about the Department: www.cwu.edu/~art To Apply: Complete the on-line application: http://jobs.cwu.edu. Screening will begin Jan.15 and continue until filled. For Questions: Dr. Liahna Armstrong, Chair, Department of Art, Central Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7564, Phone: 509-963-2665, Email: lotus@cwu.edu For technical assistance with the on-line application contact, Human Resources: AskHr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 Central Washington University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Institution. It has a strong commitment to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff and student body. CWU operates under an approved Affirmative Action Plan. Persons of disability may request accommodation during the application and/or interview process through Center for Disability Services. Phone: 509-963-2171. TDD: 509-963-2143. The University of Cincinnati (UC) is classified as a researchextensive university with a diverse student body of more than 41,350. McMicken College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is home to nearly 6,460 undergraduate majors, 890 graduate students and 20 departments. UC is a public urban university located in a beautiful river city that combines the amenities of a major metropolis with a small-town cost of living. Successful candidates will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level and conduct research in their discipline. Applicants must have a PhD in their area of study by Sept. 1, 2011. To apply, please go to www.jobsatuc.com and search by position number or department name. A&S is pleased to accept applications for the following open faculty positions: Department Position Position Number Philosophy Assistant Professor 210UC2002 English & Comp. Lit. Assistant Professor 210UC2061 University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, people of color, persons with disabilities and veterans. Assistant Professor of Spanish The Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Columbus State University has an opening in Spanish at the Assistant Professor rank, tenure-track, to start August 2011. Initially, the successful candidate can expect to teach in the areas of his/her immediate expertise as well as Advanced Conversation, Composition, Grammar, and introductory language courses. Given our needs, we are not actively seeking Latin Americanists. We seek an engaging dynamic individual who ll have an earned doctorate in Spanish by date of hire, native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English, evidence of creative use of instructional technology, demonstrated use of communicative approaches in teaching, scholarly potential, and familiarity with the American higher education system. Applications received by January 15, 2011 will be given priority. For a detailed job description, requirements and application information, please visit our Web site at http://hr.columbusstate.edu/jobs.php. CSU is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring. DIVISION OF INSTRUMENTAL STUDIES Jackie McLean Fellowship The University of Hartford is an independent, doctoral intensive, comprehensive institution of higher education, made up of seven schools and colleges, with an annual enrollment of approximately 5,500 undergraduate students and approximately 1,700 graduate students.the University s spacious, scenic, and ASIAN HISTORY wooded 350-acre main campus is located in suburban West Hartford, just Elmira College invites applications for a tenure-track position in minutes from downtown Hartford and within a few hours of New York and Asian history to begin in the Fall of 2011. Rank is open. Teaching Boston. Our academic mission is to engage students in acquiring the knowledge, responsibilities include a two-term introductory survey course in Asian skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic, complex History; lower-level courses in the history of various regions of Asia; world. The full text of our academic mission can be seen at www.hartford.edu. The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming community, which values diversity in all its forms. In addition, the University aspires to have its faculty upper-level courses in one s field of specialization; and participation in the college s interdisciplinary freshman studies program and advising of students. The ability to teach courses in the history of the Middle and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Hartford region. East is desirable. THE CHR Candidates committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are encouraged to apply. Potential candidates are invited to visit the University website at www.hartford.edu to learn more about the University and the surrounding community. The Jackie McLean fellowship will begin in August 2011 and is open to all disciplines housed in the University s Hartt School. For more information: www.hartford.edu/hrd/employment. Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V Professor of Pastoral Ministry & Preaching For position details and application process visit our Web site: http://www.gordonconwell.edu/lifelong_ learners/faculty_openings ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/FACULTY FELLOW Center for European & Mediterranean Studies Elmira College - first to offer a comprehensive curriculum for women, home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies is a small, wellestablished, residential, liberal arts college in a pleasant community in the Finger Lakes region of New York State (county population 100,000). The College s enrollment continues at near capacity with over 1,200 full-time students. 15% of the current student body graduated first or second in their high school or prep school class. Average Class size is 16; student-faculty ratio is 12:1. Candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2011. Application deadline: December 1, 2010. To apply: send (1) a cover letter, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) three professional references with names, titles, and phone numbers to: Asian History Search, Dr. Steve Coleman, Associate Dean of Faculty, Elmira College, One Park Place, Elmira, N.Y. 14901 or academicaffairs@elmira.edu. UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY Instructor of Spanish ARTS AND SCIENCE The Center for European and Mediterranean Studies in Arts and Science at New York University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow position. The initial appointment will be for one year beginning September 1, 2011, renewable annually for a maximum of three years, pending administrative and budgetary approval. CEMS/NYU seeks a scholar specializing in one or more of the following fields: comparative European/Mediterranean politics, anthropology, or sociology, or contemporary or recent European/Mediterranean history. We are particularly interested in candidates with research and/ or teaching interests concerning the European Union. Responsibilities include teaching three courses per year (including one undergraduate and one graduate research seminar), and an advising load (with MA students and undergraduate majors). Advisement is a key component of this position. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and excellence in teaching, and have completed the Ph.D. no earlier than 2006. To apply, see the NYU Center for European and Mediterranean Studies website at http://cems.as.nyu.edu/page/employment. The applicant should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2011. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. (#11-15F) The Foreign Language Department anticipates filling an Instructor position in Spanish. The anticipated start date is June 27th, 2011. The initial appointment is for three years. Successive reappointments of up to four years in length are possible. A Master s degree in Second Language Acquisition, Spanish, Spanish Applied Linguistics, Foreign Language Education with emphasis in Spanish or related field is required. Evidence of successful undergraduate teaching of the Spanish language and commitment to scholarship is essential. In addition to Spanish and English language skills, knowledge of Portuguese is highly desired. Additional desirable qualifications include experience with study abroad programs; knowledge of the history, culture, and current conditions in countries where Spanish is spoken; and familiarity with working in a military environment. To Apply: Go to www.usajobs.gov. Type in USAF Academy in the Where box and click on Search Jobs. Then scroll down until you locate this position. Applications must be received by January 19th, 2011. with industry partners, and craft meaningful work opportunities for students through internships and employment; (4) Coordinate academic advising for student majors in digital animation and game design; and (5) Other duties as assigned by the chair. Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree (doctorate or master s) in appropriate and related field, significant professional experience in digital animation and game design, and successful teaching experience at the university level. Desirable Qualifications: Demonstrate advanced and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of: (1) three dimensional modeling software algorithms; (2) photorealistic imaging rendering algorithms; (3) algorithms for computer animation generation; and (4) high level dynamic object-oriented languages for rapid prototyping and implementation of intelligent computer controlled virtual actors. Knowledge and experience with non-linear computer video editing systems; two-dimensional compositing and special effects post-processing computer systems. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply: Submit (1) letter of application that addresses abilities to meet duties and how minimum qualifications are met; (2) curriculum vitae (please place education and degrees first); (3) transcript(s) showing highest degree re- ceived; (4) portfolio, samples, or links to professional or scholarly work; (5) a list of at least five references and contact information. Applicants should further discuss their suitability, collegiality and enthusiasm for creating, and participating in, programs across disciplines in a highly collaborative curriculum, and their attentiveness to issues of race, gender and diversity in a multicultural society. No e-mail applications or attachments accepted. Send application materials to Academy for Creative Media, Attention: Professor Search #70283, 2550 Campus Road, Crawford 210, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822. Inquiries: Dr. Thomas Brislin; 808-956-3788; tbrislin@hawaii.edu. Continuous Recruitment: Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2011 and will continue until position is filled. An EEO/AA Employer. Early Childhood/Special Education: Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks two assistant professors in early childhood special education. Positions are probationary (tenure-track), with nine-month appointments beginning August 15, 2011. Main responsibilities include developing a new undergraduate ECSE licensure program, teaching courses, and recruiting students. Candidates should show strong potential for maintaining or establishing an active research agenda. Qualifications include HIGHER E 12/17/201 1206254-N NEWYOU 3.37 x 4.5 Karen Sik
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES A43 GLOBAL POSTDOCTORAL TEACHING FELLOWS Social Sciences Assistant Professor Educational Foundations The College of Education at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position in Educational Foundations beginning Fall 2011. Qualifications include a Doctorate in Educational Foundations, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, if completed by July 2011. Background in social, historical, or philosophical foundations of education. Primary responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in social foundations and research practices; capacity to contribute to the development of a Master s program in educational foundations; provide service to the unit and university. A full description is available on our Web site at https:// www.gvsu.edu/hro. Interested applicants should apply online at https://www.gvsujobs.org. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references, and a copy of transcripts. The online application system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at (616) 331-2215. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution. completion of a doctorate in ECSE or related field with emphasis in special education and/or early childhood. ABD candidates may apply, but doctorate in ECSE or related field with emphasis in special education and/or early childhood must be completed by September 1, 2012. Documentation of three (3) years successful experience teaching and/or providing services to children identified with special needs and their families in the U.S., Canada, or an American school-based program abroad is required. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by February 15, 2011. For a complete description and application information, visit http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfm. AA/EOE and a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. NYU ABU DHABI The review of applications will begin on January 2, 2011, and close on January 31, 2011 http://nyuad.nyu.edu/human.resources/open. positions.html nyuad.socialscience@nyu.edu Up to eight positions will be filled by July 1, 2011. THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCTN 12/17/2010 1206256-Njpc96528 NEWYOU 3.37 x 6.5 Karen Sikorski v.3 Ecology: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College seeks an Assistant Professor of Ecology to begin in August 2011. For full job description and requirements, visit: http://www. smwc.edu/hr/jobs. AA/EOE. Economics: Instructor of Economics, Department of Economics, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. Renewable nine-month non-tenure-track position. Primary responsibilities include teaching four course sections per semester of economics. For a full listing of the responsibilities and qualifications, and to apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search for the position, and follow the electronic application process. Deadline: January 31, 2011 or until filled. Starting date: August 22, 2011. For questions on the electronic ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Educational Foundations & Counseling (School Counseling) Job ID: 3612 Location: Hunter College GENERAL DUTIES Performs teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise as noted below. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned. CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION Tenure-track position effective late August 2011. All candidates must have a commitment to work in multicultural and urban settings. Teaching experience is required. The candidate must demonstrate scholarly involvement as evidenced by publication, research and grants within the specialty in the profession of counseling. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Duties include: 1) Teaching graduate courses in counselor education programs, 2) Engaging in research, scholarly writing and grant work, 3) Serving on program, department, school, college and university committees, where appropriate, 4) Participating in professional counseling organizations such as the American Counseling Association, American School Counseling Association, and regional organizations. QUALIFICATIONS Required- Earned Ph.D. or Ed. D. in counselor education, or an earned doctorate in related field plus employment as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year. Masters in School Counseling preferred. Certification in School Counseling preferred. Special expertise in psychological counseling with children, adolescents and their families is desirable. Experience with diverse populations is required. Research, grant activity and scholarly publications are necessary. COMPENSATION Commensurate with education, accomplishments and experience ($42,873 - $74,133). HOW TO APPLY Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae and names and addresses of 3 references or recommendations on letterhead to: Gess LeBlanc, Acting Chairperson Department of Educational Foundations and Counseling Programs Hunter College 695 Park Avenue New York, NY 10065 CLOSING DATE Open until the position is filled. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices. employment process, contact SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128. SDSU is an AA/EEO employer. Educational Leadership: Director Online Doctorate in Educational Leadership, University of New England (Maine). The Director of the University of New England s (UNE) new fully online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, with a focus on Transformative Leadership, provides overall academic direction and serves as lead faculty at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. UNE s Education Department has a 17 year history of developing and delivering graduate degrees at a distance. This innovative curriculum is designed to attract doctoral students who will become effective leaders in varied organizational settings, within and beyond the education sector. The ideal candidate will bring a curricular and pedagogical focus based upon transformative leadership. Qualifications include a doctorate in a relevant field/discipline; extensive and relevant experience as a scholar and practitioner in the area of transformative leadership; experience developing and teaching online courses; minimum of 5 years experience in distance education, preferably in a leadership role, with demonstrated success. This position has primary responsibility Assistant Professor Clinical Psychology The Department of Psychology The Department of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology to begin August 15, 2011. Teaching load includes undergraduate and graduate courses. Interest in teaching courses in empirically supported interventions and supervision of clinical practica strongly preferred. Specific area is open. A Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA and regionally accredited program strongly Director of M.Ed. Program preferred; ABD is the minimum requirement. Eligibility for licensure in Kentucky is required. Applicants must have a strong commitment to DeSales University seeks an M.Ed. Program Director/faculty member teaching and advising and to developing an active program of scholarship with a Ph.D. or Ed.D. to provide leadership for an M.Ed. Program that encourages student involvement. Review of applications will begin on which offers degrees in Computers in Education, Special Education, Academic Standards K-6, Academic Standards and Reform, and TESOL, January 31, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. All interested and offers certifications in Instructional Technology, ESL, and Special applicants must apply at jobs.eku.edu (search requisition #0608713). Education. Successful college teaching experience and successful More information about EKU and this position is available on the teaching experience in elementary and/or secondary education are employment site. required. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications. The position begins June 1, 2011. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and photocopies of transcripts to Rev. Peter Leonard, OSFS, Dean of Graduate Education, DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568. Evaluations of complete dossiers will begin as soon as they are received and continue until the position is filled. EOE for all program activities, including curriculum development, faculty coordination, overseeing doctoral committees, interacting with varied internal and external constituencies, marketing, fiscal management, ensuring a supportive learning environment for doctoral candidates, and formulating policies and procedures pertinent to a doctoral level program of study. UNE is a growing and dynamic institution on the southern Maine coast. Closing date of applications: January 31, 2011. Send cover letter and curriculum vitae electronically to: Careers@une.edu. For more information, contact Professor Michael Beaudoin, Chair, Search Committee: mbeaudoin@ Une.edu. UNE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Oklahoma State University College of Education, School of Educational Studies The School of Educational Studies seeks applications or nominations for a faculty position in School Administration. Position is full-time, tenure-track with an academic year appointment (9 months) and pending funding, effective August 2011 or earlier. Screening of applicants begins January 30, 2011, and will continue until position is filled. Responsibilities include teaching and research, a relationship with p-12 practitioners, recruiting, student committees, curriculum development, service, supervision of interns, seeking external grants/contracts, and involvement in professional organizations. Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: instructional supervision and staff development, policy and politics, research methods, organizational theory, school law, finance. Assistant/Associate Professor, School Administration: Responsibilities include teaching on the OSU-Stillwater and OSU-Tulsa campuses, and in the Oklahoma City area. Qualifications Required: An earned doctorate in school administration or a related field. Demonstration of an area of inquiry that can lead to a record of research and publication. P-12 teaching and/or administrative experience. Application Process: Complete applications will include a detailed letter specifying the position of interest, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of four individuals willing to serve as references. Submit applications and nominations to: Search Committee Chair; c/o Patricia Karcher, Administrative Assistant, School of Educational Studies, 204 Willard Hall, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, 405-744-4407, patricia.karcher@okstate.edu. Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive land-grant university with a combined enrollment of more than 23,000 students at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. For more information about OSU campuses and the School Administration program, visit our Web site at http://www.okstate.edu and http://www.okstate.edu/education/ses/edleadership/. OSU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer DeSales University is a Catholic liberal arts institution on a beautiful 350-acre campus in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania, approximately one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City. As a member of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, DeSales University participates in cooperative programs with Lehigh University and with Cedar Crest, Lafayette, Moravian, and Muhlenberg Colleges. Education: Assistant Professor of Education, Southwestern University. The Education Department at Southwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education (Reading/Literacy) teaching undergraduate students who are seeking teacher certification, effective August 2011. We seek a colleague who will be an exceptional teacher, mentor and productive scholar in a liberal arts context. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence and creativity in undergraduate teaching and an active research program that can potentially incorporate students. Experience working with diverse student populations and the ability to prepare preservice teachers to work with diverse populations is needed. Qualifications include: an earned doctorate or ABD with a specialization in reading, early literacy or English Language Learners and with scheduled completion by August 2011; a minimum of three years of exemplary teaching experience in grades PK-8 within a public school setting; a current elementary teaching license/certification; and teaching experience with diverse populations and the ability to prepare preservice teachers to work with diverse populations. We are seeking a teacher-scholar who has demonstrated experience teaching reading, English language arts, and children s literature. Candidates expertise must focus on emergent literacy, use of children s literature and its role in instruction and content area literacy, integration of writing across the PK-8 curriculum and an emphasis on instruction of English Language Learners. The position includes supervision of student teachers, service to the Education department/university and the profession, as well as engagement in scholarly work in the areas of reading, literacy education, or ELL. A candidate who has teaching experience in Title 1 schools and English-language learning or bilingual classrooms is strongly preferred. Certification as a reading specialist is preferred. Successful grant writing experience is desired. The faculty in the Education Department at Southwestern University have a vigorous com-
A44 Social & Behavioral Sciences The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 Warner College of Natural Resources Assistant Professor (Parks and Protected Area Management) Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Develop and teach courses in areas such as parks and protected areas, ecosystem services, sustainable livelihoods, human dimensions, and other courses consistent with the mission of the Department of HDNR; establish a sound program of research and scholarly activities, including support for graduate students; participate in professional, university, and community service; and participate in the coordination of the PPAM undergraduate degree concentration. To apply and view a complete position description, please visit: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/employment-opportunities. html by 5:00 pm, January 31, 2011. CSU is an EO/AA employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates. mitment to preparing future teachers to address issues of social justice in PK-12 classrooms, dual certification in general and special education, cooperative teaching, collaboration with local schools, and extensive field experiences. A successful on-campus interview is required and must USF Dissertation Fellowship Program The University of San Francisco invites applications from underrepresented ethnic minority scholars for the USF Dissertation Fellowship Program for academic year 2011-2012. Program: Scholars complete the dissertation and initiate an ongoing program of scholarly or creative work, and become familiar with the usual service responsibilities of a university faculty member. Scholars teach one course in the discipline each semester and serve the University in various capacities. The Program provides a stipend of $38,000 and limited support for relocation and research-related expenses. Additional support includes office space, computer and library privileges. Qualifications: Scholars are members of one of the following groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, or American Indians and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates must have completed all course work leading to the doctorate by summer 2011 and must be considering a career in college teaching. We are searching in the following fields: College of Arts and Sciences: Sociology; History or Politics (preference given to East Asia or Latin America); School of Education: Learning and Instruction (Special Education). Applicants should submit a letter of application (indicating area of expertise), curriculum vitae, transcripts, dissertation prospectus, brief description of research plans, evidence of teaching ability (including student evaluations), and two letters of recommendation to: Gerardo Marin, Ph.D., Vice Provost Dissertation Scholars Search, University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton Street, LM Rossi 4th floor, San Francisco, CA 94117-1080. Complete applications must be received by January 15, 2011 to ensure full consideration. The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1855 to educate leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to work in a culturally diverse environment and to contribute to the Mission of the University. USF is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and to excellence through diversity. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request. To view and apply, Please visit www.usfjobs.com include a live teaching demonstration of teaching effectiveness and evidence of a commitment to understanding diverse populations. Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern currently enrolls approximately 1,250 students and maintains a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In addition to a number of other national organizations, Southwestern University is a member of two consortia of liberal arts colleges, the Associated Colleges of the South and the Annapolis Group. Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of downtown Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Southwestern University is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at http://www.southwestern.edu. To apply: send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a brief statement of research program, and three letters of recommendation to: Kelly Lessard, Faculty Secretary, Attention.: Education Search Committee, P.O. Box 700, Georgetown, Texas 78627-0700. Review of application packets will begin on January 15, 2011. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University s Background Check Policy process. Southwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F. Education: Oklahoma Christian University, School of Education: Faculty Position: Full-Time, Tenure-track. Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in Foundations of Education, Human Relations/Behavior Management, and Reading in the Assistant Professor Elementary Literacy Education, Tenure-Track, Department of Teacher Preparation Responsibilities: Develop and teach courses in elementary literacy, supervise field experiences, cultivate and maintain partnership schools, research agenda, and professional and university service. Required: Related doctorate (ABD considered), eligibility for teacher license in Elementary Education, strong communication skills, and three years successful teaching experience in an inclusive elementary classroom. Complete posting and application instructions at: www. purduecal.edu/hr/employment. Purdue University Calumet is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Content Area for Secondary majors. Additional Responsibilities: Student advisement, portfolio assessment, supervision of student teachers, pursuit of scholarly activities (all faculty members of this department share these responsibilities). Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should have an earned Ed.D or Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in elementary or secondary schools, experience in assessment and data collection, and current teaching certification. Familiarity with NCATE and SPA program review also is desirable. Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Requirements: All applicants should be active members of the Churches of Christ and should be committed to the mission of the university. Interested applicants should send their current vitae, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation (one must be a source from a home church congregation), a writing sample, and a teaching philosophy which specifically addresses the integration of faith and learning. Send materials to: Dr. Robyn R. Miller, Chair School of Education Oklahoma Christian University, Box 11000 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73136. Questions can be answered by e-mail: robyn. miller@oc.edu. Education: The Education Department at La Salle University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Department Chair. The department is comprised of graduate and undergraduate programs that prepare teachers for initial certification Childhood 1-6 Education Position Elmira College is seeking an outstanding tenure-track professor in Childhood Education, in a strong Education program at a wellestablished small liberal arts college, beginning date July 15, 2011. RANK OPEN. Doctoral preparation with emphasis on childhood education 1-6, teaching certification in childhood education 1-6, and teaching experience in 1-6 schools required. Teaching assignments include undergraduate courses in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Social Studies and the Arts; Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Math, Science, and Technology; and possibly Foundations of Education. Supervision of student teaching may also be needed, with the potential of supervising at an international site. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in working in high-needs schools with diverse populations. Adolescence Education Position Elmira College is seeking an outstanding tenure-track professor in Adolescence Education, in a strong Education program at a wellestablished small liberal arts college, beginning date July 15, 2011. RANK OPEN. Doctoral preparation with emphasis on adolescence education, teaching certification in one of the 7-12 areas: biology, chemistry, English, French, math, social studies, or Spanish, and teaching experience in 7-12 schools required. Teaching assignments include undergraduate courses in Foundations of Education, Curriculum Design, Instruction, and Assessment (7-12) and Methods of Teaching (7-12). Supervision of student teaching is also needed, with the potential of supervising at an international site. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in working in highneeds schools with diverse populations. Elmira College first to offer a comprehensive curriculum for women, home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies is a small, well-established, residential, liberal arts college in a pleasant community in the Finger Lakes region of New York State (county population 100,000). The College s enrollment continues at near capacity with over 1,200 fulltime students. 15% of the current student body graduated first or second in their high school or prep school class. Average Class size is 16; student-faculty ratio is 12:1. All tenure-track faculty are expected to advise students, as well as pursue scholarly or artistic achievement appropriate for an undergraduate college. Review of applications is beginning and will continue until the final candidate is selected. To apply: send (1) a cover letter with salary expectations or history, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) recent teaching evaluations (4) a sample of scholarly writing, and (5) three professional references with names, titles, and phone numbers to: Childhood Education Search or Adolescence Education Search, Dr. Steve Coleman, Associate Dean of Faculty, Elmira College, One Park Place, Elmira, N.Y. 14901 or academicaffairs@elmira.edu. and provide advanced study and certification to already certified teachers. Certification areas include Early Elementary, Special Education, Middle Level Education, Secondary Education, Literacy, Autism, Classroom and Behavior Management and School Leadership. The chair is the primary representative of the department and its programs. Most important will be the ability to provide vision and leadership that enables us to continue along a trajectory that does justice to St. John Baptist de La Salle, the Patron Saint of Teachers. For us, this includes program advancement, with a focus on critical reflection, using a developmental perspective, and a concern for social justice. Minimum requirements include an earned doctorate in education, a record of accomplishment worthy of tenure and appointment as an associate or full professor, and evidence of effective leadership and administrative experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter addressing one s qualifications for Assistant Professor Industrial/Organizational Psychology The Department of Psychology The Department of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Industrial/Organizational Psychology to begin August 15, 2011. We are particularly interested in applicants who have teaching and research interests in traditional "I" topics, including but not limited to selection, training, and job performance/evaluation. Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, to mentoring student research, and to developing an active program of scholarship that encourages student involvement. A Ph.D. is strongly preferred; ABD is the minimum requirement. Degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. All interested applicants must apply at jobs.eku.edu (search requisition #0608714). More information about EKU and this position is available on the employment site. the position, three letters of reference and transcripts to: Search Committee Chair, Education Department, La Salle University, 1900 West Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. La Salle University is a Roman Catholic university in the tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission. For a complete mission statement, visit our Web site at http:// www.lasalle.edu. AA/EOE. Elementary Education: Assistant Professor. Department of Elementary Education, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. Two tenure-track faculty positions available August 19, 2011. Responsibilities: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary education and related areas; supervising practica; participating in the development of innovative teach-
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Social & Behavioral Sciences A45 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Educational Foundations & Counseling (Programs Rehabilitation Counseling) Job ID: 3611 Location: Hunter College GENERAL DUTIES Performs teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise as noted below. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned. CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION Tenure-track position effective late August 2011. All candidates must have a commitment to work in multicultural and urban settings. Teaching experience is required. The candidate must demonstrate scholarly involvement as evidenced by publication, research and grants within the specialty in the profession of counseling. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Duties include: 1) Teaching graduate courses in counselor education programs, 2) Engaging in research, scholarly writing and grant work, 3) Serving on program, department, school, college and university committees, where appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS Earned Ph.D. or Ed. D. in counseling psychology or counselor education. Masters and Doctorate in Rehabilitation Counseling preferred. Must have a CRC or be CRC eligible. Experience working in diverse rehabilitation settings is a plus. Expertise with diverse populations is preferred. Research and grant activity and scholarly publications are necessary. COMPENSATION Commensurate with education, accomplishments and experience ($42,873 - $74,133). HOW TO APPLY Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae and names and addresses of 3 references or recommendations on letterhead to: Gess LeBlanc, Acting Chairperson Department of Educational Foundations and Counseling Programs Hunter College 695 Park Avenue New York, NY 10065 CLOSING DATE Open until the position is filled. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EDUCATION LAKELAND COLLEGE, an independent liberal arts institution located in northeastern Wisconsin, seeks qualified candidates for the anticipated tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Education Division, starting with the fall 2011 term. Candidates are expected to teach education courses, including methods courses for middle childhood/early adolescence (1-8), and to supervise student teachers. Qualified candidates must possess a Ph.D. in teacher education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field, and at least three years successful teaching experience in prekindergarten through grade 12 settings. The preferred candidate will also have experience teaching in a higher education setting and the expertise to teach reading. A competitive salary, commensurate with background and experience, is offered along with a comprehensive benefit program. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, current résumé, three references and a statement of educational philosophy by mail to Human Resources, Lakeland College, P.O. Box 359, Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53082-0359; or by e-mail to HumanResources@ lakeland.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through January 14, 2011. An equal opportunity employer / educator College of Education Assistant Professor of Adult Education The College of Education at Kansas State University seeks to fill a full-time, 9 month, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Adult Education. An earned doctoral degree in adult education or a closely related field is required. Applicants should consult the complete job description that describes the responsibilities, the desired and required job qualifications, and the application process which have been established for this position. It is available at: http://coe.k-state.edu/about/positions.htm. Review of complete applications will begin February 1, 2011 and will continue until the successful candidate is identified. No electronic applications will be accepted. Only complete hardcopy applications which are submitted by mail will be considered during the review process. In accordance with Kansas Board of Regents policy, a successful pre-employment background check and certification of English language proficiency will be required for the final candidate. Appointment date is August 7, 2011. Kansas State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. er education programs; engaging in scholarly work activities, including research and service related to the profession. For more information, please go to http://www.bsu. edu/hrs/jobpostings. Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Emergency Services: Utah Valley University (UVU) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty member to teach undergraduate courses in the Emergency Services Department in the College of Technology and Computing. UVU is a diverse and growing educational entity and is engaged in many disciplines within the Public Sector, and offers Associate Degrees in Criminal Justice and Emergency Services (with several concentrations), along with Bachelor s Degrees in Criminal Justice, Emergency Services Administration, and Forensic Science. In addition, Emergency Services houses the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (a state-wide academy with one of the few incident command simulation labs and possibly the only mobile simulation lab in the nation), a Utah Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Academy and the Institute of Emergency Services and Homeland Security. Qualified applicants should have an earned Master s Degree in Fire and Emergency Services, at least ten (10) years of full-time employment with a fire and emergency services organization and at least four (4) years experience of teaching fire and emergency services at the college level. UVU has received the prestigious Community Engaged designation from the Carnegie Foundation. Therefore, UVU has a focus on teaching and student success, engaged teaching and learning, and community engagement. It is our expectation that anyone joining UVU is interested in being at an institution with this focus. Please apply online at http://www.uvu.jobs. UVU is located in Orem, Utah. Utah Valley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. English/Literature: Pacific University Oregon invites applications for assistant professor of Nineteenth-Century British Literature and Culture beginning fall 2011. Ph.D. and teaching experience required. Subspecialties may include Ethnic, Post-Colonial, Asian Pacific Rim literature. Candidates from under-represented groups encouraged to apply. For description, application instructions: http://www. pacificu.edu/hr/employment/. We will interview at MLA. English/Rhetoric: The Department of English at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Composition Theory and Pedagogy with a specialization in assessment. A Ph.D. in English or Composition/Rhetoric is required. The candidate will join a Ph.D. granting graduate program and contribute to our undergraduate program s ongoing development in curriculum, pedagogy, teacher-training, and assessment in an urban research institution. The Composition Program is committed to scholarship and teaching that is both theoretically engaged and pragmatically grounded. To submit an application, applicants should go to http:// jobs.wayne.edu (posting #037504) and upload the following: letter of application, curriculum vitae, 2 page teaching statement, and one 20-25 page writing sample. Applicants should also arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent to Ellen Barton, Chair, Department of English, Wayne State University, 5057 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202. All materials are due by January 17, 2011, and preliminary interviews will take place via Skype the week of January 24, 2011. Wayne State University is a premier institution of higher education offering more than 350 academic programs through 14 schools and colleges to more than 31,000 students in metropolitan Detroit. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. English: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor of English in Rhetoric/Composition or Linguistics with specialization in second language acquisition/writing, starting August 2011. Secondary specialization in at least one of the following areas is required: grammar, English education, basic writing, and/or writing centers. The strongest candidates have teaching experience and engage in research. Ph.D. required at time of appointment. Application materials must include: (a) statement of teaching philosophy and research goals; (b) curriculum vitae; (c) graduate transcripts; and (d) three letters of recommendation. Apply online: https:// islanderjobs.tamucc.edu. The position will remain open until filled, but preference will be given to applicants submitting all requested documentation by January 3, 2011. For more information, contact Nancy Sullivan, English Department Chair, nancy.sullivan@tamucc.edu. Information about the Department can be found at: http://cla.tamucc.edu/english. TAMUCC is an EO employer. CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY POSITION CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY POSITION The School of Legal Studies at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee seeks The qualified School applicants of Legal for Studies a full-time at faculty South position College in Criminal in Justice. Both Knoxville, an AS and Tennessee BS are currently seeks offered quali ied and the faculty applicants are developing a master s for program a full-time for implementation faculty position in 2011. in Interested Criminal applicants Justice. should have a PhD Both in Criminal an AS and Justice BS or are Criminology. currently ABDs offered will be and considered the if requirements for the PhD are completed by the starting faculty are developing a master s date. Professional program experience for is required implementation and teaching experience The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is accepting applications is for a tenure-track faculty position. Responsibilities include teaching, greatly preferred. A review of applications will begin on 12/15/10 and will continue until the position in 2011. Interested applicants should have a Ph.D. in Criminal filled. Applicants should provide a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 3 references to: Justice or Criminology. ABDs will be considered if requirements scholarly activity, department and professional service. Teaching responsibilities include introduction the family, research, development (birth for the Ph.D. are completed by the Ms. starting Jennifer Jenkins, date. J.D. Professional experience is required and teaching experience School of Legal greatly Studies preferred. through adolescence), sexuality, and marriage and intimate relationships. jjenkins@southcollegetn.edu. A review of applications will begin on December 15, 2010 and will ABD considered; doctorate required for tenure. Must have at least one continue until the position is illed. Applicants should provide a South College is an equal opportunity employer and hires only those individuals who are lawfully graduate degree in child and family studies or closely related field. Degrees authorized letter of to interest, accept employment CV, and in contact the United information States. for 3 references to: must be from a regionally (SACS, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution. Candidate must be CFLE or CFLE eligible Ms. Jennifer Jenkins, J.D. School of Legal Studies and must be able to provide evidence of successful college teaching experience. Candidates must apply online at http://jobs.eku.edu (search req- jjenkins@southcollegetn.edu. uisition # 0608685). This position will remain open until filled. South College is an equal opportunity employer and hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. English: University of Cyprus/Department of English Studies, Lecturer/Assistant Professor in European Studies with an emphasis on Modern Languages and Literatures and Cultural Theory. The Department of English Studies, University of Cyprus, announces a position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an area of European Studies with an emphasis on Modern Languages and Literatures and Cultural Theory. Native or near-native competence in English is required. Proficiency in an additional European Language would be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to co-ordinate and contribute to the English component of the new BA in Modern Languages and European Studies. According to the Law of the University of Cyprus, all candidates must have successfully completed their Ph.D. degree by the date of application. For additional information applicants should consult the University of Cyprus Web site http://www.ucy.ac.cy/goto/ hure/en-us/academicstaff.aspx. English: Washburn University s English Department (Topeka, KS) invites applications for two tenure-track positions to begin August 2011. (1) Composition and Rhetoric/English Education: must have Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric or related field by the time of appointment; prefer strong record of scholarly activity, evidence of successful college teaching, experience teaching secondary English in public schools. Responsibilities include teaching first-year composition, advanced composition, and courses related to English education; directing first-year and advanced composition programs and supervising composition courses taught via Washburn s concurrent enrollment program at local high schools. (2) American Literature (Americanist): must have Ph.D. in English by time of appointment; record of publication, presentation and other scholarly work; commitment to undergraduate teaching essential with willingness to advise and mentor students; seek a particular emphasis in 18th/19th American literature, but hope for someone with enough general knowledge to teach survey courses in American Literature I and II. Responsibilities include teaching American Literature survey courses, special topics literature courses and composition as part of four-course per semester teaching load. Please see http://www.washburn.edu/ admin/vpaa/academicpositions.html for complete details. Washburn University is an EOE. Assistant Professor Department of Family & Consumer Sciences English/Writing: The Department of English and the BFA program at Stephen F. Austin State University seek applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of creative writing, with genre concentrations in literary non-fiction and poetry; secondary preparations or interests may be crossdiscipline: creative writing and technology, environmental literature and writing about the environment, multicultural literature, film topics or travel writing. The successful candidate must have an MFA or Ph.D. in creative writing by time of appointment, a record of substantial publication (toptier journals and/or book publications) and demonstrated teaching excellence. We are looking for candidates who possess the ability to teach a variety of courses, from freshman composition to advanced or graduate courses in creative writing. The successful candidate will teach beginning, intermediate and advanced courses in creative writing and supervise creative theses on the BFA and MA levels. The ability to teach introductory literature surveys and other upper-division literature topics (as suggested above) is preferred. Experience in teaching freshman composition is essential. The standard load is 4-4 with opportunities for research- and service-related reductions. SFA is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of nearly 13,000 students, located in the East Texas Piney Woods region. Candidates must apply via the SFASU online application system. Please submit letter of application and curriculum vitae to: https://careers.sfasu.edu. Applicants should send transcripts, 25-page writing sample in nonfiction and poetry, and three current letters of recommendation directly to: Dr. Mark Sanders,
A46 The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, & MATHEMATICS DON, KAY, AND CLAY CASH FOUNDATION ENGINEERING CHAIR IN WIND ENERGY The Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering at Texas Tech University is committed to filling the Don, Kay, and Clay Cash Foundation Engineering Chair in Wind Energy in an effort to become one of the nation s leaders in finding solutions to the world s energy challenges. The college is currently seeking world-class researchers in wind energy as candidates for the Cash Chair. The selected individual will also serve as the director of the National Wind Resource Center (NWRC), a Texas Tech-established interdisciplinary research center focused on research, innovation and partnership in the wind energy sector. Candidates are expected to have national and international reputations in wind energy, particularly in the fields of energy storage, turbine performance, or aerodynamics based on research publications, sponsored research, and intellectual property. In addition, a record of team building, strategic partnering, and mentoring of associates and graduate and undergraduate students is necessary. The holder of the Cash Chair will be expected to not only bring his or her own research activities to the Whitacre College of Engineering, but also to build a collaborative community of scholars at Texas Tech dedicated to wind energy research, thereby building a world-class research program. The appointment will be as a full professor in the Whitacre College of Engineering. The NWRC Director will also coordinate closely with the TTU Wind Science and Engineering Research Center Director and the Texas Wind Energy Institute Director at TTU. Successful candidates will have a strong record of intellectual property development and commercialization. Screening will begin upon the receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled. Candidate s names will not be made public until the final stages of the search. Curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of at least four references should be submitted electronically to http://jobs.texastech.edu; search postings for requisition 82230. Additional information is available at www.coe.ttu.edu/cash. Questions about the Cash Chair should be directed to: Taylor Eighmy, Ph.D., Chair, Cash Chair Search Committee Office of the Vice President for Research Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas 79409-1075 taylor.eighmy@ttu.edu 806.742.3905 To nominate a colleague for this chair, visit: www.coe.ttu.edu/cash. Nominations may be made anonymously. An Affi rmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Employer Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Tenure-Track Faculty Position The Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering of The George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The successful candidate is expected to develop externally sponsored research programs, to supervise doctoral students, and to teach and provide academic advising of students at all levels. Basic Qualifications: The position requires teaching interest in the general area of engineering management with demonstrated research ability and a background in a relevant subfield of engineering management such as technology or project management; engineering economics; crisis and emergency management; energy, sustainability, and environmental management; or cyber security. Applicants requesting appointment at the Assistant Professor level must possess superior teaching and research potential and strong potential to attract externally funded research. Applicants requesting appointment at the Associate Professor level must have a significant record of publications and research funding. All applicants must have earned doctorate in hand by August 1, 2011. The George Washington University is located in the center of Washington, D.C. The metropolitan area sustains the second largest concentration of research and development activity in the United States, creating a continuing demand for rigorously trained engineers and many research opportunities. The Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering conducts major off-campus degree programs at locations in the Washington metropolitan area and across the United States. The candidate selected for this position is expected to participate in these programs. Salary levels are competitive. Application Procedure: Only complete applications will be considered. Please send curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, publication list, sample publications, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mails of three references to: Ms. Zoe Dansan, Coordinator, Faculty Search Committee Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering School of Engineering and Applied Science The George Washington University Washington, D.C. 20052 Review of applications will commence on December 6, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. The start date for the position will be September 1, 2011. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 2 Tenure-Track Positions Chair, Department of English, Stephen F. Austin State University, P.O. Box 13007, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3007. Review of applications begins immediately. Position remains open until filled. Environmental Engineering: Assistant or Associate Professor full-time (academic year) tenure-track positions at The University of Georgia, Faculty of Engineering. The individual for this position will develop an interdisciplinary research program in any or combination of the following areas: Anatomical Sciences The Commonwealth Medical College, a new community based medical school in the Pocono Mountain region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, invites applications for faculty positions in Anatomical Sciences. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of medical education with a new, innovative model of medical education. The school enjoys tremendous regional support for its mission of education, research and service and has developed relationships with outstanding local colleges, universities, hospitals and physicians to create a new model of medical education. Appointments are eligible at all levels, including instructor, assistant professor, associate professor and full professor. Essential duties will be the teaching of medical human gross anatomy (cadaver-based) and neuroanatomy. The successful candidates will have a Ph.D, D.O., M.D. or equivalent degree and experience in teaching clinically oriented human anatomy course with human cadaver dissection. The anatomical sciences at TCMC are team taught and the applicants will be expected to contribute to both lecture and laboratory instructions in these disciplines. Other teaching responsibilities may include lecture and laboratory instruction in our prosection-based human anatomy programs and lectures in medical embryology. Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae along with a letter of interest, past teaching experiences and teaching philosophies. This information along with three references should be mailed to: Mrs. Suzanne Sedon, Recruitment Coordinator, The Commonwealth Medical College, 150 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA 18503 Or electronically to hr@tcmedc.org www.thecommonwealthmedical.com TCMC is an equal opportunity employer general energy analysis, energy conversions and networks, bioenergetics, emerging environmental contaminants, similitude in environmental and economic systems, material and energy flows in coupled natural and human systems (e.g. water, waste, energy, food, transportation), material and energy flows in industrial ecologies, analysis and design of sustainable systems including but not limited to urban systems, or a closely related area. Teach undergraduate and graduate engineering courses in the research area; provide leadership in organizing active participation from the public and industry; and secure extramural funds for research and teaching. Georgia is well known for its quality of life both outdoor and urban activities (http://www.georgia. gov). UGA (http://www.uga.edu) is a land grant/sea grant institution located 90 miles northeast of Atlanta. A detailed position description is available at http://www.engineering.uga.edu. Submit electronically, in pdf format, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and statements of research and teaching plans to Ms. Patsy Adams at patsy@engr.uga.edu. At least four reference letters should be directly mailed to: Dr. David K. Gattie, Chair, ENVE Search Committee, Driftmier Engineering Center, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, 30602-4435. To assure full consideration, applications should be received by January 31, 2011. EOO/AA institution. Statistics and Applied Mathematics The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Le Moyne College invites applications for: 1) tenure-track appointment and/or a one year visiting appointment in Statistics and; 2) a tenure-track position appointment in Applied Mathematics starting Fall of 2011 pending budgetary approval. A Ph.D. is preferred, but ABD s will be considered. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a strong interest in continued scholarship and service to the College. Duties include teaching 6 courses per academic year and maintaining an appropriate level of professional activity. Candidates may apply by sending a letter of application with curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, statements of teaching philosophy and scholarship goals electronically to lemoynehr@lemoyne.edu with a subject line of either Statistics or Applied Mathematics. Please include in your letter whether you would be interested in one year visiting appointment. Additionally please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent electronically to this address with the appropriate position subject line. Review of applications will start December 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color and Jesuits to apply for employment. Visit our web site at http://www.lemoyne.edu. Environmental Science: Christopher Newport University Department of Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Science seeks exceptional Environmental Scientist (tenure-track Assistant Professor) to teach courses in Environmental Science M.S. program and one or more undergraduate courses for biology and environmental biology majors. Ph.D. in Environmental Science or related field required. Post-doctoral experience preferred. Candidates whose research involves broad field of aquatic ecology and environmental assessment, especially estuarine systems preferred. Desirable areas of expertise include, but not limited to, environmental toxicology and systems remediation. Exceptional applicants from other areas of environmental conservation also considered. Full details on job and application (Search #8009) at http://hr.cnu.edu/employment.htm. Deadline: 1/7/11. EOE Environmental Science: Position Announcement, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Science, Technology, & Mathematics A47 Associate and Assistant Professors Faculty Associate Department of Biological Sciences Seton Hall University is seeking to fill three faculty positions in the Department of Biological Sciences starting September 2011, pending final budgetary approval. One position will be at the Associate Professor level without tenure. Candidates must have a Ph.D., recent publications, 5 or more years experience as a research scientist and a multi-year grant that can be transferred to Seton Hall. The applicant will receive 3-4 years toward tenure and pay at the Associate Professor level. The second position will be at the Assistant Professor level, tenure-track. Candidates must have a Ph.D. with at least two years post-doctoral training. Individuals with expertise in immunology and/or genetics are invited to apply. Research interests that include epigenetics are preferred. The successful applicant will develop a research program that involves both undergraduate and graduate students and can be externally funded. He/ She will teach the equivalent of 9 credits per semester, and may teach graduate courses in his / her area of expertise. The third position will be at the Faculty Associate level and is subject to budgetary approval. The Faculty Associate position has a teaching and service but not a research component. Successful applicants will hold a Ph.D. in the biological sciences, preferably, and have two or more years of teaching experience in microbiology and/or anatomy & physiology. He/She will teach the equivalent of 15 credits per semester. For consideration, please submit curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests and three letters of recommendation with cover letter to the address below. Applications are due January 17, 2011. Seton Hall, the oldest Catholic diocesan university in the US, is located 14 miles west of Manhattan, in South Orange, New Jersey and an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students. Candidates should be supportive of the Catholic mission of the university. SHU is committed to programs of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA) to achieve our objectives of creating and supporting a diverse racial, ethnic and cultural community. Carolyn S. Bentivegna, Ph.D. Department of Biological Sciences Seton Hall University 400 South Orange Avenue South Orange, NJ 07079-2694 e-mail (carolyn.bentivegna@shu.edu) Visit our Web site at: www.shu.edu - Bloomington Campus. Lecturer Position in Environmental Technology. The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University seeks to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer on the Bloomington campus. This is a nontenure track, full-time faculty position with an initial 3 year contract commitment and primary obligations in the areas of teaching, teaching-related services, and student advising. SPEA is interested in candidates with strong teaching interests in sustainability related topics, including but not limited to lifecycle analysis, alternative energy development, waste management, EOE/AA Employer COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES These are tenure-track appointments. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. Screening will begin 1/05/11 and continue until the positions are filled. Tentative start date for positions is August 2011. ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Vacancy #001157 (4 vacancies) We invite applications from qualified individuals for four 9-month full-time, tenure-track faculty positions. The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in construction management; conduct research and seek external funding; provide service to the university, profession, and community; participate in program assessment and strategic planning; mentor graduate and undergraduate students; and perform other duties as assigned. Requires an earned PhD or ABD with expected completion within one year of hire in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or closely related field; demonstrated potential to develop and sustain an active research agenda; effective communication and interpersonal skills; and ability and desire to work in a team setting and make positive contributions to the department. ABD will be considered at the level of Instructor. Prefer a minimum of three years of construction management experience at the management level; evidence of successful teaching in construction management at the college/university level; demonstrated ability to secure external funding, grants, and/or industry support and professional certification. Preference will be given to candidates able to teach courses in the following areas: CAD/BIM, estimating, mechanical and electrical systems, scheduling, or surveying in face-to-face and distance learning environments. Search Committee Chair is Dr. Gazan Bozai (Bozaig@ecu.edu). ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS Vacancy # 001159 Seeking a tenure-track faculty member to teach, advise, conduct research, and provide service in the Department of Technology Systems with a program focus in Information and Computer Technology. Major teaching and research responsibilities will focus on networking and information technology related areas including network management, network simulation, cyber security, information assurance, wireless networks, virtualization, and web technologies. Experience in obtaining external funding, grant preparation, and a record of scholarship are desirable. Faculty members are expected to provide leadership in developing, teaching, and maintaining curriculum in both the graduate and undergraduate programs using both traditional and distance delivery methods. In addition to teaching, advising, and providing service, active involvement in outreach to industry is required. Development of externally funded research projects and peer-reviewed publications are expected. A terminal degree in engineering, computer science, or area related to Information and Computer Technology is required. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of instructor. Search Committee Chair is Dr. Phil Lunsford (Lunsfordp@ecu.edu). ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Vacancy #001162 The primary emphasis areas for engineering faculty are teaching excellence in our undergraduate program, establishing an externally funded research program, and service to develop the quality and reputation of the Engineering program. Candidates should be committed to innovation and creativity in engineering education methods and approaches and also demonstrate the skills to build a collaborative research agenda. Applicants in a wide range of biomedical engineering related disciplines will be considered, but those with professional, research, and/or teaching experience in areas such as medical imaging, biomaterials, and devices are especially sought. Teaching assignments can range from core engineering courses such as statics, circuits, controls, and thermal systems to concentration courses in specialized areas such as biomedical engineering or graduate courses in collaboration with other departments. Candidates are required to have a terminal degree in an engineering field and demonstrate the potential for developing a research program at ECU. Beyond these minimum qualifications, we value a range of preferred experiences including background in engineering education and knowledge of continuous improvement processes and ABET accreditation requirements. Industry experience and registration as a Professional Engineer are also desired along with background or interest in outreach and collaboration activities involving industry, community colleges, and K-12 programs. Experience in obtaining external funding, experience in grant preparation, and a record of scholarship are also desirable. Search Committee Chair is Tarek Abdel-Salam (Abdelsalamt@ecu.edu). ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR CIVIL OR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Vacancy # 001182 The primary emphasis areas for engineering faculty are teaching excellence in our undergraduate program, establishing an externally funded research program, and service to develop the quality and reputation of the Engineering program. Active involvement in outreach to industry is highly valued. Candidates should be committed to innovation and creativity in engineering education methods and approaches. The department plans to continue to grow the undergraduate program and is also working on developing collaborative research with the Institute for Coastal Science and Policy (ICSP). Consequently this position will be a joint appointment with research focused in areas related to the ICSP mission. Applicants in a wide range of engineering related disciplines will be considered, but those with professional, research, and/or teaching experience in areas such as water supply and demand system modeling, water quality, hydraulic modeling, membrane technology and brine disposal, and environmental engineering are especially sought. Teaching assignments can range from core engineering courses such as statics, circuits, controls, and thermal systems to concentration courses in specialized areas. Candidates are required to have a terminal degree in an engineering field and demonstrate the potential for developing a research program at ECU. Preferred experiences include background in engineering education and knowledge of continuous improvement processes and ABET accreditation requirements. Industry experience and registration as a Professional Engineer are also desired along with background or interest in outreach activities involving industry, community colleges, and K-12 programs. Experience in obtaining external funding, grant preparation and a record of scholarship are also desirable. Search Committee Chair is Paul Kauffmann (Kauffmannp@ecu.edu). ECU is located in Greenville, NC, which has a population of more than 79,000 and is about 90 miles east of Raleigh and within a short drive of the Atlantic coast. It is the third largest institution in the University of North Carolina system. View complete job descriptions, requirements, and application instructions at www.jobs.ecu.edu. Assistant Professor Agricultural Economics 12-month, tenure-accruing 70% research/30% extension position in Wimauma, FL. Duties will include conducting research in agricultural economics and developing an extension (outreach) program for clientele in the horticultural and other agricultural commodity industries. Because of the IFAS land-grant mission, all faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areas (Research, Teaching and Extension) regardless of the assignment split specified in the position description. A Ph.D. is required. To view full position description & application instructions, please visit https://jobs.ufl.edu & search for requisition # 0806601. The University of Florida is an equal employment opportunity employer. and pollution prevention. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in a related field (e.g., civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering) or a related professional degree combined with substantial practical and/or teaching experiences. Applicants must present evidence of a strong commitment to high quality teaching and teaching-related services. SPEA is a multidisciplinary, professional school on the Bloomington and Indianapolis core campuses of Indiana University. The School is committed to excellence in research, teaching and service and to addressing critical issues in public policy and management. All faculty members teach required and elective courses at the undergraduate, master s, and doctoral levels. SPEA is one of the largest U.S. public affairs schools in the nation with over a total of 70 tenuretrack faculty on its two main campuses, Bloomington and Indianapolis. The graduate program consistently ranks among the best in the country. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, current vita, supporting documentation of outstanding instructional abilities, complete contact information, and three letters of recommendation electronically to speahret@indiana.edu or a hard copy to: Dr. David Reingold, Executive Associate Dean for Bloomington SPEA, Room 3001315, East Tenth Street, Indiana University-Bloomington, Indiana, 47405-1701. For more information see: http://www.indiana.edu/~spea. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Educator and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Contractor, M/F/D and strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities and members of other underrepresented groups. Environmental Studies: Oberlin College seeks a full-time visiting Assistant Professor (or higher) beginning July 2011 for one year with possible extension up to three years. See http://new.oberlin.edu. We seek candidates with expertise in environmental policy and politics with ability to teach our introduction to ES and additional courses in their specialty areas. Requirements: Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree. Submit application letter, statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, three recommendation letters to: John Petersen, Director, Environmental Studies Program, Oberlin College, 122 Elm Street, Oberlin, Announcement of Faculty Position Vacancy Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Department of Engineering Technologies The Department of Engineering Technologies (DET) in the College of Technology at BGSU is searching for a tenure-track faculty member at the assistant professor level. Responsibilities include teaching DET courses, with particular emphasis in Aviation Engineering Technology (AET) and Aviation Management and Operations (AMO) within Aviation Studies. Full-time, tenure-track faculty typically teach three courses per semester. A Ph.D. is required with appropriate engineering or technical degree (ABD considered). Demonstrated record of, or potential for, effective teaching and applied research is necessary. Salary is competitive, commensurate with peer institution levels for rank/position, based on candidate experience and credentials. Position is academic year (nine months), with possible summer teaching and research opportunities, and benefits are included. Screening of candidates begins January 5, 2011 and will continue until an appointment is made. Employment will begin August, 2011. The following materials should be forwarded to Dr. John W. Sinn, Chair, Department of Engineering Technologies, College of Technology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403; 419/372-2439, a letter of eligibility and interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial is acceptable initially), a list of three references plus recommendation letters from the references. Applicants may be asked later for additional materials such as official transcripts, portfolio items etc, as part of their application. Electronic submission is the preferred application method, sent to mdavies@bgsu.edu. For further information, visit the DET Web site at http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/technology/graduate/ page83679.html and once at the DET Web site more can be learned by prompting Aviation Studies in the upper left hand side bar of the Web site. BGSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.
A48 Science, Technology, & Mathematics The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 2010 NAS Mathematics Instructor Penn State Hazleton seeks a full-time Mathematics Instructor beginning the Fall Semester 2011. This position is annually renewable. It involves teaching high-quality courses from beginning college algebra and precalculus up to business calculus. Commitment to student-centered instruction, academic advising and engagement in scholarly activities are expected. Participating in campus, University and community service activities is also required. A Master s or PH.D in Mathematics or in Mathematics Education is required. Evidence of commitment to high-quality instruction is desired. Interest in active and collaborative learning and the instructional use of technology is an advantage. Prior college-level teaching and experience in teaching remedial Mathematics courses preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important. Penn State Hazleton is a campus of 1,300 students nestled on a forested ridge near the juncture of I-80 and I-81 in Northeastern Pennsylvania. For more information about the campus, visit: http://www.psu.edu/ur/cmpcoll.html. APPLICATION: Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume and names, addresses, telephone numbers and especially e-mail addresses of three references. All applications must be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word or PDF file to: HN-FACJOB@lists.psu. edu. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Gary M. Lawler, Chancellor, Penn State Hazleton at GML13@psu. edu. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is selected. Penn State is committed to affi rmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. Opportunities as limitless as Penn State. www.psu.jobs (Media: delete copyright notice) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Chronicle of Higher Education MATHEMATICS 3-3/8 x 6-1/2 B&W LAKELAND COLLEGE, an independent liberal arts institution located in northeastern Wisconsin, seeks qualified candidates for the anticipated tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Mathematics, beginning in August 2011. The successful candidate will be able to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in Mathematics and will support Lakeland s certified program in math education. Applicants should be committed to quality undergraduate teaching and advising and be willing to participate in the College s interdisciplinary general education program. A Ph.D. or other terminal degree in mathematics is required for the rank of assistant professor; applicants who are ABD may be considered, but only at the rank of instructor. Undergraduate teaching experience is preferred. Compensation will be commensurate with background and experience and a comprehensive benefit program is offered. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current résumé, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three current letters of recommendation by mail to Human Resources, Lakeland College, P.O. Box 359, Sheboygan, WI 53082-0359; or by e-mail to HumanResources@lakeland.edu. Review of applications will begin January 10, 2011. For additional information on Lakeland College, please visit our Web site at www.lakeland.edu. OH 44074 by February 14, 2011. Fax: 440-775-8946. Late applications may be considered until position is filled. AA/EOE An equal opportunity employer Executive Director/Admissions: Executive Director, Graduate Admissions. The Daniels College of Business Office of Graduate Student Recruitment and Admissions is seeking an experienced Executive Director of Admissions. The position of Executive Director of Graduate Admissions is a highly critical strategic position for the College. The individual in this position must understand strategic goals of the college and how those goals link to the goals of the University. The individual in this role must have a track record of consistently meeting enrollment goals and increasing the quality of applicants. The individual should also have a track record of innovation in admissions marketing, marketing integration, and measuring return on investment of marketing and admissions. Specifically, the Executive Director needs to demonstrate a strong track record of leadership skills such as leading change, strategic planning, building high performance teams, analyzing data to improve results, managing and integrating multiple functions such as recruiting, admissions and marketing, meeting goals, collaborating with multiple constituents, solving complex problems, managing conflict, leading independently as needed, engaging in process improvement, and creating innovation and leading the organization to excellence. Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree or equivalent years of experience. This Executive leader must have at least 10 years of demonstrated management and leadership skills and team leadership in a complex recruiting and admissions and enrollment marketing office. To apply for this position, please visit our Web site at http:// www.dujobs.org. The University of Denver is an EEO/AA Employer. The Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Washington invites for a full-time, tenure-track The Department faculty of position Mechanical which Engineering will be of available the University at the of start of th academic year. The position Washington will invites be at applications the rank for of a assistant full-time, tenure-track professor, faculty but may be a position which will be available at the start of the 2011-2012 academic associate professor depending year. The position upon will the be qualifications at the rank of assistant of the professor, applicant. but may be at the rank of associate professor depending upon the qualifications of the applicant. The department seeks outstanding individuals working in the broad areas of health mechanical engineering The department seeks outstanding individuals working in the broad areas related issues. of health or energy in mechanical engineering related issues. The University of Washington The University is a of strong Washington and is well-recognized a strong and well-recognized research research and educati and educational institution consistently ranked within the top five of institution consistently all ranked research institutions within the in top terms five of total of all federal research funding. institutions University in term federal funding. University of Washington of Washington faculty engage faculty in teaching, engage research in teaching, and service. research For and detailed information on the Mechanical Engineering Department, detailed information on go to the www.me.washington.edu. Mechanical Engineering The successful Department, applicant go will to be www.me.washington.edu. expected The to provide successful quality teaching applicant and will innovative be expected research that to may provide qua intersect with existing research centers listed on the Web site. He/she and innovative research will that be expected may intersect to teach both with undergraduate existing research and graduate centers courses, listed on He/she will be expected to advise to teach graduate both students undergraduate during the pursuit and of graduate their degrees, courses, and to adv to develop a highly visible externally-funded research program. An students during the pursuit earned Ph.D. of their or ScD degrees, in mechanical and engineering to develop or in a highly an appropriate visible externa research program. An engineering earned PhD or related or ScD discipline in mechanical is required. engineering or in an approp engineering or related discipline is required. Assistant Professor Food Chemistry 12-month, tenure-accruing, 40% teaching/60% research position in Gainesville, FL. Expertise in aquatic food chemistry is sought. The successful individual will be expected to develop an extramurallyfunded research program. Because of the IFAS land-grant mission, all faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areas (Research, Teaching and Extension) regardless of the assignment split specified in the position description. A doctorate is required. To view full position description & application instructions, please visit https://jobs.ufl.edu & search for requisition # 0806364. The University of Florida is an equal employment opportunity employer. Exercise Science: The Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport at Western Kentucky University invites applications for a nine-month Assistant Professor, tenure-track appointment, beginning Fall semester 2011 in the Exercise Science program. Candidates should have an interest/specialization in muscle physiology. Interest in aging is also preferred. Responsibilities Primary responsibilities of this position include undergraduate and graduate instruction in the areas of exercise science and human performance, as well as a strong commitment to scholarly research and extramural funding. The successful candidate will work with program faculty to operate, evaluate, and continue to develop the exercise science program to its maximum potential. Courses may be on campus, off campus, or online. Interest in the development of distance learning/on-line courses is strongly encouraged. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, professional service, student advisement and participation in collaborative activities. We are seeking candidates interested in working with us to educate our students to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse, multicultural, and technology-driven society. This position will be filled with a professional who has the potential and desire for The University of Washington advancement is of building women faculty a culturally in science, diverse engineering faculty and math. and The strongly en applications from women, University minorities, is an Equal individuals Opportunity, Affirmative with disabilities Action Employer. and covered vete University of Washington is the recipient of a 2006 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Facult The Department of Flexibility Chemistry and a 2001 National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transform Assistant Award Professor to increase the advancement Chemistry of women faculty Position in science, engineering and University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The Department of Chemistry at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level specializing in physical and/or analytical chemistry. Candidates with expertise in polymers & coatings, materials chemistry or computational chemistry are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates shall possess a Ph.D. in chemistry and must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching physical and/or analytical along with general chemistry. They must also demonstrate potential to establish a vigorous research program involving undergraduates. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference (with written permission to contact), and separate statements of teaching philosophy and research interests to: chemsearch@csupomona.edu (e-mail pref.); (909) 869-3141, or Search Committee, Dept. of Chemistry, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA 91768, fax: (909) 869-4344. To be included in the first review, completed applications must be received by January 18th, 2011; the position is open until filled. Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. See http://academic.csupomona.edu/faculty/position.aspx?p_id=62 engaging in professional collaboration with others at the university, national, and international levels. Be well-informed of current research trends and topics in exercise science especially those related to muscle physiology and aging. Minimum Qualifications Candidate should: Hold a Doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field. Articulate a well-defined research agenda in the area of muscle physiology and aging, with the potential for extramural funding. Have experience teaching in higher education. Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and Tenure-Track Faculty Position Applicants should include the following documents and information with their letter of application: a detailed résumé, a list of publications, a clear and concise statement of teaching and research interests and objectives (2 page maximum), and the names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. Applications must be submitted electronically at https:// www.engr.washington.edu/facsearch/apply.phtml?pos_id=86. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 31, 2011. Applicants should include the following documents and information with their lette application: a detailed resume, a list of publications, a clear and concise statement and research interests and objectives (2 page maximum), and the names, mailing a telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references. A must be submitted electronically at https://www.engr.washington.edu/facsearch/apply.phtml?pos_id=86. Review of applica begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full considera applications should be received by January 31, 2011. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University of Washington is the recipient of a 2006 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Faculty Career Flexibility and a 2001 National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the Elmira College is seeking a Ph.D. in Chemistry beginning July 1, 2011, for a full-time, tenure-track position (rank open) to teach General Chemistry. The ability and willingness to teach other courses on a rotational basis is required. These could include Physical Chemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Principles of Physics, and the World of Physics. The candidate would also be expected to direct undergraduate research as well as teach freshman studies courses as needed on a rotational basis. Elmira College is a small, well-established, residential, liberal arts college in a pleasant community in the Finger Lakes region of New York State (county population 100,000). The College s enrollment continues at near capacity with over 1,200 full-time students. Fifteen percent of the current student body graduated first or second in their high school or prep school class. Average Class size is 17, and the student-faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2011. Application deadline is December 31, 2010. To apply: send (1) a cover letter, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) three professional references with names, titles, and phone numbers to: Chemistry Search, Dr. Stephen Coleman, Associate Dean of Faculty, Elmira College, One Park Place, Elmira, N.Y. 14901 or academicaffairs@elmira.edu. team-building skills. Be detail-oriented and self-motivated. Application Procedure Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae, official transcript(s), and contact information for three references to the search committee Chair, Dr. Scott Lyons, Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11089, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1089 or e-mail: scott.lyons@wku.edu. Family Economics: The Consumer Affairs program seeks to fill a nine-month appointment through an open search for all qualified and interested candidates with background in the areas of Family Economics, Family Resource Management, Consumer Sciences, Family Financial Planning, or closely related field. Responsibilities: Fulfill responsibilities as a faculty member of the department in the areas of teaching, advising, research and service in the Consumer Affairs program in the following ways: Teaching: Standard teaching load with assignments through the various levels and types of courses offered in the program and network with industry for internships, employment, and professional development opportunities for students. Research: Develop a track record of peer-reviewed/ externally funded scholarly and/or creative activities. Service: Serve on committees in the university, the college, and the department. Required qualifications: Candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Family Economics, Family Resource Management, Consumer Sciences, Family Financial Planning, or closely related discipline in human sciences. Candidates must also demonstrate effective communication skills. Preferred qualifications: A broad background in Consumer Affairs with expertise to teach in a range of areas across the four years of the curriculum is preferred, and particularly experience in teaching at the university level. The Consumer Affairs program is also involved in a consortium of universities that deliver an MS in Family Financial Planning so experience in that area would also be valued. Application deadline: Open until filled with full consideration given to application materials received by December 31, 2010. Application process: To apply, visit https://yourfuture. sdbor.edu, search for the position, and follow the electronic application process. For questions on the electronic employment process, contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128. SDSU is an AA/EEO employer. Contact SDSU Human Resources at 605.688.4128 if you require assistance with the on-line process. For questions about this position contact Search Committee Chair, Denise
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education PROFESSIONAL A49 UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF INTERNATIONAL/INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS The University of Richmond invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in international/intercultural communication with expertise grounded in rhetoric, media, relational communication, or some combination of these specialties. Research/teaching areas are open but might include the following: citizenship and publics, international politics, conflict and negotiation, public memory, new media and globalization, resistance movements, and influences of religion, race, ethnicity, and gender on intercultural/international relations. Responsibilities include teaching five courses per year, including required introductory/methods courses and others related to international/intercultural communication; maintaining an active program of research in area of specialty; and participating in appropriate service to the University, department, and discipline. The successful candidate will have opportunities to establish collaboration with the University of Richmond s recently opened Carole Weinstein International Center and to participate in the University s ongoing commitment to intercultural and international study and to interdisciplinary inquiry. The candidate must be on track to receive a Ph.D. by the time of appointment in August 2011 and the successful applicant must meet all position requirements at the time of selection. Applicants should apply online at http://www.urjobs.org using the Faculty (Instructional/Research) link. Applicants will be asked to supply electronically a curriculum vitae, statement on teaching philosophy with teaching evaluations (if available), statement describing the applicant's research agenda, and writing sample of up to 40 pages. Applicants should arrange for graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation, including at least one that addresses teaching effectiveness and potential, to be sent electronically to Nell Massee (nmassee@richmond.edu) or via regular mail to Mari Boor Tonn, Associate Professor, Rhetoric and Communication Studies, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA 23173. The University of Richmond is a highly selective private university with approximately 3000 undergraduates located on a beautiful campus six miles west of the heart of Richmond and in close proximity to the ocean, mountains, and Washington, D.C. The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to being an inclusive community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to these goals. Recruiting Biomedical Science Discipline Chairs The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) Carolinas Campus Issue: DEC 17th Speech, Language and Hearing Faculty Position Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the Speech, Language & Hearing Department (Position #10025908) beginning Fall 2011. For complete details concerning this position, including application deadlines, application procedures and the University, visit recently received full accreditation status as a branch campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The first class will matriculate in August of 2011. Size: 2 col (3.375) x 5.75 includes web posting We are currently recruiting for Discipline Chairs as listed. Preference given to candidates with funded research experience or who could lead a research team for funding. Anatomy/Genetics/ Embryology/Histology Biochemistry Pathology Interviews will begin immediately and will remain open until the positions are filled. VCOM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks a diverse faculty. For more detailed information, contact Dr. Mahalik at mmahalik@vcom.vt.edu or visit www.vcom.vt.edu/ humanresources/ Pharmacology Cellular & Molecular Physiology Virology Microbiology/ Immunology Michael P. Mahalik, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Biomedical Affairs and Medical Education 364 Magnolia Street Spartanburg, SC 29303 864.398.5002 School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Faculty Positions DEPARTMENT OF SPORT MANAGEMENT AND RECREATION Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport Management and Recreation This is a nine-month, tenure-track position. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate sport management courses. We are particularly seeking applicants who can assist in enhancing the international dimension of our programs, including developing academic collaborations with colleges and universities in Asia. Additional responsibilities will include internship and student research supervision; academic and career advising; scholarly activity; and college, professional and community service. Successful applicants will have an earned doctorate in Sport Management or a related field. College teaching experience is required. Experience with online instruction and supervising graduate level and bilingual students preferred. Assistant Professor of Sport Management and Recreation This is a nine-month, tenure-track position. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation and Research; supervising internships and student research; academic and career advising; scholarly activity; and college, professional and community service. Successful applicants will have an earned doctorate in Recreation or a related field. Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and Child Life Specialist (CLS) and college/university teaching are required. Experience with online instruction and supervising of graduate level research is preferred. Applicants with recreation and/or therapeutic recreation experience with underserved populations will be given preference. Fellowship: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Southwestern University seeks applicants for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship beginning in August 2011. The successful candidate will be an environmental chemist with research expertise in a related area such as analytical chemistry, toxicology, atmospheric science, soil science, geochemistry, or agricultural chemistry. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to teach two to three lecture or laboratory courses per year for majors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and non-science majors in the Environmental Studies Program. The fellow will also be expected to engage in an active program of research,at least partly in collaboration with students, and become an active part of the larger campus community. We are especially interested in candidates committed to advancing diversity in academia. Candidates must have completed or anticipate completing a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry or a related discipline by August 2011. The position is funded by a grant to the Associated Colleges of the South from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This is a 12-month benefited position. Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern currently enrolls approximately 1,250 students and maintains a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In addition to a number of other national organizations, Southwestern University is a member of two consortia of liberal arts colleges, the Associated Colleges of the South and the Annapolis Group. Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of downtown Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Southwestern University is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at http://www.southwestern.edu. Applications should include a letter addressing the candidate s interest in teaching in a liberal arts environment, a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, brief teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three references sent electronically to Maria Trevino, Faculty Secretary, trevinom@southwestern. edu; 512-863-1360. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2011 and continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University s Background Check Policy process. Southwestern University is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F. Fellowships: Union College, Postdoctoral Fellow, Alternative Energy and Power DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health Education This is a nine-month position. This position will provide leadership for the College s graduate program in Athletic Administration. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in athletic and sport administration; supervising internships and student research; academic and career advising; scholarly activity; and college, professional and community service. Successful applicants will have a Master s degree, (doctorate preferred) in Athletic Administration or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in athletic administration in either the secondary school or college/university levels. Experience teaching at the college level and online instruction preferred. Applicants with athletic administration experience with underserved groups and an understanding of diversity issues relating to athletics and sports will be given preference. Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies This is a nine-month, tenure-track position. Ideal candidates will have expertise in exercise testing for special populations, strength and conditioning and fitness management. Responsibilities include teaching graduate Strength and Conditioning and CAAHEP accredited undergraduate Applied Exercise Science programs; supervising internships and student research may be included; academic and career advising; scholarly activity; and college, professional and community service. Successful applicants will have an earned doctorate in the Exercise Sciences or related field. Experience teaching at the college level and as a Strength and Conditioning coach with CSCS certification required. Experience in Health and Fitness Management and ACSM HFS certification desired. Preference will be given to applicants with backgrounds in the exercise sciences working with diverse populations. Systems. The Environmental Science, Policy, and Engineering Program (ESPE) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invite applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellow position, beginning Fall 2011. The successful applicant will join a Mellon Foundation-funded multidisciplinary team that is fostering connections between ECE and ESPE. A Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in alternative energy and its integration into the grid, power electronics and drives, and power systems www.edinboro.edu (keyword: employment opportunities). PUBLICATION Chronicle of Higher Education SIZE The University 6.5 4 x 1/4 of Tennessee Health Science SCREEN Center (UTHSC) 100 seeks lpi Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative nominations and applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Action employer and educator. A member of the Pennsylvania State System WO # 129161 analysis IO # 589720 and design. The Fellow will conduct research, co-teach introductory and NOTES Professor of Health Informatics and Information Management (Pin of Higher Education. #21192). This is a twelve-month, tenure-track ppointment. capstone courses that engage interdisciplinary ESPE teams on a problem related to energy, and teach an ECE advanced To view job responsibilities and qualifications, link to technical elective. Union College is a small, http://oracle.uthsc.edu/a206_job_desc.php?pin=21192 highly selective liberal arts and engineering college in New York State s Capital Peterson, at 605.688.4684 or Denise.Peterson@sdstate.edu. Region, three hours from New York City Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the and Boston. It emphasizes undergraduate position is filled. research, multidisciplinary teaching and close collaboration between faculty and The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ students. Further information about the department can be found at our website: ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment http://ece.union.edu. Applicants should programs and services. mail a letter of application, CV, statements of teaching and research goals, and should arrange to have three reference letters sent separately. Applications and recommendations should be sent to: ECE Chair, Search Committee, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308. Emailed recommendation letters (not applications) may be sent to ece@union.edu. Union College is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. Please visit our website at: www.spfldcol.edu Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Informatics and Information Management Fellowship: The Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a premier institution focusing on research and development in early childhood education, developmental science, and special education. Post-doctoral Fellow with Emphasis in Special Education: This two year, post-doctoral fellowship is funded by the Institute of Education Science. We are seeking an individual interested in gaining skills in research methodology and scholarship that focus on special education. Candidates should have completed their doctoral degree in special education or a related area, have interests or expertise in early childhood special education, Response to Intervention approaches, and/or interventions for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. This position will start August 15, 2011. To apply for this position, DEPARTMENT OF EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORT STUDIES DEPARTMENT Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies Director of the Nutritional Sciences Program Responsibilities include developing the curriculum for a Registered Dietician (RD) program including the self-study and application materials required for accreditation of the program by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE). Responsibilities will also include directing the program; teaching; academic and career advising; scholarship and college; professional and community service. Successful applicants will have a Master s degree (doctorate preferred) in the Nutritional Sciences or a related field, be a Registered Dietician (RD) in good standing with the Commission on Dietetics Registration and have a minimum of three years of professional experience as an RD. Teaching experience and experience directing an accredited RD program are strongly desired. Experience teaching on-line preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately, with appointment effective the last week in August 2011. Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest, vita and the names and telephone numbers of 3-5 professional references to: Charles J. Redmond, Dean School of HPER Springfield College 263 Alden Street Springfield, MA 01109. Springfield College is an equal opportunity employer committed to enhancing diversity and equality in education and employment. send a cover letter describing background, previous training and interests along with a CV and contact information for three references. Journal publications or other samples of scholarly writing may also be included. The search committee will begin reviewing applications January 17, 2011. Please send application materials to Marie Huff, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB 8180, 105 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8180. Clearly mark the envelope Attention: IES Postdoc Position. For information about the position, contact Samuel L. Odom at slodom@unc.edu, or 919-966-4250.
A50 Professional The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Ranked 21st among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK s Times Higher Education, the University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned. Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences of the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 20100764) Applications are invited for appointments as Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (2 posts) in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences of the Faculty of Education, tenable from September 2011 and initially on a three-year fixed-term basis. All positions offer the possibility of renewal and appointees will be considered for tenure after satisfactory completion of a second three-year fixed-term contract. One of the appointments will be made under the Centenary Recruitment Plan (CRP). Information about the CRP can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/. The Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences has been pioneering research and teaching on communication disorders in Hong Kong and in the region. Further information about the Faculty can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/education/. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree specializing in communication disorders or a related field. The applicant should have: (1) demonstrated research excellence; (2) teaching experience in a university; and (3) knowledge of Cantonese and a recognized speech therapy clinical qualification would be advantageous but not essential. Annual salaries will be in the following ranges (subject to review from time to time at the entire discretion of the University): Associate Professor : HK$636,420 984,180 Assistant Professor : HK$484,980 749,520 (approximately US$1 = HK$7.8) The level of appointment and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: senrappt@hku.hk). For further information about the posts, please contact Dr. Lena L.N. Wong, Head of the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, 5/F., Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 34 Hospital Road, Hong Kong (fax: 2559 0060; e-mail: ayclo@hkucc.hku.hk). Review of applications will start from the end of December 2010, and will continue until the posts are filled. Candidates who are not contacted within 3 months of the application date may consider their applications unsuccessful. The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy Film Studies: The University of Hawai i at Manoa, Academy for Creative Media, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Indigenous/Native Creative Media, appointment to begin August 1, 2011, pending position clearance and availability of funds. Position number 70043. Duties: Teach and develop a curricular program in screenwriting, digital cinema production, and indigenous/native critical media studies; publish refereed scholarly work and/or produce public exhibition of creative work; perform departmental, university, educational outreach, and professional service; develop, write, and administer grants and awards; develop collaborative partnerships with indigenous/native creative media organizations, and professionals; and other duties assigned by the chair. Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree (doctorate or MFA) in appropriate and related field; record of successful teaching at the undergraduate level; Record of scholarly or creative work in indigenous/native creative media or relevant field. Desirable Qualifications: Record of scholarly and creative work in indigenous creative media or relevant field, with an emphasis on Asia, the Pacific or North America; professional creative media production experience; working relationships with professionals and organizations in the creative media industry. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply: Submit (1) letter of application that addresses abilities to meet duties and how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met; (2) curriculum vitae (please place education and degrees first); (3) transcript(s) showing highest degree received (copies are acceptable, original transcripts will be required at time of hire); (4) portfolio, sample, or links to creative and/or scholarly work; and (5) a list of at least five references and contact information. Applicants should further discuss their suitability, collegiality and enthusiasm for creating, and participating in, programs across disciplines in a highly collaborative curriculum, and their attentiveness to issues of race, gender and diversity in a multicultural society. No e-mail applications or attachments accepted. Send application materials to Academy for Creative Media, University of Hawai i at Manoa; Attention: Professor Search #70043, 2550 Campus Road; Crawford 210; Honolulu, Hawaii 96822-2217. Inquiries: Dr. Konrad Ng; 808-956-3472; konradn@hawaii.edu. Continuous Recruitment: Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. An EEO/AA Employer. Finance: Assistant Professor of Finance at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC. Teach undergraduate courses in Finance each academic term, advise/tutor students, maintain office hours, conduct scholarly activities in field of study, seek external funding for program development, and contribute to the University and/or community service activities. Requires a Ph.D. degree in Finance and a background in corporate finance and financial markets and institutions. Send curriculum vitae to Kimberly B. Sherfesee, Director of Compensation and Operations, Coastal Carolina University, 755 Highway 544, Conway, South Carolina 29526. Refer to Job #1014. Finance: Assistant Professor. Teach courses in finance at both graduate and undergraduate levels using various delivery methods (online and face-to-face); design and develop courses in the aforementioned disciplines and delivery methods; work on teams to develop programs in the aforementioned disciplines; academic advising; participate on College and University committees and governance. A Ph.D. or DBA in Finance or closely related discipline is required and 1 year of experience. Applicants should submit a letter of application and resume or curriculum vitae electronically to HRJOBS@bellevue.edu: subject line, Assistant Professor-Finance. Hard copy may be sent to: Human Resources- Assistant Professor of Finance, Bellevue University, 1000 Galvin Road South, Belleuve, NE 68005. Foreign Language: Instructor of Tahitian. Position Number 84479, Department of Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures, College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, University of Hawai i at Manoa, beginning August 1, 2011, rank I-2, one-year non-tenure-track contract, renewable, depending on performance, need, and availability of funding. The Department of Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures seeks to hire an instructor of Tahitian. The position is part of a broader cross-disciplinary initiative on French-speaking Oceania and Asia being developed jointly by the Division of French and Italian, the Department of Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures, the Center for Pacific Islands Studies, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, and other units. Duties: Teach Tahitian language and culture courses (first through fourth year levels); develop the Tahitian language and Tahitian studies program; contribute actively to interdisciplinary intra-and inter-university initiatives in Pacific Islands Studies and studies of French-speaking Oceania. Related activities include, but are not limited to, participating in faculty and administrative committees, community service, and in-service training. Minimum qualifications: M.A. (or near completion, with degree in hand at time of hire) with a specialization or significant work in an area of Tahitian studies (areas might include but are not restricted to: Tahitian language, literature, art, history, creative writing, cultural studies, anthropology, sociology, political science, ocean studies, traditional medicine). Highlevel proficiency in Tahitian. Good English. Desirable qualifications: High-level French proficiency. Experience teaching university-level courses in Tahitian and/ or willingness and ability to provide innovative and student-oriented instruction in one or more areas of Tahitian language or culture. High level of familiarity with Tahitian culture. Familiarity with the body of literature in and on the Tahitian language. Ability to work with other university units to promote and expand Tahitian language, Tahitian studies, and broader Pacific initiatives. Ability and willingness to teach some courses in French and/or English. To apply: Send letter of application with current curriculum vitae, relevant publications in Tahitian, French, or English and related fields, three current letters of recommendation, summaries of student and peer teaching assessments, and a brief statement outlining the ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications to Dr. John F. Mayer, Chair, Department of Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures, University of Hawai i at Manoa. Application address: 2540 Maile Way, Spalding Hall 255, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822. Inquiries: Dr. John F. Mayer, Chair; 808-956- 7371; Fax: 808-956-5978; jmayer@hawaii. edu. Closing date: March 14, 2011. Foreign Language: Position in Okinawan Language and Linguistics, full-time, tenure-track, in Okinawan Language and Linguistics, beginning August 1, 2011, (position number (83839). Teaching Duties: teach undergraduate courses in Okinawan language and culture, Japanese Warfare Analysis and Research Department Center for Naval Warfare Studies Naval War College The Warfare Analysis and Research Department is seeking to fill a faculty position for a Research Professor. The Department research teams provide analysis to senior decision makers on strategic, operational, and programmatic matters. The incumbent of this position leads an advanced research team of senior military officers and government civilians in the systematic examination of nuclear strategy and non-proliferation issues in alternative scenarios. Essential qualifications include an advanced degree in national security affairs or a related field; proven expertise in security analysis with specific emphasis on US Navy roles and missions; extensive knowledge of tactical and strategic nuclear weaponry, nuclear security, and nonproliferation issues; demonstrated aptitude to master issues involving multiple disciplines; ability to take a multi-disciplinary approach; proven ability to produce high quality results under pressure of heavy workloads and short deadlines; demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leaden in the military, academia, and the private sector; and demonstrated ability to produce senior executive reports and speak effectively in a variety of public symposia. Desirable qualifications include a terminal degree, recent experience working closely with DON or DoD in strategic and high operational analysis; extensive knowledge of operations research or game theory; participation in Navy or defense planning; and experience as a research team leader. Candidates must be willing to teach or co-teach relevant elective courses at the Master s Degree level. The Research Professor will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to helping students learn to function in a joint, interagency and multinational environment and fostering a joint service perspective in operational, strategic and critical thinking as well as professional actions. Salary and academic rank is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The anticipated starting date is 1 July 2011. This position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and the selected candidate must pass a drug screening test prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, or other form of resume to President Code 3 (Ann: WAR Dept. Search Committee), Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841-1207 no later than 26 February 2011. Announcement of Faculty Position Department of Management Mays Business School Positions and Qualifications: The Department of Management at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, is seeking to employ a senior-level, chaired professor to begin in the Fall of 2011. We are particularly interested in hiring faculty specializing in the following areas: (1) Entrepreneurship/Corporate Venturing. We are particularly interested in faculty who are willing to provide leadership in our Master s program in Entrepreneurship and in the Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship in our department. (2) Human Resource Management/Organizational Behavior. We are particularly interested in individuals who are willing to provide leadership in our Master s program in Human Resource Management and in the Center for Human Resource Management in our department. (3) Strategic Management (with a supporting area in entrepreneurship/corporate venturing or international business). Applicants should have an established record of impactful publications in their field s most prestigious journals, the potential and interest to teach effectively, and the ability to contribute as a good colleague and provide service to the department. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in management or a related area. The faculty member will be expected to teach at the undergraduate, graduate (Ph.D. and masters), and executive levels. Applications: An applicant should provide a cover letter and résumé that includes: (1) educational achievement, (2) research/publication record, (3) indicators of teaching activity/effectiveness, (4) work and other experience, (5) statement of the applicant s expectations and professional goals, and (6) other data deemed relevant by the applicant. References will be obtained prior to extending an offer, contingent upon the applicant s approval. All applications, nominations, and/or requests for additional information for the position should be directed to Dr. Murray Barrick, Head, Department of Management (e-mail: mbarrick@mays.tamu.edu). The address is: Department of Management Mays Business School Texas A&M University 4221 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-4221 Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The Naval War College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. language, and Japanese linguistics; teach graduate courses in Ryukyuan/Japanese historical and/or descriptive linguistics, advise undergraduate and graduate students; conduct and publish research in Ryukyuan/Japanese linguistics or closely related fields; participate in departmental and university service. 2-2 teaching load the first year and one other year during the probationary period, 3-2 teaching load in other years. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand at time of hire in Japanese language or linguistics with a specialization in Okinawan language and culture, including Ryukyuan and Japanese historical and/or descriptive linguistics, or related field, research publications in Ryukyuan/Japanese languages or linguistics, high level proficiency in Japanese and English. Desirable Qualifications: Field work experience on Ryukyuan languages, linguistic knowledge of Chinese and/or Korean, ability to teach and direct research in comparative linguistics between Japanese and another East Asian language. Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send a statement of research and teaching interests, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Chair, Okinawan Language Search Committee, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, University of Hawai i at Manoa, 1890 East-West Road, Moore Hall 382, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822. Review of the applications will begin February 15, 2011. Search will continue until position is filled. The University of Hawai i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. The University of Hawai i is an AA/EEO employer. Forgein Language/Spanish: Indiana University of Pennsylvania. IUP invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Spanish beginning August 2011 at the Assistant Professor level. Ph.D. in Spanish Applied Linguistics/ Foreign Language Education required. Visit http://www.iup.edu/employment for a complete job description and application procedures. IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V and a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Genetics: The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking candidates for the position of Research Associate (1012013/17862BR). Duties may include: Bench work in a biosafety level 2 laboratory: Responsible for PCR-based genotyping (SNPs & microsatellites by PCR-SSO, SBT), gene expression assays (mrna & mirna by qpcr) and immunological assays (ELISpot and flow cytometry) Processing biological specimens from patients with sexually transmitted infections (HIV- 1, genital chlamydia and others) Data management: using Excel and related software Data analysis: ANOVA, GENEPOP and other programs Scientific writing: preparing reports (text and graphs) for several ongoing research projects. This position requires: A Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology or Biological Sciences. To apply for this position please e-mail your resume or curriculum vitae to Heather de la Piedra at heatherd@uab.edu. Please reference (Re-
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Professional A51 CSU Bakersfield School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department of Nursing Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Nursing: Maternal/Child The Department of Nursing at California State University Bakersfield is seeking a dynamic Ph.D. or a Ph.D. in a related academic area and a Master s degree in Nursing; for a Maternal/Child Nursing tenuretrack position at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank, depending on qualifications, beginning fall 2011. Ability to teach courses in related areas of expertise; evidence of reviewed research in the area of Maternal/Child Health and other areas of expertise; and a commitment to a quality nursing education program are required. Description: This full time position provides a unique opportunity to participate in the National Children s Study (NCS) Kern County location (0.30 FTE). The NCS will be one of the richest research efforts geared towards studying children s health and development and will form the basis of child health guidance, interventions, and policy for generations to come. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty from University of California, Irvine. Additional responsibilities consist of teaching nursing courses to nursing majors including undergraduate laboratories, establishing a research trajectory in Maternal/Child Nursing, and scholarly activities in the field of specialization, advising nursing students interested in professionally related programs, supervising student research projects, and providing professionally-related service to the department, university, and community. Assigned time to establish research is available. The applicant must: 1. Have a minimum of two years teaching experience in Nursing in a baccalaureate or higher degree nursing program. 2. Have experience or interest in technology-mediated instruction. 3. Have at least two years of full-time clinical experience in Obstetrics and Pediatrics. 4. Be eligible to hold an active, current and clear license to practice as a professional nurse in California. 5. Be eligible for approval as a Nursing Instructor and Content Expert at the California Board of Registered Nursing. 6. Possess the health qualifications to supervise and teach students in the clinical nursing setting. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official copies of transcripts, copy of nursing license, a written description of teaching philosophy and research plans, and three letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to evaluate the applicant s expertise relevant to the position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please send completed application to: Dr. Kathleen Gilchrist, Chair, Search and Screening Committee CSU, Bakersfield, Department of Nursing 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022 E-mail: kgilchrist@csub.edu Telephone: 661-654-3229 Fax: 661-654-2651 California State University, Bakersfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or covered veterans status. Physical Therapy Assistant Professor Faculty Position Physical Therapy Assistant Professor Faculty Position The program in Physical Therapy at Northern Arizona University (NAU) is seeking applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The program delivers a team-taught, entry-level DPT curriculum. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include developing and teaching courses related to exercise science and/or health promotion/wellness. Other expectations include research and dissemination, student advisement, The program and service in Physical to the department, Therapy at college, Northern university, Arizona University and profession. (NAU) is seeking applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The program delivers a We seek a candidate team-taught, with a commitment entry-level DPT to working curriculum. effectively The responsibilities with students, faculty of the successful and staff candidate will include from diverse backgrounds. developing and Rank teaching and salary courses are related commensurate to exercise with science experience. and/or health Minimum promotion/wellness. Other qualifications include: 1) an earned doctorate (Ph.D., EdD, DSc) in physical therapy or a related field from an accredited expectations institution include (candidates research and nearing dissemination, completion student of a doctorate advisement, (ABD) and may service to the department, college, be considered, but university, the doctorate and profession. must be completed by the start date); 2) academic and clinical background in exercise science and the physiological basis of health promotion and wellness; 3) prior teaching We experience seek a candidate at the with university a commitment level; 4) to prior working experience effectively in with development, students, faculty and staff from diverse implementation, completion, and dissemination of research projects. Preferred qualifications include: 1) experience backgrounds. with various Rank classroom and salary technologies are commensurate and web-based with experience. tools; 2) Minimum experience qualifications include: 1) an with or a commitment earned doctorate work with (PhD, diverse EdD, cultural DSc) in backgrounds; physical therapy 3) clinical or a related specialization; field from 4) an accredited institution eligibility for physical (candidates therapy nearing licensure completion in Arizona. of a doctorate (ABD) may be considered, but the doctorate must be completed by the start date); 2) academic and clinical background in exercise science and the physiological basis of NAU is a 25,000-student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of 62,000 at the health base of promotion the majestic and San wellness; Francisco 3) prior Peaks. teaching NAU s experience emphasis on at the undergraduate university level; 4) prior experience in education is enhanced development, by its graduate implementation, programs completion, and research and as dissemination well as distance of learning. research projects. The Preferred qualifications University is committed include: to 1) a experience diverse and with civil various working classroom and learning technologies environment. and web-based NAU requires tools; 2) experience with or a satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment commitment to work with diverse cultural backgrounds; 3) clinical specialization; 4) eligibility for physical history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete therapy licensure a fingerprint Arizona. background check. Interested individuals NAU is should a 25,000-student electronically institution submit with a letter its main of application, campus in which Flagstaff, includes a four-season a community of 62,000 at statement of teaching philosophy and academic and professional goals, a current curriculum the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks. NAU s emphasis on undergraduate education is enhanced by its vitae, and contact information for 3 professional references to Kathleen Ganley, P.T, Ph.D. (Search Committee graduate Chair) programs at Kathleen.ganley@nau.edu. and research as well as distance Questions learning. or nominations The University can is committed to a diverse and be directed to Dr. civil Ganley working via and e-mail learning or phone, environment. (928) 523-7434. NAU requires NAU satisfactory a committed results Equal for the following: a criminal Opportunity/Affirmative background Action investigation, Institution. an Minorities, employment women, history persons verification with and disabilities a degree and verification (in some cases) prior veterans are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. closed, however, review of applicants will begin December 30, 2010. Please visit the Interested NAU recruitment individuals Web should site at electronically NAU recruitment submit Web a site letter at of nau.edu/hr application, to view which includes a statement of a full description teaching of the positions philosophy and and the academic application and process. professional Minority goals, applicants a current are curriculum strongly vitae, and contact information encouraged to apply. for 3 professional references to Kathleen Ganley, P.T, Ph.D. (Search Committee Chair) at Kathleen.ganley@nau.edu. Questions or nominations can be directed to Dr. Ganley via e-mail or phone, (928) 523-7434. NAU is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Minorities, women, search Associate 1012013/17862BR) in the subject line. AA/EOE. persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed, however, review of applicants will begin December 30, 2010. Geology: The Department of Geology at Western Illinois University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in invertebrate paleontology to start Fall 2011. A Ph.D. in geosciences is required by the time of appointment; teaching experience a plus. We seek an applicant with research experience in invertebrate paleontology. For more info see: http://www.wiu. edu/employment/emp.sphp?id=907. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, Affirmative Action Employer. students, provide service, engage in re- Opening. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/ studio design classes each semester, advise disability, or veteran status. search and pursue outside funding. Qualifications: M.F.A. or equivalent with em- Graphic Design: Auburn University Auburn, Alabama College of Architecture, phasis in Game Design/Development, abil- German: Christopher Newport University seeks Lecturer in German to teach German language and literature. Outstandment of Industrial and Graphic Design As- evidence of teaching potential. Screening Design and Construction (CADC) Departity to teach in dual platform environment, ing German language teaching skills and sistant Professor of Graphic Design, Full begins January 18, 2011. Only complete native or near-native fluency in German Time, Tenure-Track. The Department of applications will be considered. AA/EEO/ required. Earned Ph.D. in German Studies, Comparative Literature, or related field preferred, though ABDs considered for rank of Instructor. Desired areas of specialization open but expertise in eighteenth- or nineteenth-century German culture would complement existing program strengths. Department expects its faculty to offer some coursework in English on literature, film, or some other aspect of cultural production related to their interests and expertise; such courses are typically geared for the Liberal Learning Core required of all undergraduates. Full details on job and application, (search #8015) at http://hr.cnu.edu/employment.htm. Deadline: February 1, 2011. EOE. German: Clinical Assistant Professor/Director position - Arts and Science. Deutsches Haus at New York University is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor/Director to direct planning and administration of the programs, oversee language course curriculum, policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities will include: design and oversight/implementation of outreach and advertising strategies to promote the program; directing fundraising activities for the department; serving as liaison with donors to facilitate funding process; managing budget and marketing strategies to promote program; creating policies and procedures concerning program and curriculum development; developing and cultivating membership program and advisory committee; representing Deutsches Haus academically and socially. Master s degree in German Cultural or Language Studies (or related discipline); 5 years related progressively responsible program development and budget administration experience including at least 2 years in supervisory capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ph.D. in German Cultural or Language Studies (or related discipline) strongly preferred. Experience working in an academic environment. Experience with writing grants; strong interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals at all levels. Excellent organizational and public speaking skills. Fluency in German. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, see the NYU Deutsches Haus web site at http://deutscheshaus.as.nyu.edu/page/ home. Instructions can be found under the homepage link Deutsches Haus Job Industrial and Graphic Design at Auburn University invites qualified individuals to apply for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Graphic Design with initial appointment, fall semester, 2011. We are interested in candidates who can play a vital role as our Graphic Design Program evolves, preparing students for both the traditional print environment as well as for the new demands of web and interactive media. Qualifications required for this appointment include a M.F.A. degree in graphic design from an accredited institution. Previous teaching experience in a post-secondary education environment and/or professional experience is preferred, but recent M.F.A. graduates are encouraged to apply. Strong skills in print design, typography, web design and interactive design are expected, along with the ability to teach courses in design fundamentals, graphic design, publication design as well as history, theory and criticism courses with the discipline. Faculty appointment includes participation in departmental, college and university extra-curricular activities, which include: research, outreach, and broadly based administrative and committee responsibilities. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. Application for the position should include 1) letter of application summarizing the candidate s interest and qualifications; 2) 1-2 page artistic and teaching philosophy; 3) curriculum vita; 4) name, address, phone number and e-mail address of three professional references; 5) online portfolio/web site with 20 examples of professional/creative work; and 6) 20 samples of student work if available. Review of applications shall begin 1 February 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States by employment date and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required. Send application materials to: Professor Clark Lundell, Chair, Search Committee Department of Industrial and Graphic Design 207 Wallace Hall Auburn University Auburn, AL 36849 Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Graphic Design: Game Design and Development: Assistant Professor position at the University of Wisconsin-Stout starting August 29, 2010. Applicants to teach three WM. Refer to http://www.uwstout.edu/ and click on Employment for full description. Submit to Ron Verdon, Chair, Department of Art and Design, Game Design and Development Position, 235 Applied Arts, 415 13th Avenue East, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751; 715-232-1097. Health Education: Health Education Faculty Position. The Department of Health and Human Performance at West Liberty University is searching for a faculty member to serve as the health specialist teaching in the undergraduate Health Education program. The College of Education Professional Education program is proud to be accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The preferred start date for this full-time, tenure-track faculty position is August, 2011. To qualify for a tenure-track position, candidates must have a doctorate in Health Education or a related field. ABD candidates whose degree is within one year of completion will be considered. Master s level Health Education degree candidates or other related degree graduates with practical experience related to their teaching assignment may be considered for a non-tenure-track position. The successful candidate will be expected to display teaching expertise in several areas of health including community health, mental health, drug use and abuse, human sexuality, personal health, and school health programs. Candidates should also be knowledgeable of current classroom technology and teaching methods to prepare Health Education students for classroom teaching. Other required responsibilities include advising undergraduate Health/Physical Education majors, scholarly activity, and service (college, university and community). Salary is negotiable and this position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of all transcripts, recent student evaluations (if any), examples of any scholarly work (if any), and three letters of professional references to West Liberty University, Human Resources Department, 131 Campus Service Center, P.O. Box 295, West Liberty, West Virginia 26074-0295 or e-mail to jobs@westliberty.edu. West Liberty University (http://www.westliber- Please visit the NAU recruitment website at nau.edu/hr to view a full description of the positions and the application process.
A52 Professional The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 ty.edu) is an accredited, multipurpose, coeducational, state-affiliated institution under the auspices of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. WLU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application process may contact Michele DeRita at 304-336- 8288 or e-mail to deritami@westliberty. edu. Successfully Passing a Background Screening Report is required for Final Employment Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Health/Survey Research: The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) and the Department of Global Health within the School of Medicine and the School of Public Health at the University of Washington are recruiting one Global Health Surveys Lecturer full-time annual position. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Survey Research, or related field. He/ she will have: thorough knowledge of the principles, processes, and methods of survey research through extensive reading in the literature and experience in the field; knowledge in at least one methodological and/or substantive area as well as thorough knowledge of routine sampling and statistical weighting procedures; strong skills Centenary Recruitment Plan Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Ranked 21st among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK s Times Higher Education, the University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned. As the University approaches its 100 th anniversary, a major human resource expansion plan has been launched to provide 200 new academic positions. The purpose of this Centenary Recruitment Plan is to enhance our research competitiveness and to facilitate the introduction and delivery of a new four-year undergraduate curriculum from 2012. Building on Hong Kong s international status and its mission to serve China, the University offers an intellectually-stimulating and culturally-rich academic environment, with attractive remuneration packages. Non-Clinical Associate Professor/Assistant Professor and Clinical Assistant Professor (several posts) in the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (Ref.: 20100688) Applications are invited for appointment as Non-Clinical Associate Professor/Assistant Professor and Clinical Assistant Professor (several posts) in the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine from as soon as possible, on a three-year (for non-clinical appointments) or four-year (for clinical appointments) fixed-term basis, with consideration for tenure after satisfactory completion of a second fixedterm contract, subject to funding availability. The appointments will be made in the Faculty and the candidates appointed will be mapped to the academic departments/schools of the Faculty as appropriate. For appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor, applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Hong Kong Medical Council, with an interest in pursuing a career in academic medicine and preferably a specialist qualification or equivalent. For appointment as Non-Clinical Associate Professor/Assistant Professor, applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in one of the following fields: Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Nursing. For Associate Professorship, they should have an international reputation and leadership in the relevant fields and an outstanding record of high-quality teaching, research and scholarly publications, in order to play a key role in leading the development of academic scholarship and teaching programmes of the Faculty. The appointees should demonstrate a strong commitment to and evidence of excellence in teaching, and preferably possess specialized knowledge and an expertise which can help reinforce and advance the strengths of the Faculty s undergraduate teaching in the broad spectrum of medical and health sciences education. The appointees should be able to contribute holistically to the enhancement and development of courses in at least one of the Faculty s undergraduate programmes, namely the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.), Bachelor of Nursing (B.Nursing), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.). Although the appointees will undertake teaching responsibilities primarily at undergraduate level, they should also be capable of teaching courses at Master level and supervising M.Phil. and Ph.D. students. In addition, they are expected to conduct high-quality scholarly research, and participate in services/administration at Faculty and University levels. Annual salaries will be in the following ranges (subject to review from time to time at the entire discretion of the University): Non-Clinical Associate Professor : HK$636,420 984,180 Non-Clinical Assistant Professor : HK$484,980 749,520 Clinical Assistant Professor : HK$491,220 996,720 (approximately US$1 = HK$7.8) Applicants should indicate clearly which level they wish to be considered for. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointments will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as annual leave and medical/dental benefits. Housing benefits, or a monthly cash allowance subject to the Rules on Prevention of Double Benefits on Housing, will be provided as appropriate. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. Applicants should submit a completed application form, together with a full C.V., and at least 3 references with specific comments on the academic (and clinical) competence of the applicants. Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: senrappt@hku.hk). Review of applications will start from January 1, 2011 until the posts are filled. Candidates who are not contacted within 4 months of their application date may consider their applications unsuccessful. The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy in quantitative analysis, writing, problem identification and resolution, task management, and interpersonal communication; and skills in supervision, leadership, and team building. Must have experience using either STATA or a related statistical package for analysis and demonstrated experience in survey design and linking analysis of survey results directly to public policy analysis. The Lecturer will be a member of the Integrated Surveillance System Research Team, which aims to demonstrate ways in which multiple data sources can be used to provide comprehensive information to decision-makers about health in a population. The team is actively engaged in multiple projects at IHME in which survey design and field implementation are central elements. The Lecturer will also take on an important leadership role in mentoring pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows. Significant travel required. Applicants should forward their curriculum vitae, a brief statement outlining their research interests and arrange to have 3 signed letters of reference sent to: lecturer@healthmetricsandevaluation.org. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. IHME and the Department of Global Health are collaborative, dynamic and interdisciplinary environments with great opportunities for advancement. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The Mississippi State University Libraries welcome current applications for the following tenure-track positions: Calling For Academic Instructors In: BUSINESS STATISTICS COMMUNICATION STUDIES Study Group USA, invites applications for posts of Academic Instructors during spring semester 2011 at its International Study Center (ISC), an affiliate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. The ISC offers international students a blended program of academic subjects, study skills and English language training with an on-campus experience. The courses are taught at JMU and parallel corresponding JMU courses. Students will transfer course credit to JMU upon successful completion of the program. The positions offered are part time/ adjunct faculty. Compensation is based on the discipline, the number of credits taught per semester, and the qualifications of the instructor. Required qualifications: A minimum of 18-hours graduate-level work in the subject area; substantial teaching experience (5 years preferred); an understanding of the needs of international students and a willingness to introduce those students to the college experience. Study Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative Action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. History/Honors: George Washington University. The University Honors Program and the Department of History are seeking an Assistant Professor to fill a non-tenure-accruing joint appointment in modern intellectual history, with open geographical specialization, for a three-year contractual period, beginning Fall 2011. The priapplication by resume with a covering letter (including teaching philosophy) to adam copeland, center director e: acopeland@studygroup.com studygroup.com Health: The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and the Department of Global Health within the School of Medicine and the School of Public Health at the University of Washington are recruiting to fill one full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor without tenure level. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in epidemiology, population health, environmental policy, biostatistics, health informatics, or related field. The successful applicant will have a proven record of assessment, practice and research on burden of diseases, environmental health, with experience in population health metrics. This faculty member will also take on an important leadership role in mentoring pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows working in the field of mortality and health metrics. All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Salary DOE + excellent benefits. Applicants should forward their curriculum vitae, a brief statement outlining their research interests and at least 4 letters of reference to: Christopher J.L. Murray, MD, D.Phil., Institute Director Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 5th Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, Washington 98121. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and level of appointment. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Assistant Professor (Monographic Cataloger) Contribute to the development of a virtual research database by performing original and complex adaptive cataloging of monographic materials representing all levels of difficulty, all subjects and languages and all formats according to AACR2R, LCRIs, LCSH, LC classification and MARC21 formats; perform authority work on names, series and subject headings in accordance with local and national standards; solve problems arising from obsolete or incorrect information appearing in bibliographic and holdings records; provide input for establishing cataloging policies and procedures; may serve as a liaison to one or more academic departments; bring revisions and trends to the Coordinator of Cataloging and assist in the implementation of changes in the department; familiar with an automated library system such as SIRSI DYNIX, a bibliographic utility such as OCLC and with library technology in general. Assistant Professor (Instructional Services) Participates on a team of librarians that identifies the instructional needs of all library users, plans and executes instruction activities and promotes the progressive development of information competencies and research skills; develops and presents workshops for library users; shares responsibility for planning, developing, maintaining and assessing instructional and promotional materials in all media; develops webbased instructional materials including online tutorials and instruction modules; works with academic departments to provide instructional support to on-campus and distance education classes; may serve as a liaison to one or more academic departments; may be assigned some hours on the reference desk with occasional weekend hours; recent experience with library instruction, print/electronic library resources and multi-media presentations. Required: Master s degree from an ALA accredited program; ability to work as an effective, flexible, team member in a service-oriented, technology intensive environment; strong organizational skills as well as effective interpersonal, collegial and communication/presentation skills (both oral and written); ability to work independently as well as part of a team; fulfill Library and University requirements in the areas of research and service responsibilities for promotion and/or tenure. Salary/Benefits: $42,360 - $44,000, depending on qualifications and experience; 12 month appointment; excellent benefits package; faculty rank, privileges and responsibilities. For a full description of responsibilities and minimum qualifications and to apply, visit www.jobs.msstate.edu. Mississippi State University is an AA/EEO employer. Nursing Administration and Advanced Nursing Practice AUB founded in 1866 as the first American University abroad, continues to attract extraordinary students and to provide education following the American model. HSON, founded in 1905, was the first nursing school in the Middle East. Its mission is to promote the highest educational standards of excellence, integrity, and professionalism in the science of nursing. The American University of Beirut Medical Center is JCI accredited, has received Magnet status, and offers excellent possibilities for interdisciplinary collaborative research. HSON currently has four programs: BSN, RN-BSN, accelerated BA/ BS-BSN, and MSN. The BSN and MSN programs are registered in the Department of Education of New York State and are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in the USA. We are inviting applications from Ph.D.-prepared faculty with expertise in Nursing Administration and Advanced Nursing Practice, in particular, Pediatrics and Family and Community Nursing. Faculty interested in spending a sabbatical at AUB are also welcome to apply. Applicants are requested to submit a complete CV, a letter including a statement on teaching and research interests, and the names and full contact information of three references to: Dr. Huda Abu-Saad Huijer, Director, School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine; American University of Beirut; Tel: 374374 Ext: 5952/3 & 5950/1; FAX: 961 1 744 476; e-mail: admnsg@aub.edu.lb or huda.huijer@ aub.edu.lb with a copy to: American University of Beirut, Personnel Services, 3 Dag Hammarskjold, 8th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017. Electronic applications are welcome. Applications will remain open until positions are filled. The American University of Beirut is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. AUB s home page is: http://www.aub.edu.lb. The Search Committee will accept applications and nominations until positions are filled. Candidate screening will begin immediately. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by January 31, 2011. History/Archives: The Department of History at Middle Tennessee State University seeks applications for a tenure-track position in Public History, with a specialization in Archival Studies. Assistant/Associate rank; position begins August 2011. Ph.D. in related field is required by appointment date. We seek applicants with training in archives and electronic records who can help the Public History program expand offerings in digital media research and interpretation. Duties include teaching courses at graduate and undergraduate level. Active research agenda expected. For additional information and to apply go to http://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu and follow the instructions on how to complete an application, attach documents, and submit additional information. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU available at http://police.mtsu.edu/crime_ statistics.htm. EO/AA employer. History: Faculty. The University of Arkansas Fort Smith seeks a candidate to teach American history surveys, methodology, and upper-level courses in their field of expertise. Applicants with a specialty in or the ability to teach geography or political science are desired. Position requires a Ph.D. in History, plus college teaching experience. Candidates with a research interest or an area of specialization in the Civil War-Reconstruction period are preferred. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, with appointment expected at a minimum rank of assistant professor. Competitive benefits package available. For additional information, visit our Web site at: http://www.uafortsmith. edu or contact: UA Fort Smith, Human Resources, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fullerton Administrative Building, Room 239, P.O. Box 3649, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72913-3649; phone: 479-788-7088; e-mail: jobs@ uafortsmith.edu. AA/EOE.
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Professional A53 Hariri Endowed Professorship in Nursing The Hariri School of Nursing (HSON) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) is seeking applications from distinguished nursing scholars for the Hariri Endowed Professorship in Nursing. This endowed professorship offers exceptional opportunities for a senior scholar to develop and lead the Centre for Nursing Research at HSON and to work collaboratively with other disciplines at AUB. AUB, founded in 1866 as the first American University abroad, continues to attract extraordinary students and to provide education following the American model. HSON, founded in 1905, was the first nursing school in the Middle East. Its mission is to promote the highest educational standards of excellence, integrity, and professionalism in the science of nursing. The American University of Beirut Medical Center is JCI accredited, has received Magnet status, and offers excellent possibilities for interdisciplinary collaborative research. HSON currently has four programs: BSN, RN- BSN, accelerated BA/BS-BSN, and MSN. The BSN and MSN programs are registered in the Department of Education of New York State and are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in the USA. Applicants are requested to submit complete CV, a letter including a statement on teaching and research interests, and the names and full contact information of three references to: Dr. Huda Abu- Saad Huijer, RN, Ph.D., FEANSDirector, Hariri School of Nursing, American University of Beirut P.O. Box 11-0236 Beirut, Lebanon 1107-2020; Tel: 374374 Ext: 5952/3 & 5950/1; FAX: 961 1 744 476; e-mail: hh35@aub.edu.lb; http://www.aub.edu.lb/~webson/ Electronic applications are welcome. The Search Committee will accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Candidate screening will begin immediately. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by January 31, 2011. School of Journalism Senior Scholar The University of Texas at Austin School of Journalism seeks a senior scholar to be appointed at the rank of tenured full professor (with possible endowment support), beginning Fall 2011. Candidates research interests should address the vital issues of the day concerning journalism, the media, and democratic society, including (1) political communication and public opinion, (2) the changing media political economy, professional roles, and institutional structure, and (3) the impact of the emerging new media on citizenship and the public sphere both nationally and globally. The successful candidate will work closely with the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Participation (www.annettestrauss.org). Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant academic field, a wellestablished program of nationally recognized research and publication, a commitment to classroom teaching, and record of mentoring graduate students. Also desirable is the ability to attract and oversee funded projects, to work collaboratively within the School and College of Communication--and with scholars in other disciplines both here and abroad. The School offers the B.J., M.A., and Ph.D. and is housed within a top-ranked College, which includes the nationally regarded Departments of Advertising/Public Relations, Radio-Television-Film, Communication Studies, and Communication Science and Disorders. Soon the School will move to its new state-of-the-art home, now under construction by the College: The Belo Center for New Media. Applicant Instructions: Screening of applicants will begin January 24, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Send Curriculum Vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement of interest in the position to: Prof. Stephen D. Reese, Search Chair, School of Journalism; University of Texas at Austin; 1 University Station A1000; Austin, TX 78712-0013. The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Department Chair Vacancy # 975090 Physician Assistant Studies www.jobs.ecu.edu Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer View complete job description and requirements at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/central?quickfind=64631. Faculty Position Physician Assistant Studies In preparation for the implementation of a graduate program in Physician Assistant (PA) Studies, the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis invites applications for faculty positions. Successful candidates will be appointed to either a 10 or 12-month tenure-track/clinical-track position at the rank of lecturer/assistant/ associate professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Primary responsibilities include: teaching, clinical skills instruction, student advising, program review, and involvement in admission, recruitment, and retention activities. Minimum qualifications: Completion of an accredited PA program, current NCCPA certification, and minimum of 3 years clinical experience required; prefer experience in PA education and administrative experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Interior Design The Department of Design, Housing, and Apparel in the College of Design, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenuretrack or tenured Associate Professor in interior design. We seek an innovative and dynamic colleague to contribute to improving the human condition by addressing people s health, safety, and welfare through design of their environments; considering design across people s lifespan; implementing technology to identify and solve design problems for people; and responding to people s cultural needs in design problem solving. The successful candidate will have interior design practice experience and a demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness and scholarly design or creative work. We are committed to an interior design program where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. For a full position announcement and application instructions, please go to: https://employment.umn. edu/applicants/central?quickfind=90802. Candidates should send a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to: Dr. Gaylen Kelton, Director, PA Program School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 1140 West Michigan Street, CF 120 Indianapolis, IN 46202 or: gkelton@iupui.edu Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Indiana University is an EEO employer. mary appointment will be with the University Honors Program, with a secondary appointment in the Department of History; the position may be renewed subject to performance. Basic Qualifications: Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in history by August 1, 2011, and have excellent teaching skills as demonstrated by teaching assessments or references. The successful candidate will teach six courses per year: four for Honors and two for History. Honors courses include a year-long proseminar on the Origins and Evolution of Modern Thought and upper level humanities seminars in his/her area of interest/expertise. History courses will be in determined based on the candidate s training and departmental needs. Participation in the intellectual, co-curricular and community life of both the Honors Program and the Department of History is expected, although service in History will be minimal. Application Procedure: Only complete applications will be considered. To be considered, send letter of application, vita, three letters of reference, a brief statement of teaching objectives and methods, along with summaries of teaching evaluations and/or classroom observations, a scholarly publication or writing sample, and official academic transcripts electronically to: uhphonors.history@gmail.com subject line: Honors/History Search; or hard copy to: Honors/History Search 714 21st St. NW, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052. Review of applications will begin January 17, 2010 and will continue until position is filled. The University seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. History: Washburn University s History Department in Topeka, Kansas invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in U.S. history, commencing fall 2011. Candidates should be ABD (completed Ph.D. preferred, A.B.D. candidate appointed as non-tenure-track Lecturer until Ph.D. is completed) with demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching and proven ability to generate scholarship in the field. Responsibilities include teaching survey courses in U.S. history and developing upper level courses in their area of specialization; preference given to applicants willing to develop on-line courses. Historians of the early national period are especially urged to apply. See http://www. washburn.edu/admin/vpaa/academicpositions.html for complete details. Washburn University is an EOE. Hotel/Restaurant Management: Faculty, Department of Nutrition, Assistant/Associate Professor in Hotel and Restaurant Administration at University of Central Missouri. For more information go to https://jobs.ucmo.edu or contact Dr. David Mc.A Baker at dmbaker@ucmo.edu, position #998319. (AA/EEO/ADA). Housing/Property Management: The University of Georgia, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of Housing and Consumer Economics. Assistant or Associate Professor of Housing. Tenuretrack, academic-year appointment; opening for August 2011. Ph.D. in Housing/Property Management or closely related field is required. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; developing a nationally recognized research program; advising undergraduate and graduate students; participating in departmental/collegiate governance and professional organizations; and securing external funding support. Send letter of application, vita, university transcripts for graduate study, example of research and three letters of reference to: Dr. Andy Carswell, Search Committee Chair, Department of Housing and Consumer Economics, 205 Dawson Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-2622. To assure full consideration, applications must be received by February 1, 2011 but applications will continue to be reviewed until a qualified candidate is selected. More specific information about this position and the department are available at: http://www.fcs.uga. edu/college/jobs.html. The University of Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Information Systems: San Diego State University, Senior Level Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Information Systems. Appointment Beginning Fall 2011. The Information and Decision System Department in the College of Business Administration at San Diego State University is seeking applications for one full-time, tenure-track faculty to assist in the development of a joint Ph.D. program and teach and conduct research in the department. The rank is at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level depending on experience. The appointment will begin Fall 2011 and salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. More information is available at http://affiliated.sdsu.edu/ ColBus/infodecsystems.htm. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status. International Programs: Juniata College s Center for International Education (CIE) seeks creative, organized, and collaboratively-minded applicants with global experience to coordinate and oversee the daily operations of education abroad, beginning July 2011. Juniata, a private liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students in the mountains of central Pennsylvania, is nationally recognized for its thriving international initiatives. Juniata is proud to offer more than 40 long- and short-term study abroad programs, most with long-standing direct exchange partners. This full-time, twelve-month, annual renewable position begins July 2011 and reports to the Dean of the CIE. The successful candidate will work closely with the Dean and Assistant Dean in the planning, development and maintenance of Juniata s study abroad programs, including advising students and supporting faculty in program development, and planning and implementing promotion and outreach activities. Responsibilities include: Coordinating study abroad programs by working with faculty and staff on enhancing learning and coordinate campus events, assisting with student billings, and implementing reentry programming; Working with international students, faculty, staff, and parents on advising through the application, acceptance, registration, orientation, and evaluation processes; Promoting International Education by planning and leading events, overseeing the Peer Advising Program, and representing the College at both on-campus and off-campus events. Qualifications include: Bachelor s degree in field related to international education; minimum two years of advising experience in a study abroad office; previous experience living/ studying abroad (minimum three months); proficient computer skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office; also required is the ability to perform limited evening and weekend work and periodic travel; Preferred Qualifications Include: Master s degree in field related to international education; proficiency in a language other than English; post-baccalaureate professional work experience in a study abroad office or other international education setting; significant international experience living, studying or working abroad; experience working with faculty and short-term programs. For a complete job description, please visit http://www.juniata.edu/jobs. To apply, please send an e-mail with attached cover letter, resume, and list of three references to: Gail Leiby Ulrich, Director of Human Resources, Juniata College, hr@juniata. edu. The preferred deadline for applications is February 1, 2011; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. It is the policy of Juniata College to conduct background checks. Juniata College will take positive steps to enhance the ethnic and gender diversity on its campus. The College commits itself to this policy not only because of legal obligations, but because it believes that such practices are basic to human dignity. Law: Staff Counsel - Regulatory. Apollo Group, Inc., parent company of University of Phoenix and other educational institutions, is seeking a staff attorney to join a dynamic team of attorneys specializing in higher education law and regulation. Responsibilities of the position include providing legal services and advising company personnel on legal rights, obligations and privileges, in addition to working with postsecondary education regulators and company personnel to provide legal advice in a variety of subject areas. The successful candidate will ideally have experience representing an institution of higher edu-
A54 The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Director of the Freshman Writing Program The mission of the College is Setting Bermuda s Students on the Paths to Success. We are looking for dynamic and creative professionals to join our team of faculty and staff. We are a Community College with a student body of traditional and non-traditional students. Applications are invited from qualified persons to fill the position of Vice President, Academic Affairs in the President s Office. Vice President, Academic Affairs The Vice President, Academic Affairs serves as the College s chief academic officer in addition to providing professional support to the President. The position reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the Executive Team. Areas reporting to the position are: academic divisions, the Academic Resource Centre, library, professional and career education, accreditation, planning and institutional research. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: of the College. position. directly to the President. under the position. accreditation process. educational institutions. college concept between academic and student affairs. Qualifications and Experience: administrative and leadership experience at a senior level in post-secondary education. A doctoral degree and community college experience are highly preferred. philosophy. individual with the highest standards of integrity. ability to resolve conflicts. and a successful background in addressing the training needs of business and industry. accreditation. Salary Résumés should be submitted to: Lorrita Tucker, Director, Human Resources & Development Bermuda College, P.O. Box PG 297, Paget PG BX, Bermuda or humanresources@college.bm Please send, along with your résumé: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT The names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two persons competent to assess from their references. Official transcripts & copies of relevant certificates from recognized institution. IMPORTANT: Résumés will not be processed without requested references attached. Closing Date Position Summary: Elmira College will have an opening in the Freshman Writing Program for the position of Director starting on or about July 2011. This is a full-time twelve-month administrative position. Requirements for the position include expertise and experience in teaching Persuasive Writing, the Great Books, Classical Rhetoric, the Toulmin Model, other models of logic based writing, and fluency in current trends in composition and rhetorical theory. The position requires teaching, curriculum design, personnel responsibilities, training of writing lecturers, supervision of writing lecturers, and program assessment. The successful candidate must be a team player who will show wit, tact, and a good sense of humor in handling his or her many responsibilities and duties. A strong work ethic at least fifty to sixty hours a week is essential. Unique characteristics of the position: All first-year students at Elmira College receive an individual weekly tutorial half-hour during their first two terms. In addition, administrators support students by attending student activities enthusiastically. Finally, the Director works with other administrators to help students succeed. Competitive compensation and benefits. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and extensive successful writing-intensive teaching experience in a field appropriate to the position. Additional qualifications include supervisory and personnel experience, curriculum design, and program assessment. The College and the Community: Elmira College first to offer a comprehensive curriculum for women and home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies is a small, well-established, residential, liberal arts college in a pleasant community in the Finger Lakes region of New York State (county population 100,000). The College s enrollment continues at near capacity with over 1,200 full-time students. 15% of the current student body graduated first or second in their high school or prep school class. Average Class size is 16; student-faculty ratio is 12:1. Application Close Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To Apply: Please send curriculum vitae, a writing sample, teaching evaluations, and the names, titles and addresses of five references to: Writing Director Search, c/o Dr. Stephen Coleman, Elmira College, One Park Place, Elmira NY 14901 or e-mail to scoleman@elmira.edu. No phone calls please. University of Georgia Athens, Georgia Director of Assessment College of Pharmacy Position Description: The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is seeking a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty member to serve as the College s Director of Assessment. The director will serve as the primary resource person for all assessments within the College. This position is responsible for coordinating, assessing, and monitoring teaching and student learning outcomes in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. Responsibilities include developing and coordinating assessment instruments; conducting ongoing analyses of the qualitative and quantitative assessment results; and working with the Assessment Committee to disseminate findings and assist faculty in utilizing assessment findings for enhancement of student learning. The director will also oversee data collection for the College s strategic plan and provide assistance with assessing various elements of the strategic plan. Additionally, he/she will assist department heads and unit leaders with academic unit reviews, assist individual faculty with developing effective assessment of student learning activities, and perform other duties as assigned. The position is located in Athens, Georgia, home of The University of Georgia. Athens is ideally situated in the rolling hills of northeast Georgia, yet is less than one hour from metropolitan Atlanta, and within easy access to coastal areas and the scenic Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee mountains. To be assured full consideration, applications should be received by January 17, 2011. Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned doctorate in an appropriate discipline, knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods to assess student learning, and experience with academic, programmatic, or institutional assessment. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Applications and/or questions about the position should be addressed to: cation in some or all of the following areas; accreditation and state regulatory affairs, institutional governance and policy, and student and faculty issues, including discipline. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the Bar of at least one state. Successful candidates will have broad-based and proven education law experience and posses a high level of analytical and strategic thinking and planning skills in order to provide legal counsel and guidance to the organization. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years legal experience in administrative law, as an in-house college or university counsel or in a law firm setting which includes representation of institutions of higher education. The candidate must convey a professional image and effectively represent the organization in its relationships with legal, education, government and business communities. Candidates must have the ability to communicate complex legal and technical information to persons with non-legal backgrounds. To apply, submit a letter of interest and resume via e-mail to: cathy.davis@ apollogrp.edu, or mail to: Catherine Davis, Associate VP, Administration, Mail Stop: C-KX01, 4025 South Riverpoint Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85040. Fax: 602-366-3581. Library: Head of Cataloging Division. Provides strategic and effective management of overall Cataloging Division s activities, including non-marc metadata creation, provision of access to significant electronic collections, and traditional cataloging of information resources in all formats and languages; manages and develops staff (7 librarians, 3 professional staff, and 32 support staff) during critical period for technical services brought about by the changing composition of research library collections; plans, organizes, and evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of procedures and workflows for creation of library cataloging; provides leadership and management for initiatives and projects in the application of metadata; stays abreast of new technology, national developments, and best practices in order to integrate these into the Libraries as appropriate. Complete list of responsibilities: http://www. libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageid=1410. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school or equivalent combination of education and experience; minimum 4 years of increasingly responsible relevant supervisory experience in academic or research library system; minimum 5 years professional cataloging and/or metadata experience; demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership and management and to work collaboratively in an environment of continuous change; evidence of strong planning, organizational, budgetary, analytical and project management skills; ability to meet requirements of tenure-track position. Complete list of qualifications: http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index. php?pageid=1410. To Apply: Review of applications begins January 31, 2011; position remains open until filled. Send letter of application, professional vitae, names/ addresses/phone numbers of six references to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B. Wells Library 201B, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405. Phone: 812-855-8196; Fax: 812-855-2576; E-mail: libpers@indiana.edu. For more information about Indiana University Bloomington go to http://www.iub.edu. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Indiana University has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Library/Information Science: The Library and Information Services at SIUE invite applications for a tenure-track position as Director of Technical Services (TS). This position is responsible for managing all units of the department including Acquisitions, Cataloging/Metadata, Bindery and Processing, Digitization Lab and Electronic Resources management. An M.L.S. from an A.L.A. accredited library school with a minimum of three years of progressively responsible and successful management experience in an academic library is required. Additionally, two years of experience in one or more of the following areas: acquisitions, bibliographic control, electronic resource and serials management. Initial review of applications to begin February 1, 2011 until filled. Submit letter of application, resume, transcripts, and the names of three current professional references to: Dr. Regina McBride, Dean of LIS, Director, Technical Services Search Committee, SIUE, Campus Box 1063, Edwardsville, Illinois 62026. Additional information regarding the Library and University can be found at the Web site: http:// www.siue.edu/lovejoylibrary/. SIUE is an AA/EO employer. SIUE is a state university. Benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Library/Instructionl Technology: Hampden-Sydney College is a selective liberal arts college for men enrolling about 1100 students with the mission of forming good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning. Its beautiful 1330-acre campus is 60 miles southwest of Richmond. The College s new library, completed in 2007, contains 83,000 usable square feet, a book capacity of 350,000, multi-media classrooms, group study rooms, media center, coffee shop, and wireless access throughout. The College seeks qualified candidates for the following position: Instructional Technology Librarian. Provides leadership, guidance and training George E. Francisco, Pharm.D. Associate Dean The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy Athens, Georgia 30602 E-mail: gef@mail.rx.uga.edu The University of Georgia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. to faculty in the development and design of teaching resources using current and emerging technologies. Provides formal and informal, individual and group-based teaching in technologies for students and faculty. The emphasis will be on application of technologies to the enhancement of classroom and out-of-classroom teaching. Collaborates with other librarians to provide instruction and information assistance to faculty and students. Serves on faculty and administrative committees and participates in all activities required of librarians with special faculty status. Reports to the Director of the Library. This is a fulltime, twelve-month appointment with special faculty status with a start date of July 1, 2011. Education and experience required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or a master s degree in instructional technology (second master s or Ph.D. preferred), minimum of five years of professional experience, minimum of two years of experience administering a course management system at a college or university. To apply, please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Director of Human Resources, Box 127, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia 23943; fax: 434-223-7049; e-mail Barmentrout@hsc.edu. Inquiries concerning the position may be sent to the Library Director at cdillon@hsc.edu. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. HSC is an EOE, M/F. Library/Personnel: The Personnel Librarian manages the library personnel office, which supports the staff of the Northwestern University Library and the University Press. The Personnel Librarian directly manages non-exempt and non-librarian exempt staff recruitment processes; leads the library s staff development program; participates in the management of employee relations issues, and contributes to all aspects of personnel services planning and management. The successful candidate will have an ALA accredited master s degree in library or information science or the equivalent combination of education and relevant library experience; minimum
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION Millersville University of Pennsylvania invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Provost for Academic Administration. Expected start date July 1, 2011. Millersville University, founded in 1855, is one of 14 institutions of the PA State System of Higher Education. As a student-centered institution, the University is highly regarded for offering quality instruction and its strong commitment to the principles of client services and diversity. Nationally ranked as one of the top regional public institutions of higher learning by U.S. News & World Report, Millersville is also listed among Kiplinger's 100 "best value universities" in the nation. The University has an honored history of providing excellent teacher education and a strong liberal arts curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. The University enrolls 7,500 undergraduate and graduate students, and employs 550 staff and 350 full-time faculty members. The men and women of the Millersville University faculty are scholars highly respected in their fields; approachable teachers and active mentors who engage their students in the classroom, the office, the research lab, and in the life of the campus. Thoroughly supporting the faculty members in their work are the University staff and leadership team -- caring people of competence and integrity who share with their faculty partners a determination that Millersville graduates shall be as prepared to lead robust intellectual, professional and civic lives as the graduates of any of the nation's best known institutions. Millersville offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for personal growth and satisfaction. Located on 250 acres in historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the tranquil campus -- a pleasing mix of historic buildings and modern structures -- provides easy access to the culture and fun of Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, New York, the Pocono Mountains, and Atlantic Ocean beaches, all within a three-hour drive. The Associate Provost reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and provides leadership and direction for: the undergraduate liberal arts program; the Office of Global Education and Partnerships (study abroad and international partnerships); the First Year Experience Program; the General Education Program; the Center for Academic Excellence (faculty professional development) and the Honors College. The Associate Provost assists in the effective management of the Academic Affairs budget and faculty complement in collaboration with school deans; represents the Office of the Provost on all relevant university committees and serves as an administration representative on the faculty labor management team; develops and maintains professional liaisons with school districts, government agencies, business organizations, educational institutions and other external organizations; serves as academic officer responsible for handling academic integrity matters and student appeals; and assists the provost in preparing reports, policy papers and other documentation for internal and external constituents. The Associate Provost assumes broad oversight for the undergraduate liberal arts curriculum and collaborates with: Student Affairs in creating and sustaining a student-centered learning environment; Advancement in the publication of the undergraduate catalog, brochures and programmatic literature; the Office of Planning and Assessment to assist the provost with academic strategic planning, programmatic assessments and institutional effectiveness; the Civic and Community Engagement and Research Project; and the Office of the Associate Provost for Enrollment Management on recruitment and retention of students. Required: An earned doctorate from an accredited institution; five years of progressively responsible academic administrative experience, including planning, program development, personnel and budget management in higher education; a record of quality scholarship, teaching and service in higher education; and successful interview. The candidate must demonstrate: the ability to assume a university-wide perspective in an environment of distributed leadership; a commitment to faculty and staff development, the liberal arts, and academic freedom within a team-oriented, collective bargaining environment; the capacity to be an innovative, credible leader committed to excellence in teaching and learning; the ability to develop effective partnerships with internal and external communities, including regional businesses, institutions of higher education and other organizations; a knowledge of, and appreciation for, the role of technology in a higher education institution; a strong commitment to diversity and social equity, and the ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse university community; strong organizational and communication skills; a commitment to shared governance; and a knowledge of, and appreciation for, emerging trends in higher education. Full consideration given to applications received by February 1, 2011. To apply, go to https://jobs.millersville.edu and create a staff application. A letter detailing how the candidate fulfills the qualifications for the position; resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references will be required. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution www.millersville.edu Director of Institutional Research Academic Affairs A55 Chronicle Size: 3x8 Issue 12-17-10 Deadline 12-6-10 Dickinson State University invites applications for the position of Vice President Cost of Academic $3740 Affairs. web The for successful 60 days candidate will report to the President and serve as an Officer of the Institution. The Vice President also will be a member of the President s Cabinet and serve as the leader for the Vice President of Academic Affairs Diverse Issues Council. Web As Chief Only Academic $210 for 30 Officer, days the VPAA provides instructional leadership and ensures the effective operation of two colleges and eleven departments. Areas of Hispanic responsibility Outlook include: faculty and staff supervision, certification and evaluation; Web planning Only and $195 leading for 30 initiatives; days budgeting; curriculum development; course and program scheduling and management; and problem solving for faculty and students. This in Higher position Edalso supervises a number of academic support areas includ- Women Web ing the Only Registrar, $210 for the 30 Library days and the Office of Extended Learning. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success AACTE and possess: a terminal degree and credentials to qualify as a full professor; a $375 record for of 30 teaching, days scholarship, and service appropriate for the rank of professor; at least three years of administrative experience at the program director, department chair or dean level; successful undergraduate teaching experience; success in external funding; strong skills in collaborative leadership and a commitment to collegial decision making. Applicants must have had experience with instructional technologies, and possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills as well as the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of audiences. This is a full time, twelve month position. Salary and benefits are competitive. The position will be available July 1, 2011. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 1, 2011 and should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae (including copies of transcripts), contact information for five professional references, and a Dickinson State University staff employment application. Send application materials to: DSU.hr@dickinsonstate.edu or mail to. For further information about this position, contact Ms. Ebeltoft at 1-800-279-4295. Visit our web site at www.dickinsonstate.edu. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history background check. AA/EOE Position Summary: Elmira College is seeking a Director of Institutional Research who will be responsible for developing, leading and managing a comprehensive institutional research program. The Director will work with all offices and constituencies of the College to develop, collect, analyze, interpret and disseminate data that supports critical decisions in areas such as assessment, strategic planning, budget allocation, enrollment planning, advancement, institutional effectiveness and activities related to the mission of the College. The Director will compile the Common Data Set, Quick Facts and Institutional Profile; will work collaboratively with Information Technology to develop and use an institutional Data Warehouse; and, will manage the fulfillment of internal and external reporting requirements and surveys, including IPEDS, NSSE, and SSI. The incumbent will help to foster a culture of assessment and evidence-based decision making at the College. of four years of human resources experience or library experience with evidence of increasing responsibility in human resources; experience in supervision and management; training and/or experience in negotiation and mediation; demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate staff developing programs. For a more information go to http://www.library.northwestern. edu/about/library-administration/jobs. To apply, send letter of application, resume or vita, and names of three references to library-personnel@northwestern.edu, to the attention of Roxanne Sellberg, Associate University Librarian for Administrative Services. Applications received by January 30, 2011 will receive first consideration. Library: The Florida State University School of Library and Information Studies (http://slis.fsu.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Within the broader research context of social informatics, we seek a faculty colleague with expertise in areas such as digital libraries, museums and archives; new media and information technology; security and network management; records management; or integrated systems (libraries and others). Applicants must have excellent research and teaching abilities. They must demonstrate a potential for productive scholarship and a strong commitment to teaching. The ability to teach online classes is desirable. Faculty members are expected to serve on School, College, and University committees, and to advise students. FSU s School of Library and Information Studies, situated within the College of Communication and Information, is a leader in the education of digital-age information technology specialists and librarians and is widely recognized for its pioneering role in the areas of Web based education and undergraduate information technology education. Bachelor s, Master s, Specialist, and Ph.D. degrees are offered on campus; the Master s and Specialist degrees are also offered online. The American Library Association (ALA) and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited Master s degree curriculum includes concentrations in information needs and services, information architecture and technology, and youth information needs and services. The Bachelor s degree in Information Technology focuses on building students skills in developing and implementing appropriate technology-based solutions to support information management and facilitate effective communication within organizations. The School currently enrolls 43 doctoral, 571 Master s, 12 specialist, and 270 undergraduate students. FSU is a Research I university, and the School of Library and Information Studies is recognized nationally and internationally for its user-centered, interdisciplinary research. Join 30 dynamic, interdisciplinary, award-winning, and internationally recognized faculty members, active in teaching, research, and service in a leading ischool (http://www.ischools.org/). Faculty are expected to seek external funding to support their research efforts. The Information Use Management and Policy Institute (http://www.ii.fsu.edu/) and Partnerships Advancing Library Media Center (http:// palmcenter.fsu.edu/) are key components in the School s overall research activities. Additional information is available from Dr. Charles R. McClure, Francis Eppes Professor and Director, Information Institute (charles.mcclure@cci.fsu.edu). Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline. Demonstrated record or potential for achievement in academic research, teaching, and service. Must meet University criteria for appointment to the rank of assistant or associate professor as appropriate. How to Apply: Applications should be addressed to Dr. Charles R. Mc- Clure, Chair, Personnel Committee, and include a letter of application detailing research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Preferred starting date is Fall 2011 or earlier. Applications are due by midnight, January 15, 2011. Online applications can be submitted at https://jobs.fsu.edu/index.cfm. Offline application materials should be sent to: Elaine Howard, School of Library and Information, Studies 142 Collegiate Loop, The Florida State University, Tallahassee FL 32306-2100; Elaine.Howard@cci. fsu.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: An Equal Opportunity/Access/ Affirmative Action Employer. Library: The Urban and Public Affairs Librarian provides reference and information Elmira College is a small, residential, liberal arts college in a pleasant community in the Finger Lakes region of New York State (county population 100,000). Average class size is 16; student-faculty ratio is 12:1. Qualifications: Master s degree in Institutional Research, Education, Business Administration, or related field. Three to five years of experience in institutional research and assessment. Knowledge of higher education accreditation requirements, research methods, and, continuous assessment and improvement processes; ability to analyze and interpret data, and communicate findings accurately in written, oral, and graphic formats; experience with relational databases systems and functions, student information systems, Crystal Reports, SPSS, Excel, or equivalent software to translate quantitative data into meaningful information for strategic planning, assessment, improvement, and evidence-based decision-making. Application Close Date: Review of applications is beginning and will continue until the final candidate is selected. All applications will be held in confidence. To Apply: Mail or e-mail (personnel@elmira.edu): (1) a letter with salary expectations or history, (2) résumé, (3) three current letters of recommendation, and (4) a list of three references to: services for the University s students and faculty as well as members of the general public, participates in a dynamic instructional program, consults and collaborates with scholars in specific academic units, including classroom and online instruction, and possibly for-credit courses, and selects information resources to support the instructional and research needs of a diverse institution. Some evening and weekend reference duty and/or instruction is required. Portland State faculty members contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda, seeking grants as appropriate. This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; Two years of full-time, post-mls experience as an academic librarian; Evidence of professional service and scholarship; Effective communications and collaborative skills; Experience using library systems, online learning applications, and digital and Web technologies in the delivery of library services; Collection development experience; Experience integrating information literacy concepts into teaching; Experience delivering reference and instruction services; Ability to successfully complete a background check. The Environment: Located in one of the most livable cities in the United States, Portland State University is a nationally recognized leader in community-based learning, and is located on the tree-lined blocks of downtown Portland. The University offers its 28,000 students more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. Salary and Benefits: Compensation and rank are commensurate with experience. The salary range begins at a minimum of $61,320, and includes an excellent benefits package including fully paid health care, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement and vacation package. Deadlines: Review of applicants will begin approximately January 24, 2011, and will remain open until finalists are identified. To Apply: Send cover letter; resume; and names, address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references to: Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, keecha@pdx.edu. Transcripts and background checks will be required for finalists. In cover letter, address how your knowledge and experiences meet qualifications. Electronic application materials are strongly preferred (Word or.pdf documents). However, materials may be mailed to: Portland State University Library - LIBW, Post Office Box 1151, c/o Anne Keech, Search Coordinator, Portland, OR 97207-1151. See full description and application instructions at http://www.pdx.edu/hr under Employment Opportunities. PSU is an AA/ EO Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. Director of Institutional Research Search, Office of Personnel, Elmira College, One Park Place, Elmira, New York 14901 Linguistics: Assistant Professor of Linguistics in Language Documentation and Conservation. The Department of Linguistics at the University of Hawai i at Manoa invites applications for a full-time, tenuretrack position (position no. 85018) in Language Documentation and Conservation, to begin August 1, 2011, or as soon as possible thereafter. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in linguistics or related field. (ABDs must provide evidence that all degree requirements will have been met by the date of hire). Applicants are expected to have practical fieldwork experience and a demonstrated commitment to the goals of language documentation and conservation, expertise in computational methods of data archiving, manipulation and dissemination as well as a high-quality research record in these areas. Evidence of superior teaching ability in undergraduate and/or graduate linguistics courses is required. Desirable Qualifications: Prior knowledge of one or more Asian and/or Pacific languages; expertise in phonology, typology, morphology, or field psycholinguistics. We are especially interested in candidates who are willing to participate fully in the department s many language documentation activities, including taking a leadership role in the electronic journal, Language Documentation and Conservation, and whose research and teaching interests allow them to interact with faculty and students in the department, in other departments, and within the community as well. Salary: Commensurate with experience. To Apply: Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of key relevant publications, teaching and research statements, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Department Personnel Committee, Department of Linguistics, University of Hawai i at Manoa, 1890 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA. Closing Date: We will begin to evaluate applications and supporting materials by January 14, 2011. Inquiries: Same address as application. We regret that we cannot accept applications via fax. E-mailed applications must be followed by hard copy postmarked (priority mail) by January 14, 2011. (E-mail address: linguist@hawaii.edu). Please note that we cannot ensure that all e-mail or fax communications in regard to this position will be answered. The University of Hawai i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. UH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status. Management: Academic oosition vacancy announcement. Kelley School of Business Indianapolis Faculty Positions in Management (Open Rank). Indiana University Kelley School of Business Indianapolis invites applications for positions in Management beginning in August 2011. Applications are encouraged for tenure-track, clinical, and lecturer positions at all ranks. We anticipate filling at least one tenure-
A56 Academic Affairs The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 The College of Charleston is an EEO/AA employer with a strong commitment to increasing faculty and staff diversity and seeks to attract a diverse applicant pool for this position. Bay de Noc Community College Vice President Instruction and Student Learning Bay de Noc Community College, Escanaba, Michigan, EOE, is seeking qualified applicants for the following full-time administrative position at our Escanaba campus: Vice President for Instruction and Student Learning Interested applicants should use the following link to review and apply for this position https://baycollege.simplehire.com/applicants/ Central?quickFind=50511 or click on the Human Resources link at https://www.baycollege.edu for further details on applying. Application deadline is January 31, 2011. track position and one non-tenure-track position. Appointment rank will be dependent on qualifications and research history. Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. from an accredited institution for tenuretrack position and preferred for clinical and lecturer appointments, as is evidence of scholarly activity. For full position announcement and requirements, please go to http://kelley.iupui.edu/faculty/positions/. Qualified applicants should submit electronically their cover letter of application, including a list of three references, and vita/resume to Sherri Hendricks, e-mail: slhendri@iupui.edu. (Indiana University, Kelley School of Business). The deadline for applications is December 15, 2010 or until the positions are filled. Indiana University is an AA/EOE Employer, Educator and Contractor, M/F/D. Management: Ashland University s Department of Management seeks tenuretrack position at assistant professor level beginning Fall of 2011. Teaching areas related to Supply Chain and Operations Management curriculum. Successful candidate expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in both Supply Chain Management and Operations Management. Additional duties include research/ creative responsibilities and appropriate service to the university, community, and profession. Ph.D. in field (ABD very near completion) from appropriately accredited institution required. Position requires teaching excellence and scholarly productivity. Interested candidates should submit statement of interest, current vitae, three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts by March 15, 2011, to Dr. Jeff Russell, Dean of the Dauch College of Business & Economics, Ashland University, 401 College Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805; e-mail: jrussell@ashland.edu. Ashland University meets fully its obligation to nondiscrimination under federal and state law and is actively committed to diversity in its workplace. Vice President for Records and Institutional Effectiveness Minnesota State University Moorhead Minnesota State University Moorhead seeks applicants with a master s degree in a related area from a regionally accredited university and a minimum of five (5) years of successful management and leadership experience in a registrar s office or similar office in higher education. The position serves as the University Registrar; oversees the Records Office and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness; provides the President with data and research needed to meet university goals; and is responsible for creating and overseeing the electronic data collection and reporting system used for strategic planning, assessment, accreditation and other institutional effectiveness measures. Screening of completed applications begins January 18, 2011; position open until filled. For complete description and application information visit: http://www.mnstate.edu/vacancy/unclassified.htm. MSUM is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. AA/EOEE. Director for the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a Director for the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. The mission of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) is to enhance human health and welfare by facilitating interdisciplinary research spanning biotechnology, nanotechnology, and information technology. The Director will provide overall scientific leadership, strategic planning, and management of finances and growth. The Director will create a scientific climate that fosters creativity, collaboration, and productivity in research. He or she will develop and execute a strategic plan, and will have overall responsibility for the scientific success of the Institute. Ph.D., M.D. or advanced degree in biology, medicine, engineering, genetics, bioinformatics or other related scientific field required. The applicant should have an international reputation and be tenure-eligible at the rank of Professor. Please see full position listing and application instructions at: http:// www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_063601.html or contact Anne Mekschun at ammekschun@uwmad.wisc.edu or 608-261-1172. Management: Instructor of Management, Agribusiness Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Accounting, Department department and the Smeal College of Business is available at http://www.smeal.psu. of Economics, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD. Renewable nine- month, non-tenure-track position. Prima- affirmative action, equal opportunity and Dean of Graduate Studies edu/depts/scis. Penn State is committed to Vice Provost for Research and ry responsibilities include teaching four the diversity of its workforce. course sections per semester of Manage- ment, Agribusiness Management, Entre- Marketing: Assistant Professor, tenurestream, beginning Fall 2011. Responsibili- CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO preneurial Studies, and/or Accounting. For a full listing of the responsibilities and ties for this position include teaching a variety of undergraduate courses in market- California State University, Chico invites applications and nominations for qualifications, and to apply, visit https:// YourFuture.sdbor.edu, search for the po- sition, and follow the electronic application research activity; and engaging in universi- As chief administrative and academic officer for the Office of Research ing; advising students; engaging in related the position of Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies. process. Deadline: January 31, 2011 or until filled. Starting date: August 22, 2011. lent and demonstrated effectiveness in ty service. Qualifications: Ph.D. or equiva- and Graduate Studies, the Vice Provost/Dean reports directly to the For questions on the electronic employment process, contact SDSU Human Re- given to applicants with significant mar- development, implementation, administration, and direction of operations classroom instruction. Preference will be Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and is responsible for sources at 605-688-4128. SDSU is an AA/ keting experience. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae and 3 current letters of rec- of a comprehensive Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Additional EEO employer. information about the University and the Office of Research and Graduate ommendation to Laura Megill (busmgmt@ pitt.edu), Marketing Search, University of Studies is available at www.csuchico.edu. Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, Pennsylvania 16701; http://www. Position requires an earned terminal degree and academic accomplishments upb.pitt.edu/acadsearch.aspx. Review of completed applications will begin January 10 and continue until position is filled. academic disciplines in the University. For all qualifications, application appropriate for faculty appointment at the rank of Professor in one of the Pitt-Bradford is a beautiful, friendly campus with an emphasis on teaching. While procedures, and full announcement: www.csuchico.edu/vpaa/. faculty have the advantage of the expansive resources and research opportunities Review of applications will begin on January 21, 2011, and will continue available through the University of Pittsburgh system, they also enjoy one-on-one until the position is filled. contact with their students in a secure, personalized environment. Individuals repre- Send Applications/Nominations electronically to: California State senting all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE. Vice Provost for Research/Dean of Graduate Studies Search, c/o Lori University, Chico, Office of the Provost, Attention: Search Committee Chair, Fuentes (lfuentes@csuchico.edu), Chico, California 95929-0110. Management: The Pennsylvania State University seeks to fill the position of Smeal Chaired Professor in its department of Supply Chain and Information Systems to begin in Fall 2011. The ideal individual should have a distinguished academic record with a strong emphasis in the management of supply chains, broadly interpreted, and with a strong appreciation of the critical issues in related domains. The individual will be expected to provide academic leadership for students and junior colleagues in these areas and to be a boundary spanner, working with colleagues from a variety of research traditions. The overarching mission of the department is to form a community of scholars focusing on conducting leading edge supply chain research by modeling, describing, explaining and optimizing supply chain processes. The ideal candidate will find synergy with the several research streams represented within the department and appreciate the increasing cross-functionality of management education. The candidate should possess a record of accomplishment that demonstrates a commitment to research and higher education. Credentials appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor are required. Salary and support will be commensurate with a senior faculty appointment. Please e-mail your vita and references to scis-chair@ smeal.psu.edu. Electronic applications are preferred, but may also be mailed to: Smeal Chair Search Committee c/o Jane Jones, Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems, 454A Business Building, University Park, PA 16802-3005. The search committee will continue to review applications and nominations until the position is filled. More information about the Marketing/Management: Eastern Michigan University, Marketing Department, Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Position. The Marketing Department in the College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Sales and Supply Chain Management area starting Fall 2011. The College of Business is accredited by the AACSB International with 75 tenure-track faculty members, who teach over 2500 undergraduate and 800 graduate domestic and international students. The Department currently consists of 17 full time tenured or tenure-track faculty members from marketing and law disciplines who are represented by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Marketing from an AACSB accredited school with credentials to teach Sales and Supply Chain Management at the undergraduate and graduate levels; ABDs close to completion will be considered. Candidates must be committed to conduct scholarly research, teach marketing courses, and I-9/EOE/AA/ADA. For security report: http://www.csuchico.edu/up/ perform service activities for the university. Priority will be given to candidates with publications, industry experience, strong communication skills, and relevant teaching experience in sales. Eastern Michigan University is a public, comprehensive university located in Ypsilanti, MI, near Ann Arbor and 35 miles west of Detroit. The University enrolls approximately 23,000 students and has an attractive, traditional campus with approximately 680 tenured and tenure-track faculty. EMU serves a culturally diverse student body and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications must be made online at https://www. emujobs.com - Posting #FA1103E. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact Dr. Anne L. Balazs, Department Head Marketing Department; anne.balazs@emich.edu or Search Committee Chair, Dr. Harash Sachdev at harash.sachdev@emich.edu or visit http:// www.cob.emich.edu. Marketing: Valdosta State University s Langdale College of Business invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Marketing. This is a ten-month, tenure-track faculty position beginning August 1, 2011. Valdosta State University is located in South Georgia with a student enrollment of approximately
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Student Affairs Business Affairs A57 13,000. Langdale College is accredited by AACSB-International and offers BBA degrees in Accounting, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, as well as MBA and MAcc degrees. The Valdosta MSA of approximately 130,000 people is located just north of the Florida line on I-75, 90 minutes from Tallahassee and 2 hours from Jacksonville, and is served by a regional airport. For more information about VSU, visit http://www. valdosta.edu, and for information about the community, visit http://www.valdostachamber.com. A Ph.D. in Marketing from an AACSB-International accredited institution is preferred. ABDs from an accredited institution will also be considered, but a doctorate must be in hand by the appointment date. To be considered, the candidate must have teaching interests in the area of healthcare marketing. Those applying must have or demonstrate the potential to develop an ongoing program of research. Applicants should send a letter of interest, VSU faculty application form http://www.valdosta.edu/academic/documents/faculty_ App2010.pdf, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references to Dr. Attila Cseh, Interim Department Head, Langdale College of Business Administration, Valdosta State University, 1500 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, Georgia 31698 or via e-mail to lcobaposition@valdosta.edu. The application deadline is January 15, 2011. Interviews will be conducted at the Winter AMA conference in Austin, Texas. Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status. Director of Housing The Director of Housing is responsible for occupancy management, room assignments, room and dining plan revenue, residence furnishings, key inventory, student mail and residential safety for a housing system accommodating over 11,500 students in over 160 residences. The Director of Housing also oversees student ID card production, the operation of the dining plan transaction system and the planning for building renovations and replacement. Duties include marketing the residence system, managing the departmental budget and communicating with students and parents concerning on campus housing. The Director of Housing will also work in close cooperation with Residence Life, Facilities Management, University Police and Dining Services to deliver a quality living environment for undergraduate students. The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of college housing operations, financial management and the best practices in the field of college student housing. Job requires M.A. or equivalent and eight years of experience in college student housing. Interested applicants please apply online at http://www.bu.edu/hr/jobs/, Tracking Code: 6224/I2810 Boston University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Materials Management: Appalachian State University invites applications for the position of Director of Materials Management. ASU has an enrollment of over 15,000 and is one of the 16 campuses of The University of North Carolina System located in the mountains of northwest North Carolina in Boone. The Director reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration in Business Affairs and is responsible for reviewing and approving all solicitations for contract awards and procurement of state property and services. The position also provides oversight for the central warehouse, surplus property operations, Purchasing Card Program and will be a representative on the University s Sustainability Committee. The candidate must have five years of senior managerial procurement experience, preferably in higher education. Other requirements include a demonstrated leadership ability with excellent oral and written communication skills to relate effectively to departments, vendors and employees. Candidates with knowledge of the North Carolina State Purchasing Policies, experience with Banner ERP System, and SciQuest Higher Markets e-procurement solutions will be given preference. A Bachelor s degree in business administration, accounting, or other directly related field is required. This is a State funded position and includes retirement, medical, and supplementary benefit packages offered to all employees of The UNC System. The salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of completed applications will begin on December 6, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Please send a complete application that includes a cover letter, current resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: David Jamison, Committee Chair, ASU Box 32125, Boone, North Carolina 28608; 828-262- 6403; http://www.appstate.edu. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact the search committee chair. A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists who are invited to campus for an interview. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Mathematics: Assistant Professor of Statistics. East Carolina University. Vacancy #001155 at http://www.jobs.ecu.edu. Tenure-track position beginning August 15, Media be Order: considered, the 325131 ability to teach mathe- mathematical and computer sciences will 2011. Commitment to teaching, research, matics courses required. Submit letter of and service to the university, community, Size: application addressing 3.375 qualifications, x 4 CV, and profession will be expected. Preference will be given to candidates with re- of teaching effectiveness, and statement of Publication: three letters of recommendation, Chronicle of evidence Higher Ed search and/or teaching experience in the Section: teaching philosophy Help to Wanted David Scott, Department Chair, Ripon College, P.O. Box actuarial sciences. Ph.D. in statistics is Run Date: 12/17 required. Salary commensurate. Screening 248, Ripon, Wisconsin 54971. Review of The begins David January 7, Group 2011 (until filled). Notes applications to Pub: begins January 1, 2011 and For complete job description, requirements, and application instructions, see EOE. continues until position is filled. AA/ 216-685-4461 https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/ Central?quickFind=64601. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Mathematics: Christopher Newport University seeks Chair for Department of Mathematics starting August 2011 at associate or full professor rank. Ph.D. in mathematics, extensive experience in undergraduate education, and record of excellence in teaching, research, and service required. Previous administrative experience, external research funding, and ability to involve undergraduates in research highly desired. Appointment with tenure negotiable. Full details on job and application (search #8382) at http://hr.cnu.edu/ employment.htm. Deadline: January 7, 2011. EOE. Athletic Director (Job #0079) New Port Richey Campus Pasco-Hernando Community College (PHCC) is seeking applicants for the position of Athletic Director. PHCC has a successful intercollegiate athletic program and is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Florida Community College Activities Association (FCCAA). The PHCC Conquistadors compete in five sports: Division II women's volleyball and softball, Division I women's cross country, and men's Division II basketball and baseball. This position is responsible for the overall management of the intercollegiate athletics department and serves as a head coach of one of PHCC's Intercollegiate Athletic teams. In addition, the position requires teaching duties of 90 instructional hours equivalent to two three credit hour courses each year. Required: Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, preferably in Physical Education or a closely related field; three years of coaching experience in basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, or cross country, preferably at the postsecondary level; three years of teaching experience, preferably at the postsecondary level; satisfactory criminal history background check; have and maintain a valid Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record. Applicants who claim a right of veteran's preference must provide documentation of eligibility. Preferred: Two years of administrative experience. Salary range is $57,794 - $60,683.70 annually plus Head Coach annual supplement of $6,600. APPLY ONLINE no later than the January 4 application deadline, at www.phcc.edu/jobs AND email, fax, or mail a letter of interest, resume and official transcripts, by midnight of the application deadline date, to: Pasco-Hernando Community College Attn: Human Resources Office (Job #0079) 10230 Ridge Road; New Port Richey, FL 34654-5199 Email: HR@phcc.edu - Fax #727-816-3315 ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION, LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME, AND TRANSCRIPTS. No other submitted materials will qualify you to be considered for this position. The application review process can be initiated with copies of transcripts; however, official transcripts must be received before the interview. Have official transcripts sent to the Human Resources Office (address above). INCLUDE JOB #0079 ON ALL ITEMS SENT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE. For help with online applications, call 727-816-3743 or 727-816-3427. THE COLLEGE IS CLOSED DECEMBER 16 THROUGH JANUARY 2 FOR WINTER BREAK. ONLINE APPLICATION, LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME, AND TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 4. EOE/ADA Compliance Website: www.phcc.edu/jobs Mathematics/Computer Science: Ripon College invites applications for a tenuretrack position in Mathematics and Computer Science beginning August 2011. Successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, scholarship, and an appreciation for the role of faculty service in the life of the institution. Qualified candidates from all fields of the Mathematics: Cornell College, a private undergraduate liberal arts college, invites applications for a two-year, non-tenuretrack appointment to begin in the fall of 2011. Teaching responsibilities include calculus, non-calculus based statistics and upper division courses, including Differential Equations and Mathematical Modeling. Ph.D. or ABD in mathematics or statistics and demonstrated excellence in teaching required. See http://www.cornellcollege. edu/academic-affairs/job-openings/index. shtml for additional information and instructions for making application. Mathematics: Penn State Harrisburg, School of Science, Engineering and Technology invites applications for full-time, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT SERVICES Cleveland State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Enrollment Services. CSU is located in a thriving urban setting in proximity to the world's best science health care facilities. Our mission is to encourage excellence, diversity, and engaged learning by providing a contemporary and accessible education in the arts, sciences, humanities and professions, and by conducting research, scholarship, and creative activity across these branches of knowledge.we endeavor to serve and engage the public and prepare our students to lead productive, responsible and satisfying lives in the region and global society. The new Vice President must be able to guide the University's enrollment and retention efforts to position CSU as a leader in urban education. FUNCTION: Develops and implements long- and short-range strategic plans related to enrollment services. Provides vision, innovative leadership and oversight for Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar s Office, Partnership Programs, Student Orientation, Campus 411, Enrollment Information Analysis, Marketing, and Career Services. Ensures that strategies, tactics and programs are properly aligned to promote recognition of the University (CSU), generate interest and demand in its various educational and research offerings, and build and accelerate CSU s enrollment. Ensures the provision of excellent enrollment services and career counseling to increase student retention.assumes operational, budgetary and managerial accountability for the division. As a member of the senior executive staff participates in institutional planning and policy development. Interacts professionally and collaboratively with appropriate internal and external customers using strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master s degree. Ten years demonstrated experience managing higher education operations, formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies in enrollment services functions. Five years senior leadership experience in Admissions, Registration, Financial Aid or related service functions in a college/university setting. Previous experience developing and implementing a comprehensive enrollment/retention model to enhance student recruitment, enrollment services, retention and student success. Knowledge of project management and operation principles, practices, techniques and tools. Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with diverse constituencies. Excellent written, oral and intercultural communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctoral degree. Experience in a public urban university with a highly diversified population. Familiarity with organizational practices and policies in a variety of related higher education areas such as finance, human resources, budgeting and marketing. Direct experience working with the administrative service functions covered by enrollment services, including reengineering operations. Evidence of leadership in developing innovative strategies to support student retention, success and graduation. Interested parties and nominators are invited to learn more about CSU at www.csuohio.edu.complete applications must include letter of application,a curriculum vitae, and a list of five references. Send applications to Dr. Njeri Nuru-Holm, VPES Search, Cleveland State University, Rhodes Tower 1201, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. Review of applications will begin January 10, 2011. CSU is an AA/EOE institution committed to non-discrimination in employment and education. M/F/D/V encouraged. 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A58 Business Affairs Deans The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 on-tenure-track Senior Lecturer positions in Mathematical Sciences starting Fall Semester 2011. Successful candidates are expected to teach a broad range of undergraduate mathematics courses, primarily service courses, for a growing and dynamic department. In addition, all full-time faculty are expected to engage in scholarly activities, participate in University/College and professional service activities, and advise undergraduate students. A Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics Education or related discipline is required. Associate to the President The Associate to the President provides detailed executive management and support to the President and advises him on institutional planning, policy development and problem resolution. The Associate facilitates and prepares presidential communications with accuracy, reflecting the President s vision and style. The Associate provides logistical and administrative support to the Board of Trustees, promotes cooperative and supportive relations among college constituencies, and manages and supervises two staff members. Whitman College, in Walla Walla, Washington, is the premier liberal arts college that combines academic excellence with an unpretentious, Northwest culture and an engaging community. Whitman fosters intellectual vitality, confidence and leadership in its 1,450 students. Screening of applicants begins January 5, 2011. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Desired start date is March 1, 2011. Whitman is an equal opportunity employer. Whitman College is building a diverse academic community and encourages women, minorities, and people with disabilities to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated. Detailed job description and application available at www.whitman.edu/hr -- click Employment Opportunities. Application must include letter of interest, detailed résumé, and contact information (phone and e-mails) for three references. Preference will be given to individuals who have demonstrated commitment to excellence in college teaching. Information about the College and the Department can be found at http://www.hbg.psu.edu and at http://math.hbg.psu.edu. This is a fixedterm renewable appointment. Applicants should submit current curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a personal statement of teaching philosophy to Mathematics Lecturer Search Committee, c/o Mrs. Dorothy J. Guy, Director of Human Resources, Penn State Harrisburg, Box: VICE PRESIDENT for Finance and Administration Williams College invites nominations and applications for the new position of Vice President for Finance and Administration, the holder of which will be a key member of the College s senior administrative team, reporting to the President. The Vice President will provide leadership, oversight, and stewardship for all aspects of the College s financial resources except investment management. These include maintaining and enhancing internal financial controls; developing policies on financial reporting, accounting, and debt financing; and fulfilling the functions of Treasurer. S/he will be responsible for financial forecasting and planning, as well as for all audit, financial reporting, and tax compliance. In addition, the Vice President will serve as the key liaison to the Budget and Financial Planning Committee and Audit Committee of the College s Board of Trustees. S/he will work most closely with the Provost, the faculty member of the senior administrative team who is centrally responsible for developing the College s programmatic; infrastructure; and, in conjunction with the Dean of the Faculty, academic priorities, to assure that they are reflected in the annual budget and long-term financial plans. S/he will work with the Chief Investment Officer on issues of liquidity and, on matters of budget and planning, with the College s shared governance structure, including faculty/staff/student committees. The Vice President will also provide administrative leadership and management for Human Resources, Risk Management, Legal Affairs, Environmental Health and Safety, Real Estate, Auxiliary Services, Conferences, Planned Gift Administration, and the College s Child Care Center. In all, the Vice President will have the opportunity to contribute substantially to the continued success of an exceptional liberal arts college. The second oldest college in Massachusetts, Williams has a distinguished history and a prominent current place within higher education. It excels at developing a diverse community of learning, in which dedicated faculty engage extraordinary students in top-rate facilities, all amid inspiring natural beauty. Primarily an undergraduate, residential, liberal arts college, Williams has an operating budget of $205.7 million, 2,100 students, 315 faculty, more than 700 staff, and an endowment of $1.5 billion. The successful candidate will possess outstanding leadership and strategic planning ability along with experience in accessing capital markets and in overseeing financial information systems. General qualifications include a minimum of 10 years of senior financial management (preferably in higher education), excellent judgment, and an enthusiasm for wide collaboration and innovation. The position requires exceptional management abilities and superior communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates should demonstrate a deep interest in and passion for liberal arts education, along with an effective, flexible approach to leading and managing the ongoing organizational change important to a dynamic institution. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Williams has retained the services of Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson for this key search. The firm would be pleased to answer any questions or supply further information. Inquiries, nominations, or applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names of five references) should be directed, electronically and in confidence, to: Andrew Wheeler, Managing Director, or Kim Morrisson, Ph.D., Managing Director Sandra Goldman, Vice President Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street Suite 3300, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 656-3543, williams@divsearch.com Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. CHE-33530, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057-4898. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity of its workforce. Mathematics: Penn State Harrisburg, School of Science, Engineering and Technology invites applications for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences effective Fall Semester 2011. The position requires a Ph.D. in Statistics or Mathematics. Applicants with expertise in Statistics will be given special consideration. Teaching will include a broad range of undergraduate mathematics courses, including service courses for a growing and dynamic department. Additionally, the successful candidate will teach graduate students from Computer Science and Engineering with the opportunity to guide graduate research projects in those disciplines. Candidates must be multi-faceted team players with strengths in teaching undergraduate courses. Penn State tenuretrack faculty are expected to pursue and sustain scholarly research and publications, recruit and advise students, and contribute quality service to the University, the College and the profession. Information about Penn State Harrisburg and the Department can be found at http://www.hbg.psu. edu and at http://math.hbg.psu.edu. Applicants are invited to submit current curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and at least three letters of reference, including at least one that addresses teaching, to: Chair Mathematics Search Committee, c/o Mrs. Dorothy J. Guy, Director of Human Resources, Penn State Harrisburg, Box: CHE-33533, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057-4898. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. Chronicle of Higher Ed Issue 12-17-10 Deadline 12-6-10 3x8 Dean of Biscayne College for the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. The Dean of St. Thomas University s Biscayne College for GT the CoE Liberal Dean Arts and Search Social Sciences will advance the College by creatively invigorating academic programs, 303 by boldly Peachtree increasing quality Street, and expanding NE enrollment, by supporting Catholic Social Thought across all disciplines, and by ensuring the development of globally oriented students in an era of increasing diversity. Reporting to the Provost Suite of the 4300 University, the Dean provides for the College its academic and administrative leadership in vision, Atlanta, strategy, and GAmanagement. 30308 The position carries an appointment as a professor in one of the departments of the College. The position is available as early as June 1, 2011, but, no later than August 1, 2011. Phone: (404) 682-7316 Email: gatech@heidrick.com Qualifications: The Georgia Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action e Preferred Qualities: University Mission St. Thomas is a Catholic university with rich cultural and international diversity committed to the academic and professional success of its students who become ethical leaders in our global community. Application & Deadline: Send a letter of application, statement of educational philosophy, detailed vita, copies of post-secondary transcripts, and contact information for three professional references by January 30, 2011 to: St. Thomas University Office of Human Resources (Ref. 3806) 16401 NW 37 Avenue Miami Gardens, FL 33054 biscaynedeansearch@stu.edu MS Word or Adobe PDF attachments preferred. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. For information about St. Thomas University and Biscayne College, please visit www.stu.edu/biscayne. St. Thomas University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mathematics: The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Western Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning August 15, 2011. The position is designated for a person with a strong background in abstract algebra or algebraic number theory, with preference given to candidates in group theory. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in mathematics or in a related discipline by the time of the appointment, and salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates should exhibit enthusiasm and a strong commitment to teaching at all levels of undergraduate and graduate mathematics, directing undergraduate research projects and master s-level theses, and contributing to the department and university service missions. Faculty members also are expected to continue a program of high-quality research and scholarly activity. Western Kentucky University is a comprehensive state-supported institution in Bowling Green, Kentucky, an urban area of about 60,000 people, located about 65 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee. The university has an enrollment of over 20,000 students with more than 600 faculty members. The Mathematics Division offers both bachelor s and master s degrees, each with mathematics and mathematics education options. All mathematics majors are required to complete a senior research project under the direction of a faculty member. For more information about the department, visit http:// DEAN OF ENGINEERING Dean of Engineering The Georgia Institute Institute of Technology of Technology invites applications invites and nominations applications for the position and nominations of the dean of for th thecollege deanof of Engineering. the College The new ofdean Engineering. will lead the Institute s The new largest dean academic will unit lead and one theof Institute s the l nation s top-ranked colleges of engineering. For the past several years, the College has granted more total academic degrees in unit engineering and one than any of other college nation s of engineering top-ranked in the country. colleges It also ofhas engineering. granted the For largest several number years, of degrees the to College women engineers has granted and the largest morenumber totalof degrees graduate degrees in engineering to African- than American engineers. The Fall 2010 enrollment of 11,911 engineering majors 8,076 undergraduates and college 3,835 graduate of engineering students constitutes in the country. nearly 60 percent It also of the has more granted than 20,000students the largest attending number o Georgia womentech engineers and makes the and College the the largest on number campus. of graduate degrees to African-Amer The engineers. College of Engineering The Fallconsists 2010of enrollment the Schools of Aerospace of 11,911 Engineering, engineering Biomedical majors Engineering 8,076 un (joint and 3,835 with Emory graduate University), students Chemical and constitutes Biomolecular Engineering, nearly 60Civil percent and Environmental of the more than Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Science students and Engineering, attendingand Georgia Mechanical Tech Engineering. and makes The College thealso College includes the a regional largest program, on campus Georgia Tech-Savannah (GTS), located in Southeast Georgia. The College has nearly 400 tenured or tenure-track faculty members, including twenty-five members of the National Academy of Engineering The College of Engineering consists of the Schools of Aerospace Engineering, B and about 350 support staff. As chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Engineering, the Engineering dean is responsible (joint for with providing Emory leadership University), for the following Chemical specific activities: and Biomolecular strategic planning, Engineer faculty Environmental appointments, Engineering, budgetary and administrative Electrical and oversight, Computer stewardship Engineering, and development Industrial and and multidisciplinary partnerships. The ideal candidate will be an intellectual leader among the faculty, a strong Engineering, advocate for Materials the teaching Science and research and mission Engineering, of the College, anda preeminent Mechanical university Engineering. citizen, T and alsoan includes energetic and aconscientious regional program, administrator, Georgia familiar with Tech-Savannah issues in higher education, (GTS), engineering, located in Sou science, and technology. Georgia. The College has nearly 400 tenured or tenure-track faculty members, The twenty-five Georgia Institute members of Technology of the is situated National an Academy attractive campus of Engineering the heart of Atlanta. and about The 350 su Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. The College of Engineering is the premier public engineering college As chief in the academic state. For more and information, administrative please consult officer the search of the Web site College at: of Engineering, the www.provost.gatech.edu. responsible for providing leadership for the following specific activities: strategi All faculty correspondence appointments, should be directed budgetary in confidence andto administrative the Institute s executive oversight, recruitment consultants, stewardship and Ellen development Brown and Randy multidisciplinary Jayne at Heidrick & Struggles partnerships. International, The Inc. ideal While candidate applications and will be an nominations will be received until the dean is selected, interested parties are encouraged to submit their leader materials among to the the address faculty, below by afebruary strong15, advocate 2011 to assure for optimal the teaching consideration: and research miss College, a preeminent university citizen, and an energetic and conscientious ad Heidrick & Struggles, Inc. familiar with issues in highergt education, CoE Dean Search engineering, science, and technology. 303 Peachtree Street, NE The Georgia Institute of Technology Suite 4300 is situated on an attractive campus in the h Atlanta, GA 30308 Atlanta. The Institute is a member Phone: (404) of 682-7316 the University System of Georgia, the Ge Research Alliance, and the E-mail: Association gatech@heidrick.com of American Universities. The College o is the premier The Georgia public Institute of engineering Technology is an college equal opportunity/affirmative in the state. action For employer. more information, pl the search website at www.provost.gatech.edu. All correspondence should be directed in confidence to the Institute s executive consultants, Ellen Brown and Randy Jayne at Heidrick & Struggles Internationa applications and nominations will be received until the dean is selected, interes are encouraged to submit their materials to the address below by February 15, assure optimal consideration: www.wku.edu/math/. Applications must include the standard AMS cover sheet, a vita, transcripts of graduate work, a statement on teaching philosophy, a statement on research, and three letters of recommendation with at least one addressing teaching. Please state in your cover letter if you plan to attend the AMS/MAA Joint meetings in New Orleans. Send materials to Dr. Molly Dunkum, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Boulevard #11078, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101. Review of applications will begin immediately and
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education A59 DEANS Dean, College of Social Sciences The University of Hawai i at Manoa (UH Manoa) seeks an innovative, motivational and experienced leader to serve as Dean of the College of Social Sciences (CSS). Building upon the many strengths of the University, as well as the unique attributes of Hawai i and its indigenous and multi-cultural populations, the successful candidate has an exciting opportunity to lead CSS to a stronger intellectual presence in Hawai i, the Asia Pacific region and around the globe. The College of Social Sciences is part of an international community of scholars that studies important behavioral, social, cultural, environmental, political and institutional issues. The College strives to provide its students with an excellent educational experience, its faculty with a stimulating academic setting, and its community with professional expertise to examine consequential public issues. The Dean of the College has a dual role that involves both College leadership and administration. With respect to leadership, the Dean sets the tone for the College by working proactively to articulate the College s basic values and goals. In this sense, the Dean tries to ensure that basic College values come alive in defining academic climate and driving its activities and endeavors. Secondly, the Dean has oversight for the College s governance system. The goal is to ensure that the system operates effectively and with equal access by all members of the College community. Finally, the Dean oversees day-to-day College operations and activities, and represents the College of Social Sciences within the University and to the Hawai i community at large. For more information about the University of Hawai i at Manoa and the College, please go to www.manoa.hawaii.edu and www.socialsciences.hawaii.edu. UH Manoa is one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the Pacific Region and belongs to an international community of research universities. It is the flagship campus of the UH System and enrolls more than 20,000 students. Twelve percent (12%) of UH Manoa students are majoring in programs within the CSS. These students comprise 12% of the undergraduates and 12% of the graduate students. There are approximately 142 instructional faculty members in the College. UH Manoa is one of the nation s few land-, sea- and space grant institutions, and plays a unique role in serving Hawaiian, Asian and Pacific communities through education, research, outreach and service. Many of the university s fields of study relate directly to the distinctive geographical and cultural setting of Hawai i, an island community with diverse eco-systems and an exceptional diversity of cultures. will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, candidates should submit complete applications by January 15, 2011. State law requires a state and national criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Mathematics: The Department of Mathematics of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette invites applications for a tenuretrack position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will commence August 17, 2011. Duties include teaching courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, conducting research, and engaging in departmental and professional service. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in mathematics and a commitment to excellence in research and teaching. Preferences will be given to applicants in the field of algebraic geometry who have established research programs and university teaching experience. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public Research University with high research activity. Information about the University and the Mathematics Department is available on the University s web page at http://www. louisiana.edu. We will review applications Nominations, inquiries, and application information Nominations, inquiries, and applications are being accepted for this position. Review of applications will begin on Monday, January 24, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Candidates must submit a cover letter summarizing the candidate s interest and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and the names of six (6) professional references, including title and contact information. For a job description and search information, please go to www.hawaii.edu/executivesearch/socsci. E-mail correspondence is strongly encouraged. Please send materials to: University of Hawai i at Manoa CSS Dean Search Attn: Michele Tom, Executive Search Coordinator University of Hawai i at Manoa 2500 Campus Road, Hawai i Hall 209 Honolulu, Hawai i 96822 Phone: 808-956-9396 / Fax: 808-956-7115 E-mail: tomm@hawaii.edu The University of Hawai i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and encourages applications from and nominations of women and minority candidates. as they are received and continue until the position is filled. Letters of application with curriculum vitae should be sent to: Dr. Roger Waggoner, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Mathematics Department P.O. Box 41010, Lafayette, Louisiana 70504-1010 or rwag@louisiana.edu. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to Professor Waggoner. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Mathematics: The Harvard University Department of Mathematics department invites applications for the position of Senior Preceptor in Mathematics for a five-year term, beginning July 1, 2011. The responsibilities of this senior non-ladder position includes teaching four courses each year; hiring, training, and mentoring new and veteran Preceptors; training and mentoring graduate student teachers; overseeing the hiring, training, and supervision of undergraduate course assistants; advising undergraduate students; and developing curriculum and pedagogical materials. Given the scope of these responsibilities, two appointments at this level will be considered. One senior preceptor will be expected to co-teach a pedagogy course and to mentor teachers at all levels of development. A successful candidate for this position will have to demonstrate excellent judgment, effective leadership, and strong team-building skills. The other senior preceptor will focus on curricular issues and the development of high quality pedagogical materials, both for students and for instructors. He or she will be expected to demonstrate pedagogical expertise and ideally have the computer skills necessary to facilitate the development of user-friendly and pedagogically sound Mathematica notebooks. Flexibility and the ability to work well as part of a team are required for both individuals. Candidates, including internal applicants who wish to apply for the position, should have at least three years of experience in teaching mathematics at a college level, demonstrated leadership abilities, pedagogical expertise (including curriculum design), and experience supervising a team of teachers. Appointment to additional fiveyear terms will be possible, subject to successful performance-based reviews and curricular need. Applications should be sent to: Senior Preceptor Hiring Committee, c/o Rima Markarian, Department of Mathematics, 1 Oxford Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 and should include a letter of application, CV, and a sample of pedagogical materials. In addition, three letters of recommendation should be sent to the Hiring Committee. Completed applications are due by January 3, 2011. Applications from all well qualified individuals, especially women and minority candidates, are highly encouraged. Harvard University is an Equal opportunity/affirmative Action employer. Medicine: University of Washington Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine has a full-time academic anesthesiologist position available at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, depending on qualifications. This position is without tenure. Duties include the teaching of residents, fellows and medical students and supervision of clinical care team. Currently recruiting for combined cardiothoracic anesthesia, TEE, and critical care medicine services. MD degree (or foreign equivalent) is required. Must be Board certified (or equivalent) or eligible in anesthesiology and in critical care medicine. Must obtain state of Washington medical licensure. Graduates of foreign medical schools must have completed the US medical licensing exam (USMLE) Step 3 or equivalent. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The UW is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Send curriculum vitae to: Debra Schwinn, M.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, University of Washington, Box 356540, Seattle, Washington 98195-6540; dschwinn@u.washington.edu. DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING THE POSITION: The Dean holds the principal role in securing the academic excellence and leadership of Cal Poly Engineering, supporting faculty and enhancing college resources. The Dean, in collaboration with the college leadership, is responsible for the quality of academic programs, promotion of Cal Poly s learn-by-doing, laboratory-intensive curricula and for managing the fiscal and human resources and physical facilities of the college. With student success as the prime objective of the institution, s/he in addition, must create a positive environment for teaching, scholarship, research and professional engagement, and service to the university and community. By building partnerships with alumni and the business community, the Dean is expected to secure additional financial support. The Dean reports directly to the Provost, is a member of the Provost s Council, and works collaboratively with the deans from the other colleges and campus units. QUALIFICATIONS: Successful record of academic and administrative experience encompassing human resources and fiscal management; a strong commitment to academic excellence; a demonstrated capacity for academic leadership and team building; commitment to fostering a technology-enhanced collaborative learning environment; capability to expand alliances with the private sector; experience in the design and continuous implementation of the strategic planning process; strong experience and a commitment to engage the college in a comprehensive program of advancement activities; ability to enhance and to work effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community and to address student needs in a multicultural educational environment. Credentials appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of professor to include a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship and an earned doctorate in engineering or a related area. COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected. The Management Personnel Plan adopted by the CSU Board of Trustees governs all rights associated with the appointment. THE COLLEGE: Highly selective and known especially for its hands-on focus and graduates who contribute immediately in the workplace, Cal Poly Engineering enjoys an excellent national reputation. U.S. News & World Report has ranked the college as one of the top four public-master s engineering schools every year since 2000. Nearly 145 full-time faculty members teach approximately 5,000 students enrolled in nine departments that offer 13 baccalaureate and 10 master s degree programs. Campus facilities include more than 80 state-of-the-art laboratories, providing students access to advanced technological systems. Students also participate in realworld engineering problem solving through co-ops and internships, through class projects and the senior project capstone design experience, and by participating in design competitions. Cal Poly teams have recently won national championships in the ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition, AIAA Aircraft Design competition and the Society of Women Engineers Team Tech. The school s project-based learning emphasis helps ensure that graduates are accustomed to working in diverse, goal-oriented teams. The vision statement for the college is: Leading engineering education and innovation to serve humanity. THE UNIVERSITY: Ranked Best in the West by U.S. News & World Report for the last 18 years, Cal Poly is a four-year, comprehensive public university with approximately 18,000 students. One of the 23 campuses of the California State University, Cal Poly is a distinctive learning community offering academically focused students a hands-on educational experience that prepares them for today's scientific and technical world. The university is organized into six colleges: Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; Architecture and Environmental Design; Orfalea College of Business; Engineering; Liberal Arts; and Science and Mathematics. Nearly two-thirds of the university's students major in agriculture, architecture and environmental design, business, or engineering. Student quality is high, with applications significantly exceeding admissions. THE COMMUNITY: San Luis Obispo, a city of 44,000, is located 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California s scenic Central Coast. With excellent recreational facilities, the area has an outstanding climate, with an annual average temperature of 70.2 degrees. REVIEW, APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: The search committee will begin to review nominations and applications on January 12, 2011 and will continue to review applications until the position is filled. The anticipated starting date for the position is September 1, 2011. Nominations and inquiries should be made to the Chair of the Consultative Search Committee. To apply, visit www.calpolyjobs.org to complete the required online Cal Poly Management Employment Application and apply to Requisition Number 102203. In addition, each applicant must provide as attachments to the online application the following documents: (1) cover letter; (2) detailed curriculum vitae or resume; (3) personal statement (two-page maximum) of the applicant s view on academic administration and the role and responsibilities of the faculty in a college of engineering; (4) salary history for the last five years; and (5) the names, addresses and phone numbers of at least five references, including two from faculty. Please indicate Requisition Number 102203 on all correspondence. If unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application, please mail documents to: Chair, Consultative Search Committee for Dean, College of Engineering c/o Academic Personnel Office, One Grand Avenue, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407. INQUIRIES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Academic Personnel: E-mail: academic-personnel@calpoly.edu, FAX: (805)756-5185 Phone: (805)756-2844. www.calpoly.edu Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of all qualified individuals. Equal Opportunity Employer Middle Eastern Studies: Qatar Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Georgetown University. Position: A one-year post-doctoral fellowship in the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University. The fellowship is for a recent Ph.D. working on U.S.-Arab Relations, Arab Studies or Islamic Studies. Stipend: $40,000-$45,000, plus benefits. Responsibilities: The fellowship requires residence at Georgetown University. The fellow will receive library privileges and office space. The fellow will be expected to prepare his/her dissertation for publication, deliver a lecture about his/ her research, and to teach a small seminar of his/her choosing related to the fellowship topic. Qualifications: Interested candidates must have completed a Ph.D. between January 1, 2009 and August 31, 2011 from a university in the United States. Must demonstrate interest in U.S.-Arab relations, Arab Studies or Islamic Studies. Application: Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, course proposal, three letters of recommendation, a sample chapter from their dissertation, and an outline of their dissertation. The application must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2011. Send completed applications to: Qatar Post-Doctoral Fellowship, CCAS, Georgetown University, 37th and O Streets, NW, 241 ICC, Washington, DC 20057. For more information, visit: http:// ccas.georgetown.edu/academics/scholarships/qpdfellowship/. Music Education: Jackson State University Department of Music is accepting applications for a full-time tenured-track position in Music Education at the Assistant/ Associate Professor level to begin in Fall 2011. Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. in Music Education, at least three years of public school teaching experience. Further details at http://www.jsums.edu/ listings.php. Music: Washburn University (Topeka, Kansas) invites applications for positions beginning August 2011. (1) Tenure-track Director of Orchestras/Assistant Professor. Qualifications: earned Doctorate, ABD considered; A.B.D. candidate appointed as non-tenure-track Lecturer until Doctorate is completed; demonstrated excellence in orchestral ensemble conducting, teaching/recruiting at university level essential; successful professional conducting experience/professional performing experience as instrumentalist desirable. Candidates with secondary area of expertise in applied viola instruction will be strongly considered, however, all instrumental areas encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include: Serve as Music Director/ Conductor of/coordinator for Washburn University Orchestra and String Orchestra; oversee all additional orchestral activities; teach assigned courses including (not limited to) conducting, instrumental techniques, and applied instruction; recruit/ advise students; maintain public profile as conductor/teacher. Application review begins January 10, 2011-open until filled. (2) Non-tenure-track Lecturer (Voice/Opera). 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A60 Deans The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 Dean, College of Social Work The University of South Carolina invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Social Work. The successful candidate will possess a MSW degree and a doctorate in social work or a related field, have administrative experience with a record of visionary leadership, high standard of professional integrity, strong sense of professional ethics, a clear commitment to academic excellence, and a record of achievement commensurate with an appointment to the rank of professor with tenure. The Dean of the College of Social Work advances the teaching, research, and service missions of the College; represents the College to a wide range of campus and professional constituencies; and administers the College s activities and budget. The College of Social Work is a premier setting to advance the health and social wellbeing of vulnerable populations through interdisciplinary, community-engaged teaching, research, and service. Its academic offerings include BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. programs, with current total enrollment of approximately 700 students. Dual graduate degrees are also available in public health, law, and public administration, along with graduate certificate programs in gerontology and addictions. The MSW program is available in Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, South Carolina, as well as in the Republic of South Korea. The College is home to the Center for Child and Family Studies, the Newman Institute for Peace and Social Justice, and the Institute for Families in Society. The University of South Carolina, founded in 1801, is the flagship University of the State with an eight-campus, fully-accredited system. The University is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a very high research activity institution with community engagement distinction. Faculty generated $218.8 million in funding for research, outreach, and training programs in fiscal year 2010. Candidates are encouraged to submit their letter of application that includes their vision for leadership in a College of Social Work at a major research university, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references. The search committee will begin the review of applications on February 1, 2011, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. More information about the College is available at www.cosw.sc.edu. DEAN SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR The University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE). The School s over-arching objective is to contribute to the protection of the Earth s resources and the achievement of a sustainable society. Through research, teaching, and outreach, faculty, staff and students of the School are devoted to generating knowledge and developing policies, techniques, and skills to help practitioners manage and conserve environmental resources to meet the full range of human needs on a sustainable basis. We believe this is best accomplished through the joining of multiple disciplines and approaches in a creative research and teaching atmosphere. Faculty and students are drawn from an unusually wide range of disciplinary backgrounds and professional experiences, representing the natural and social sciences and numerous professional fields. Research programs aim at understanding environmental processes and developing engineering, design, business, and policy solutions to environmental problems in settings that range from regional to international; these programs involve diverse partners, from private sector to government and non-profit. The School provides instruction through Master s and doctoral programs, multiple dual degree programs, and an undergraduate program offered jointly with the University s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the School and reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean provides leadership for the planning and implementation of the School s academic, research and outreach programs. The Dean is expected to effectively represent the School to internal and external constituencies and to secure funds from a variety of sources. Qualifications must be appropriate for appointment as full professor with tenure, and include demonstrated commitment to and/or experience in achieving the School s mission with a diverse student body and faculty. We seek highly qualified candidates from professional and academic backgrounds. Nominations and applications will be reviewed continuously beginning in January 2011. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Inquiries, nominations, and applications consisting of a letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references, should be submitted, preferably in electronic form, to: Dan Brown, Ph.D. Chair, SNRE Dean Search Advisory Committee Professor of Natural Resources and Environment University of Michigan 503 Thompson Street, Room 3074 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340 email snre-search-chair@umich.edu or to the University s consultants for this search: Applications and nominations should be sent to: Dr. Les Sternberg, Chairman, College of Social Work Dean Search Committee c/o Ms. Judi Blyth Office of the Provost 102 Osborne Administration Building University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (803) 777-2930 Electronic applications should be sent to judi@sc.edu http://www.sc.edu/provost/searches The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. We encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and others whose background, experience, and viewpoints contribute to the diversity of our institution. Suffolk County Community College, New York State s largest community college, enrolls more than 24,000 students at its three campuses on Long Island. An opportunity for an experienced, visionary educator to become part of the Michael J. Grant Campus leadership team is now available as: Campus Dean of Instruction Qualified applicants are required to apply online: Quick Links at www.sunysuffolk.edu AA/EOE Qualifications: Doctorate preferred, ABD considered. Soprano preferred - all voice types encouraged to apply; demonstrated excellence in teaching applied voice/directing opera program essential. Responsibilities include: Teach applied voice/additional music courses fitting personal qualifications; direct opera program; recruit/advise students; maintain public profile as singer/ teacher. Applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2011 for full consideration; however open until filled. See http://www. washburn.edu/admin/vpaa/index.html for complete details on both positions. Washburn University is an EOE. Nursing: Assistant Professors of Nursing, Position Numbers 73290 and 86361; University of Hawai i at Hilo, tenure-track. Specialty in Medical-Surgical or In-Patient Obstetrical Nursing. Teach courses in Acute Care clinical settings, online education technology, and Patient simulation lab practice, advise students, engage in scholarly activities and publication, and participate in university and community service. For complete description, qualification and application requirement visit: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/uhh/hr/jobs.ph. University of Hawai i at Hilo is an EEO/ AA Employer D/M/V/W. Nursing: Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track faculty nursing position available August 2011. Visit IUP s Web site at http://www. iup.edu/humanresources for a complete job description and application procedures. IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V and a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Nursing: Pittsburg State University, Department of Nursing. Nursing faculty position for BSN/MSN Program, Fall 2011. Full-time position beginning August, 2011. Doctorate in nursing or related field or ABD preferred; Master s in Nursing required; must be eligible for licensure in Kansas and in states where clinical occurs; two years collegiate nursing teaching experience required; relevant clinical experience required. For tenure-earning position, doctorate or ABD required. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a concise vision statement regarding his/her expectations in position, along with names and contact information of five professional references, to nursingsearch@pittstate.edu by January 10, 2011. Electronic submission of all application materials is required. Additional information may be requested of candidates. Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and requires that candidates undergo a criminal background check. Nursing: Shepherd University invites applications for three full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors for Nursing Education: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Specialty; Pediatric and Children s Health Nursing Specialty; and Medical/Surgical Nursing Specialty. Shepherd University, a public liberal arts institution, has an enrollment of about 4,300 students. The University is located in historic Shepherdstown, West Virginia, just 70 miles west of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. For details and to apply, go to https://jobs.shepherd.edu. EOE. Performing Arts: Oberlin College Conservatory of Music seeks full-time staff position as Opera Coach, beginning 2011-12 academic year. See Jobs at Oberlin: http:// new.oberlin.edu/. Qualifications include: broad knowledge of opera, recital, and concert vocal literature; expertise in Italian, French and German languages and lyric diction; outstanding vocal coaching skills; excellent piano and sight-reading skills; graduate degree in Collaborative Studies or equivalent professional experience. Submit letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation to Dean David H. Stull, Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, 77 West College Street, Oberlin, OH 44074 by January 15, 2011. Please direct any electronic correspondence to conserv@oberlin.edu. AA/EOE. Philosophy: Professor of Philosophy. The Pontifical College Josephinum, a Roman Catholic Seminary founded in 1888 and located in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking to hire an experienced person to teach Philosophy and to serve as chairperson of the Undergraduate Philosophy department beginning in the Fall of 2011. The appointment will be to the faculty of the College of Liberal Arts. The successful candidate must have a license in philosophy or a doctorate in philosophy from an ecclesiastical faculty. If candidates have an ecclesiastical license in philosophy and not an ecclesiastical doctorate, they must also have a doctorate from a philosophy faculty in a university recognized by the Holy See. The mission of the Josephinum is the formation of Renaissance priests to be spiritual fathers for the New Evangelization. The Renaissance priest is one who can relate well to the complexities of contemporary Dean, College of Arts and Sciences The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is conducting a search for Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Search Committee invites nominations, applications (letter of interest, complete CV, and references), or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting UTK. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted prior to March 4, 2011. For a complete position description, refer to Current Opportunities on www.parkersearch.com. culture on its many levels, who can witness to the need for the renewal of this culture, and one who serves as a spiritual father and leader. Candidates must support the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and this mission of the Josephinum. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of full-time teaching experience, some experience with academic administration, a record of publishing and familiarity with the world of seminary formation. Rank, salary and benefits are negotiable based on experience and other credentials. The expected teaching load for this position will be four courses a year. The successful candidate will be responsible in addition to provide administrative leadership to a department already comprised of five philosophers. He or she will also work closely with the rector/ president to promote the opportunities for undergraduate formation to the priesthood available at the Pontifical College Josephinum. The successful candidate will also Judith A. Auerbach and Kit J. Nichols 385 Concord Avenue, Suite 103 Belmont, MA 02478 (617) 451-0095 Electronic submissions preferred: email vicki@auerbach-assc.com The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Gary Daugherty, Senior Vice President Katie Bain, Principal 770-804-1996 ext: 108 gdaugherty@parkersearch.com kbain@parkersearch.com The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title Vi/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. have the opportunity to participate in the overall formation program through membership on various committees according to his or her interests and the needs of the seminary. He or she will work closely with the vice-rector of the undergraduate college. An ideal candidate should be able to teach some of the following courses: Modern and Contemporary Philosophy, as well as courses that address contemporary issues in such fields as metaphysics, epistemology, political philosophy and ethics in all of which Catholic teaching has a special interest. He or she must be strongly committed to the applicable perspectives of Saint Thomas Aquinas on these matters and should be able to examine and discuss contemporary concerns from an awareness of and commitment to Saint Thomas philosophy. Please respond with a resume, letter of interest including salary history to the Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43235, Attention: Academic Dean. All replies kept in strict confidence. The Pontifical College Josephinum is an EEO Employer. Applications will be considered until February 15, 2011. Philosophy: Ripon College seeks tenuretrack Assistant Professor of Philosophy beginning August 2011 (pending budget approval in early 2011). Specialization in philosophy of science with areas of competence in at least two of the following: metaphysics, epistemology, logic, or history of modern/contemporary philosophy. Preference given to applicants with PhD; ABD considered. See http://www.ripon.edu for full ad. Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference, to Dr. Paul Jeffries, Search Chair, Ripon College, P.O. Box 248, Ripon, Wisconsin 54971. Review of appli-
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Deans A61 San Francisco Bay Area Dean - Saint Mary s College Library and Academic Resources Saint Mary s College of California, a private liberal arts college in the Catholic, Lasallian tradition, seeks a visionary leader as the Dean for Library and Academic Resources to lead the continued improvement in the quality of academic resources and library services for students, faculty and staff. Reporting to the Provost, the new Dean will have an exciting opportunity to build on a tradition of excellence. The Dean will hold a pivotal role in continuing the transformation of the current library into a state-of-the-art academic resource center. The successful candidate will lead the creative design, fundraising, and oversight of the building, as well as the creation of new facilities. The Dean will expand the library s collections, oversee the creation of digital collections, modernize service delivery by enhancing the library s online presence, and spearhead innovative solutions to increase access to services and collections for both remote and on-campus students. The ideal candidate must skillfully articulate a clear vision for continuing to integrate the library and its services into the intellectual life of the College. Additionally, the successful candidate should demonstrate effective, collaborative leadership, a track record of successfully securing external funding, and a history of implementing technological innovations that advance the institution s core commitments to teaching, research, and service. The ability to make an active contribution to the College s Mission is essential. For a full description of this role, please visit Saint Mary s College s Employment Page at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu. Saint Mary s encourages all qualified parties to apply. The position is open until filled. For fullest consideration, please submit a CV and a cover letter to the Library and Academic Resources Search Committee c/o Michael J. Reid, Michael James Reid & Company Executive Search Consultants michael@mjrco.com Saint Mary s College of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer Lehigh University announces a nationwide search to recruit a Dean of its College of Arts and Sciences Lehigh University invites candidates for the position of the Herbert and Ann Siegel Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Dean will provide strategic vision and leadership for a dynamic, growing, multifaceted liberal arts college the largest of four colleges within a highly selective research university. Successful candidates will have strong scholarly credentials, executive experience, demonstrated dedication to teaching and the advancement of knowledge through research and scholarship, and a commitment to building a diverse University community. The Deanship, an endowed position, carries with it discretionary funding and a budget structure that allows considerable flexibility to develop and implement strategic initiatives. The College of Arts and Sciences has 220 faculty in 18 departments, with 1,840 undergraduates and nearly 500 graduate students in master s and Ph.D. programs. The College also has 13 crossdisciplinary programs and nine Centers and Institutes. Degrees awarded: BA, BS, MA, MS, Ph.D. The College of Arts and Sciences hosts an amazing collection of people and ideas that thrive in a transdisciplinary environment to advance the limits of knowledge, promote innovation and transform theory into practice. Founded in 1865 by Asa Packer, Lehigh is a premier residential research university, ranked in the top tier of national research universities each year. It is a coeducational, nondenominational, private university that offers a distinct academic environment of undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe. The university, with more than 4,700 undergraduates and nearly 2,200 graduate students, offers majors and programs in four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Economics, the College of Education and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Located in Pennsylvania s scenic Lehigh Valley, the campus is situated on 1,600 acres and is 75 miles from New York City and 60 miles from Philadelphia. Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Candidates should provide a cover letter describing personal interests in and qualifications for the position and a curriculum vitae in electronic form to casdeansearch@lehigh.edu. Candidates are strongly encouraged to view the dedicated search website at www.lehigh.edu/casdeansearch. While applications and nominations will be accepted until a new Dean is selected, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by February 1, 2011 to assure full consideration. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits, including partner benefits. Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. cations begins January 10, 2011, and continues until position is filled. AA/EOE. Philosophy: University of Wisconsin-Superior, Superior, Wisconsin. UW-Superior, Wisconsin s Public Liberal Arts College, seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Philosophy, to begin August 2011. Area of Specialization: open, excluding Political Theory. Area of Concentration: ability to teach broadly in a variety of fields, such as Epistemology, Logic, Philosophy of Science and Philosophy of Religion. Feminist Philosophy or Theology, Non-Western or Comparative Philosophies and/or Religions highly desirable. The philosophy program at UWS currently includes one full-time faculty in an interdisciplinary department. Teaching load is four courses (12 credits) per semester. Required qualifications include university teaching experience, and Ph.D. in hand by June 1, 2011. At UW-Superior, inclusive excellence and diversity are valued assets and we strive to offer quality programs in an environment of trust and cooperation that centers on the worth of all individuals. The University is seeking candidates who will contribute to the achievement of this Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Georgia State University, a leading research university located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, is conducting a search for the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The Search Committee invites nominations, applications (letter of interest, complete CV, and references), or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting Georgia State University. Confidential review of materials will begin immediately. It is preferred that all nominations and applications be submitted prior to February 28, 2011. For a complete position description, refer to Current Opportunities on www.parkersearch.com. For additional information, please visit GSU online at www.gsu.edu or the College of Arts and Sciences at www.cas.gsu.edu. Laurie C. Wilder, Senior Vice President Katie Bain, Principal 770-804-1996 ext: 108 kbain@parkersearch.com Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. goal. Employment will require a criminal background check. AA/EOE. Send letter of application, detailed statements of education and teaching philosophies, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence, unofficial transcripts, and at least three letters of reference to: Karl F. Bahm Chair Philosophy Search, Department of Social Inquiry, The University of Wisconsin-Superior, Superior, Wisconsin 54880. Review of completed applications will commence on January 1, 2011, and will continue until position is filled. For further information, see http://web-2.uwsuper.edu/hr/employment/index.cfm, or contact Karl Bahm at 715/394-8586; kbahm@uwsuper.edu. Photography/Digital Arts: The Department of Art, Media, and Design at DePaul University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a focus in photography and digital arts and media beginning Fall Quarter 2011. The successful candidate will be able to teach a range of courses in digital and film based photography for our Media Arts concentration, having an expertise in digital photography with advanced digital printing skills. Candidates should be prepared to teach general education courses for majors and non-majors in the university s Liberal Studies program as well as courses in the department s core curriculum, which will include majors in each concentration as well as non-majors. Candidates must have the appropriate terminal degree, expertise in teaching, and extensive record of exhibition and/or ongoing creative activity. The teaching load is six courses per year on the quarter system and there are service and research expectations. Required qualifications are: 1) MFA in photography/digital arts and media or a related visual arts field; 2) minimum one-year of teaching experience on the college/university level, preferably in a liberal arts setting; 3) knowledge of traditional and contemporary issues in photography, digital arts and media, and fine arts, 4) record of professional accomplishments and activities and 5) extensive record of exhibition and creative activity with a primary focus on digital media. The Department of Art, Media, and Design has nine tenured/tenure-track faculty members. Our degree program is composed of two concentrations: Fine Studio Arts and Media Arts with a range of subspecialties in each concentration. We offer a BA degree within the context of the College of Liberal (Media: Arts delete and copyright Sciences. notice) DePaul is com- 2010 NAS mitted to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement the diversity of its student body and the Chicago area. For that reason, 5 x we 7especially encourage women, minority candidates, and persons with disabilities B&Wto apply. Please see our Web site for additional information at: http://las. depaul.edu/art/. To apply, visit: http://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/applicants/ Central?quickFind=50740. Please submit the following documents electronically. Only complete applications will be reviewed. 1. A Cover letter-please indicate if you will be able to at the C.A.A. conference in NYC in February 2011, 2. A Curriculum Vitae, 3. Teaching Philosophy Statement, 4. Under references a List of Four to Five References with contact information (reference letters will be required of the finalists only), 5. Under Publication 1-a compressed PDF file with 20 examples of your Professional Work, and 6. Under Publication 2-a compressed PDF file with 20 examples of your Students Work. Deadline of all materials is by January 2 at 5:00 P.M. A criminal background check is also required for the finalist. The committee also plans to meet finalists at the C.A.A. conference in February 2011 in NYC. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. Chronicle of Higher Education Physical Education/Athletics: Employment Opportunity: Pomona and Pitzer Colleges. Head Coach of Men s and Women s Swimming and Diving. Pomona College: The Department of Physical Education is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Physical Education/ Head Coach of Men s and Women s Swimming and Diving, starting July 1, 2011. At Pomona, physical education professors are full members of the faculty on continuing revolving contracts instead of tenure. Responsibilities will include teaching activity classes in the physical education program, managing all aspects of Pomona-Pitzer s competitive NCAA Division III Men s and Women s Swimming and Diving programs and assigned administrative duties. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented students. For application details, please refer to the Pomona College web site: http://www.pomona.edu/administra- Review date: January 17, 2011 (To ensure consideration, please apply prior to the review date.) UAF s Community and Technical College (CTC) is a leader in academic preparation, lifelong learning and developing a quality Alaskan workforce. With its progressive community college mission and steady growth, UAF s CTC serves the needs of a diverse student population, including first-generation college attendees, traditional and non-traditional students, military students and those seeking job training. Please visit www.uakjobs.com for the entire vacancy announcement and directions to apply. Job posting number 0059448. UAF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and an educational institution. tion/academic-dean/faculty-jobs/faculty- jobs.aspx. Academic Jobs Online web site: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo. Physical/Health Education: Physical and Health Education Faculty Position. The Department of Health and Human Performance at West Liberty University is searching for a faculty member to teach in the undergraduate Physical Education program. The College of Education Professional Education program is proud to be accredited by the National Council for Accreditation DEAN www.ctc.uaf.edu of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The preferred start date for this full-time, tenure-track faculty position is August, 2011. To qualify for a tenure-track position, candidates must have a doctorate in Physical Education, or a related field. ABD candidates whose degree is within one year of completion will be considered. Master s level Physical Education degree candidates or other related degree graduates with practical experience related to their teaching assignment may be
A62 Deans The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Letters and Science. UWM is a doctoral/research extensive university enrolling more than 30,000 students and is Wisconsin s premier public urban institution. The University seeks an exceptional individual as Dean to provide strategic leadership and promote excellence in all aspects of the College s activities. For further information about the College, please consult: http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/ The College of Letters and Science is the largest of all of the schools and colleges at UWM, employing 394 full-time faculty and comprising 55 percent of the credits conveyed to students. In fall 2010, there were 8,289 undergraduates and 1,390 graduate students enrolled. The College of Letters and Science offers 51 baccalaureate degrees, 27 master s degrees, and 17 doctoral degrees. With 22 departments across three divisions Humanities, Social Science, and Natural Science the College is home to a number of important interdisciplinary research groups, centers and institutes (http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/centers.cfm). The Dean serves as the College's chief administrative and academic officer. The Dean is responsible for maintaining and developing excellence in both graduate and undergraduate programs. The candidate should be an accomplished scholar with a record of administrative experience. The Dean reports to the Provost. For additional information on programs, priorities and qualifications, please review the complete search profile: http://www4.uwm.edu/secu/l&sdean Review of candidates will begin in February 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit materials by February 28, 2011 for best consideration. Application materials should include: a letter describing the candidate s interest in and qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers for at least five references. Correspondents are strongly encouraged to communicate by e-mail utilizing attachments. Chuck Bunting, Consulting Partner, and Lesley Boyd, Associate Principal, of Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, are assisting the search committee and the University. Questions, nominations and applications should be sent by email to: l.boyd@storbeckpimentel.com. Questions and nominations may also be conveyed by telephone to (973) 783-7079. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. In accordance with Wisconsin's Open Records Law, requests for confidentiality by nominees and applicants will be honored, if so requested, except that names and titles of the finalists must be disclosed. For the UWM Campus Security Report, see http://www4.uwm.edu/osl/dean/cleryact.cfm/ or contact the Office of Student Life, Mellencamp Hall 188, at 414-229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment will require a criminal background check. DEAN OF THE B. THOMAS GOLISANO COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE C Is D S C Dean Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications Hampton University (Hampton, VA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications. The Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications serves over 450 undergraduate pre-majors and majors in public relations, broadcast journalism, and print journalism. The ideal candidate should possess a terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D.) and/or 25 years plus of professional experience in a media and/or communications-related field. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2010 and the compensation package will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates must submit their curriculum vitae, three examples of scholarly writing and five professional Letters of Reference to john.waddell@hamptonu.edu or mailed to: Dr. John K. Waddell, Chair Dean s Search Committee Office of the Provost Hampton University Hampton, Virginia 23668 Hampton University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. considered for a non-tenure-track position. The successful candidate will be expected to display teaching expertise in several areas of Physical Education including individual and recreational sports, team sports, group fitness, and motor development. Candidates may also be required to teach personal health. Other required responsibilities include advising undergraduate Health/Physical Education majors, scholarly activity, and service (college, university and community). Salary is negotiable and this position includes a comprehensive benefit package. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of all transcripts, recent student evaluations (if any), examples of any scholarly work (if any), and three letters of professional references to West Liberty University, Human Resources Department, 131 Campus Service Center, P.O. Box 295, West Liberty, West Virginia 26074-0295 or e-mail to jobs@ westliberty.edu. West Liberty University (http://www.westliberty.edu) is an accredited, multipurpose, coeducational, stateaffiliated institution under the auspices of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. WLU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application process may contact Michele DeRita at 304-336-8288 or e-mail to deritami@westliberty.edu. Successfully Passing a Background Screening Report is required for Final Employment Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Political Science: One-year visiting position to teach introductory and advanced courses in the Political Science Department and to supervise independent research projects as part of the College s Independent Study requirement. Full description available on the College s Human Resources Web page: http://www.wooster. edu/offices-directories/human-resources/employment-opportunities. Political Sociology: The Sociology and Anthropology Department of Swarthmore College invites applications for a full-time political sociologist at the level of visiting assistant professor, for the 2011-12 academic year. This is a one-year terminal appointment. Candidates for the position in political sociology may have expertise in one or more of the following methodologies and substantive areas: discourse analysis, comparative historical perspectives, and/or power and social inequality. Ph.D. in hand at time of appointment; teaching experience a plus. The successful candidate for the position will be expected to teach 5 courses, one of which must be a methods course of their choosing. Application deadline is Friday, January 14, 2011. Candidates should send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names of three persons we may contact for letters of reference. Send applications to: Sarah Willie- LeBreton, Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081-1397 or e-mail to sociologysearch@swarthmore. edu. Swarthmore College is committed to excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world. Psychology/Counseling: Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Psychology/Rehabilitation Counseing, University of Wisconsin: Tenure-track position to begin August 29, 2011. To ensure consideration applications must be received by January 14, 2011. Information, including responsibilities, qualifications, and application procedures, may be found under Announcements at http:// Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), a private academic institution internationally recognized for academic excellence in each of its eight (8) colleges, seeks a Dean to lead the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS). Home to 17,000 students (82% undergraduate & 18% graduate), RIT is among the 15 largest private universities in the country. RIT is located on a 1200 acre campus in suburban Rochester, NY. With more than 240 buildings (5.6 million sq. ft.), RIT has 2,800 faculty and staff, is fiscally strong and steadily growing, and operates with an annual budget of approximately $592M. RIT seeks a dynamic leader who can work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration to embrace a cultural change valuing scholarship productivity within the context of a teacher-scholar model. Interested candidates should have teaching and scholarly experience in a related discipline, a demonstrated record of academic unit as well as institution-level advocacy, and a distinguished record of accomplishment. As the chief academic and administrative officer of GCCIS, the Dean will have a key role in articulating, building support for, and leading the change needed, with input and guidance from faculty, staff and key constituents, to achieve a vision for the College within the context of the institution as a whole. GCCIS includes a School of Informatics (Departments of Information Sciences and Technologies, Interactive Games and Media, and Networking/Security and System Administration), a Department of Computer Science, a Department of Software Engineering, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. The College comprises 107 faculty members, 54 staff members, 3120 undergraduate and graduate students, and has an operating budget of approximately $23M. GCCIS produces the largest number of graduates of any similar college within a private institution in the country. RIT is being assisted in this search by: Paul H. L. Chou, President Academic Search, Inc. Applications and nominations should be sent electronically and in confidence to Paul H.L. Chou or R. Thomas Fitch before March 1, 2011 at rit-gccis@academic-search.com. Further information, including a position specification, may be found at http://www.gccis.rit.edu/ or www.academic-search.com. RIT is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and especially encourages applications from persons able to contribute, in meaningful ways, to the university s commitment to inclusiveness and pluralism. rpse.education.wisc.edu. Inquiries and applications should be directed to Professor Norm Berven, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education, 401 Education Building, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1000 Bascom Mall, Madison, Wisconsin 53706; phone: 608-263-7917; fax: 608-262-8108; e-mail: nlberven@wisc. edu. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action R. Thomas Fitch, Ph.D., Senior Consultant Academic Search, Inc. employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Psychology: Portland State University, Portland Oregon Department of Psychology: Open Rank, Applied Social or Community Psychology. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Social or Community psychology or related field. Open Rank, Developmental Psychology/Applied Developmental Psychology/Human Development. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, Applied Developmental Psychology, Human Development, Developmental Science, Education and Psychology, or an equivalent program. Assistant or Associate Professor, Developmental Psychology/Applied Developmental Psychology/ Human Development. Qualifica-
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Deans A63 Dean School of Humanities and Social Sciences Indiana University East, Richmond, Indiana, one of the eight campuses of Indiana University, seeks a Dean for its School of Humanities and Social Sciences. It is anticipated that the new Dean will commence full-time duties on July 1, 2011. The Dean, reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, has administrative responsibility for all aspects of the School, including faculty recruitment, development and evaluation; program development, assessment and improvement; student recruitment and success; budget management and fundraising; and other matters related to the continuing well-being of the school and its faculty, staff and students. The School currently includes the disciplines of English, Communication Studies, Fine Arts, History, Political Science, World Languages, Music, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Criminal Justice. Bachelor s degrees and/or minors are offered in all these disciplines, and a graduate program is under development. Minors are also offered in Theatre and Drama, Women s and Gender Studies, and other interdisciplinary areas, with courses offered in Geography and Religious Studies. The new Dean will have the opportunity to continue to expand the School s academic programming, to build its faculty beyond the current 35 full-time positions, and to provide leadership in pursuit of a vision of growth and academic excellence. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate or terminal degree in one of the disciplines of the School, a stellar record of teaching and scholarship, three years or more of administrative experience at the level of department chair or equivalent, knowledge of trends and innovations in liberal arts education, experience with online delivery of courses, and excellent managerial and communication skills. Priority will be given to applications received by February 11, 2011, although applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. A regional comprehensive four-year institution located on the eastern border of Indiana, IU East is the leader in providing bachelor s and graduate education for residents of eastern Indiana and western Ohio. With a growing student population of 3,300, IU East offers over 50 academic areas of study and takes pride in the quality of the faculty who deliver these programs. Online delivery of programs is an increasingly important aspect of IU East enrollment strategy. For more information, visit our Web page at http://www.iue.edu. To apply for the position, please submit electronically a letter of application, a current CV or résumé, and the names of and contact information for three current or former supervisors or colleagues who can serve as references with respect to your administrative successes and managerial skills to the following e-mail address: IUEHR@iue.edu. For questions, please e-mail Dianne Chandler, Director of Human Resources, at dschandl@iue.edu or call 765-973-8232. Indiana University East is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment institution, and proactively seeks applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. Dean, School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies Springfield College invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies. The Dean will report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and will be responsible for providing leadership for the Departments of Emergency Medical Services Management, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Disabilities Studies, Physician Assistant Studies, and Physical Therapy. These five departments enroll over 600 undergraduate and graduate students. The preferred qualifications for this position include an academic doctorate; leadership experience in higher education at the level of department chair, program director, or the equivalent; a record of scholarship and grants acquisition; certification or licensure in a health profession; and the knowledge and ability to support the departments during professional accreditation processes. Applicants should have the qualifications and credentials appropriate for an appointment at the level of professor. Essential skills for the successful candidate include the ability to operate in a shared governance environment and to provide a collaborative, team oriented approach to academic leadership. Applications and nominations should be sent to Dr. Jean A. Wyld, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Springfield College, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109. Applications must include a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. The review of applications for this position will begin December 17, 2010. Springfield College is an equal opportunity employer committed to enhancing diversity and equality in education and employment. Please visit our website at: www.spfldcol.edu Dean of the Boston Campus & Center for Urban Ministerial Education (CUME) Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (GCTS) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Boston campus and Center for Urban Ministerial Education (CUME). GCTS seeks a dynamic and innovative Christian leader who will expand the horizons and increase the visibility of CUME in Boston, New England, nationally and internationally. The Dean is the academic leader and executive administrator of CUME. The Dean must be an articulate spokesperson for GCTS generally and CUME in particular to all appropriate constituencies, including area Churches, the Christian business community and other community leaders. The Dean must ensure high standards and professionalism at all levels of endeavor, and be committed to being a practitioner-scholar. As executive administrator, the Dean must be able to demonstrate effective managerial skills, fiscal responsibility, budget management, strategic planning and fund-raising. The successful candidate should have an earned doctorate from a reputable academic institution, academic accomplishments and scholarly publications sufficient to meet the standards for appointment as a faculty member. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The search committee will accept confidential applications and nominations until the position is filled. Women applicants and persons of color are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should provide a letter summarizing their interest in Gordon-Conwell and their qualifications for the Dean position, along with a comprehensive curriculum vitae. All applications should be submitted in electronic form to: mriso@ gordonconwell.edu. A more detailed position description is also available. tions include Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, Applied Developmental Psychology, Human Development, Developmental Science, Education and Psychology, or an equivalent program. Assistant or Associate Professor, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Education and Psychology, or Human Development to work in coordination with the Center for Science Education. Qualifications include Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Education and Psychology, Applied Developmental Psychology, Human Development, Developmental Science, or an equivalent program. This particular position is contingent on the award of funding. We seek candidates with established record of school or community-based externally-funded research and publication, or demonstrated potential for establishing such a record. At the associate or full level, candidates should demonstrate an established track record. Responsibilities for all positions include a productive program of community-based research; securing external funding; teaching graduate and general undergraduate core courses and courses in the respective area of psychology, courses related to applicant s particular area of expertise; supervising graduate students and graduate and undergraduate community-based practica and internships; and contributing to service in the department, university and profession. (ABD considered, must have Ph.D. by start date, 9/16/2011). Full descriptions and application instructions at http://www.pdx.edu/hr/ under Employment Opportunities. PSU is an AA/EO Institution & welcomes applications from diverse candidates & candidates who support diversity. Dean of Enrollment and Marketing The college seeks a dynamic and innovative administrator with vision and personal drive. The Dean of Enrollment and Marketing has broad responsibilities for leadership and management of the college s enrollment, outreach, marketing, communication, and public relations. The Dean will have the primary responsibility for implementing the college s enrollment and marketing communications plans including management of the college Web site and the supervision of the following units within the college: marketing, admissions, and public relations, The incumbent is also expected to participate in college planning, research and effectiveness activities and administer additional outreach related initiatives. The College: Normandale Community College primarily serves the south/southwest region of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. The Twin Cities, with a population of over 3 million, is a sophisticated metropolitan area with growing economic, recreational, arts, ethnic and linguistic diversity. Over 15,000 students attend the College each year. We are known for our academic excellence. Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences by celebrating and learning about differing values, beliefs, and backgrounds in a safe and respectful environment. Minimum Qualifications: A master s degree in student affairs, marketing or other relevant field; Five or more years in management of enrollment services and marketing experience; Extensive knowledge of admissions, enrollment management, marketing, web site, public relations, and research; Excellent organization, management, communication, and human relations skills; Ability to work with diverse groups and be able to coordinate and effectively prioritize the needs of the various areas of responsibilities; Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and the ability to evaluate situations and make appropriate changes to achieve the desired outcomes. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a community college setting. For Information and to Apply: For more details on minimum and preferred characteristics, a position description, and information about how to submit application materials or to apply on-line, please visit http://www.normandale.edu/hr/professional.cfm. Normandale Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. We encourage and welcome the applications of women, minorities and people with disabilities. We are part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU). Psychology: Psychology Department, Assistant Professor, Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Behavior Analysis as applied to autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities. This position will begin in August, 2011, pending budgetary approval. Successful applicants must have a doctoral degree in Psychology or related discipline and be credentialed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Preference will be given to applicants with a history of research and scholarly publications and the potential to attract external grant funding. Experience teaching at the college level and managing and directing practicum training activities is highly desirable. Qualified applicants should apply online at http:// www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.html (click on Search job postings ). The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. WMU is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer Consistent With Applicable Federal and State Law. All Qualified Applicants Are Encouraged To Apply. Inquiries can be directed
A64 Deans Executive The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 Dean of Business, Social Sciences and the Library The college seeks a dynamic and innovative administrator with vision and personal drive. This position exists to provide managerial and instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the Division of Business, Social Sciences and the Library. The position is in the Academic Affairs Division of the college, reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and will serve on the Deans Council. Responsible for leading and managing a major division of the College. Provides supervision and leadership to faculty and staff within the division. Will ensure quality and excellence in the provision of services to our students. The College: Normandale Community College primarily serves the south/southwest region of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. The Twin Cities, with a population of over 3 million, is a sophisticated metropolitan area with growing economic, recreational, arts, ethnic and linguistic diversity. Over 15,000 students attend the College each year. We are known for our academic excellence. Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences by celebrating and learning about differing values, beliefs, and backgrounds in a safe and respectful environment. Minimum Qualifications: Master s or doctorate degree in a field within the division from an accredited institution; Five (5) years or more at the college level in teaching and/ or administration. For Information and to Apply: For more details on minimum and preferred characteristics and information about how to submit application materials or to apply online, please visit http://www.normandale.edu/hr/ professional.cfm. Normandale Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. We encourage and welcome the applications of women, minorities and people with disabilities. We are part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU). Arizona State University s Decision Theater (http://dt.asu.edu/) is a unique research facility and decision laboratory. Its research and development teams use state-of-the-art visualization technologies, decision systems science and simulations to create tools that help decision-makers/policy-makers address specific challenges. The DT s projects and products have covered a very wide range of complex issues faced by local, state, national and international leaders including, among many others, land use, zoning, emergency preparedness and water use under conditions of uncertainty and smart grid infrastructure placement and economics. DT is a bridge between ASU s faculty scholars and public and private decision leaders. Its primary metric for success is the degree to which its customized tools are actually used to solve complex problems of sustainability. Decision Theater presents an exciting opportunity for an: Executive Director The Executive Director of the Decision Theater (DT) is responsible for the management of the unit s business development, 17 professionals and graduate students, and an annual budget of approximately $1.5M. He or she leads a professional staff with expertise in visualization, simulation and modeling and also works closely with ASU faculty from diverse academic disciplines to develop research proposals that involve the DT. In addition, the director works with very senior university administrators, government officials and business leaders to identify, design, fund and implement specific projects. Compensation Range: $139,270-$175,000 Dependent on Experience. Minimum and Desired Qualifications: Master s degree and eight years of experience (e.g. management consulting, research, research administration or business development/revenue generation/proposal writing for a research and service unit in academia, government, non-profit or private sectors) which includes five years of supervisory experience (or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved). Knowledge of informatics, visualization, simulation, policy decision-making, sustainability. Experience with project management of academic research. Record of receiving federal research funding. Experience working with senior officials in both public and private sector organizations. Instructions to Apply: Initial close date is December 31, 2010, 11:59pm Arizona time. Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. To view the complete job posting (job id 25645) and apply, please visit ASU jobs at http://cfo.asu.edu/hr-applicant. EOE/AA PRESIDENT Tan Tao University Tan Tao University (TTU), a new, independent institution of higher education located near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, seeks an outstanding leader to serve as its founding president. The presidency of Tan Tao University offers a singular opportunity for a skilled academic leader to build the first world-class Englishlanguage university in Vietnam, a country of eighty-six million people, sixty-five percent of whom are under the age of thirty. TTU is uniquely positioned to realize its goal of world class distinction. The University has significant financial resources to draw upon, provided by Madam Dang Thi Hoang Yen, one of Vietnam s leading industrialists, as well as the expertise of a knowledgeable and experienced Board of Advisors including prominent academic administrators from universities such as Duke and Rice University. TTU is founded with a core liberal arts mission. Initially it will enroll undergraduate students, with a first class planned for the Fall of 2011. Over time, TTU will add graduate programs, particularly through its planned School of Engineering and School of Business, and will become a full fledged, comprehensive research university. English will be the language of the campus, and TTU will follow an American model and be expected to gain accreditation from a U.S. accrediting agency. The University will also serve as an anchor and an economic and cultural engine for a large scale planned development in Long An Providence, west of Ho Chi Minh City. The Campus itself spans 400 acres surrounded by a planned mixed-use industrial park and residential community of 3,000 acres. The opportunities for partnerships with the international companies that will occupy the adjoining industrial park are multifold. The founding President of Tan Tao University will oversee the ongoing building of the campus; s/he will recruit an executive leadership team and faculty that will help develop and refine the curriculum, and s/he will ultimately be responsible for creating and stewarding a vibrant academic culture that will attract the very best faculty and students to the University; this includes working to create a respectful and productive relationship with the Vietnamese government, a government that places improvement of the nation s higher education system as one of its highest priorities. This is an unparalleled opportunity for an accomplished higher education administrator to lead an institution whose graduates will compose an important part of the scientific, civic, business and cultural leadership for Vietnam. The successful candidate will represent the best values and practices of American liberal arts education and incorporate those into Tan Tao University and Vietnamese society with diplomatic skill and cultural sensitivity. A more complete position description is being developed. Additional information about the university can be found at http://ttu.edu.vn. Dean of the School of Medicine Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) seeks an accomplished academic physician leader to serve as Dean. The Dean of the School of Medicine (SOM) reports to the Chief Executive Officer of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center on matters of vision, strategic planning, oversight and investment for biomedical research and education in the SOM. The Dean also works closely with the CEO and the Provost of the University in building strong and collaborative relationships between the medical school and other schools and departments on campus, including promotion of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teaching and research. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (WFUBMC) is one of the national preeminent academic medical centers. Employing over 13,000 people and operating with a combined budget of over $2 billion dollars, it is the largest employer in Forsyth County (Winston-Salem), North Carolina. WFUBMC has 20 subsidiary or affiliate clinical operations and more than 100 outreach activities throughout the region, including satellite clinics, health fairs and consulting services. WFUSM ranks 41st in research funding by National Institutes of Health, with over $210M in federally funded research and multiple nationally recognized scholarly programs of excellence. Please direct all inquiries, nominations and applications as below. Applications should include a resume and cover letter along with references in confidence to: Tim McFeeley, Barbara Stevens and Sean Farrell, Isaacson, Miller, 1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 710, Washington, D.C. 20009, 4171@imsearch.com. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Tan Tao University welcomes a diverse pool of candidates for this search. St John s College, Oxford The Presidency The Fellows intend to elect a successor to the current President, Sir Michael Scholar, who will retire in July 2012. St John s is an independent, self-governing college within the University of Oxford, with a membership of around 400 undergraduates, 300 graduates and 110 senior members, of whom 54 form the College s Governing Body. Chr Issu Dea 2x9 $208 Web Heidrick & Struggles has been retained to assist with this important recruitment. Letters of application, with curriculum vitae, or letters of nominations should be submitted by e-mail to: aneubauer@heidrick.com. Wake Forest University Medical Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. to Wayne Fuqua, Chair, Department of Psychology, 1903 West Michigan Avenue, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5439; fax: 269-387-4550; e-mail: wayne.fuqua@wmich.edu. Review of applications will begin January 24, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. For information about the Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University see: http://www.wmich.edu/psychology. Psychology: The Behavioral Science Department at Utah Valley University announces a tenure-track assistant professor position to teach undergraduate courses in psychology beginning fall, 2011. Qualifications include: (a) earned doctorate (or ABD) in psychology; (b) teaching philosophy with evidence of excellence in teaching; and evidence of potential for excellence in both (c) scholarship and (d) service. Specialization area is open, but candidates who can teach research methods, statistics, and writing are particularly desired. Screening will begin on December 31, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. To begin the application process, submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation to: http://www.uvu.edu/hr/employment/index.html. If you have questions, please contact Barton Poulson, Search Committee Chair at bpoulson@uvu.edu or at 801-863-7156. UVU is located in Orem, Utah. Utah Valley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access Employer. Psychology: The Department of Psychology/Sociology is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology position to begin Fall, 2011 (contingent on funding). The successful candidate will join a collegial nine-person department which is hoping to expand our current course offerings. The teaching load is 12 hours per semester, in addition to advising and committee work. We seek a broadly trained psychologist who is capable and interested in teaching both upper division and lower-level courses. The area of specialization is open, but special consideration will be given to candidates with an interest in forensic psychology. Candidates must have the Ph.D. in Psychology at the time of appointment. Apply at: https://gsw. peopleadmin.com. Psychology: Washburn University s (Topeka, KS) Psychology Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (Social) and a non-tenure-track Lecturer (Developmental) position beginning August 1, 2011. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Social for Assistant Professor (ABD considered; A.B.D. candidate appointed as non-tenure-track Lecturer until Ph.D. is completed) and Ph.D. in Developmental for Lecturer (ABD considered). Responsibilities include: Teach undergraduate Intro, supervise student research. Please see http://www.washburn.edu/admin/vpaa/ academicpositions.html for complete de- The President is the head of the College and the post carries a salary within the professorial range for the University of Oxford, as well as other allowances. Suitably qualified individuals who wish to be considered are invited to write in confidence to Professor Andrew Parker, Vice-President, St John s College, Oxford OX1 3JP (e-mail: vice.president@sjc.ox.ac.uk). Further particulars are available on the College Web site (http:// www.sjc.ox.ac.uk) or directly from the Vice-President. The College s choice will not be limited to those whose names come forward in this way. Applications will be considered from 21st February 2011. Established in 1555 as a constituent college of the University of Oxford, St John s College fosters excellence in education and research. The College is committed to equal opportunity.
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education EXECUTIVE A65 Find a community. Make your mark. At the College of Lake County we believe most of us want two equally important things from our careers: the opportunity to feel part of a close-knit work community and the fulfilment that comes from making our own unique contributions and being recognized for them. Executive Director Illinois Green Economy Network (Grant Funded Position) This position will provide leadership and coordination for the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN), a partnership established by the Presidents of Illinois 48 Community Colleges to foster collaboration to accelerate the state s green economy. The Executive Director will oversee and coordinate operations throughout the statewide network and will serve as the primary contact person on all issues related to the development and implementation of network programs and services designed to address green workforce development, greening of curriculum, green community outreach and green campus activities. The Executive Director will work to support the distribution of leadership in these areas within all community colleges in Illinois. Required Qualifications: Master s degree in environmental management, education, business management, or a related field. Community college, university, not-for-profit, government or corporate experience in a significant leadership position. Proven experience in managing effective staff teams. Highly developed and effective oral and written communication skills, group facilitation experience, successful collaborative leadership and negotiation skills. Strong organizational and project management skills as demonstrated by work experience. A proven track record of successfully achieving organizational growth and realizing an organizational mission or vision. Experience in effectively working with senior executives to support, amplify and enhance their leadership interests and efforts. Minimum of seven (7) years experience in the sustainability, education or change management field. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. The College of Lake County, is a large diverse district serving the third largest population in the Illinois community college system with 713,000 residents. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, the college has a diverse student body of over 18,000 students. The college spans 442 square miles of Lake County with 75 inland lakes and is located halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. The college is known for its excellent programs, services, and participation in community problemsolving efforts. For a detailed job description and to apply: Applications are accepted only online at jobs.clcillinois.edu through January 14, 2011. Media Order: 325162 Size: 5 x 10.5 Publication: Chronicle of Higher Education Section: General Notes to Pub: The David Group 216-687-1818 The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V tails. Application review begins February 15, 2011 and continues until positions are filled. Public Finance/Research: The Duke University Center for International Development (DCID), located in Durham, North Carolina seeks applicants for the full-time position of Associate Professor in Research and Public Finance. Required to conduct research, teach, and provide technical assistance and advice to public sector officials in a range of areas in public financial policy and management in developing and www.clcillinois.edu transitional countries. Must actively pursue sponsored research and development projects that are relevant to enhance the academic programs at the DCID. Contribute to teaching efforts in executive education programs in areas of public finance and in the International Taxation program for the Masters in International Development Policy curriculum. Qualified applicants must have a Masters Degree or foreign equivalent in Economics, Public Policy Administration, or related. Demonstrative experience in tax policy, tax administration, and revenue forecasting by national and local governments in developing and transitional countries; evaluation of public sector projects and programs; working for or as advisor to public sector and donor agencies in developing or transitional countries. Demonstrated teaching experience at the graduate and executive education level. Interested candidates should submit resumes to Jonathan Abels at jabels@duke.edu. Please list Associate Professor in Research and Public Finance in the subject line. Duke University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Public Health/Epidemiology: Western Kentucky University, Department of Public Health. Required qualifications include: Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Epidemiology, or a closely related field; a publication record in peer-reviewed journals, (or strong potential to publish), evidence of strong quantitative skills, and experience working with epidemiologic data. ABD candidates who have their final defense scheduled will also be considered. Desired: Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Epidemiology. Prior experience mentoring graduate students in study design and analytical methods for a wide range of epidemiological, intervention, survey, and research studies is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with SAS, Splus, and SPSS, and be open to engaging in alternative modes of instructional delivery that may include web-based courses, ITV, and offering courses at off-campus sites. Responsibilities include: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in epidemiology and to also develop advanced courses in the discipline. The person selected must also be comfortable operating effectively in a diverse multi-ethnic/multicultural environment, conducting their own research, participating in service, and advising students to conduct their own research, participate in service activities, and student advising. Application Materials: A letter of application, outlining your teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership qualities, a current resume, academic transcripts, and contact information of at least five references should be sent electronically to: Dr. Gregory Ellis-Griffith E-mail: gregory.ellis-griffith@wku.edu; phone:270-745-3076. Public Service: DePaul University s School of Public Service seeks applicants for a non-tenure-track position for fall, 2011. A completed doctorate in a related field by fall, 2011, and an active research agenda in public administration or nonprofit management is essential. Founded in 1970 and housed in the College of Liberal Arts and
A66 Executive The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 PROVOST AND DEAN OF THE FACULTY Colgate University invites applications and nominations for the position of Provost and Dean of the Faculty. Colgate is an independent, highly selective, liberal arts college situated in Hamilton, New York. The university's 270 faculty are actively engaged in scholarship and research and have a strong commitment to excellent teaching in a residential undergraduate community. Colgate enrolls approximately 2830 undergraduates in programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Its rich curriculum offers departmental and interdisciplinary courses of study in the liberal arts and sciences. Signature programs include a Liberal Arts Core Curriculum and academically rigorous faculty-led study abroad. Reporting to the President, the Provost/Dean is the chief academic officer of the university. Responsibilities of the position include recruitment, support and evaluation of faculty and administrative staff; development of the curriculum; and budgetary planning and management for the academic programs, the libraries, the art gallery, information technology, and athletics. Colgate seeks a scholar and teacher with the credentials to be granted tenure as a full professor. Candidates must have a substantial record of academic leadership and management. Applications, including a statement of interest and vita, and nominations may be sent to: Shelly Weiss Storbeck Managing Partner Storbeck / Pimentel & Associates, LLC 1400 North Providence Road, Suite 6000 Media, PA 19063 s.storbeck@storbeckpimentel.com 610-565-2939 (facsimile) 610-565-2910, Ext. 202 (phone) Review of materials begins January 21st, 2011. Colgate University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff further the university s educational mission. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. Chronicle of HE Issue: 12-3-10 & 12-17-10 Deadline: 11-19-10 Size: 3 x 6.5 Seeking a Leader for the Frontier of Theological Education McCormick Theological Seminary has opened a search for its tenth president. Widely recognized as one of the most diverse theological institutions in North America, McCormick is a seminary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with deep roots in its South Side Chicago community of Hyde Park. It educates 250 Master s- and Doctoral-level students in the contemporary practices of Christian ministry through rigorous scholarship, access to vast theological resources, and hands-on training with the most vital congregations and agencies in the city. McCormick seeks a leader who is bold, compassionate, visionary, and faithful in service to God s Church and world. Cover letter and CV or resume: MTSPresSearch@gmail.com. Visit: http://mccormick.edu/pressearch CROSS- C U LTURAL U RBAN REFORME D EC UME NIC A L Sciences, the School offers the Master of Public Administration and Master of Nonprofit Management. It also offers Master of Science degrees in Public Service Management, International Public Service, Leadership and Policy Studies. International by design, in faculty, students and curriculum, the School offers courses in Brazil, Ireland, Mexico, India, Belgium, Kenya, and online. Successful applicants will be committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship focused on applied analysis. DePaul University, an equal opportunity employer, especially encourages applications from women and minority candidates, and is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement the diversity of its student body. De- Paul University is a comprehensive Catholic and Vincentian university enrolling 25,000 students on several campuses. The School of Public Service enrolls over 700 pre-service and working professionals in downtown Chicago, online and abroad. The School is a member of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council and its Public Service Management degree is accredited by NASPAA. Please electronically submit your CV and a cover letter. To apply click: http://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/applicants/central?quickfind=50737. For information about the School of Public Service, see http://las/depaul.edu/sps. Interested parties may also contact H. Woods Bowman, Ph.D., at wbowman@depaul.edu or J. Patrick Murphy, Ph.D., at jpmurphy@depaul.edu. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. Radiology: Associate Professor, Radiology. Will teach medical students, residents and fellows; engage in clinical care including mammography, and maintain an active research program. MD or equivalent. BE/ BC Radiology, Louisiana license or eligible. Excellent teaching and research abilities. Contact: Winter Melancon, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1542 Tulane Avenue, Room 343, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112. Must respond within 30 days and refer to job number 10299. LSUHSC is an AA/EOE.
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Executive A67 PRESIDENT The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia invites nominations and applications for the position of President. Established in 1873, North Georgia College & State University (North Georgia) is a coeducational state university emphasizing strong liberal arts programs, as well as pre-professional, professional and graduate programs for its nearly 6,000 students. A component of the University System of Georgia under the direction of the Georgia Board of Regents, North Georgia has one of the preeminent academic programs in the Southeast and holds special designation by the Board of Regents as a state leadership institution. North Georgia is also one of only six senior military colleges in the United States and is renowned for its Army ROTC Corps of Cadets, which comprises approximately 13 percent of the student body. North Georgia s Corps of Cadets is currently ranked as the nation s top-performing ROTC program, was the first in the United States to become coeducational and annually commissions more than 70 Army officers. North Georgia students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 50 programs of study through its Mike Cottrell School of Business, School of Education, School of Arts and Letters, and School of Science and Health Professions. North Georgia also offers a doctoral degree in physical therapy. The university also offers courses online, in nearby Forsyth County, and at Gainesville State College. As the only comprehensive university in northeast Georgia, the university offers a high quality college experience in a beautiful mountain setting, approximately one hour north of Atlanta. The university had an economic impact of more than $300 million on the region in FY2009. North Georgia s next President will display the following important attributes: unquestioned integrity, superior management ability, communication and interpersonal skills, a passion for educating a diverse body of students, an inclusive approach to management and leadership, an appreciation for the skills and attributes that students and the university need to succeed in our growing global society, and the ability to introduce innovative funding initiatives with a record of success in this critical area. It is preferred that applicants and nominees possess an earned doctorate, appropriate terminal degree, or academic credentials sufficient to engender respect from the academy and the community at large. Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. is assisting North Georgia College & State University in the search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, materials should be provided by January 21, 2011. Nominations should include the name, position, address, and telephone number of the nominee. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate s experiences match the position requirements, a résumé and contact information for at least five references. Submission of materials as MS Word attachments is strongly encouraged. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to: Jan Greenwood or Betty Turner Asher Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc. North Georgia College & State University - President 42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206 Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Phone: 850.650.2277 * Fax: 850.650.2272 E-mail: jangreenwood@greenwoodsearch.com bettyasher@greenwoodsearch.com For more information about North Georgia College & State University, please visit the Web site at www.northgeorgia.edu The University System of Georgia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Radiology: The Department of Radiology at the University of Washington (Seattle, Washington) is recruiting for a full-time, without tenure faculty member at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor to join our Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) Section. The VIR program at UW covers two primary sites (the University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center) and has affiliation agreements for fellow training and call coverage with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System and Seattle Children s Hospital. Our service provides all aspects of vascular and interventional radiology, including peripheral endovascular therapy and aortic endografting. The VIR Service has a strong clinical base with daily outpatient clinics and an inpatient admitting service. Our faculty members are among the most active referrers to the VIR lab. We also have an active fellowship, training 4 VIR fellows and one pediatric IR fellow. Candidates must have completed a VIR fellowship in an accredited program. The successful faculty candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to an academic career as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications at regional and national meetings, an M.D. or terminal degree in the field and possess or be eligible for full medical licensure in Washington State and a strong desire for a career in academic radiology. Graduates of foreign medical schools must have completed the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), Step 3 or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. There are tremendous opportunities for both basic science and clinical research. Responsibilities will also include the teaching of medical students, diagnostic radiology residents, and fellows in VIR. This recruitment is open until filled. Address inquiries (reference # AA2699) and current CV to: David J. Glickerman., MD FSIR Chief, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Box 357115, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-7115; Glickerman@mindspring.com; phone: 206-277-3189. UW faculty members engage in teaching, research and clinical service. The UW is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and continues to build a culturally diverse faculty. Applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans are strongly encouraged. Radio: WHUR-FM is seeking an Account Executive. Please visit http://www. hr.howard.edu for a complete job posting and apply at Careers@Howard. Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, material status, religion, or disability. Radio: WHUR is seeking a Director of Operations and Programming. Please visit http://www.hr.howard.edu for a complete job posting and apply a Careers@Howard. Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, material status, religion, or disability. Reading/Literacy: Washburn University s (Topeka, KS) Education Department invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Reading and Literacy Development beginning August 2011. Qualifications: Includes earned Doctorate w/emphasis in Reading and Literacy Development, ABD considered; A.B.D. candidate appointed non-tenure-track Lecturer until Ph.D. completed; demonstrated competency in one or more of following areas: emergent literacy, reading assessment, general elementary teaching, instruction and intervention strategies, reading in the content areas, teaching reading to second language learners. Responsibilities: Includes twelve hour teaching load per semester. See http://www.washburn. edu/admin/vpaa/academicpositions.html for complete details. Washburn University is an EOE. Religious/Biblical Studies: Bluffton University invites applications for a full time, tenure-track faculty position beginning fall 2011. Ph.D. required; ABD considered. Specialization in Old or New Testament. The successful candidate must also have teaching proficiency in a biblical language. Secondary competency in one or more of the following areas is also desirable: women s/gender studies, peace and conflict studies, global Christianity and/or theology and race. Demonstration of commitment to the Anabaptist-Mennonite, peace church tradition of Bluffton University. Teach introductory biblical studies courses in an innovative general education program, and advanced courses related to specialization in religion department. Participation in scholarly and churchly activity expected. Consideration of applications begins January 17. Send letter of interest, vita, three letters of reference and official transcripts to Elaine Suderman, Academic Affairs, Bluffton University, 1 University Drive, Bluffton, Ohio 45817. See http:// www.bluffton.edu for additional details. Bluffton University welcomes applications from all academically qualified persons who endorse Christian higher education in a liberal arts environment. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. EOE. Research: Analyst. Under the supervision of the Manager of Institutional Research, utilizes statistical packages and other advanced retrieval and analysis tools to support executive decision-making, institutional planning and policy development by analytical modeling and inference with institutional, state and national data sources. Develops, maintains and modifies longitudinal and/or interactive models and tools to meet the analytic need of enrollment management, projection, and other related projects. Supports required state WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT The Board of Trustees and Presidential Search Committee of Worcester State University seek a visionary academic and executive leader to serve as its next president. It is anticipated that the next president will assume office on July 1, 2011. Worcester State University, a four-year public, liberal arts and sciences university, affirms the principles of liberal learning as the foundation for all advanced programs of study. Program offerings include business, allied health, biotechnology, non-profit management and teacher education taught by committed, accessible faculty offering intellectually challenging educational and research opportunities to graduate and undergraduates alike. Worcester State University is a metropolitan institution of higher learning located in a culturally vibrant region of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is part of the Massachusetts public higher education system, which includes 15 community colleges, nine state universities, and five campuses of the University of Massachusetts. Worcester State University is the only Massachusetts State University to be named Best in the Northeast by the Princeton Review seven years in a row and is nationally recognized for its community service. Screening of candidates will begin in December. Deadline for submission of applications is January 28, 2011. All nominations, requests for information and expressions of interest in the presidency will be confidential and should include a curriculum vitae/resume and letter stating qualifications and relevant experience. Please send materials to the address below. Interested parties may also visit www.worcester.edu/candidate. Mr. Ronald Valerio, Chair Presidential Search Committee Worcester State University P.O. Box 20843 Worcester, MA 01602-2597 and federal reporting efforts to ensure accurate and timely data submission. Responds to on-going and ad-hoc data queries as assigned. Works independently with commitment to detail and accuracy. Qualifications: A Master s degree in social sciences, education, business or closely related field required or a Bachelors degree with equivalent professional experience and training. Demonstrated ability to collect data, conduct complex analytic studies, and interpret the results, preferably applied in a higher education context. Advanced proficiency in SQL, SAS, SPSS or similar programming languages, as well as understanding of relational database concepts, structures and queries. Experience in using SAS preferred. Ability to work as a member of a team to reach common goals. Attention to data integrity and details. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants should submit a complete application package electronically to Dr. Zhao Yang (zyang@odu.edu) with IR Research Analyst FP379 in the subject line. A complete package includes (1) a cover letter that addresses the essential qualifications of the position; (2) curriculum vita; and (3) contact information for three professional references. Review of applicants will begin January 17, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Research: The Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), a center in the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, is recruiting two senior social scientists to direct data archiving projects. We are seeking experienced researchers to direct the Data Sharing for Demographic Research (DSDR) and the National Addiction and HIV Data Archive Program (NAHDAP). Worcester State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Individuals from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. EEO/ AA Employer These projects are public service activities that work with data producers and data users to document, archive and disseminate data for social science research. DSDR provides resources to demographic data producers and users with support from the Demographic and Behavioral Sciences Branch (DBSB) of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). NAHDAP acquires, preserves and disseminates data relevant to drug addiction and HIV research with funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The persons selected for these positions will hold research faculty appointments at ICPSR in the Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. These positions may be at the level of Associate Research Scientist, Research Scientist, Research Associate Professor, or Research Professor, depending upon qualifications. Joint appointment with another unit within the Institute for Social Research or the
A68 Executive The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR THE POST OF RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COIMBRA In accordance with article 86 of Law n.º 62/2007 of the 10th September, article 45 of the University of Coimbra Statutes, and the Regulations approved by the General Council of the University, public notice is hereby given to start the process of application for the post of Rector. 1. The Rector is the highest body of University governance and external representation. H/she has a four year mandate that must be served on a full time basis. 2. The application process for the post of Rector of the University of Coimbra is open to professors and researchers of the University of Coimbra and of other national and foreign universities or research institutions, provided that they hold a doctorate and are not yet retired or otherwise made ineligible by the provisions of the law. 3. Applications, in print and digital form, should be submitted by the applicants themselves and addressed to the President of the General Council along with the following documents: a) a cover letter giving the applicant s personal data and contact information, including an email address or fax number for the sole purpose of being notified on matters pertaining to the electoral process; b) a detailed, signed and dated curriculum vitae and any other documents deemed relevant to the application; c) a declaration by the applicant stating, on his/her honour, that s/he is not ineligible under the provisions of the law; d) an action programme, written in Portuguese, for the four year mandate. 4. Applications may be submitted by email to conselhogeral@uc.pt. Only complete applications actually received before 5:30 PM on 10th January 2011 will be considered. 5. Further information pertaining to the electoral process specifically the date, time and place of the public hearing for presenting and discussing the action programmes before the General Council and the election date can be obtained by following the link below: http://www.uc.pt/reitoria/governo/cons_geral/ eleicaoreitor Coimbra, 26th November 2010 The President of the University of Coimbra s General Council (Artur Santos Silva) The Board of Trustees of Eastern Iowa Community College District invites applications and nominations for the position of CHANCELLOR EICCD seeks a dynamic, energetic and visionary leader to serve as Chancellor/Chief Executive Officer for a multi-campus community college district focused on student success and regional workforce development. Through its three colleges - Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges - EICCD enrolls 13,000 students in college transfer and career/technical degree programs and 57,000 students in Continuing Education and workforce development training. The district is located in Iowa's beautiful Mississippi River Valley region, with attendance centers in urban, suburban and rural areas of the service area. EICCD is proud of its long history of solid fiscal management, innovative partnerships and strong commitment to student success. Application Process: For the leadership profile and application directions, please visit http://www.acct.org or http://www.eicc.edu/chancellorsearch Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Target date for applications is Monday, January 10, 2011. Application package must be submitted electronically to searches@acct.org In addition, a paper copy must be mailed to: EICCD Chancellor Search, ATTN: Dr. Narcisa Polonio, ACCT, 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20036. For additional information, nominations or confidential inquiries, contact Dr. Narcisa Polonio, ACCT, Vice President for Education, Research and Board Leadership Services, 202-276-1983 (mobile) or npolonio@acct.org or Julie Golder Alion, J.D., Board Services Specialist, 202-775-4466 (office) or jgolder@acct.org. -An ACCT Search- University of Michigan is also a possibility. To qualify, candidates must possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field of study, 5-8 years of related post-doctoral professional experience, with two years of experience in the management of related research projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in teaching or training in population studies or drug addiction research, familiarity and experience with archived data, and experience as a principal investigator. We offer highly competitive compensation and benefits. Screening of applications will begin immediately upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a letter of application, (referencing the desired position), a CV, three letters of reference, and relevant writing samples to: George Alter, Acting Director, Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research, Institute for Social Research, P.O. Box 1248, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-1248. A Non-Discriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer. Residence Life: The University of North Alabama is accepting applications for an Area Coordinator in our Residence Life Office. For a complete job description and to apply, please visit our Online Employment System at http://jobs.una.edu. For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at employment@una.edu or 256.765.4291. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. Science: SUNY Canton invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Science Department beginning Fall 2011. Primary teaching responsibilities are in general microbiology lectures and laboratories and may include, but are not limited to, non-major biology and related laboratories. Background in microbiology and Master s degree in a biological field required; Ph.D. preferred. Experience teaching microbiology to undergraduates an asset. Doctorate required for continuing appointment. Send letter of interest, CV or resume, copies of transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information of three references by e-mail to hr@ canton.edu or by US mail to: Science Faculty Recruitment Committee, Human Resources Department, SUNY Canton, 34 Cornell Drive, Canton, NY 13617. Review begins February 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. SUNY Canton is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment of diversity in our faculty, staff, and student body. Social Sciences: The University of California, Irvine, seeks applicants in anthropology, political science, sociology, and public policy to enhance its new and growing Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree program. We seek well-qualified candidates at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level, whose research examines public policy broadly defined. This position is open, without regard to policy area, and we seek candidates whose research examines public policy adoption, creation, workings, change, implementation, and/or effects. The successful candidate s appointment will be housed in one of three departments in the School of Social Sciences: anthropology, political science, or sociology. Completed applications containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and writing samples should be uploaded electronically at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply#socsci. For additional information, please see our Web site (http://www.socsci.uci.edu/). Applications will be considered until the position is filled, although applications submitted by January 1, 2011 will receive earliest consideration. The University of California, Irvine, is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. UC Irvine has an active career partner program and has an ADVANCE Program for Faculty Equity and Diversity. Social Sciences: UC Irvine: Tenure-Track Position in Mathematical Behavioral Science. The School of Social Sciences, University of California, Irvine, seeks candidates at the Assistant Professor level to begin July 1, 2011. We invite applications from candidates who have demonstrated exceptional research in the social sciences. This research must involve a substantial mathematical component. The candidates filling this position will be expected to participate in the Institute for Mathematical Behavioral Sciences and be a fulltime faculty member in one of the following Departments at UC Irvine: Cognitive Sciences, Logic and Philosophy of Science, Political Science, or Sociology. All application materials must be uploaded electronically and include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching philosophy, research papers relevant to mathematical behavioral sciences, and three letters of reference. Candidates should apply online at: http://www. imbs.uci.edu/mbs-employment.htm. To ensure full consideration, the online application should be completed by February 10, 2011; however applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. We encourage all qualified applicants, including women and minorities to apply. The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women and minorities. UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Award for gender equity. Social Work: The Undergraduate Department of Social Work, Rutgers University, Newark Campus tenure-track Assistant Professor. The Department is in the College of Arts and Sciences. Minimum requirements: Ph.D. or D.S.W. in Social Work or closely related field; Masters Degree in Social Work; two years post Master s experience in social work practice; demonstrated ability to conduct research and publish scholarly work; teaching experience and ability to teach in more than one area of generalist curriculum; opportunities for urban and collaborative research and teaching with undergraduate and graduate social work faculty. Rutgers is an AA/EEO university; members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline: January 15 or until position filled. E-mail: application, curriculum vitae, writing sample representing scholarly ability, three letters of recommendation to: bswrun@newark.rutgers.edu or Dr. Phylis Peterman, Chairperson, Social Work Department, 416 Hill Hall - Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey 07102; 973-353-5841. Sociology: Chapman University, Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Associate or Full Professor-Sociology tenure-track or tenured, August 2011. Chapman University seeks applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the Department of Sociology of Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Chapman University, located in the heart of Orange County, California, offers traditional undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and select pre-professional and graduate programs. Ranked in the top tier of western universities by US News & World Report, Chapman has gained national recognition with its commitment to excellence through research and innovative teaching. More information about Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences is available at http://www.chapman. edu. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position at the rank of associate or full professor. The Department is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and to personalized education, mentoring, and collaborative research with students. Position is available for fall semester 2012. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in sociology, evidence of excellent undergraduate teaching, and scholarly productivity commensurate with the rank of associate or full professor. Successful candidates will have experience with, or demonstrated potential for, securing outside funding. Areas of expertise include Social Research Design and Quantitative Methods and Analysis. Desirable related areas are Sociology of Religion, and Criminology. Salary is competitive and based on credentials and experience. Review of applications will begin February
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Executive A69 PRESIDENT Wayne State University invites applications and nominations for the position of president. The next president will strengthen Wayne State University s mission as an urban research and teaching university by developing faculty, financial and physical resources; bringing together local, state and national stakeholders; and creating an environment in which knowledge is advanced and students may succeed. Located in Detroit, Michigan, Wayne State University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Research University (Very High research activity), a distinction held by fewer than 100 universities in the country. The University has earned acclaim for its more than 400 academic programs as well as professional degrees in pharmacy, law and medicine. Wayne State University has the nation s largest single-campus medical school, as well as partnerships with many specialty hospitals and research centers, and trains a high percentage of Michigan s physicians. The University traces its origins to the Detroit Medical College, established in 1868. Wayne State University is located on 203 acres in the heart of Detroit s Cultural Center, and enrolls approximately 32,000 students in its 13 schools and colleges, employing more than 8,000 faculty and staff, with an annual budget of more than $900 million. Additional information about this position and Wayne State University is available at bog.wayne.edu/presidentialsearch. Review of potential candidates will begin immediately. Interested persons may submit a cover letter, vita and any supporting materials electronically to waynestate@ storbeckpimentel.com, or by mail at the address listed below. Nominations are encouraged, and may be submitted through the same process. Shelly Weiss Storbeck, Managing Partner Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates, LLC 1400 N. Providence Road, Suite 6000, Media, PA 19063 (610) 565-2910 All applications will be held in strictest confidence. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States and Iceland The Board of the Iceland Fulbright Commission seeks to recruit an Executive Director who will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the programs and policies of the Fulbright program in Iceland. Applications are invited from Icelandic and American citizens. The Commission is a non-profit, bi-national educational organization established in 1957. Its vision is to promote the exchange of ideas, information, and knowledge between the people of Iceland and the United States, thereby adding to the intellectual capital of both countries and increasing mutual understanding as well as awareness of the richness and diversity that each nation has to offer. The programs of the Commission are administered in cooperation with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State under the policy guidelines of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Responsibilities of the Director include program planning and management, preparation of budget plans and reports, and liaison with the local US Embassy and Fulbright alumni groups. The Director must be able to interact effectively with Icelandic and American government officials and academics. The Director must be able to direct the implementation of an international academic exchange program involving Icelandic and American graduate students and scholars annually. The Director reports to the Board of Directors, which oversees all activities. Travel within Iceland and occasionally abroad is required. The Director s position requires demonstrated management and leadership skills, fiscal and personnel capabilities, fund-raising experience, and excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Oral and written proficiency in English and Icelandic are required. A degree from a U.S. university is required. Three years of management experience and the ability to work independently are required. Candidates should have administrative experience in education or related fields and a well-founded knowledge of both the American and Icelandic systems of higher education. Experience with cross-cultural organizations is an advantage. A letter of application succinctly addressing the above qualifications and accompanied by a CV should be received at both of the addresses below by the application closing date of January 10, 2011. Applications should be submitted via e-mail to Thordur S. Oskarsson (thordur@intellecta.is) and Ari Eyberg (ari@intellecta.is) and to Ms. Linda Duncan, DuncanLD@state.gov. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs U.S. Department of State, ECA/A/E/EUR. 1, 2011. Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, evidence of effective teaching, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Nick Larsen, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, California 92866. Chapman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing career opportunities to all people, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Chapman University requires background checks for all new employees. Sociology: The Department of Behavioral Science at Utah Valley University seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to teach undergraduate courses in sociology, at the rank of assistant professor, to commence in the fall of 2011. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong teaching and scholarly backgrounds in sociological theory (classical, contemporary, feminist), and one or more of the following areas: criminology/deviance, sociology of gender, comparative sociology, rural studies, environmental sociology, and race and ethnicity. Candidates should have the Ph.D. by August 1, 2011. Submit letter of application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation through http://www.uvu.edu/hr/employment by December 31, 2010. UVU is located in Orem, Utah. Utah Valley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access Employer. Spanish: Missouri State University, Instructor in Spanish. Missouri State University invites applications for an Instructor in Spanish position beginning Fall 2011 to provide beginning through advanced instruction in Spanish at College levels and support education initiative K-20. This is a renewable, 9 month, academic year appointment. Teaching load is four classes (12 hours) per semester and may include language courses at all levels. In addition, service to the department and the university is expected. Requirements: M.A. in Spanish as a second language or M.A. in Secondary Education or foreign equivalent; native or near native proficiency in Spanish and English; prior college level Spanish language teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, official transcripts (all degrees), three recent letters of recommendation, and any supporting materials to: Spanish Search Committee, Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Missouri State University, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri, 65897. Application receipt will be acknowledged by mail or e-mail. Application Deadline is 17 January 2011. MSU is an AA/EOE employer. Spanish: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Department of Languages and Literatures. Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor. Generalist to teach Spanish in the Professions. Ability to teach peninsular literature highly desirable. Incumbent will be expected to teach, engage in research, and perform other normal faculty duties. In addition to teaching Business Spanish, faculty member will develop a rotating topics course on Spanish in the Professions focusing on Spanish in social services, health care and education. Also responsible for teaching introductory, intermediate and advanced Spanish language courses. Ph.D. in Spanish with preference given to candidate with experience in Spanish in the professions and peninsular Spanish. Visit http://www.uww.edu/employment/unclassified.html for position details and application instructions. AA/EO employer. Criminal background check required. Statistics: Position Announcement, School of Public and Environmental affairs, Indiana University-Bloomington. Econometrics, Statistics and/or Quantitative Social Science Methods Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Econometrics, Statistics and/ or Quantitative Social Science Methods. The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the area of econometrics, statistics and quantitative social science methods on the Bloomington campus. Applicants whose training is in one or more diverse fields, such as economics, political science, sociology, and/ or statistics are invited to apply. The specific topical field of research is open. The appointment is expected to be at the Assistant Professor level, but a more senior appointment is possible for an exceptionally qualified candidate. Applicants must present evidence of high quality research and an ambitious research program with a public policy orientation, an interest in professional service, and a strong commitment to high quality teaching. The individual selected for this position will be able to teach graduate-level courses in advanced quantitative social science methods, as well as serve on doctoral advisory committees. The Ph.D. or equivalent terminal de-
A70 Executive The ChroniCle of higher education december 17, 2010 The Board of Trustees of the Yosemite Community College District invites applications for the position of Chancellor. The Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer for the District and reports to an elected seven-member Board of Trustees. The Chancellor is responsible for the District s total operation and serves as advisor to the Board of Trustees, administers Board-adopted policies, and represents the Board in its relationships with students, staff, and District residents. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to oversee and coordinate leadership for a community college district with two distinctively different colleges and their communities one with 20,000 students in a highly diverse medium size city in the San Joaquin Valley, and one with 4,000 students in a more homogenous rural Sierra Mountain foothill setting. A major aspect of the Chancellor s role is long-range planning to ensure the District s educational quality and fiscal stability, and establishing and maintaining good relationships with representatives from the communities within the District as well as with state and federal agencies and decision-makers. The Chancellor is responsible for supporting and advancing student learning and success within the District s two colleges, and for the institutional fiscal integrity of the entire District. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A master s degree from an accredited college or university is required. An earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Significant experience in senior administrative leadership is required, preferably at the community college level. Knowledge of the academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population are required. A comprehensive understanding of the community college mission and the key issues facing higher education is required. THE APPLICATION PROCESS For more informaiton including application requirements, visit: www.yosemite.edu. Applications and nominations may be accepted through Wednesday, January 12, 2011. The Search Committee may cease to accept applications after this date. Therefore, submission of applications is strongly encouraged prior to January 12. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee. All inquiries, nominations and applications will be held in the strictest confidence. CONTACT INFORMATION: Email applications and nominations to: YCCDChancellorSearch@yosemite.edu For confidential inquiries about the application process call or email: Pam Gurnari, Human Resources Employment Analyst Chancellor Search Committee Liaison gurnarip@yosemite.edu 209-575-6901 Contra Costa Community College District President Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA Contra Costa Community College District (CCCCD) is in Contra Costa County in the beautiful and diverse San Francisco East Bay area serving almost 62,000 students annually at five locations. Diablo Valley College, a large suburban community college with two locations, ranks consistently as one of the most successful transfer institutions in California and also offers a wide range of highly respected occupational programs leading to certificates or degrees. The DVC faculty is known for its intellectual vitality and deep commitment to the success of its students. Diablo Valley College is currently accepting applications for the position of President, someone with a collaborative and visionary leadership style and the ability to recognize, develop, evaluate, and implement innovative ideas and projects. The President is the chief executive at the college. He/she reports to the Chancellor and is responsible for the delivery of educational and other services provided by the college and for the supervision of the administrative staff and all educational programs and services of the college. A master s degree from an accredited college or university is required. An earned doctorate is preferred. A minimum of five years of senior-level management experience, preferably in a community college environment, and three years of full-time teaching or student services experience are also required. This position closes on February 14, 2011. Please visit our website at www.4cd.net for complete details about the job and application procedure. CHANCELLOR An Equal Opportunity Employer make a change MAKE A DIFFERENCE Equal Opportunity Employer gree is required in an appropriate field before the appointment is completed.spea is a multidisciplinary, professional school within Indiana University committed to excellence in research, teaching, and service and to addressing critical issues of public and environmental affairs. SPEA is one of the largest U.S. public affairs school in the nation with more than 70 tenure-track faculty on its two main campuses, Bloomington and Indianapolis. Faculty members teach required and elective courses in programs at the undergraduate, professional masters, and doctoral levels. The school offers degrees in public affairs, environmental science, public health, and arts administration. SPEA graduate programs consistently rank among the best in the country. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2011 and continue until the position is St. Louis Community College filled. Please submit a letter of application, statements of research and teaching interests, current curriculum vitae, complete contact information, and names and address of three persons who could provide letters of recommendation electronically to speahr@indiana.edu or a hard copy to: Dr. David Reingold, Executive Associate Dean for the Bloomington Campus SPEA, Room 300, 1315 East Tenth Street, Indiana University Bloomington, IN, 47405-1701 Inquires or questions about this job announcement can be forwarded to Professor David Audretsch, Search Committee Chairperson, at daudrets@indiana.edu. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Educator and Contractor, and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities and members of other underrepresented groups. Student Affairs: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor sought for the Department of Counseling & Student Development at Eastern Illinois University. Duties include teaching graduate courses for the M.S. in College Student Affairs. The position requires a Ph.D. in College Student Affairs or related field and begins August 16, 2011. For additional information go to http://castle.eiu.edu/~civil/employ_opp/ and click on College of Education and Professional Studies. Eastern Illinois University is an EOE/AA/ADA employer. President Meramec Campus St. Louis Community College invites applications and nominations for the position of President of the Meramec campus. St. Louis Community College is the largest community college system in Missouri and the second largest institution of higher education in the state with current credit enrollment each semester of approximately 29,000 students. The Meramec campus serves a diverse population with over 11,000 students. The faculty and staff are proud of the strong transfer record and career training opportunities available at the campus. Additional information is available on the College s Web site at http://www.stlcc.edu/mc/search/ or http://www.acct. org/2011/01/saint-louis-community-college.php. The Campus President reports directly to the Chancellor and serves on the Chancellor s leadership team. He/she is the Chief Executive Officer and educational leader for the College campus; exercises broad discretionary authority consistent with Board Policies; develops implements and evaluates long-range strategic and operational plans for campus-based instructional and student support programs; manages fiscal matters and collaborates with local community representatives and governmental officials. The Board seeks a visionary leader committed to engagement, unity, and achieving the next stage of development of a campus with a strong commitment to academic quality and a history of strong ties to the community. APPLICATION PROCESS: To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than Monday, January 20, 2011. The position will remain open until filled. For complete information on qualifications and on how to apply, go to http://www.stlcc.edu/mc/search/ or http://www.acct.org/2011/01/ saint-louis-community-college.php. An electronic copy of the application package must be sent to: searches@acct.org. In addition, a paper copy must be mailed to: STLCC Meramec Presidential Search, c/o Dr. Narcisa Polonio, ACCT, 1233 20th Street, NW, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20036. For additional information, nominations or confidential inquiries, contact Dr. Narcisa Polonio, ACCT, Vice President for Education, Research and Board Leadership Services, 202-276-1983 (mobile) or npolonio@acct.org or Julie Golder Alion J.D., Board Services Specialist, 202-775-4466 (office) or jgolder@acct.org. * An ACCT Search* Theatre: The Theatre School at DePaul University invites applications for a fulltime, tenure-track professor to serve as head of its renowned BFA Stage Management program. The Theatre School is an urban multicultural conservatory located in the heart of Chicago s vibrant theatre community. The ideal candidate will be collegial, a visionary, a leader, an accomplished professional, and a great teacher. Position begins Autumn of 2011. Qualifications: Candidates for consideration will possess the following qualifications: Teaching experience at the college level; At least 5 years of professional stage management experience; MFA in Stage Management or professional equivalent; Experience with a variety of dramatic forms and venue sizes; A proven interest in diversity and multicultural issues; Active professional involvement and strong track record within the industry; A commitment to continued work in the profession; Proven track record in production and personnel management; Ability to inspire stage management students and colleagues; Experience in working with theatrical unions; Demonstrated history of collegiality and collaboration; Proficiency in current industryrelated technologies; Candidates of color are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to): BFA Stage Management Program leadership; Teach courses in Stage Management; Mentor stage management students and advise on productions; Commitment to on-going evaluation of the stage management program; Commitment to world-class stage management training; Recruitment of new students; Internship coordination and supervision; Hiring and supervision of adjunct instructors; Fostering relationships with alumni, as well as national/local theatres to establish internships and other collaborative opportunities for students; Participate in school, university, and community service; Ongoing demonstration of professional activities; Stay current with accepted industry protocols and standards. The Theatre School at DePaul University educates, trains, and inspires students of theatre in a conservatory setting that is rigorous, disciplined, culturally diverse, and that strives for the highest level of professional skill and artistry. Central to our mission is a commitment to diversity and equality in education. As an integral part of the training, The Theatre School produces public programs and performances of a wide repertoire of plays-classic, contemporary, and original-that challenge, entertain, and stimulate the imaginations of our artists and audiences. We seek to enhance the intellectual and cultural life of our university, our city, and the profession. DePaul University is a thriving multi-faceted Catholic, Vincentian, and urban university with nine colleges, seven campuses, and enrollment of over 25,000 students. The Theatre School, located on the university s Lincoln Park campus two miles north of the Chicago Loop, enrolls 340 students in 12 undergraduate and 3 graduate programs. Our faculty (27 fulltime and 60+ part-time) includes leading Chicago theatre artists across all disciplines. Faculty members are active participants in the vibrant Chicago theatre community. Application and deadlines: Applications must be completed online at: facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/applicants/ Central?quickFind=50713 by submitting a cover letter (which includes a personal statement and teaching philosophy) and a CV/resume. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted either online or mailed to: Dean John Culbert, The Theatre School, 2135 N Kenmore, Chicago, IL 60614. We will begin evaluating applications on November 15. For best consideration the application should be completed by January 3, 2011. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WELLESLEY CENTERS FOR WOMEN Wellesley, MA The Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW), an influential research institute with the goal of generating knowledge that can lead to positive social change, seeks an Executive Director. With an operating budget of over $7 million, an endowment of $32.7 million and a staff of 75, the Centers are recognized internationally for groundbreaking, rigorous research and scholarship that places women s perspectives at the center of inquiry. Located at Wellesley College, one of the nation s leading women s colleges, the Centers benefit from a unique relationship with the College including student internship and employment opportunities, some collaborative teaching and research with Wellesley faculty, and financial support. This is an exciting opportunity to direct a highly motivated and committed community of researchers, and to ensure that WCW continues to push the boundaries of understanding and have significant impact in the public sphere. A successful Executive Director will build on the strong leadership of Susan McGee Bailey and chart a course for the future that will heighten the Centers visibility; increase revenues through new and existing donor networks, research grants and contracts; and attract and retain topnotch researchers. The Executive Director will also spark innovative thinking about how to create fresh synergies between WCW and Wellesley College, two world-class entities that share a commitment to research, education and the empowerment of women. The position calls for a creative, deft, consultative leader with excellent strategic, communication and fundraising skills. Distinguished scholarship and a terminal degree in a relevant discipline are expected, as is experience in an organizational leadership role. Demonstrated passion for women s issues is essential. The Executive Director reports to the Provost of Wellesley College and is guided by a 27 member advisory board, the Wellesley Centers for Women Board of Overseers. The Board of Overseers includes two members of the Wellesley College Board of Trustees, which has final authority over the Centers. For more information on the Centers, please go to http://www.wcwonline.org/ Please direct inquiries, applications and nominations to Sheryl Ash and Rebecca Swartz at Isaacson, Miller. Candidates should provide a C.V., letter of interest, and reference list electronically to 4148@imsearch.com. All replies will be held in strict confidence. Wellesley College is an EO/AA educational institution and employer. Executive Director Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory Ch Issu Dea 2x7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observat The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has initiated a search fo of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO). LIG endeavor funded by the National Science Foundation, operated by the Ca Technology in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technolog The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has initiated a furthering our understanding of the universe through the observation of g search for an Executive position Director will be for of a term the of Laser five years, Interferometer with the possibility of extension Gravitational-wave Observatory 2011. The LIGO (LIGO). Executive LIGO Director is a Search major Committee scientific welcomes applic endeavor funded by the for this National position. Science It is requested Foundation, that applications operated be accompanied by curr by the California Institute information of Technology bearing on the in candidate's partnership qualifications with the for the Directorship Massachusetts Institute include of Technology, an advanced degree and in devoted a relevant to technical furthering field, scientific stature our understanding of and the demonstrated universe ability through to manage the a observation large organization. of gravitational waves. The The position California Institute will be of for Technology a term is of an five affirmative years, action, equal opp with the possibility of extension, and encourages beginning applications in from April women, 2011. minorities, The LIGO veterans and disab Executive Director Search Communication Committee should welcomes be sent as soon applications as possible, preferably and before Jan nominations for this position. be addressed It is to: requested that applications be accompanied by curriculum vitae and other information bearing on the candidate's qualifications LIGO Executive for Director the Search Directorship. Committee Chair Relevant c/o Cindy Akutagawa qualifications include an advanced degree in a relevant technical Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy field, scientific stature, California leadership Institute capability, of Technology and demonstrated ability to manage a large MS 100-36 organization. Pasadena, CA 91125 Communication should be sent as soon as possible, preferably before January 1, e-mail: 2011 searchapply@ligo.caltech.edu and should be addressed to: LIGO Executive Director Search Committee Chair c/o Cindy Akutagawa Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy California Institute of Technology MS 100-36 Pasadena, CA 91125 e-mail: searchapply@ligo.caltech.edu The California Institute of Technology is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and disabled persons.
December 17, 2010 The chronicle of higher education Executive A71 PRESIDENT Tennessee Wesleyan College, a 153-year-old, four-year liberal arts-based college The deadline for nominations and applications is February 17, 2011. Inquiries and applications will be treated confidentially. Visit www.twcnet.edu/search for detailed position requirements. IndEx of positions AvAIlAblE In display Ads Academic administration A36, A38, A40, A43, A54-A56, A64, A69 Academic affairs/other A35, A36, A55, A56, A65, A68 Accounting/finance A37 Admissions/enrollment/retention/ Theatre: The Theatre School at DePaul University invites applications for a fulltime, tenure-track position in Theatre Studies, available in the fall of 2011. Responsibilities: Teaching a range of classes in the BFA Theatre Studies curriculum, advising students, supervising student work on productions, recruiting students and involvement in The Theatre School s production activities. Qualifications: We seek a dynamic individual and theatre practitioner with the knowledge and experience to teach courses in areas that complement the expertise of current faculty. Possibilities include: theatre history, Western and non- Western dramatic literature, dramatic theory and criticism, directing, dramaturgy, playwriting, performance studies, theatre for young audiences and theatre management. The School seeks faculty members who bring a critical perspective to issues of diversity and multiculturalism. MFA, Ph.D. or professional equivalent required, with three or more years of teaching preferred. The applicant must have a successful track record in some aspect of theatre practice and a commitment to continuing work in the profession. Candidates must also be committed to collegiality and the collaborative process. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply. DePaul University offers equal employment opportunities to all persons in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. Rank and salary commensurate with experience. The Theatre School of DePaul University educates, trains, and inspires students of theatre in a conservatory setting that is rigorous, disciplined, culturally diverse, and that strives for the highest level of professional skill and artistry. Central to our mission is a commitment to diversity and equality in education. As an integral part of the training, The Theatre School produces public programs and performances of a wide repertoire of plays- classic, contemporary, and original-that challenge, entertain, and stimulate the imaginations of our artists and our audiences. We seek to enhance the intellectual and cultural life of our university, our city and the profession. DePaul University is a thriving multi-faceted Catholic, Vincentian, and urban university with nine schools and colleges, six campuses, and enrollment of over 25,000 students. The Theatre School, located on the university s Lincoln Park campus, enrolls 350 students in 10 undergraduate and 3 graduate programs. Our faculty (27 Full time and 74 part time) includes leading Chicago theatre artists across all disciplines. Faculty members are active participants in the thriving Chicago theatre community. Application and deadlines: Applications must be completed online at https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/ applicants/central?quickfind=50712 by submitting a cover letter (which includes a personal statement and teaching philosophy) and a CV/resume. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted either online or mailed to: Dean John Culbert, The Theatre School, 2135 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60614. For best consideration the application should be submitted by January 3, 2011. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. Women s/gender Studies/History: Joint positions, Women s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies/History. Joint one-year visiting assistant professor of History and Women s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies to begin August 2011. Seeking a historian with training in feminist studies and a background in global, transnational, or world history. E-mail: dspringer@wooster.edu. Women s Studies: Appalachian State University s Women s Studies Program seeks applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position in Women s Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2011. The successful candidate will be tenurable in an appropriate academic department on campus and may teach in that department as well as in Women s Studies. Duties and Responsibilities: Teach 3 courses per semester, ranging from introductory to graduate level; Maintain scholarly and/or creative activity appropriate to field(s) of expertise; Serve on Program and university committees; Advise students in the Women s Studies Program; Participate in curriculum development and recruiting for the Program. Required Qualifications: Terminal degree (doctorate or MFA); Evidence of scholarly and/or creative achievement in women s and/or gender studies; Experience teaching at the undergraduate level. Applications must include all of the following: A letter of application; A current CV, including the names and contact information of at least 3 references; A one-page statement describing how your work reflects feminist goals and practices; A sample syllabus for an undergraduate class, either one you have taught or one you might propose to teach; 3 letters of reference to be sent directly to the Chair of the Search Committee. Applications and letters of reference may be submitted either electronically to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Cheryl Claassen, at wsapplication@appstate.edu, or by mail to Dr. Cheryl Claassen, Chair of Women s Studies Search Committee, Box 32080, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608-2080, U.S.A. Review of applications will begin December 20, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The Women s Studies Program at Appalachian State University includes over 70 affiliated faculty members from 20 departments and programs across campus, who teach women s and gender studies courses and participate in the activities and committees of the Program. Founded in 1976, ours is the oldest Women s Studies program in the University of North Carolina system. Our program offers a B.A. and a minor in Women s Studies, a minor in Girls Studies, a minor in LGBT Studies, and a Graduate Certificate in Women s Studies. More information about the Program can be found at http://www.ws.appstate.edu. A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists who are invited to campus for an interview. 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A72 The Chronicle of Higher Education December 17, 2010 More CoMMentary InsIde: Paradise Lost: the academy Becomes a Commodity: Page a21 Carlos J. Alonso wonders whether the market has already devalued the knowledge on which the entire operation of accountability is based, as well as the institutions where it is produced. raising Graduation rates Involves More than Just Colleges: Page a22 Repayment and default rates are more closely related to socioeconomic factors than to the type of school a student attends, writes Lorelle L. Espinosa. PoInt of VIew For the past three months, The Chronicle s reporters have been writing a series of articles collectively titled Measuring Stick, describing the consequences of a higher-education system that refuses to consistently measure how much students learn. From maddening credit-transfer policies and barely regulated for-profit colleges to a widespread neglect of teaching, the articles show that without information about learning, many of the most intractable problems facing higher education today will go unsolved. Failing to fill the learning-information deficit will have many consequences: n The currency of exchange in higher education will continue to suffer from abrupt and unpredictable devaluation. Students trying to assemble course credits from multiple institutions into a single degree that is, most students frequently have their credits discounted for no good reason. That occurs not only when students transfer between the two- and four-year sectors, or when the institutions involved have divergent educational philosophies. A student trying to transfer credits from an introductory technical-math course at Bronx Community College to other colleges within the City University of New York system, for example, would be flatly denied by five institutions and given only elective credit by three others. John Jay College of Criminal Justice, by contrast, would award the student credit for an introductory modern-math course acceptable for transfer by every CUNY campus, including Bronx Community College except that BCC would translate that course into trigonometry and college algebra, not technical math. Students who emerge from this bureaucratic labyrinth should be awarded credit in Kafka studies for their trouble. Credit devaluation, which wastes enormous amounts of time, money, and credentialed learning every year, is rooted in mistrust. Because colleges don t know what students in other colleges learned, they re reluctant to give foreign courses their imprimaturs. n Taxpayers have few defenses against those who would exploit the federal financial-aid system for profit. Last year the U.S. Department of Education rightly criticized the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools for accrediting American InterContinental University, despite AIU s egregious policy of awarding nine credits for five-week courses. But the department s follow-up proposal to solidify the traditional, time-based definition of credits as signifying one hour spent within the classroom and two without was also criticized, and for good reason. Nearly a third of all college students took online courses last year. Why would anyone define credits in terms of seat time when, increasingly, there are no seats and no fixed learning time? Because they have no other basis for doing so. Lacking objective information about student learning, the crumbling quality-control triad of accreditors, states, and the federal government is faced with an unwelcome choice: Reinforce a time-based measuring stick that was already flawed when it was developed, in the late 19th century, or allow unscrupulous operators to write checks to themselves, all to be paid by the U.S. Treasury. n Upward mobility in higher education will remain limited to institutions that happen to be located in the cities favored by Richard Florida s creative class. If your campus is in Greenwich Village or Foggy Bottom, the sky s the limit. If all you have to offer is unusually good teaching, you re out of luck. How can you prove it? How would anyone know? So aspiring colleges are forced to compete for students by means of marketing campaigns, recreation centers, and other expensive things that continually drive up tuition until there are no students left to pay full freight and subsidize all the rest. And then the whole rickety system comes crashing down. It s not a question of whether this will happen to many mid-tier institutions it s when. think tank By KeVIn Carey Student Learning: Measure or Perish n The public definition of institutional quality is left to think-tank entrepreneurs and journalists with agendas to push and magazines to sell. Those who are terrified by the notion of Congress s using such information to create an accountability system for higher education should consider that, in fact, we ve had such a system in this country since 1983. It s run by U.S. News & World Report. n Most important, without information about learning, there is less learning. Faculty cultures and incentive regimes that systematically devalue teaching in favor of research are allowed to persist because there is no basis for fixing them and no irrefutable evidence of how much students are being shortchanged. RANDY ENoS FoR THE CHRoNICLE Reasonable higher-education leaders acknowledge all of those points. Yet the prevailing attitude toward information about learning still ranges from infinite caution to outright hostility. Assessing student learning is difficult, particularly learning at the elevated levels to which colleges ought to aspire. Still, possible instruments of assessment are seen as either gross violations of institutional autonomy or as so crude and imperfect that they require further refinement and study, lasting approximately forever. The perfect is the enemy of the good has become a rhetorical strategy to be deployed, rather than a problem to be avoided, when outsiders ask uncomfortable questions about teaching and learning. American universities grant 50,000 research doctorates per year. Even if we consider only full-time staff in Ph.D. programs, there are upward of 170,000 people working in colleges today who have been rigorously trained to find meaning in chaos. They explore the furthest theoretical reaches of time and space; ponder the nature of justice, beauty, and truth; develop new ways of understanding the human condition; and contribute countless innovations that make the world a more vibrant, humane place to be. Are we to understand that it is beyond their intellectual means to produce a reasonably accurate estimate of how much chemistry majors learn at Institution A compared with Institution B? That a student s relative capacity to think analytically and write clearly is a mystery that no mortal can hope to reveal? Nonsense. Comparable learning information doesn t exist because many groups have a strong interest in its not existing. Institutions that thrive on centuries-old reputations, despite their present-day failure to challenge students in the classroom. Companies looking to exploit the federal financial-aid system. Faculty who hate teaching and love research. Colleges that profit from forcing students to take the same course twice. Institutional autonomy is important, and so is the academic freedom that allows faculty to shape the content and character of their courses. But there are reasonable limits to most things, including these. When the autonomy of CUNY math departments produces a Mad Hatter credit-transfer system, it s time to draw the line. There are, of course, many people in higher education with enlightened motives and views. Public institutions are beginning to publish results from the Collegiate Learning Assessment and other assessments of critical-thinking skills. Seventy-one presidents, many from liberal-arts colleges that specialize in teaching, have formed the Presidents Alliance for Excellence in Student Learning and Accountability. The better accreditors are using their limited leverage to prod institutions toward more assessment and transparency. But the question remains: Will those efforts come fast enough or go far enough? The gainful employment regulations that the Department of Education is working to impose on forprofit colleges are nothing less than a wholesale repudiation of traditional higher-education quality control. All of the institutions in question are accredited to do business. Yet the federal government still doesn t trust that their students are learning enough for what they re paying. So the department has chosen to define learning in purely economic terms, comparing students postgraduate earnings with their debt. That makes sense for vocational programs. But how long will it be before politicians who see higher education as nothing more than a way to train future workers simply cross out the for profit limitation on the gainful-employment measures? College rankings, meanwhile, are proliferating as private companies compete to sate the growing appetite for comparative information among prospective students at home and abroad. As much as colleges complain that their unique essence can t be distilled into a single number, students choosing a college (or, increasingly, a course) can choose only one. Yet, rather than produce alternative rankings that reflect the core values of higher learning, many people in higher education seem to believe that the rankings genie can be put back in the bottle through a campaign of frequent, uncoordinated complaining, accompanied by the hope that U.S. News, which doesn t even publish an actual newsmagazine anymore, will somehow see the error of its ways. Meanwhile, a few of those 170,000 smart people are actually interested in how much students learn in college, and are using new psychometric instruments to find out. When their results become public, the myth that everyone with a college degree actually learned something will be definitively punctured, and along with it any justification for keeping information on learning hidden. The real debate shouldn t be about whether we need a measuring stick for higher education. We need a debate about who gets to design the stick, who owns it, and who decides how it will be used. If higher education has the courage to take responsibility for honestly assessing student learning and for publishing the results, the measuring stick will be a tool. If it doesn t, the stick could easily become a weapon. The time for making that choice is drawing to a close. Kevin Carey is policy director of Education Sector, an independent think tank in Washington.