Job Title:
Full-Time Tenure Track Professor - Family and Consumer Sciences
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
Family & Consumer Sciences
Location:
Point Loma Nazarene University
Summary:
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure track teaching position in Nutrition and Food. Responsibilities begin mid-August 2012. Academic rank will be based on degrees and experience. The compensation level depends upon the education and experience of the appointee. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2012 and continue until March, 2012. The University and department encourage applications from women, men and underrepresented minorities.
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is comprised of four full-time and eight part-time faculty with a strong commitment to high quality teaching, service, and applied scholarship. There are approximately 160 students working toward one of five bachelor’s degrees: 1) Nutrition and Food - with concentrations in Food Service Management and Nutrition and Health, 2)Dietetics, 3)Child and Adolescent Development, 4)Fashion and Interiors - with concentrations in Fashion Merchandising and Interior Design, and 5)Family and Consumer Sciences.
The Department is seeking an individual with the ability to teach across the curriculum. Candidates must have a master’s degree in nutrition and currently be a registered dietitian; a Ph.D. in a related nutrition field is desirable. Additionally, interests in food service, women nutrition, human nutrition, life cycle nutrition, and community nutrition would complement the current strengths of the department. A commitment to excellent teaching at the undergraduate level in a Christian liberal arts context, and possessing a potential for high quality scholarship and service are essential for a successful candidate.
Responsibilities:
•Teach undergraduate courses (12 units per semester) that include courses in the candidate’s area of expertise in nutrition and food service
•Advise nutrition and dietetics students
•Participate in departmental, faculty and student activities and department governance
•Serve on faculty committees, attend faculty meetings and perform other normal faculty duties
•Engage in off-campus community service
•Commitment to working within, and supporting, a diverse environment
•Commitment to scholarly teaching and applied research
Qualifications:
•Ph.D. or M.S. in Nutrition/Food required
•Registered Dietitian required
•Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement
•Commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education. Desire to work in an evangelical institution in the Wesleyan tradition. Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.
•Excellence in teaching and guiding students
•Demonstrated commitment to serving within the department
•Strong scholarship
•Required association affiliation at time of employment:
American Dietetic Association
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Posting Date:
01/31/2011
Application Deadline:
02/29/2012
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Required Documents
https://employment.pointloma.edu/postings/3410
Elizabeth Schmelzenbach
Department Assistant
Family & Consumer Sciences
Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
Evans Hall
619-849-2390
619-849-3326 fax
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3) Extension Educator, Building Healthy and Strong Families
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1) Extension Educator, Families in Transition
2) Extension Educator, Families in Transition
3) Extension Educator, Building Healthy and Strong Families
4) Extension Educator, Building Healthy and Strong Families
If you have questions please contact Dr. Patricia Olson at pdolson@umn.edu or 612-624-1786.
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Patricia Olson, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development
Program Leader
495 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
O 612-624-1786
C 612-306-6401
F 612-625-6285
E pdolson@umn.edu
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QUALIFICATIONS
SALARY AND RANK
EFFECTIVE: Fall 2012
CLOSING DATE: Review of dossiers will continue until position is filled
DEPARTMENT
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION
The University of Missouri-Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation,
age, disability, or status as disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam
Era. To request ADA accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator at
573-884-7278 (V/TTY)
We seek a research scholar with an interdisciplinary approach and expertise in applied and translational research in nutrition as it relates to wellness, prevention, chronic health conditions or clinical nutrition. The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate across disciplines and institutions to assist in building the technical, skill and funding base for a vibrant, collaborative research agenda within the School of Nutrition and Dietetics. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise graduate and undergraduate research activities and be involved in ongoing grant activities. Candidates will be expected to assist in program development and evaluation, grantwriting, student advising, and to engage in professional, departmental and university activities.
A Doctorate in Nutrition or closely related field, and the Registered Dietitian credential. ABDs meeting the other criteria may be considered, with completion required by hiring date. Evidence of effective research and teaching is required, as well as a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and collaborations. Academic rank will be assigned according to previous teaching/research experience.
For complete details and to apply for this position, visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs/. Requisition number: 007035.
The University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.
The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP) at the University of British Columbia invites applications for four full-time 12-month Lecturers in Business Education, Home Economics, Physical Education, and Music Education. The appointments are expected to commence September 1, 2012.
The Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy (EDCP) is committed to advancing research into curriculum and pedagogy in a variety of contexts and across the lifespan. Our mission is to provide local, national, and international leadership in discipline-specific and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning. Our research supports commitments to the study of curriculum and pedagogy in school, post-secondary, community, and informal learning contexts.
]]> Applicants will have earned doctoral degree in education, experience teaching in K-12 schools, demonstrated effectiveness in teaching courses in one or more of the program areas of Business Education, Home Economics, Physical Education, and Music Education. Preference will be given to applicants who are familiar with the BC education context, who have a K-12 teaching certificate, who have experience in one or more of the listed program areas, who have experience with inquiry-based teaching and facilitating collaborative curriculum inquiry, and who are committed to bringing diverse critical perspectives to education.The successful applicants will be expected to (a) teach in Faculty/EDCP undergraduate programs (and possibly EDCP graduate programs); (b) supervise teacher candidates on practicum or in field experience courses; and (c) represent EDCP on relevant Faculty of Education committees, as required. The successful applicants may also be asked to assist in the coordination of EDCP teacher education courses, and to exercise leadership in teacher education curriculum/program development. All four positions will involve teaching in secondary teacher education cohorts.
Review of applications will start from March 1, 2012 and will continue until the positions are filled. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, published paper, and names and contact details of three referees should be sent to Dr. Peter Grimmett, Head, Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, The University of British Columbia, 2125 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6T 1Z4.
The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy is strongly committed to diversity and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
]]>This is a .75 fte, 12-month, tenure track Family Finance Extension position which is anticipated to begin as soon as possible or by July 1, 2012. The person in this position will provide leadership in bringing family finance resources to county Extension faculty members throughout the state of Utah and will require travel and flexible hours. This position is at the assistant professor level and this person will be a member of the Family, Consumer, and Human Development Department.
Responsibilities
1. Develop and provide research-based information, in-service training, and educational resources to county Extension faculty throughout the state to strengthen family and consumer finance programming to people in their local communities
2. Demonstrate scholarship appropriate for an Extension faculty member, including procurement of external funding and scholarly publications
3. Work closely with various multi-agency project teams, Extension campus and off-campus professionals, and internal and external stakeholders
1. Master's degree in family resource management, personal finance, consumer science, or a closely related area
2. Evidence of ability to provide statewide leadership, which includes providing assistance to county Extension faculty members' programming efforts and the ability to mentor county Extension faculty
3. Effective written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
1. Demonstrated history of Extension education programming or outreach related to family resource management or consumer sciences
2. An understanding of the diversity within the state and a vision for serving diverse audiences
3. Skills in statistical analysis and program evaluation expertise
4. Grant writing experience
5. Ability to collaborate with county faculty and statewide specialists in conducting research and implementing programming Special Instructions to Applicants Along with the online application, please attach:
1. A curriculum vitae
2. A writing sample
3. Unofficial electronic transcripts
4. A list of three professional references and their contact information.
To apply: http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56943
Michael Rupured, M.S., AFC
Extension Consumer Economics Specialist & Senior Public Service Associate
Department of Housing and Consumer Economics
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Georgia
Phone: 706.583-0054
Fax: 706.542.1799
e-mail: mrupured@uga.edu
Web site: http://www.fcs.uga.edu/ext/econ/index.php
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POSITION: Two Assistant Professor Positions are available
9-month, 100% time, tenure track
DATE AVAILABLE: August 6, 2012
DEADLINE: Application review will begin February 15, 2012 and continue until the positions are filled.
LOCATION: School of Family Studies and Human Services
College of Human Ecology
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidates will be expected to teach on campus and on-line courses as required for the CFP core curriculum in the Personal Financial Planning B.S., M.S., Ph.D., and graduate certificate programs. In addition, the successful candidates will (a) chair and serve on M.S. and doctoral committees; (b) conduct and publish research in refereed scholarly journals related to family and consumer financial behavior and related personal financial planning and financial therapy topics; (c) advise and mentor graduate and/or undergraduate students; (d) obtain external grant funding; (e) be available for August intensive doctoral on-campus courses; and (f) provide service to the unit, school, college and university.
]]> REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (a) Doctorate (ABD considered) in Personal Financial Planning, Family Economics, Consumer Economics, Resource Management, or related fields; (b) demonstrated content expertise to teach core classes in the Personal Financial Planning program; (c) excellent research, data analysis, and grant writing skills; and (d) ability to work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students in a multidisciplinary environment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who (a) possess professional practice experience in the financial planning/services profession; (b) hold a CFP® certificate or are willing to obtain a CFP® designation; (c) have excellent on-line teaching experience; (d) have an active research interest/agenda in financial behavior; (e) experience teaching doctoral level research and statistic courses; and (f) hold active membership in relevant professional organizations, such as the Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education, Financial Planning Association, American Council on Consumer Interests, Financial Therapy Association, and similar organizations.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Kansas State University is a land grant institution with an enrollment of approximately 24,000 students in eight colleges and the graduate school. The College of Human Ecology has 104 faculty serving approximately 2,400 students through three departments and one School. The multidisciplinary School of Family Studies and Human Services consists of 35 faculty, 700 undergraduate students, 180 master’s students, and 55 doctoral students.
The Personal Financial Planning unit at Kansas State University offers four programs (B.S., Certificate, M.S., and Ph.D.) registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. The graduate certificate program is a 14-month program of study consisting of six eight-week, online courses. The Master’s program is offered entirely online in cooperation with eight universities through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance. The doctoral program is a hybrid program; students take courses online during the fall and spring semesters, and participate in 10-day intensive courses on campus in August and an international experience in their final summer.
SALARY: A competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, will be provided.
HOW TO APPLY: Candidates must submit a letter of application that includes specifics about their teaching and research experience, their curriculum vita, official academic transcripts, and three letters of reference to:
Ms. Connie Fechter
School of Family Studies and Human Services
College of Human Ecology
304 Justin Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: (785) 532-1473
Or electronically to: fechter@ksu.edu with Personal Financial Planning Search Application in the subject line of the message.
Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Sonya Britt at sbritt@ksu.edu or 785-532-3541.
Website: http://www.he.k-state.edu/employment
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer. Kansas State University actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background check is required.
BENEFITS: This is an unclassified position of Kansas State University. The Kansas State University benefit package includes a retirement plan, group health and life insurance plans, worker’s compensation, sick leave, and other benefits.
EOE. Kansas State University is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other nonmerit reasons, in admissions, educational programs or activities and employment (including employment of disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era), as required by applicable laws and regulations. Responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, has been delegated to Roberta Maldonado-Franzen, Director of Affirmative Action, Kansas State University, 214 Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-0124; (Phone) 785-532-6220; (TTY) 785-532-4807
]]>The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Bradley University is seeking applications and nominations to fill the of the C. C. Wheeler Endowed Professor position beginning August 20, 2012 Established from the generous gift by Cecelia Chesko Wheeler (Home Economics, 1942), the endowed professorship promotes excellence in scholarship and teaching. The University is seeking a nationally-recognized scholar of distinction who will bring a well developed research agenda in an FCS related field.
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences includes six undergraduate majors: Dietetics, Nutrition and Wellness, Retail Merchandising, FCS Education, Hospitality Leadership, and General FCS, as well as a post baccalaureate Dietetic Internship. The department maintains a core curriculum built upon the founding principles of the field of family and consumer sciences. We are seeking an individual with outstanding leadership in research in one of the above areas. This position will consist primarily of research with some teaching assignments. The ideal candidate will have experience in research and teaching as well as outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
]]> Bradley University is a distinctive, medium-size, comprehensive private institution of higher learning. The University is located on an 85-acre campus in Peoria, the largest metropolitan area in central Illinois. With approximately 5,000 undergraduate and 800 graduate students, Bradley offers the opportunities and choices of a larger university (with over 130 programs in five colleges, plus a graduate school) and the quality, personal attention, and challenge of a small private college. Bradley is rich in tradition and full of promise to become one of the nation's best comprehensive universities. For additional information about the University visit www.bradley.edu. Visit www.ci.peoria.il.us for information about Peoria, IL.Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree and at least one FCS related degree (e.g., a degree from a FCS related department or college) and qualifications for appointment at the rank of Full Professor as determined by the guidelines established at Bradley University. Additional requirements include evidence of national recognition in scholarship and of excellence in teaching. Candidates must demonstrate a strong scholarship record in a FCS discipline as evidenced by a quality research program and publications.
Rank: C.C. Wheeler Endowed Full Professor with Tenure.
Starting Date: August 20, 2012
Application Procedure:
Qualified individuals may apply or be nominated. If interested in nominating a candidate, please send the nominee's contact information (including phone number) to the Search Committee Chair, Dr Kendra Brandes.
A complete application must include a cover letter summarizing qualifications for the position and explaining interest in Bradley University and this position, curriculum vitae, complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references, and copies of, or links to, at least three samples of scholarly works. Candidates invited for a campus interview will be required to have at least three current reference letters from their initial list of professional references forwarded to the search committee chairperson.
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin January 20, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
Submit an electronic application file to kbrandes@bradley.edu
Dr. Kendra Brandes
Search Committee Chair
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Bradley University
Telephone: (309) 677-2433
Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
]]>Position: |
Chair, School of Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences; 12-month full-time position |
Start Date: |
1 July 2012 |
Responsibilities: |
Provide innovative and collaborative leadership to academic faculty members engaged in education, scholarship, and professional practice in the fastest growing college in the university. Present a vision that balances principle and flexibility. Effectively manage facilities and resources using data-driven decision-making. Advocate and facilitate the school and programs with faculty, staff, and students; maintain professional/disciplinary currency, and encourage proposals for external funding. Fulfill faculty member roles and serve as a member of the college senior leadership team. |
Qualifications:
Required: Ph.D, Ed.D., or equivalent academic degree in an area appropriate for the school. Eligible for tenure at the associate or professor level; demonstrated leadership/administrative skills; strong record of research productivity; and evidence of successful teaching experience. Preferred: Familiar with program assessment and accreditation processes. Experience working with individuals across a variety of disciplines as well as with external partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
University:
Northern Illinois University is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with a diverse and international student body of more than 24,000. NIU is included in the Research Universities, High Research Activity and Community Engaged Institution categories by the Carnegie Foundation and is a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. School programs hold accreditation by the CADE, COAMFTE, NCATE, and recognition for Certified Family Life Educator and offers the B.S. and M.S. degrees. The school operates a NAEYC accredited Child Development Laboratory, a student-run dining facility, and a family therapy center. There are 24 academic faculty and 7 supportive professional staff members serving approximately 85 graduate and 870 undergraduate students. Visit the school website at http://www.chhs.niu.edu/fcns/. NIU is located in DeKalb, IL, 60 miles west of Chicago. For information about DeKalb, visit http://www.niu.edu/visit/dekalb.shtml.
Deadline:
Review of completed applications will begin on 15 February 2012; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
To Apply:
Send letter of application, statement of leadership and administrative philosophy, vita, copies of graduate transcripts, and a list of three references with contact information to: Dr. Mary E. Pritchard, Interim Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois 60115, Fax: 815-752-3361, Phone: 815-753-1877, E-mail: jridge@niu.edu
Northern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Pre-employment criminal background investigation required.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidates will be expected to teach on campus and on-line courses as required for the CFP core curriculum in the Personal Financial Planning B.S., M.S., Ph.D., and graduate certificate programs. In addition, the successful candidates will (a) chair and serve on M.S. and doctoral committees; (b) conduct and publish research in refereed scholarly journals related to family and consumer financial behavior and related personal financial planning and financial therapy topics; (c) advise and mentor graduate and/or undergraduate students; (d) obtain external grant funding; (e) be available for August intensive doctoral on-campus courses; and (f) provide service to the unit, school, college and university.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (a) Doctorate (ABD considered) in Personal Financial Planning, Family Economics, Consumer Economics, Resource Management, or related fields; (b) demonstrated content expertise to teach core classes in the Personal Financial Planning program; (c) excellent research, data analysis, and grant writing skills; and (d) ability to work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students in a multidisciplinary environment.
]]> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who (a) possess professional practice experience in the financial planning/services profession; (b) hold a CFP® certificate or are willing to obtain a CFP® designation; (c) have excellent on-line teaching experience; (d) have an active research interest/agenda in financial behavior; (e) experience teaching doctoral level research and statistic courses; and (f) hold active membership in relevant professional organizations, such as the Association of Financial Counseling and Planning Education, Financial Planning Association, American Council on Consumer Interests, Financial Therapy Association, and similar organizations.GENERAL INFORMATION: Kansas State University is a land grant institution with an enrollment of approximately 24,000 students in eight colleges and the graduate school. The College of Human Ecology has 104 faculty serving approximately 2,400 students through three departments and one School. The multidisciplinary School of Family Studies and Human Services consists of 35 faculty, 700 undergraduate students, 180 master’s students, and 55 doctoral students. The Personal Financial Planning unit at Kansas State University offers four programs (B.S., Certificate, M.S., and Ph.D.) registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. The graduate certificate program is a 14-month program of study consisting of six eight-week, online courses. The Master’s program is offered entirely online in cooperation with eight universities through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance. The doctoral program is a hybrid program; students take courses online during the fall and spring semesters, and participate in 10-day intensive courses on campus in August and an international experience in their final summer. SALARY: A competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, will be provided.
HOW TO APPLY: Candidates must submit a letter of application that includes specifics about their teaching and research experience, their curriculum vita, official academic transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Ms. Connie Fechter School of Family Studies and Human Services College of Human Ecology 304 Justin Hall Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66506 Phone: (785) 532-1473 Or electronically to: fechter@ksu.edu with Personal Financial Planning Search Application in the subject line of the message. Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Sonya Britt at sbritt@ksu.edu or 785-532-3541. Website: http://www.he.k-state.edu/employment Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer. Kansas State University actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background check is required.
BENEFITS: This is an unclassified position of Kansas State University. The Kansas State University benefit package includes a retirement plan, group health and life insurance plans, worker’s compensation, sick leave, and other benefits. EOE. Kansas State University is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other nonmerit reasons, in admissions, educational programs or activities and employment (including employment of disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era), as required by applicable laws and regulations. Responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, has been delegated to Roberta Maldonado-Franzen, Director of Affirmative Action, Kansas State University, 214 Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-0124; (Phone) 785-532-6220; (TTY) 785-532-4807.
]]>Faculty Position: Family and Consumer Sciences Education
College of Human Sciences
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Family and Consumer Sciences Education, beginning August 2012.
Qualifications: A doctorate in Family and Consumer Sciences Education or related area. Middle/high school teaching experience in Family and Consumer Sciences is required. A current teacher certification or license is required to supervise student teachers. College teaching and distance education experience desired.
Responsibilities: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Family and Consumer Sciences Education; active participation and teaching in the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance, supervising student teachers; graduate student advising; directing theses and dissertations; program, college, and university committee assignments; and research and scholarly activity. The successful candidate should conduct research and obtain external funding commensurate with the standards of a research-intensive university. Salary commensurate with qualifications and the rank of Assistant Professor. Research stipend available to new faculty.
]]> Occasional Responsibilities: Advising program-related student organizations; attending meetings of the Texas FCS Teacher Education Alliance; and participation in state-wide professional development meetings.Texas Tech University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. Texas Tech welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.
Application deadline: February 17, 2012 or until position is filled.
To apply for this position, please use the online application process available at: https://jobs.texastech.edu/. Click on search jobs and enter 84795 in the requisition number box.
Only online applications will be accepted. If you have questions related to the position or search, please direct them to Dr. Barbara Allison, Chair, FCSE Search Committee, Family and Consumer Sciences Education Program, Box 41210, Lubbock, TX 79409-1210, office phone 806-742-5050, x.238, barbara.allison@ttu.edu.
Texas Tech University is a multi-purpose state university with more than 30,000 students. The Family and Consumer Sciences Education program offers a baccalaureate degree with teacher certification, post-baccalaureate teacher certification, a master’s degree with an online option, and a doctoral degree. The FCSE Program, http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/fcse/, is housed in one of the nation’s largest Colleges of Human Sciences, http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/.
]]>Position: Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) is seeking candidates for the position of Dean of the College of Health and Human Services. The dean is responsible for providing leadership and overall management of the College including strategic planning; acting as the College's advocate within the university; support for instruction and research; personnel evaluations; preparation and management of budgets; support of faculty external grant writing; curriculum development; and fundraising. The position reports to the Provost, and has extensive collaborative relations with members of the Council of Deans, the Academic Affairs Council, the University Senate, and academic departments.
The College has 139 faculty and 28 staff in nine academic departments (Criminology, Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition, Health and Physical Education, Hospitality Management, Human Development and Environmental Studies (Family and Consumer Sciences Related Disciplines), Employment and Labor Relations, Nursing and Allied Health Professions, and Safety Sciences) that offer an array of undergraduate and graduate programs (including Ph.D. programs in Criminology, Nursing, and Safety Sciences) that serve nearly 5,000 students. Special facilities in the College include a Nursing Simulation Lab, the Allenwood Restaurant, the Child Development Laboratory, and specialized labs for several departments, including Food and Nutrition, Safety Sciences, Interior Design, Fashion Merchandising, and Health and Physical Education. The total college budget is approximately $16.4 million.
]]> Qualifications: Doctorate in a discipline or closely related discipline that resides in the College; ten years academic experience, including teaching, research, and service at a four-year college or university; an academic record of teaching and research sufficient to hold tenure and the rank of full professor in one of the academic disciplines of the college. Experience should include at least five years of progressive leadership in areas of academic administration at a university that includes strategic planning, budget preparation and management, and curriculum development; successful experience in external grant writing and fundraising/donor development.The successful candidate will ideally possess excellent knowledge of current issues and opportunities for enhancing the role of the College in research, teaching, and learning; ability to articulate a vision for a 21st century college of health and human services at a doctoral research university; a strong record in securing external grants; expertise in recognizing and enhancing faculty and student research support and initiatives; the ability to provide support and direction for all forms of scholarship (i.e., discovery, application, integration, and pedagogy); a commitment to the teacher-scholar model of higher education; ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and faculty in supporting and expanding instructional and research programs; documented excellence in promoting the intellectual and academic development of a university’s diverse undergraduate and graduate communities; expertise in budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation; a high level of professionalism; excellent analytic, writing, and verbal skills. Candidates must be work eligible and perform well in interview(s). Candidates should document their past efforts in consensus building and shared governance, and in involving faculty, staff, and students in decision-making. Experience in working positively and successfully in a union environment is desirable.
How to apply: Applicants must send a letter of application; a current curriculum vitae; and the names, physical and email addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references by email to Ms. Autumn Shannon at ashannon@iup.edu. Electronic applications in the form of PDF or WORD files are strongly encouraged. Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. 11-15M
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. IUP’s more than 13,000 student represent nearly
every state and more than eighty foreign countries. Total faculty and staff number approximately 1,700. IUP’s quality has been recognized in many national publications, and the university has been ranked as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University—Intensive. For more information about IUP, visit our website at www.iup.edu.
IUP is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and through providing equal employment to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals.
DEAN, COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Northern Illinois University (NIU), a Doctoral/Research-High public university, seeks an energetic and inspiring leader to serve as the next Dean of their College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS). Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Provost, the Dean will provide leadership and vision to build a distinctive, integrated College that advances teaching, research, and service in the health sciences.
Founded in 1895, NIU currently enrolls more than 23,000 students in seven colleges. It is an hour from Chicago in north central Illinois, which places it in the nation’s third largest metropolitan area with access to learning, discovery and engagement opportunities in the dynamic Chicagoland region.
]]> The College of Health and Human Sciences is vibrant and comprehensive, made up of four diverse, interconnected units: the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, incorporating programs in Audiology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Speech-Language Pathology; the School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Science, incorporating programs in Early Childhood Studies, Family and Child Studies, Family Consumer Sciences, Nutrition, Dietetics and Hospitality Administration, and Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising; the School of Nursing and Health Studies, incorporating programs in Nursing, Public Health and Health Education; and the Department of Military Science. Enrollments are rising rapidly and the NIU CHHS is well positioned to be at the forefront of training health care providers, the delivery of care in the region, and scientific advances in important fields of health sciences.The next dean will generate and allocate resources effectively to support education for students and facilitate the research, professional development, and the activities of faculty; recruit and galvanize strong faculty and foster the development of future CHHS leadership; promote innovation within the College and foster interdisciplinary collaboration both inside the College and throughout the University; build ties with clinical and educational partners in the region; and create a positive atmosphere for academic growth. Serving as the face of the CHHS, the next dean will be effective and savvy in development activities and establish strong partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally.
NIU requires an earned research doctorate in a discipline represented in the College, qualification for a tenured appointment as a full professor in CHHS, a record of securing and/or administratively supporting external funding, previous administrative experience, and a strong commitment to affirmative action and the benefits of diversity. An administrator experienced in strengthening academic programs and enhancing faculty competencies in teaching, research, scholarship, and professional practice is preferred.
APPLICATIONS: Review of nominations and applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. All inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications (including resumes and letters of interest responding to the challenges and objectives outlined in the position’s scoping document, available from search firm) should be sent electronically and in confidence to:
Philip Jaeger or Natalie Leonhard
Isaacson, Miller, email: 4426@imsearch.com
1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 710
Washington, DC 20009
Phone 202-682-1504.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by Monday, January 30, 2012. For more information about the NIU College of Health and Human Sciences, visit www.chhs.niu.edu.
Northern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution
]]>The Department of Child Development and Family Relations (CDFR) within the College of Human Ecology invites applicants for the position of Department Chair. This is a twelve-month appointment to begin July 1, 2012.
The Department of Child Development and Family Relations is one of six departments in the College of Human Ecology. It has approximately 450 full-time students and 150 licensure only students enrolled in the undergraduate programs of Family and Community Services, Birth-Kindergarten Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and Child Life. An additional 90 students are enrolled in the Master's programs of Child Development and Family Relations, Birth-Kindergarten Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Marriage and Family Therapy, and the Ph.D. in Medical Family Therapy. The department houses a Child Development Laboratory and a Family Therapy Clinic. See http://www.ecu.edu/che/cdfr/ for more information about the department, college, and university.
]]> This position provides the opportunity to work with nationally recognized programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, to work with a diverse group of talented faculty who engage in interdisciplinary research in healthcare, community engagement, and other child and family related areas. The CDFR Department at ECU is a national leader in distance education, undergraduate research, service-learning and community engagement, family life education, and collaborative healthcare.The ideal candidate should have strategic vision, experience, and motivation to provide dynamic leadership to a vibrant and balanced department with 21 tenured/tenure track and several fixed-term faculty members. The candidate should possess excellent skills in managing people, fundraising, collaboration, and interpersonal communication. The candidate should also posses the interest and skills to actively engage with the public including developing and maintaining relationships with alumni. Responsibilities include providing academic and administrative leadership, program development, faculty evaluation, class scheduling, and budgeting. In addition, the chair provides service to the university, community, and profession.
Candidates must have PhD in one of the CDFR program areas or closely related field from an accredited institution. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, external funding, and professional service, a strong publication record, and must qualify for Associate/Full professorship with tenure at hiring. Screening will begin October 22, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.
For a complete job description, requirements, and application instructions, see http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/HumanResources/Job_Applicants.cfm.