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The Psychology Department and Neuroscience Program at Ohio Wesleyan University seeks to fill a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in behavioral neuroscience with possibility for renewal to a tenure-track position. This is a benefits-eligible position.

Candidates should have a Ph. D. degree in hand by the start date of August 1, 2019, and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts context. The successful candidate will teach six credit hours per year including introductory neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, and a course in the candidate’s area of expertise designed for psychology and/or neuroscience students. The introductory neuroscience and behavioral neuroscience courses include laboratory sections, also to be taught by the… Read more

Oversee departmental videography and post-production, including coordinating a team of student employees. Provide a wide range of hands-on technical assistance in the operation of our technology-rich classrooms and meeting spaces. Assist in the design or redesign of learning spaces, as well as the installation of equipment along with performing preventative maintenance, problem diagnosis, and repair.

Responsible for coordinating and performing video recording, post-production and distribution of academic events. Coordinate and train student employees, who record most events after 4:00 pm and on weekends, including their work in video production. Help faculty with presentation planning (for example, slide design for best projection) to enhance information presented through different media.

Troubleshoot media equipment, including its software, hardware and networking issues. Install classroom technology equipment in accordance with industry standards. Diagnose routine… Read more

Ohio Wesleyan University (www.owu.edu) is a selective, private, residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1842 and located 20 miles north of Columbus.

Ohio Wesleyan University seeks an Assistant Director of Annual Giving to increase philanthropic support from athletic alumni, parents of current and former student athletes, and others with interest in OWU athletics, primarily in support of annual operations and, as appropriate, in support of endowment and facilities.  Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, and partnering with the University Advancement staff, the Assistant Director is responsible for the personal cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual athletic gifts. This position oversees… Read more

The Department of Classical Studies at The College of Wooster invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor for spring semester 2019. The teaching load will be three courses and will include Latin language, Ancient Greek History, and a Special Topics course in Ancient History.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of unofficial graduate transcripts, teaching statement, research statement, diversity statement, and three letters of reference through Interfolio.The diversity statement should detail how the applicant has engaged and/or expects to engage with issues of diversity in the classroom and the curriculum as well as on campus and in the broader community.  Interfolio accounts are free to applicants – simply press “apply”.

The College of Wooster enrolls a diverse student body (20% domestic students of color and 11% international students); applicants should have experience with diverse student populations.

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Position Title: Global Commerce Faculty Position, Open Rank (Denison University)

Position Description: The Global Commerce program at Denison University invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant professor or senior level beginning in Fall 2019. Global Commerce is a new interdisciplinary major (started in 2016) that trains students to think critically and creatively, in the liberal arts tradition, about global processes and structures of exchange by examining how factors including culture, history, politics, financial practices, and social structures shape both for-profit and non-profit activity in different contexts around the globe. Field of specialization for this position is open, but research and teaching experience must be related to international business, international financial institutions, global political economy, institutions of commerce (including non-profits or NGOs), or liberal market economies. Teaching responsibilities will include… Read more

The Politics Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a post-doctoral faculty position in quantitative policy analysis in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment is for the 2019-20 academic year. This is a non-continuing position.

The incumbent will teach one course per semester in the quantitative analysis of public policy with at least some emphasis on American politics, help direct a series of guest scholars/policy practitioners, and mentor students interested in policy analysis.

To be assured consideration, submit a letter of application, a CV, graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a writing sample, and at least three recent reference letters to https://jobs.oberlin.edu/ by October 29, 2018.

Description

Part-time position for a percussion instructor beginning August, 2018. Primary duties include teaching weekly percussion lessons to both music majors and non-majors, as well as teaching percussion ensemble and instructing the percussion section of the Scot Marching Band; full participation in marching band camp from August 14-21 is expected. There will also be opportunities for recitals and other public performances.

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent professional experience. Candidate must demonstrate evidence of successful teaching and the ability to be a congenial colleague. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and seeks to attract an academically and culturally diverse faculty. We welcome applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field, and applicants are encouraged to state in their cover letter how they will enhance the diversity of offerings and educational… Read more

Denison University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Computer Science, to begin in August 2019. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field, or be close to doing so, by the start date. We are seeking an energetic and dynamic teacher who is committed to teaching a variety of undergraduate CS courses in a liberal arts setting, mentoring undergraduate students, and supervising their research projects. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the continued growth of the Department and the College, and maintain a strong scientific research program in any CS specialty or related field.

Denison offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package; for more details, please see the faculty handbook, hosted at http://denison.edu/forms/faculty-handbook. In addition, Denison supports research and teaching with professional… Read more

The Oberlin Conservatory invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Trombone beginning in the 2019-20 academic year.

Assistant Professor: The Department of Biology at Denison University invites applications from broadly-trained organismal biologists for a tenure-track position beginning fall 2019. A PhD in biology or related field is required (by the first day of appointment); a strong potential for excellence in teaching and for a productive research program is essential. The Biology Department values the engagement of undergraduate students in research. Upon hiring, the successful candidate for review and promotion displays excellent teaching, maintains a productive, ongoing research program, and actively contributes to activities outside of the classroom and laboratory at the level of the department, institution, and/or larger communities of interest.

The candidate for this position is expected to teach the introductory course Multicellular Life (BIOL 220). While it is an infrequent occurrence, biology faculty should also be capable of teaching one of the other two introductory courses… Read more

Denison University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of Geosciences, to begin in August 2019. We seek a broadly-trained scientist engaged in the study of sedimentology and/or stratigraphy that complements our department’s current strengths in paleontology, petrology/volcanology, process geomorphology, and structural geology. Successful candidates should demonstrate potential to be an outstanding teacher, active scholar, and contributor to the continued growth of the Department and University. Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.

We seek a colleague who is committed to teaching excellence in the liberal arts tradition. Ideal candidates will have broad interests beyond their individual specialties and will provide a balance of classroom, field and laboratory experiences for our students. Candidates must have the desire and ability to teach courses across all levels of the curriculum. The typical teaching… Read more

The Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in voice, beginning with the 2019–20 academic year, at a rank commensurate with experience.

TENURE TRACK POSITION IN DANCE

Denison University, a private liberal arts college in Granville, OH, seeks an active artist/scholar to join a transitioning Department of Dance, beginning fall 2019. The successful candidate for this tenure-track position is expected to be an excellent teacher, maintain a productive research portfolio, and contribute actively to the continued growth of both the department and the life of the college.

We seek a robust dance practitioner/educator who will bring an interdisciplinary 21st century perspective to courses in embodied creative inquiry, through both movement practices and dance studies. The successful candidate must be able to teach within the current curriculum: composition/improvisation, movement practices, dance production, cultural studies in dance history, experiential anatomy and somatic practices, movement analysis, as well as innovative introductory courses that primarily serve non-majors. All courses in our curriculum… Read more

Kenyon College, a highly selective, nationally ranked liberal arts college in central Ohio, invites applications for a tenure­ track position in Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in July 2019. We seek a biologist with broad training in Animal Behavior that complements current faculty strengths in ecology, physiology, evolution, neuroscience, and molecular biology. We also seek to recruit a diverse and inclusive department. The successful candidate will participate in the introductory biology sequence, teach upper ­level courses in animal behavior and other advanced topics, and contribute to the college’s Environmental Studies program. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching, including the use of inclusive pedagogies along with strong mentoring and academic support of diverse student populations. We expect a vigorous research program that involves undergraduate students, leads to publications, and has the potential to attract extramural… Read more

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at The College of Wooster invites applicants for two tenure-track positions in mathematics/statistics to begin Fall 2019. Duties will include teaching five elementary and advanced courses in mathematics, directing Senior Independent Study, and participating in the College’s First-Year Seminar program. A focus in applied/computational mathematics or statistics is preferred, although versatile candidates from all areas of mathematics and statistics will be considered. We value candidates who can contribute to curricular development connected to applied mathematics, statistics, and data science. The College of Wooster enrolls a diverse student body (20% domestic students of color and 11% international students); applicants should demonstrate a promise of excellence in working with students from diverse backgrounds. A Ph.D. is required.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, copies of unofficial graduate transcripts, teaching… Read more

Denison University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in Asian American or Latinx literature to begin in the fall of 2019. The yearly 3/2 teaching assignment will typically include survey-level courses, first-year writing courses, and advanced courses of the candidate’s design. Candidates are expected to be engaged teachers who can maintain a productive research program and contribute actively to the English Department and the college. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience. In your cover letter, please address your potential to foster diverse perspectives among students, faculty, and the campus community. Preference will be given to candidates who will complete the Ph.D. by August 15, 2019.

Denison University is a highly selective, residential liberal arts college recognized for excellence in undergraduate education and close student-faculty interaction. The college offers generous annual professional… Read more

Kenyon College invites applications for the position of Director of Campus Events. The director of campus events is a new position that will provide strategic leadership, management, guidance, and day-to-day oversight for the introduction, promotion, scheduling, planning and production of campus-based events and conferences. Reporting to the chief of staff, the director will balance competing needs and avoid scheduling conflicts to successfully execute campus events and conferences that reflect the quality and reputation of Kenyon College. The director of campus events will manage staff and student assistants in the events office and will foster a culture of teamwork and shared vision for events at Kenyon. In addition, the director will develop relationships with staff in other divisions to build a network of campus professionals dedicated to designing and executing high-quality events. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated professional with thorough knowledge and… Read more

Ohio Wesleyan University is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and is located just 20 miles North of Columbus. The Department of Buildings and Grounds invites applications for a Motor Pool Coordinator. Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the college’s motor pool operations. This position reports directly to the Mechanical Trades Supervisor. This is a full-time, first shift position (8:30 am to 5 pm).    

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manages the University’s motor pool fleet and 52 passenger commercial bus operation:

Schedules the college’s motor pool vehicles.

Prepares vehicles and bus for travel prior to each trip- this includes inspecting, cleaning, fueling, etc.

Refines and implements policies, procedures and standards for ensuring the availability and safe use of vehicles and bus.

Maintains bus driver and… Read more

Ohio Wesleyan University (www.owu.edu) is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential
institution founded in 1842 and is located just 20 miles north of Columbus.
The University’s Student Affairs Division invites applications for a Residential Life Coordinator.
Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) is multi-faceted in meeting the co-curricular needs of a diverse
population. The RLC role is a full-time, 12-month, live-in, student life position supervising co-ed
residential complexes. The person is responsible for implementing a Student Development approach
to all aspects of the positions. The primary responsibilities are supervision, administrative, consulting,
and programming. The position includes central office responsibilities as well as directing the
educational mission of the living units. Each RLC will have an additional collateral assignment in
another area of Student Affairs… Read more