A Tradition for Excellence for Women and Men Faculty Positions Biology (two positions) — (1) Human Anatomy and Human Physiology and (2) Animal Physiology: Mississippi University for Women invites applications at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning August 2008. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline for each area of expertise, along with willingness to teach Introductory Biology and a variety of upper- and lower-year undergraduate biology courses within the faculty member’s area of expertise. Teaching responsibilities include 12 semester hours of undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses; the successful applicant will also establish a research program conducive to undergraduate projects. Applicants should submit a letter of interest (which includes a list of courses you would feel comfortable teaching); a curriculum vita; graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy; a research plan; and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should address teaching, to: Biology Search Committee, Office of Human Resources, 1100 College Street, MUW-1609, Columbus, MS 39701. Primary consideration will be given to applications which are complete by January 15, 2008; however, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Additional information about the Department of Sciences and Mathematics can be found at http://www.muw.edu/sci_math/ or contact Dr. Dorothy Kerzel at dkerzel@as.muw.edu. AA/EOE
Business
Management Position (Assistant/Associate/Full): The College of Business at
Mississippi University for Women (MUW) invites applications for a full-time,
tenure track faculty position (rank open) in Management beginning August 2008.
The position is a nine-month assignment, 12-hour teaching load per semester with
summer teaching available. MUW’s College of Business degree programs are
accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Scholarly activity, professional involvement, advising, committee work, and
service are expected. Online teaching experience is desirable. The preferred
areas of specialization include two or more of the following: Organizational
Behavior, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Operations/Production
Management, Human Resource Management, and Business Statistics. A Ph.D. or DBA
in Business Administration from an accredited institution is required. Salary
and rank will be commensurate with qualifications, education and experience.
The review of applications will begin immediately and the search will remain
open until the position is filled. To be considered for an interview, applicants
must provide a letter of application, a current curriculum vita, official
transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., formal teaching
evaluations), and contact information for three professional references. Send
these application materials to the Office of Human Resources, 1100 College
Street, MUW-1609, Columbus, MS 39701 (hrinfo@hr.muw.edu). Women and members of
minority groups are encouraged to apply. Inquiries and/or questions about
this faculty position should be directed to: Educational Leadership: Nine month, tenure-track position, rank open, begins August, 2008. Teaching responsibilities include graduate courses in Educational Leadership. Summer teaching available. Scholarly activity, university and community service are required. Qualifications include earned doctorate in Educational Leadership with three years of K-12 teaching/administrative experience. Teaching experience in higher education and K-12 administrative experience preferred. Seeking candidates who desire opportunity to work in an innovative program and who exhibit ability to work well as a member of a team. Will serve as part of a team implementing newly-developed graduate program to prepare K-12 school leaders. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, vita, transcripts and names/contact information for five references to hrinfo@hr.muw.edu or Office of Human Resources, Mississippi University for Women, 1100 College Street—MUW 1609, Columbus, MS 39701. Education – Differentiated Instruction. Responsibilities include nine month full time teaching in education, both undergraduate and graduate level, OR ten month position with teaching and administrative responsibilities in field experiences. Qualifications include earned doctorate in teacher education (specialty open) and three years K-12 teaching experience. Experience as a member of the NCATE BOE is desired. Summer teaching is possible. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, vita, copies of transcripts and names/contact information for five references to hrinfo@hr.muw.edu or Office of Human Resources, Mississippi University for Women, 1100 College Street—MUW 1609, Columbus, MS 39701. Assistant Professor of Education - Elementary. Responsibilities include nine month full time tenure track teaching in education, both undergraduate and graduate level to begin August 2008. Preference will be given to those with expertise in teaching elementary methods courses in science and social studies and/or gifted education. Qualifications include earned doctorate in teacher education (specialty open) and three years K-12 teaching experience. Summer teaching is possible. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, vita, transcripts and names/contact information for five references to hrinfo@hr.muw.edu or Office of Human Resources, Mississippi University for Women, 1100 College Street—MUW 1609, Columbus, MS 39701.
Assistant Professor English.
Ph.D. in English required; some teaching experience preferred. Specialties in
Shakespeare, otherwise open. Responsibilities include nine-month, full time,
tenure track, beginning fall 2008. Will teach 4 courses per semester (12
hours). Summer teaching is possible. Individual hired must be able to teach
Shakespeare, sophomore literature survey courses, English composition, and other
areas in specialty. Student advising and service on department, college, and
university committees are required. Research and scholarship are expected.
Experience in online course development and/or grant writing is desirable.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled. Send letter of application, vita, transcripts, and letters from three
references to
hrinfo@hr.muw.edu
or Office of Human Resources, Mississippi University for Women, 1100 College
Street MUW 1609, Columbus, MS 39701.
Graphic Design: Mississippi University for Women invites applications for Assistant Professor, tenure track, beginning August 2008. Requirements include MFA or equivalent terminal degree in Graphic Design / Visual Communication or closely related field; strong professional accomplishments in the area of graphic design; current and expansive knowledge of the field, including typography, conceptual problem solving, and graphic design theory, research, history and practice. Successful candidates will support graphic design practice that is socially engaged, that promotes human-centered, collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches, and that engages with diverse audiences across the commercial and creative sectors. Applicants must be able to teach at all levels of a comprehensive undergraduate graphic design program. The graphic design program at MUW includes areas of study in information design, typography, identity systems and branding, publication design, package design, design history, design theory and research, web design. A successful candidate will have the ability to teach in a minimum of four of these areas. The department houses a new Macintosh lab and industry standard software. Candidates must also be proficient in the variety of technologies and software pertinent to graphic design and be able to teach foundation through upper division digital media courses. Send letter of interest, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, names and contact information for three references, 20 samples of professional work and 20 samples of student work submitted via CD or DVD to: Graphics Design Search Committee, Office Human Resources, 1100 College St., MUW-1609, Columbus, MS 39701. For additional information contact Mr. Robert Gibson at rgibson@muw.edu. Nursing (BSN):
Mississippi University for Women invites applications for two positions: a
full-time, nine month and a full time twelve month faculty (instructor/assistant
professor) in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. A minimum of a
Master's degree in nursing with a doctorate preferred in nursing or a related
field, an unencumbered Mississippi RN license (prior restrictions on license
must be declared), and a minimum of one year clinical experience in
medical/surgical nursing. The candidate would be responsible for lecture and
clinical. Previous teaching experience preferred. Doctorate required for
tenure-track. Send letter of application, resume', official transcripts, three
letters of reference, and names of additional references for phone interviews to
hrinfo@hr.muw.edu
or Office of Human Resources, Mississippi University for Women, 1100 College
Street-MUW 1609, Columbus, MS 39701. For additional information call
662-329-7299. Program Director/Professor - Speech Language Pathology - Mississippi University for Women, invites applications for a Program Director for undergraduate/graduate academic programs. The position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the associate/full professor level. A doctorate in communication sciences or disorders or related field, current CCC-SLP or CCC-A and eligibility for a Mississippi license is required. The person filling the position must have leadership skills to provide guidance and direction to an academic program with a strong clinical component and a faculty of seven. Other duties include teaching, participating in university activities, clinical supervision, and developing clinical programs. The position will be available July 1, 2008. The position is open until filled. Please submit a letter of application, vita, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation, which include current address and phone numbers to: hrinfo@hr.muw.edu or Office of Human Resources, 1100 College Street MUW-1609, Columbus, MS 39701. For additional information, call 662-329-7270.
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