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Art History at The College of Wooster
The College
of Wooster seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor, one-year position
in art history for 2008-2009. Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered. Teach six undergraduate
courses including: introduction to art history (one-semester survey), ancient,
medieval, and any non-Western area. Teaching experience is preferred and commitment
to excellence in teaching is essential. Send materials (letter of application,
CV, three current letters of recommendation) as Word or PDF attachments to:
jsiewert@wooster.edu (John Siewert,
Chair, Dept. of Art and Art History, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH 44691).
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until position
is filled. For further information, email or call (330) 263-2546. The College
of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with
a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values
diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and
encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to
ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age,
sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status,
sexual orientation, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal
laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United
States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Drug-free workplace.
Studio Art at The College of Wooster
Adjunct instructor: Fall semester (Aug.-Dec.) 2008. To teach one course of Introduction to Drawing. MFA and experience teaching college-level drawing required. Send letter of application, resume, graduate transcript, three names and contact information of people who could provide reference letters, 10-20 images (digital or slides) of own and student work, and SASE for return of slides to: Prof. Marina Mangubi, Department of Art and Art History, College of Wooster, 1220 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691-2363. For further information, please email Marina Mangubi at mmangubi@wooster.edu or phone 330-263-2425. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Drug-free workplace. posted 6/27/08
Communication at Denison University
Tenure-track teacher of cross-cultural communication. 3/2 teaching load. Teach courses in area(s) of specialization as well as courses that support core requirements for the major and other courses as needed. Sustain research agenda marked by peer-reviewed publication. Advise students. Perform departmental and university-related service. Essential Job Functions: Candidates' teaching and research interests should address issues of intra/inter and/or cross-cultural communication of identity, relationships, community development, and marginality. We are especially interested in candidates who employ non-Western or International perspectives in their teaching and scholarship. The prospective colleague should reflect strong commitments to departmental citizenship, and will be expected to contribute teaching excellence in a rigorous, well-rounded undergraduate liberal arts curriculum in Communication and to develop a program of research leading to peer-reviewed publication. Successful candidates will contribute to the Department's multidisciplinary approach to the study of communication, teaching courses in their area(s) of specialization, as well as classes in interpersonal, group, conflict, communication and culture, and others as needed. The prospective teacher-scholar also will support the University's commitment to liberal education, including courses in oral competency, as well as from among the following programs: Black Studies, East Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, International Studies, Queer Studies, and Women's Studies, First Year Studies, and Honors. Minimum Qualifications: ABD in Communication or related field. Preferred Qualifications: PhD preferred. .Closing Date: 09-30-2008. To read a full job description and to apply for this position, visit http://employment.denison.edu. posted 6/30/08
Dance at Oberlin College
The Theatre
and Dance Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a one-semester,
non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment
to this position will be for the second semester of the 2008-09 academic year,
at the faculty rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. The Oberlin Dance Program
encourages students to create, perform, and think about movement in a manner
that is consonant with their experience in the other fine and liberal arts.
The curriculum offers various approaches to the study of movement: critical
inquiry, somatic studies, creation and performance with an emphasis on collaboration,
and physical techniques. The Dance Program encourages and supports students'
curiosity and willingness to take risks and explore new ideas. We are seeking
candidates with demonstrated scholarship in some aspect of dance who can teach
strong research and writing courses and who are interested in having a strong
academic presence in our program. The visiting assistant professor will teach
three dance courses including but not limited to subjects such as dance history,
theory, or other courses which encourage critical inquiry and research in
dance and areas related to the dance field (to be proposed by the applicant
as part of the application materials). Proposed courses may cover areas such
as world dance (both in research and in practice), cross-cultural dance, dance
and literature or film (video), somatic studies, and/or specific dance practices
that are outside the western dance cannon. Applicants who can teach Contact
Improvisation or other studio courses are encouraged to propose one such course
as part of their three course load. Among the qualifications expected for
appointment is the PhD degree in hand or expected by Spring semester, 2009.
Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate
teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable.
To be assured of consideration, a letter of application which includes a proposal
of the three courses to be taught, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, graduate
academic transcripts, and at least three recent letters of reference, should
be sent by September 15, 2008, to: Nusha Martynuk, Director of Dance, Theatre
and Dance Program, Oberlin College, Warner Center, 30 N. Professor Street,
Oberlin, Ohio, 44074. Fax number 440 - 775 - 8340. Application materials received
after that date will be considered until the position is filled. Salary will
depend on qualifications and experience. Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. posted 6/16/08
Theatre at Denison University
Tenure-track
teacher of stage acting and directing. 3/2 teaching load. Direct (or mentor
the student direction of) one theatre production each year. Teach acting and
directing (all levels) and other courses (including independent studies) as
needed. Encourage, guide and mentor student actors and directors. Assist with
the ongoing administration of the department, serving on both departmental
and university committees. Engage in creative scholarship on a regular basis.
Essential Job Functions: We are seeking two dedicated teacher-mentors to lead
our acting-directing program. Successful candidates will have chosen teaching
and creative scholarship as a vocation and will be committed to ongoing critical
engagement with students of both diverse backgrounds and interests. Applicants
should submit a statement of philosophy that addresses the role of theatre
study at a liberal arts college and articulates a program of study in acting
and directing that is rigorous, innovative, and integral to a liberal arts
curriculum. Minimum Qualifications: PhD or MFA required. To read a full job
description and to apply for this position, visit http://employment.denison.edu.
posted 6/30/08
Visiting Instructor of Graduate Teacher Education at Oberlin College
The Graduate Teacher Education Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a part-time, non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for fall semester 2008 and will carry the rank of Visiting Instructor. The instructor will teach one course in the general area of developmental psychology. Working title and course description follows: Development & Psychology of Learners: Early and Middle Childhood Years (3 credits). This course will be taught fall semester, 2008. Using primary source material in early and middle childhood and developmental literature, the course will help candidates examine the influence of family, peers, school, and the media on the social and psychological development of children. Candidates will learn observational techniques as well as techniques for interpreting and reporting data. Case study work will be central to the course and information shared in discussions of the case studies will help candidates understand the ways that theory is integrated with data gathering and a beginning understanding of the general developmental stages of young and older children and the uses and limits of employing a developmental perspective/lens as a teacher. Among the qualifications required for appointment is the masters’ degree or beyond. Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in graduate teaching. Successful working experience in a multicultural school system is desirable. The Oberlin College Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP) is an exciting new one-year graduate program that begins in June and leads to a Master of Education degree and eligibility for initial teaching licensure in early or middle childhood. The purpose of GTEP is to help graduate students develop into knowledgeable, creative, and successful beginning educational leaders who are capable of and committed to: 1) helping all children succeed in schools, 2) engaging in ongoing self-reflection and inquiry, and 3) working toward constructive change in society. To be assured of consideration, a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three recent letters of reference, should be sent to Deborah Roose, Professor and Director, Graduate Teacher Education Program, Lewis Annex, 132 Elm Street, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 44074 by June 30, 2008 (Fax number 440-775-6805). Application materials received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. posted 6/24/08
Education at Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University’s Department of Education invites applications for a position of assistant professor of education-tenure track. Responsibilities include teaching six courses or equivalent during a year (two semesters). This position is for a specialist in English/Language Arts with a willingness to work with general secondary methods students. Responsibilities will include teaching the middle and secondary level language arts/English methods courses, young adult literature, content area reading, and supervision of students in field experiences and student teaching placements. Depending on the candidate's area of expertise, additional teaching assignments could include courses in educational psychology or philosophical/historical foundations. The selected applicant will have the opportunity to form collegial relationships with students as well as arts and sciences colleagues in addition to the opportunity of combining teaching with research and service in an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Minimum qualifications: Earned doctorate or A.B.D. at time of appointment; minimum of three years experience teaching at the high school level (middle school experience also desirable). Experience supervising field experiences and/or student teaching highly desirable. Completed application packets will include 1) letter of interest (cover letter), 2) resume and curriculum vitae 3) three letters of professional references or the names, titles, & contact information for three professional references, and 4) transcripts and should be sent to: Dr. Amy McClure, Search Chair, Search #0708-0040, Ohio Wesleyan University, 214 Phillips Hall – Department of Education, Delaware, Ohio 43015. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Ohio Wesleyan University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and encourages all interested applicants, including women and minorities, to apply. posted 11/21/07
Assistant Professor of Geoscience at Denison University
The Department
of Geosciences at Denison University invites applications from candidates
with a background in mineralogy, petrology and high-temperature geochemistry
for a tenure track position to begin in Fall 2009. We seek a broadly-trained
scientist to teach Physical Geology, Earth Materials, Igneous/Metamorphic
Petrology and other courses that complement our program. Denison is a highly
selective liberal arts college strongly committed to, and supportive of, excellence
in teaching and active faculty research that involves undergraduate students.
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. at the time of appointment is required. Preferred
Qualifications: The ideal candidate should be committed to teaching excellence
in a liberal arts setting, have a strong field background, have broad interests
beyond their specialty, and be able to provide a balance of classroom, field
and laboratory experiences for our students. Contact(s): Tod Frolking, frolking@denison.edu,
Demonstrate teaching excellence in a liberal arts setting, develop a fruitful
research program that incorporates undergraduate students, and participate
in a variety of activities that contribute to the department and the wider
campus community. To read a full job description and to apply for this position,
visit http://employment.denison.edu.
posted 6/27/08
Spanish at
Ohio Wesleyan University
The Department of Modern Foreign Languages at Ohio Wesleyan University has a tenure-track position in Spanish Language and Linguistics at the rank of assistant professor. Required qualifications: PhD in Spanish Linguistics by the time of appointment (August 2008). Candidate must have a native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English and be able to teach courses at all levels of undergraduate instruction (language, grammar and linguistics). Candidates should also demonstrate knowledge of current methodology for foreign language teaching. Teaching load is three courses per semester (10-12 weekly contact hours). Qualifications: Advanced ABD in Spanish (Linguistics) with proof of completion prior to 08/20/08. Teaching experience in language and grammar. Travel or study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.Send letter of application, CV, transcripts, and three professional references to: Julian Arribas, Chair Modern Foreign Languages. Ohio Wesleyan University, 61 South Sandusky Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015. Application review will begin on immediately and will continue until position is filled. Ohio Wesleyan University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and encourages all interested applicants, including women and minorities, to apply. posted 6/11/08
Physics: Two-year Post-Doctoral Research Position at The College of Wooster
Physics and Astronomy at Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio Wesleyan University's Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin August 2008. This is a one-year term position, with the possibility of extension for two additional years. We seek an enthusiastic instructor, able to teach a full range of departmental courses, and who will be able to supervise undergraduate research projects. The ability to include undergraduates in summer research and the desire to teach an introductory course in astronomy are plusses. A Ph.D. (or A.B.D.) in physics or a related field is required. Please send a statement of teaching philosophy and of research interests, curriculum vitae, transcripts (both undergraduate and graduate), and three letters of recommendation to: Prof. Brad Trees, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, 43015. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by February 29, 2008. Further information can be found at http://physics.owu.edu. Ohio Wesleyan University is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution of 1850 students founded in 1842 and is located just 20 miles north of Columbus. The university is strongly committed to diversity within its community and encourages all interested applicants, including women and minorities, to apply. posted 11/21/07
Director of The Center for the Study of American Democracy at Kenyon College
Kenyon College announces an opening for a Director of its exciting new Center for the Study of American Democracy. Established with the generous assistance of an NEH Challenge Grant through its We the People Initiative, the aim of the Center is to utilize American political and cultural history to promote the study and appreciation of America's founding principles locally, regionally, and nationally. The Director will occupy a newly endowed professorship in the Department of Political Science. The Director will regularly report to the Provost and an Advisory Board of the Center made up of members from the College and prominent figures beyond the College. The position will begin on July 1, 2008. The Director is expected to be in residence at Kenyon for at least half of each academic year. Responsibilities of the Director include convening a biennial conference at the Center and establishing other public programming for the Center; teaching at least one course during each conference year and two courses in every other year; supervising the (paper or electronic) publication and dissemination of books and other materials arising out of conferences; engaging in annual fundraising for the Center in conjunction with Kenyon's Development Office; publicizing the Center's activities in conjunction with the Public Affairs Office; supervising content for the Center's website and producing a weblog; and continuing to develop new events and activities to occur under the auspices of the Center. We also seek a Director who can develop in students, faculty, and alumni a continuing interest in the formation and application of the ideas underlying American institutions. The Director will be assisted by a half-time administrative assistant and a post-doctoral fellow selected by the Director. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please visit: www.kenyon.edu/facultyjobs.xml Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and other supporting materials, including contacts for references to: Gregory Spaid, Provost, Ransom Hall, Kenyon College Gambier, OH 43022 . Review of dossiers will begin January 31, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief or activity, or status as a veteran. Kenyon welcomes diversity and encourages the applications of women and minority candidates. posted 12/17/07
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