ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Vice Chancellor for Research
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is conducting a search for Vice Chancellor for Research. Reporting to
the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor for Research is the chief research officer of the university and also works to
promote research activities in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory through UT-Battelle, LLC and other
research and development institutions in the region.
UTK invites letters of nomination, applications (letter of interest, resume/CV, and contact information for at least five
references), or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University. Confidential 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 January 5, 2011. For a complete position description, refer to
Current Opportunities on www.parkersearch.com.
Gary Daugherty, Senior Vice President
Porsha Williams, Principal
770-804-1996 ext: 108
gdaugherty@parkersearch.com
pwilliams@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.
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in physical activity and health required. Applied research areas of particular interest include but are not limited to physical activity
and chronic disease prevention, physical activity across the lifespan, behavior change,
physical activity and public health. The successful candidate will be expected to develop
and maintain an externally funded research
agenda. Experience teaching courses in kinesiology at the university level preferred.
Salary is competitive; based on qualifications and rank; 9-month academic year appointment. Please apply online by January
14, 2011 at http://jobs.illinois.edu. For full
consideration, please include a letter of application with a statement of research interests and a summary of qualifications, as well
as a curriculum vitae. Three letters of reference should be directed to the Chair of the
Search Committee. For more information
about the position, contact: Professor Edward McAuley, Chair, Physical Activity and
Health Search Committee Kinesiology and
Community Health University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign 906 South, Goodwin Avenue, 336 Freer Hall; Urbana, Illinois 61801; e-mail: emcauley@illinois.edu;
phone: 217-333-6487. EOE. http://www.in-clusiveillinois.illinois.edu.
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Liberal Arts: Assistant or Associate Professor. The Frederik Meijer Honors College at
Grand Valley State University invites applications for t wo tenure-track positions beginning Fall 2011. A terminal degree by August
1, 2011 is required for appointment; excellence in teaching and mentoring students
in a living/learning environment, as well as
strong potential for a productive research
program, are essential. Area of specialization is open, but we seek teacher-scholars
who are eager to work in an interdisciplinary environment and teach using innovative
approaches. For complete description and
application procedures, see http://www.gv-sujobs.org. GVSU is an Affirmative Action/
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Literature/Children’s/Adolescent Literature: Assistant Professor of Children’s/Adolescent Literature, Eastern Michigan University. The English Department at Eastern
Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan
is seeking applications for a position as an
assistant professor of children’s/adolescent
literature and culture. Special consideration
will be given to candidates with secondary
expertise in one or more of the following areas: folklore, mythology, youth culture, creative writing for children and young adults,
global children’s literature and multicultural children’s literature. EMU houses one of
the few graduate programs where students
can earn a master’s degree specializing in
children’s literature. Therefore, we seek a
candidate able to mentor graduate students,
SEARCH RE-OPENED
Director
Center for Intercultural and
International Programs (CIIP)
Xavier University of Louisiana seeks a visionary and dynamic
leader to serve as the University’s Chief International Officer and
Director of its Center for Intercultural and International Programs
(CIIP). This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment that
coordinates all academic and administrative elements concerning
international students, faculty, and international programs at
Xavier.
Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s Degree with at least three
years of administrative experience in international programs. The
candidate must also demonstrate an understanding of the value
and significance of cultural awareness and international study with
respect to student success and development.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in a related field with at least five
years administrative experience in international programming and/
or student support services. The successful candidate should be
proficient in a foreign language and have some experience living or
working abroad. This position calls for a significant and successful
record of leadership, ideally in an academic or research context.
The CIIP Director should be available for frequent national and
international travel.
For more details about this position and Xavier University, visit
http://www.xula.edu/human-resources. Review of applicants
will begin on November 1, 2010 with a target start date of January
3, 2011. Questions and application materials, including a letter
of interest, vita, and contact information for three professional
references, should be e-mailed to mguillo1@xula.edu with the
subject CIIP Director.
Xavier University of Louisiana is an EEO institution.
Colorado School of Mines
Academic Affairs
Director of Assessment
Colorado School of Mines seeks applications for the newly
created position of Director of Assessment.
The Director of Assessment will be instrumental in developing
a campus-wide culture of assessment that seeks to promote an
understanding of what and how students learn, so that both
individuals and the institution will have clear evidence suggesting
how they might improve, both for intrinsic educational benefits
using continuous quality improvement and for purposes of
accreditation.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have at least a Master’s degree
in educational research, higher education, or related field.
Candidates must have significant experience working with
academic data, including the development, application and
reporting of quantitative and qualitative methods of assessment
and evaluation; broad familiarity with statistical and data analysis
software; familiarity with ABET engineering accreditation
assessment processes; expertise in the principles and practices
of assessing and reporting research findings on student learning;
outstanding communication and organizational skills; and
experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Desired Additional Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree; experience
in consulting and assisting faculty in developing and sustaining
programs of outcomes assessment; and postsecondary teaching
experience.
For the complete job announcement and instructions on how to
apply, please visit: http://www.mines.edu/Employment_Admin
Review of applications will begin by December 1, 2010.
supervise theses, and teach graduate-level
children’s literature courses focused on such
varied topics as folklore, mythology, global
children’s literature or illustrated texts. We
also seek a colleague able to effectively teach
introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in children’s and adolescent literature, able to propose new and innovative
additions to the curriculum, and willing to
become an active member of a vibrant and
collegial department. Candidates must have
a Ph.D. in literature, children’s culture, or
a related field in hand by August 2011, and
should be able to demonstrate excellence in
teaching and an ambitious scholarly record
and agenda. All applications must be made
online at https:// www.emujobs.com-Posting
#FA1116E. Application materials should
include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and
three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on November 15 and continue until the position is filled. For more information about children’s literature studies at
EMU go to http://www.emich.edu/english/
childlit/. Eastern Michigan University is an
EOE employer.
Literature: Department of English Position: Assistant Professor in American Literature of the 20th-century; Tenure-track,
full-time Start Date: August 22, 2011. Duties: A teaching load of eight credit hours
per semester will include the opportunity
to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including directing M.A. theses.
The successful candidate will be expected to
teach a broad survey of American literature,
as well as intermediate and advanced courses in American literature and topics courses
in sub-specialties, e.g. 20th-century American poetry; multi-ethnic/cultural literatures
of the United States; gay and lesbian discourses; or disability studies. The successful candidate will be expected to carry on
an active research program and to contribute to departmental and university service.
Qualifications: Minimum: Ph.D. in English
or American Studies with a specialization in
American literature of the t wentieth century
by July 1, 2011. Ability to teach a broad survey of American literature. Evidence of research promise in twentieth-century American literature. Preferred: Sub-specialization
