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POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Contextual Education will further CDSP’s commitment to forming leaders for mission and ministry in culturally diverse contexts and in a changing church and world. We seek an engaging, dynamic teacher who bridges the academy, the church, and the world, and who can enable students to articulate and embody a public theology that relates to Christian life and ministry today and in the future. This teacher will help prepare students for lay and ordained leadership in a variety of ministry settings in different cultural contexts. The Director of Contextual Education oversees field placements for students in both residential and low-residence programs, including training for field-placement supervisors and overseeing the work of the Field Placement Program Administrator. The Director of Contextual Education will teach required seminars concurrent with the first year of field placement. Candidates should be prepared to teach at the master’s level at an Episcopal seminary within the ecumenical and interfaith setting of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU), in Berkeley, California. CDSP’s new partnership with Trinity Church Wall Street (TCWS) means that the years ahead will bring opportunities for growth and expansion. The Director of Contextual Education will be an integral part of the faculty that will guide the development of new curricula, programs, and approaches to leadership education. This is a ranked position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level for an initial appointment of five years, beginning August 1, 2020. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Field Placement Program Coordinate field placements for students in both years of the field placement program, which comprises two required two-semester sequences – Theological Field Education I and II and Leadership for Ministry I and II. Oversee development of learning contracts for students in field placements. Oversee processes of student and supervisor evaluation of placements. Orient and supervise field-placement supervisors, including regular required training for all supervisors. Assess quality of sites and supervisors. Maintain and periodically update resources and forms for students, supervisors, and lay committees. Oversee the work of the Field Placement Program Administrator. Teaching and Research Teach the required two-semester sequence of courses in the first year of the field placement program, which is an integral part of the MDiv curriculum. The sequence is offered in both residential classroom and on-line formats, with short-term intensive residential course-work for online students. Coordinate course design with other faculty members in the practical theology area, particularly those teaching ministerial leadership, pastoral theology, and practical theology. Coordinate course design and content with other faculty to develop and refine how students engage with theological disciplines across the curriculum. Teach with academic rigor, an awareness of the diversity of ministry contexts, and a clear focus on CDSP’s core curricular commitments to mission, discipleship, and evangelism. Incorporate into all teaching a careful attentiveness to the key skills of contextualization, critical theory, and public conversation. Carry out a program of continuing engagement with academic research and scholarship, including making presentations at professional meetings and publishing articles, books, and reviews. Advising Serve as advisor to CDSP students in a variety of degree and certificate programs, including supervising theses for the M.A. and M.T.S. degrees. Engage with the pastoral and formational processes of advisees and other students preparing for ministry, ordained and lay. Become a Qualified Administrator (QA) of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Interpret the IDI for advisees, and work with advisees on their Intercultural Development Plans (IDP). Seminary Life Participate fully in seminary worship, including preaching at least once per semester, and presiding at eucharist if appropriate to ordination status. Participate actively in community life, including meals and other events with students and faculty. External Service Listen and speak to the needs of the church and the world. Such service may include guest preaching and speaking engagements, both locally and nationally; participation in national, provincial, diocesan, or congregational committees and task forces; attending or leading church conferences and events; writing and publishing articles, reviews, and books. Participate actively in the life and ministry of a local congregation. Shared Faculty Commitments Work with colleagues at CDSP and in the GTU in all aspects of graduate professional theological education. With faculty at CDSP, assess and make recommendations about students’ readiness and suitability for ordination. Collaborate on curriculum development with senior leadership at CDSP and partners at TCWS. With faculty and senior staff at CDSP and TCWS, develop and implement strategies for addressing racism in our largely white context. Complete the IDI, receive feedback, and develop and work on a personal IDP. Collaborate with faculty in further developing intercultural pedagogy and curricula. Serve on faculty committees and assume other responsibilities and special projects as required. Perform all duties in a manner that promotes CDSP’s mission and core values. Adhere to confidentiality rules and all other CDSP policies, procedures, and rules. CDSP faculty contracts cover a full 12-month year and require full-time presence on campus and participation in community life during January Intersession and June Intensive terms (2 weeks each), as well as Fall and Spring semesters. The normal teaching load is five courses spread over these four terms, whether face-to-face or online.

Sociology   Department: History, Languages, Social Sciences, and Education - Apply Now! Campus: All Campuses Contact: Ms. Susan Morgan Email: smorgan@pensacolastate.edu Phone: 850-484-1425 Qualifications: The History, Languages, Social Sciences, and Education Department offers a wide variety of lecture and laboratory courses to support AA and AS programs of the college. Graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in sociology or a master’s degree in a related field with an additional 18 masters credit hours in sociology. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.'' Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

Department: Adult Education Programs - Apply Now! Campus: Pensacola Contact: Mr. Joseph Kyle Email: jkyle@pensacolastate.edu Phone: 850-484-2132 Qualifications: Adjunct openings are not for a specific opening but are filled based on enrollment needs throughout the academic year. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in field required. Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a master’s degree in field and a Florida Teacher’s Certification.''' Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

  Department: Visual Arts - Apply Now! Campus: Pensacola Contact: Mr. Krist Lien Email: klein@pensacolastate.edu Phone: (850) 484-2554 Qualifications: Pensacola State College is seeking a qualified art historian to teach in the Visual Arts Department. Successful candidate must be able to teach a variety of lecture classes including Art History I and II, Humanities Art, and Art for Non-Majors. Minimum qualifications: Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a MFA or a master's degree and 18 graduate hours in a related field and at least three years of teaching beyond graduate school. Successful results of a criminal background check are required. Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.' Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

The Department of Sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Candidates are expected to have primary research and teaching interests in social and global change, as well as be prepared to teach at least two of the following courses: Race and Ethnic Relations (SOC 213) Social Stratification (SOC 232) Sociology of Human Rights (SOC 251) Sociology of Global Migration (SOC 253) Political Sociology (SOC 278) Advanced Social Statistics (SOC 324) Research Methods (SSC 325) Global Social Movements (SOC 343) Social Change (SOC 350) The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, innovation, and commitment to teaching and curriculum development, and maintain an active research and publication agenda. The hiring committee is especially interested in applicants who through their leadership, community service, lived experience and/or research will contribute to the diversity mission of the college. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion and be eager to work with our diverse student body which consists of the following: 39% Hispanic, 28% White, 21% Black, and 12% Asian, more than 130 nationalities, 47% first generation, and 33% foreign born. John Jay College is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority Serving Institution (MSI). Members of historically-underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor of Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary Social Studies Education (Tenure-Track) Search #67723 College of Education, Department of Elementary and Special Education The Department of Elementary and Special Education in the College of Education invites applications and nominations for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Social Studies Education. The home campus for this position will be our Statesboro campus. Some limited travel to our Armstrong or Liberty campuses may be required. Georgia Southern University is a distinctive combination of Southern charm and uncompromising academics. We are a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution serving about 26,500 students through nine colleges on three beautiful oak-lined campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, and via a growing online program. Throughout its degree offerings at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern cultivates community collaboration, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern University was founded in 1906 as a school for teaching modern agricultural production techniques and homemaking skills to rural school children. Its Savannah campus was established in 1935 as Armstrong Junior College for local youth who could not afford to attend college away from home. The Liberty Center in Hinesville was established in 1998 to serve the military and their families at nearby Fort Stewart, the largest military base east of the Mississippi. All three locations came together in 2018 when Armstrong State University and Georgia Southern University consolidated. The "new" Georgia Southern University preserves a passion for serving its neighbors while preparing students for lifelong service as scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities. Believing that diversity contributes to excellence in the workplace and to the quality of the University's academic environment, the College of Education is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty to support, promote and serve a diverse student body ( https://em.georgiasouthern.edu/ir/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/GS_Fall2018FastFacts.pdf ). Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers the College of Education's diversity and inclusion efforts, and who bring to our campuses varied life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Within this setting, the College of Education offers undergraduate and graduate programs to prepare students for work in public and private education, community agencies, and higher education. The Department of Elementary and Special Education is committed to preparing reflective educators who work collaboratively and effectively with diverse students in public schools by using current research to inform their educational practices. The College of Education is accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. The individual hired in this position is expected to contribute to the college's goals of continued excellence and innovation in teaching, scholarship, and service. Position Description Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Elementary and Special Education, the Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Social Studies Education position primarily focuses upon teaching elementary social studies education methods courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and supervising teacher candidates inboththe department'straditionalStatesboro-campus-based undergraduate program and ourfully-online MAT program in Elementary Education. The teaching requires the modeling of effective instructional practices for diverse student populations and the use of instructional technology in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments. Somesupervisionresponsibilitieswillrequirein-person observation ofundergraduateteacher candidates in local K-5 public school classrooms.Other supervision responsibilities will be fully-online observations of graduate-level in-service teachers. Scholarly responsibilities include maintaining an active research agenda yielding regular publications, professional presentations, and/or external grant proposals. In addition, the position involves collaborating with faculty across the College of Education, especially on our nearby campus in Savannah, and performing service to the department, college, University, regional schools, and professional community. Our department supports faculty efforts to integrate teaching, scholarship, and service through multi-faceted initiatives. Finally, the position can provide multiple opportunities to serve as a member and/or chair of doctoral and educational specialist committees. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, Social Studies Education, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field by August 1, 2020 Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in grades P-12 Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development Potential for a program of scholarship relevant to elementary education and/or social studies education Willingness to engage in institutional student success initiatives Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the department, college, and University Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to social justice, inclusion, and/or diversity in education Experience working with a diverse faculty and teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students in public school and/or post-secondary settings Experience teaching social studies in grades P-8, especially P-5, in a U.S. public school setting Experience teaching elementary and/or social studies education courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels 18 graduate semester hours of coursework in social studies content and/or social studies pedagogy Experience in the supervision of pre-service teacher candidates and/or practicum students in field placements Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in using technology in instruction, particularly in online and/or hybrid settings Experience supporting teacher candidates with edTPA A program of research and scholarship focused upon elementary social studies education Experience with school-university partnerships Involvement in professional educational organizations at the local, state, or national levels Screening of applications begins Tuesday, January 21, 2020, and will continue until the position is filled. A complete application consists of: A letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications listed above - this letter should specify how you have demonstrated a commitment to social justice, diversity and/or inclusion in your work A current and complete curriculum vitae Copies of your graduate transcripts The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. All of these items should be incorporated into a single PDF file. Only complete applications submitted electronically to kbrkich@georgiasouthern.edu will be considered. Other documentation may be requested. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2020. Applications and nominations should be sent to: Dr. Katie Brkich, Search Chair, Search #67723 Email: kbrkich@georgiasouthern.edu Department of Elementary and Special Education Georgia Southern University P. O. Box 8134 Statesboro GA 30460-8134 More information about the institution is available through https://georgiasouthern.edu/jobs or https://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/ese . Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Vice Provost. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-708e3da53b6ca5428ec24fa6c0932f2f

Position Information   Job Title Full-Time Faculty, Liberal Arts and Sciences Job Description Background: Otis College of Art and Design, established in 1918, has been a national leader in art and design education for nearly 100 years. The College mission is to prepare diverse students of art and design to enrich our world through their creativity, their skill and their vision. Currently serving approximately 1,100 full-time students, Otis College awards the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 11 majors and the Master of Fine Arts degree in 4 majors. The College is located on two campus sites: the main Goldsmith Campus in West Los Angeles, near Marina Del Rey and the Los Angeles International Airport; and the Graduate Fine Arts Campus, located in Culver City. Job Announcement: The department of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Otis College of Art and Design invites applications for a full time, Art Historian at the Assistant Professor level. We are open to a variety of specific academic areas, but seek a candidate whose primary focus includes 20th and 21st century contemporary culture and global approaches to multiple art narratives and histories. The ideal applicant will have a teaching and research concentration that critically engages art, visual culture, and other media, emphasizing diverse perspectives, theories, and historical narratives. Otis College offers competitive compensation and benefits. Initial placement in rank is recommended by the department Chair and requires review and approval of the Chair of the Rank & Promotion Committee and the Provost. The College does not grant faculty tenure; this is a renewable full-time faculty appointment subject to annual renewal based on a performance review. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2020. Department Information: The Liberal Arts and Sciences program goes through the four years of the BFA and provides both general education and art history/theory courses. For more information about programs offered in Liberal Arts and Sciences, visit our website: http://www.otis.edu/liberal-arts-sciences. Location Los Angeles, CA (Westchester) Essential Duties Summary Responsibilities: • Teach a minimum of 12 contact hours per week each semester. • Teach core art history courses and electives including Introduction to Visual Culture, Birth of the Modern, Contemporary Art Survey, and Capstone. • Provide a minimum of 6 hours on average per week in service to the department and the College as assigned by the Chair (i.e., serving on college-wide committees, attending faculty meetings, participating in shared-governance and semester assessments). • Work with Chair and Assistant Chair to identify and hire new faculty. • Meet the goals and objectives of course curriculum, defined learning outcomes, and assessment protocols. • Mentor students in assigned classes, including student advisement, goal-setting, and referrals to student services as needed. • Work with Chair and Assistant to meet accreditation and assessment needs, particularly in the accreditation’s core competency of quantitative reasoning. • Participate in administrative duties such as writing course syllabi, developing curricular materials, monitoring student attendance, documenting student learning, contributing to program assessment, and submitting grades in a timely manner. • Enhance the visibility and promotion of the department through attending on- and off-campus events. • Other duties as assigned by the Chair. Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • Ph.D. in Art History or Visual Studies • Minimum of 3 years college-level teaching experience in field. • Experience working creatively and effectively in a multicultural environment with a diverse student body as part of a team of professional educators. • Commitment to integrated learning and a demonstrated interest in alternative modes of pedagogical delivery. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: • Experience initiating and participating in interdisciplinary collaborations. • Publication record. • Demonstrated ability to integrate technology in teaching. • Experience working with students with different learning styles or accommodations. Physical Demands   Special Conditions for Eligibility   EEO Statement Otis College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic which may be specified by law or college policy.  

Assistant/Associate Dean—Search #67702 Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies The Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate Dean. The home campus for this position will be the Statesboro campus. Georgia Southern University is a distinctive combination of Southern charm and uncompromising academics. We are a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution serving about 26,500 students through nine colleges on three beautiful oak-lined campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, and via a growing online program. Throughout its degree offerings at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern cultivates community collaboration, world-class scholarship and hands-on learning opportunities. Georgia Southern University was founded in 1906 as a school for teaching modern agricultural production techniques and homemaking skills to rural school children. Its Savannah campus was established in 1935 as Armstrong Junior College for local youth who could not afford to attend college away from home. The Liberty Center in Hinesville was established in 1998 to serve the military and their families at nearby Fort Stewart, the largest military base east of the Mississippi. All three locations came together in 2018 when Armstrong State University and Georgia Southern University consolidated. The "new" Georgia Southern University preserves a passion for serving its neighbors while preparing students for lifelong service as scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities. Within this setting, the mission of the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies is to develop, nurture, promote and sustain graduate programs of the highest quality at Georgia Southern University. The College of Graduate Studies seeks to support graduate students and graduate programs at the highest level, to provide a foundation for university graduate program growth and development, and support excellence in graduate education, and the research and scholarly activities associated with it. Position Description Reporting to the Dean of the Graduate College, the Assistant/Associate Dean serves as a core member of the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies leadership team and provides vision, direction, and coordination for the Graduate College academic programs, initiatives, and policies. The Assistant/Associate Dean participates in long-term, strategic planning for the Graduate College and contributes to policy decisions and decisions on students that affect social lives, academic studies, health and well-being. Primary responsibilities include working with students on academic progress and relationships with their faculty committees and fields; assist with enrollment management; developing and implementing student success initiatives; oversight of the graduate student grievance and appeal process; serving as the point person on academic integrity matters; graduate curriculum processes; serving as liaison with other offices on campus related to academic programs; and representing the Graduate College on various committees. The Assistant/Associate Dean will coordinate and administer planning, development and implementation of graduate success initiatives that support graduate education and create a culture of learning. The Assistant/Associate Dean shall be proactive and strategic in advancing graduate education that supports the institution's mission and commitment to serving the region. The position carries tenure-track/tenured faculty rank with the rank assigned contingent upon the successful candidate's qualifications. The position is a 12-month appointment, and salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications: Terminal degree in a discipline offered at the University. Experience in supporting graduate education in a non-profit or higher education setting. Strong understanding of academic policies, procedures and culture and demonstrated experience advising students and graduate faculty on highly complex, confidential matters. Understanding of graduate student financial aid and funding processes. Experience in graduate level enrollment management including recruitment, progression, retention. Highly motivated, flexible, adaptable and service-oriented, with strong collaborative skills for team work and consensus building among staff and faculty. Excellent oral and communication skills and strong presentation skills are required. Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others. Ability to set priorities and multi-task. Ability to learn and innovate as needs of university and higher education evolve. Strong organizational skills are essential. Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives. Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution. To be eligible to serve as an Associate Dean: Minimum of 5 years full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues. Minimum of 5 years full-time college/university teaching experience at the associate professor level is required for the rank of professor along with a strong record of research and service with substantial publications and presentations in professional venues. Preferred Qualifications: At least 5 years experience working with and/or supporting graduate education. Screening of applications begins January 30, 2020, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is July 1, 2020. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least four professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to: Dr. Ashley Walker, Search Chair, Search # 67702 Georgia Southern University Electronic mail: awalker@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-1710 More information about the institution is available through https://georgiasouthern.edu/jobs or https://cogs.georgiasouthern.edu/ . Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Vice Provost. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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Visiting Faculty Fellow University of Notre Dame: Keough School of Global Affairs: Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies Location University of Notre Dame Open Date Nov 8, 2019 Deadline Jan 15, 2020 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description With the support of a National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge Grant, the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for its faculty fellowship program. The NEH Keough-Naughton Fellowship will enable an outstanding scholar to continue his or her research while in residence in the Keough-Naughton Institute during the academic year 2020-2021. The NEH Keough-Naughton Fellow will participate in a periodic faculty seminar and present a paper on his or her research during the year. Apart from the seminar, the Fellow's only obligation will be to pursue his or her research. The Fellow will be provided an office in the Keough-Naughton Institute and will be integrated into the Institute's life, with full library privileges and access to the Institute's research tools.

Assistant Professor, Early American History The Department of History, University of British Columbia (Vancouver) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in early American history with a research emphasis on race, slavery, and/or colonialism, during any period from the pre-colonial era through the U.S. Civil War. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion of underrepresented groups in academia; to engaging the needs of diverse student populations; and to diversifying what and how we know about the past. Expected start date is July 1, 2020.

Position Title:   Assistant Professor in Integrative, Religious, and Intercultural Studies (IRIS) Summary: The Integrative, Religious, and Intercultural Studies Department at Grand Valley State University invites applications for tenure-line faculty member (assistant professor) with ecialization in political ecology, science and technology studies, and/or ethical practice studies with a social justice, social innovation, or transformative approach to broadly serve the department’s growing graduate program in Social Innovation and its undergraduate programs in Integrative Studies (formerly Liberal Studies), Religious Studies, and Intercultural Competence. The expected start date is August 2020. This position is intended to complement existing strengths in a vibrant department that practices and understands interdisciplinary studies as drawing from multiple disciplinary locations, working across and for cultural communities, and engaging with varied methodological and theoretical frameworks. Work that connects experiences of individuals/groups within the United States to broader regional/global perspectives, including transnational, diasporic and comparative work, is particularly welcomed. Examples may include African and African American Studies, Indigenous and/or Native American Studies, LatinX Studies, Migration Studies, or the like.  

MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is a private, liberal arts university with a variety of undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Located in the Kansas City metropolitan area, MNU seeks to educate students to serve with purpose within the educational context of the liberal arts, and a Wesleyan-holiness theological perspective. MNU has an enrollment of approximately 1800 students with half considered traditional residential students. For more information about MNU, see our website: www.mnu.edu . The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for MNU is responsible for the overall strategic leadership and academic services for programs within Natural, Health & Mathematical Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Christian Ministry & Formation, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, Honors, and School of Education. The dean also provides oversight of the Center for Science and Faith and ROTC program. This position provides leadership to enhance growth with these programs and expand the institution’s mission. Key attributes to do so include a passion for the liberal arts, extensive knowledge and experience with various forms of innovation, and a strategic approach to development and expansion.  This position reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA). Essential Skills: Demonstrate effective verbal communication skills in order to understand and be understood by others while displaying the ability to use appropriate verbal skills for a campus or an off-campus setting. Exhibit effective skills in working with other members of a management/leadership team in creating an effective organization.Demonstrate the ability to practice confidentiality with sensitive information.Display effective interpersonal skills in assisting to establish a positive climate in the work environment. Facilitate the integration of programming across various departments through good communication and relational skills that promote and sustain innovative and positive learning and work environments.Demonstrate the ability to work with members of an administrative team to achieve stated goals.  Essential Duties: Possess a strong interest and appreciation for liberal arts and the learner, with high expectations for all programs at MNU. Develop and continuously improve the structure and systems needed for an effective and excellent academic experience for traditional students. Collaboratively cast a vision for innovative liberal arts programming. Ensure quality academic program offerings to exist in a competitive market and to enable MNU to have a portfolio of program offerings in the marketplace. Administer the academic policies and procedures stated in the MNU Faculty Handbook, catalogs, and Employee Handbook. Represent the College of Arts and Sciences at various events, meetings, and in strategic planning. Ensure consistent delivery models for online offerings. Evaluate academic programs, including cost analyses and program enrollments. Prepare an annual report for the Board of Trustees describing the status of the College of Arts and Sciences. Collaborate with university personnel to implement retention efforts. Expand the university’s reach through community engagement. Execute other duties assigned by the president and VPAA.

The School of Information Sciences (iSchool) seeks to hire multiple outstanding full-time faculty members to join our dynamic and collegial School.  The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit  http://go.illinois.edu/EEO .