Nurse and Nurse Practitioners, per diem, Center for Health and Wellness
The Center for Health and Wellness is looking for per diem Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licenses Practical Nurses, and/or Medical Assistants to fill in on an as needed basis. The Center for Health and Wellness is an acute care clinic that services Keene State College students. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Qualifications: current Nurse Practitioner/RN/LPN license and proof of liability insurance, CPR/First Aid Certification and a familiarity with traditional college age population preferred. This is an hourly, non-benefited position, salary commensurate with experience.
Interested individuals should submit their credentials with a letter of interest identifying available work schedule to Christine M. Burke, Director, Center for Health and Wellness, 229 Main St, Keene NH 03435-2802 or electronically to:cburke1@keene.edu.
Information about the Center for Health and Wellness, visit: http://www.keene.edu/healthsvs/
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Financial Aid Professional, Student Financial Services
Keene State College's Student Financial Services (SFS) department invites applications for a financial aid professional. This position contributes to the strategic priorities of the college by providing access and educational opportunities to a diverse student population. Because the practice of financial aid is rapidly changing and the student loan market is dynamic, we seek a capable yet flexible person.
Under the guidance of the SFS director the successful candidate will share responsibilities for delivering financial aid to students. This includes the institutional/ federal loan programs using electronic certification and reconciliation; assisting in packaging and verification; counseling students and families in all areas of financial aid; working in collaboration with other offices and staff to maximize productivity and insure data integrity of student information system, and assisting to improve business processes as needed.
Position Requirements include: one year experience working in financial aid administration and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field; outstanding customer service insight and experience; effective problem solving skills; an ability to work effectively under pressure and to learn complex materials easily; and demonstrated proficiency with computer applications. Note: Candidates with one or more years of financial aid experience will be given the highest consideration. Applicants who do not have financial aid experience but do have significant, related experience, such as loan officer or financial planner / consultant will be considered for a trainee position or appointment to a term position with the possibility of conversion to a continuing appointment. Desired qualifications: experience providing complex services to college or university students; demonstrated proficiency with integrated student information system, Department of Education software and web based services; ability to comprehend, and comply with federal and state laws, regulations, and USNH and KSC policies pertaining to the provision of student financial aid; and presentation skills. Additionally, the College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus. Anticipated starting salary range: $35,300-$44,620, commensurate with experience and complemented by a generous benefits package.
To apply: send letter of application, resume, and three letters of reference to: Assistant Director SFS, PAT#11 Search Committee, via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu or mail to: Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main St., Keene, NH 03435-1604. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
For information about the SFS visit: http://www.keene.edu/sfs/
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Art, Graphic Design, Tenure-track Position
Keene State College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Graphic Design beginning August 2010. Successful candidates will be equally versed in graphic design theory and studio practice while balancing the conceptual, aesthetics and technical demands of the discipline. Responsibilities include teaching all levels of graphic design, continued engagement in professional activity, and active participation in departmental and college-wide service duties including student advising and supervision of graphic design Macintosh computer labs. Faculty members are also expected to teach courses in the College's Integrative Studies Program, a transformational approach to general education.
The Department offers both BA and BFA degrees, has 10 full-time faculty, 14 adjunct faculty, and provides instruction to approximately 200 majors. The Graphic Design program is housed in the newly-renovated Media Arts Center. The architectural planning process is currently underway for the College's new Visual and Media Arts Center, an expanded facility housing art, graphic design and other media-related disciplines under one roof.
Qualifications Required: MFA in Graphic Design, college-level teaching (beyond teaching assistantship), and practical client/industry knowledge is required. The candidate must also demonstrate expertise in two or more of the following areas: art direction, graphic design history, editorial design, and typography. Additional experience in one or more of the following is preferred: web design, interactive design, audio/video production, two- and/or three-dimensional animation. Salary at the rank of Assistant Professor will be based on Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement and was $55,380 minimum in fall 2009.
To apply, please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, data CD/DVD of professional work and student work (20 samples of each), and three letters of recommendation with contact information. Personal URL's to supplement not replace CD/DVD of professional/student work; limit time-based/video work to 5 minutes maximum. Please mail all application materials to: Graphic Design FAC19 Search, Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene NH 03435-1604. Applications are due January 15, 2010. Preliminary interviews by invitation at the 2010 CAA Conference in Chicago, IL.
To learn more about the Art Department visit: http://academics.keene.edu/art/.
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Art-Photography/Digital Imaging, Tenure-track Position
The Art Department at Keene State College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Photography/Digital Imaging to begin August, 2010. Primary responsibilities include teaching required digital imaging and traditional photography courses at all levels for both Graphic Design and Studio Art Majors. Additional responsibilities include supervision and maintenance of digital printers and B & W wet darkroom, student advising, active participation with recruitment, and service on departmental and college-wide committees. Faculty members are also expected to teach courses in the College's Integrative Studies Program, a transformational approach to general education.
The Department offers both BA and BFA degrees, has 10 full-time faculty, 14 adjunct faculty, and provides instruction to approximately 200 majors. The Graphic Design program is housed in the newly-renovated Media Arts Center. The architectural planning process is currently underway for the College's new Visual and Media Arts Center, an expanded facility housing art, graphic design and other media-related disciplines under one roof.
Qualifications: MFA in Photography and or Electronic Media; demonstrated exhibition record; college teaching experience beyond graduate teaching assistantship required. Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator and other image processing applications; experience with studio lighting for traditional and digital photography are also required. Familiarity with maintenance of Mac Lab; experience working with both Graphic Design and Studio Art programs is desirable. Salary at the rank of Assistant Professor will be based on Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement and was $55,380 minimum in fall 2009.
To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation. Please document own creative work via CD or DVD, (include two sets of images: simple jpegs and unflattened tiff files), CD or DVD or student work (no more than 20 jpegs). Please send two sheets of thumbnails, of own work and of student work. Websites/URLs will not be visited in first review of applications. Please mail all application materials to: Photography/Digital Imaging FAC16 Search, Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene NH 03435-1604. Review of application will begin immediately and will continue until January 15, 2010. Preliminary interviews will be conducted by invitation at the February 2010 CAA Conference in Chicago, IL.
To learn more about the Art Department visit: http://academics.keene.edu/art/.
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Broadcast Journalism Specialist, Tenure-track Position
Keene State College, one of the few public colleges in New England to offer a degree in journalism, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Journalism in a thriving, humanities-centered, multi-disciplinary department.
Primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate classes to students interested in Journalism and Communication. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scholarly activity, academic advising and service. A 3/3 course load will include teaching introductory and advanced broadcast journalism classes (primarily television), multi-media news writing, and either an introductory print journalism class or a new media news course. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach in the college's Integrative Studies Program, a transformational general education approach. Learn more about the Integrative Studies Program at:www.keene.edu/isp/
Qualifications Required: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Journalism or Mass Communication or have an MFA with a specific focus in journalism. Applicants may be also be A.B.D. or near completion of their MFA with their terminal degree to be in hand by August 1, 2011. A Ph.D. or MFA is required for Assistant Professor rank and tenure; A.B.D. and those completing their MFA will be considered for Instructor's rank. Salary is competitive and is based on the KSCEA collective bargaining unit.
Applicants must be able to coordinate the production of television news programs, instruct students in ENG production, and be fluent with professional news editing and gathering tools, hardware and software. Preferred candidates will have significant professional news experience and new media news experience.
To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and three letters of reference to Journalism Search, FAC#09, Search Committee, via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu or mail to: Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-1604. Review of application will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should arrive by November 15, 2009 to assure full consideration.
For information about the Journalism Department visit: http://www.keene.edu/programs/jrn/
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Cell Biology, Tenure-track Position
The Department of Biology at Keene State College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning fall 2010. The Biology department, which moved into the modern David F. Putnam Science Center in August 2004, prides itself on its strong curriculum and vigorous commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education, including student research participation. The College values social justice and equity in its community and curriculum. A comprehensive effort to diversify the faculty is ongoing; the curriculum is inclusive and incorporates multiple perspectives and issues of equity. The College is located in the scenic Monadnock Region of southwest New Hampshire, near experimental forests and national forests.
The ideal candidate can teach a range of undergraduate courses including cell biology, developmental or neurobiology, and introductory biology and teach topical or interdisciplinary courses in Keene State College's Integrative Studies program for nonmajor students. Successful candidates will involve undergraduates in a research program in cell biology and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, to liberal arts education, and to an integrated biological perspective.
Qualifications: Require doctorate completed by August 1, 2010, in cellular aspects of development or neurobiology or related field; a good general knowledge of biology; and some undergraduate teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience and proficiency in current cell biology methods such as fluorescent microscopy, microarrays, or real-time PCR. Knowledge of a specific animal group is desirable. Salary at the rank of Assistant Professor will be based on Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement and was $55,380 minimum in fall, 2009.
For full consideration, submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, clear description of undergraduate teaching experience, statement of teaching philosophy/methods, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference (at least two addressing candidate's undergraduate teaching experience in some detail) to: Cell Biology, FAC#12, Search Committee, via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu or mail to: Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene NH 03435-1604. Review of applications with begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Materials should arrive by December 1, 2009 to assure full consideration.
For information about the School of Sciences and Social Sciences visit: http://www.keene.edu/science/
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Communication/Philosophy, Tenure-track Position
Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time tenure-track position in Communication and Philosophy to begin August 2010. Candidates must have a commitment to working in an interdisciplinary, humanities-based department, which includes Communication, Journalism and Philosophy. A major part of Keene State College's mission is the promotion of academic excellence as demonstrated by a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a desire to help the College's ongoing efforts to provide opportunities to help students become responsible global citizens.
The successful applicant will teach lower and upper-level courses and have visual rhetoric as a focus of his/her research. Additional courses may include aesthetics, logical argumentation, media ethics, persuasion, rhetoric, and introductory courses based on the needs of the department. Faculty hired for this position will teach a senior thesis course in rotation to students enrolled in both the Communication and Philosophy options. We encourage candidates to identify ways their teaching and research interests correspond with our above listed needs and interests.
Candidates must possess excellent teaching skills and have an active scholarly agenda. They will be expected to participate in student advising and campus service. The department supports service learning. Faculty members also have the opportunity to teach courses in the college's Integrative Studies Program, a transformational approach to general education.
Qualifications Required: Earned doctorate in Communication or Philosophy by August 1, 2010, for appointment as Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have teaching experience as an instructor of record and a commitment to undergraduate instruction. Salary will be based on Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, and was at $55,380 minimum for Assistant Professor in fall 2009.
To apply, please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research agenda, and names and contact information of three references to Communication/Philosophy, FAC#13, Search Committee, via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu or mail to: Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-1604. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until position is filled; for full consideration, please submit application materials by November 16, 2009.
For information about the Communication Department visit: http://www.keene.edu/catalog/programs/comm/
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Computer Science, Tenure-track Position
The Computer Science Department at Keene State College invites applications for a tenure-track position, to begin August 2010.
Initial teaching may include networking, computer architecture, security, servlets, Java, game programming, and other courses as needed. Opportunity to develop new courses in area of specialization as well as contributing to Integrative Studies, the college-wide general education program. Opportunity also for collaboration in statewide bioinformatics initiative.
Expectations include participating in departmental activities and campus-wide committees, maintaining an active record of scholarship, professional development and engaging students in undergraduate research. A major part of Keene State College's mission is the promotion of academic excellence as demonstrated by a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a desire to help the College's ongoing efforts to provide opportunities to help students become responsible global citizens.
Qualifications: PhD in CS or a related field required and college teaching experience preferred. Salary at the rank of Assistant Professor will be based on Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, and was at $55,380 minimum in fall 2009.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, official college transcripts, three letters of reference addressing the above responsibilities, and evidence of scholarly work to: Computer Science, FAC#22 via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu. Documents that must be mailed should be sent to: Computer Science FAC22 Search Committee, Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-1604. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
To learn more about the Computer Science Department visit: http://cs.keene.edu/.
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English, Tenure-track Position
The English Department at Keene State College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Non-U.S. Anglophone Post-Colonial Literatures, with a preferred secondary expertise in Modern British Literature, to begin August 2010. Responsible for teaching three courses per semester, including courses developed for the college-wide Integrative Studies program. A major part of Keene State College's mission is the promotion of academic excellence as demonstrated by a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a desire to help the College's ongoing efforts to provide opportunities to help students become responsible global citizens.
Required qualifications: Ph.D. in English, Irish Studies, or related field completed by August 2010, college-level teaching experience, evidence of scholarship. Salary is competitive and is based on the KSCEA collective bargaining unit.
Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three reference letters that address the above qualifications by November 15, 2009 to: Dr. William Stroup, Chair of English Department, FAC#23, Search Committee, via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu or mail c/o Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-1604. Preliminary interviews at the MLA December 2009 conference in Philadelphia PA.
For information about the English Department visit: http://keeneweb.org/english/
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Film Studies, Tenure-track Position
The Film Studies Department at Keene State College's invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning fall 2010. The department comprises of two tracks, Film Production and Critical Studies, and is particularly interested in candidates who have interests and accomplishments in both Film Production and Critical Studies.
We are seeking a candidate with an established record of excellence in teaching as well as scholarly or creative work and have wide-ranging areas of interest, which may include: nonfiction and experimental cinema, narrative studies, race, ethnicity and gender studies in cinema, and new media studies.
Responsibilities include teaching six four-credit courses a year, as well as service to the department and to the college. Descriptions of specific courses can be found at www.keene.edu/courses/.. The successful candidate will also teach in the college's Integrative Studies Program, a transformational approach to general education.
Film Studies at Keene State College is a thriving major with a history going back to the early 1970's. A strong commitment to Film Studies, and the Visual and Media Arts more generally, are key components of the College's strategic planning priorities. Housed in new facilities with ambitious plans for further expansion, the facilities include fully-equipped classrooms for film and video production and a film archive holding valuable film prints, including the films of Louis de Rochemont. An active campus film society holds theatrical screenings every evening using both 35 mm and 70 mm projection.
The Film Studies program at Keene State College is a thriving major with a history going back to the early 1970's. It comprises two tracks-Production and Critical Studies that are fully integrated with one another through curriculum that offers courses with the goal of combining theory and practice. Descriptions of specific courses can be found at www.keene.edu/courses/.. Among courses offered, Critical Studies students take various courses in national cinemas, auteur and genre studies, gender studies, and documentary studies, while gaining experience in film production as well.
A strong commitment to Film Studies, and the Visual and Media Arts more generally, is a key component of the College's strategic planning priorities. The Film Studies program is housed in new facilities with ambitious plans for further expansion. The facilities include fully-equipped classrooms for film and video production and a film archive holding valuable film prints, including the films of Louis de Rochemont. An active campus film society holds theatrical screenings every evening using both 35 mm and 70 mm projection.
For information about the Film Studies Department visit: http://www.keene.edu/programs/film/
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Film Studies with a proven record of professional activities in film production, or MFA in Film Production with a proven record of academic experience in Critical Studies such as teaching experience and/or publication record. The successful candidate will have research or creative project goals reflected in publications or completed projects, which demonstrate the candidate's ability to contribute significantly to the development of the Film Studies Department in its stage of further growth. A balance of scholarly or creative activity, with an ability to play a strong role in serving the department in its curricular developments, is desirable. Salary is based on the KSCEA Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of reference, together with information on teaching experience, samples of course syllabi, and a writing or creative work sample to: Film Studies, FAC#38 Search Committee via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu or mail to: Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-1604. Review of applications to begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled; for full consideration, please submit application materials by January 11, 2010.
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Geography, Tenure-track Position
The Department of Geography at Keene State College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Geography Education to begin August, 2010. Geography is a dynamic, growing department of five full-time tenure-track faculty which offers a BA, minor and a GIS certificate. The Department is a vibrant, student-centered, and collaborative unit in the School of Sciences and Social Sciences; our program has increased steadily in the number of majors over the past several years. Over one-half of the Geography majors also major in either elementary or secondary education. Productive collaborations among faculty and students in Geography and other areas are ongoing. Capstone seminars emphasize real world community based service learning projects. Complimenting this, the Keene State College Department of Geography is the home to the New Hampshire Geographic Alliance which serves K-12 teachers and students throughout the state.
The successful candidate for this position will be committed to excellence in teaching undergraduates and a dynamic research agenda. Teaching responsibilities include a variety of courses such as Introduction to Geography, Geography for Teachers, Geospatial Technologies for Teachers, and capstone seminar courses for geography majors. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to develop courses in an area of specialization and engage in national/international field courses. In addition to teaching, the position includes responsibilities as the Primary Coordinator for the NH Geographic Alliance and requires engaged involvement in state and national geography education activities. Student advising and service to the department, college, and wider community is expected. Faculty members are expected to teach courses in the college's Integrative Studies Program, a transformational approach to general education. A major part of Keene State College's mission is the promotion of academic excellence as demonstrated by a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a desire to help the College's ongoing efforts to provide opportunities to help students become responsible global citizens.
Qualifications Required: The Department seeks highly motivated and broadly trained candidates with an earned Doctorate in Geography or related field by August 1, 2010; full-time teaching experience in the 6-12 setting or have college teaching experience in teacher preparation; and experience employing geospatial technologies, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Preference will be given to candidate who have working knowledge of assessment methodologies. Salary is competitive and is based on the KSCEA collective bargaining unit.
To apply, please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references to Geography Search Committee, FAC#11, via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu or mail to: Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH, 03435-1604. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Materials should arrive by November 15, 2009 to assure full consideration.
For information about the Geography Department visit: http://www.keeneweb.org/geography/
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Cohen Chair for Holocaust & Genocide Studies, Tenure-track Position
Keene State College, home of the Cohen Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies, proudly invites applications for an endowed, tenure-track chair at the rank of associate or full professor in the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, to begin the fall of 2010. With the support of a generous gift from Richard and Janet Cohen, Keene State College seeks an outstanding teacher/scholar whose work will enhance Keene State College's role as a leader in the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of faculty colleagues who teach and pursue related scholarly projects in the areas of Sociology, Religious Studies, History, Literature, Film Studies, Women's Studies, Psychology and Philosophy.
For more on our academic program, visit: http://www.keene.edu/cchs/holocaustmajor.pdf
For more on the Cohen Center, visit: http://www.keene.edu/cchs
The Cohen Chair will teach three or four courses each academic year, including "Genocide" and "Comparative Genocide." This reduced teaching load demonstrates the college's commitment to the Chair in making possible greater time for active scholarship, while insuring that he or she will be a vital part of the program and its delivery of essential courses in the major. The College has supported a Holocaust Resource Center since 1983 and a minor in Holocaust Studies since 2002. In accord with its public liberal arts mission, the College launched a new major in Holocaust & Genocide Studies in 2009, making Keene State College the first undergraduate institution in the country to offer a baccalaureate degree in this field.
Qualifications: Doctorate in appropriate field, record of dynamic undergraduate teaching and significant scholarship in Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
To apply, please submit a letter of application along with a one to two page statement exploring the value of Holocaust & Genocide Studies for an undergraduate, liberal-arts education; a curriculum vitae; and names and contact information of three references to HGS FAC17 Search Committee via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu, or direct mail to Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-1604. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Management, Tenure-track Position
Keene State College's Management Department seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position beginning August 2010.
The Department of Management at Keene State College is home to 9 full-time faculty and approximately 250 majors. Our mission is to prepare graduates with a strong liberal arts background along with the management skills required to solve complex problems in an increasingly competitive global environment. We encourage students to develop close relationships with faculty in the classroom and through a variety of associated programs, clubs, and collaborative research projects.
Primary responsibilities are to teach organizational behavior, quantitative decision making, and principles of management, as well as contributing to Integrative Studies, the college-wide general education program. Expectations include participating in departmental activities and campus-wide committees, maintaining an active record of scholarship, and professional development. A major part of Keene State College's mission is the promotion of academic excellence as demonstrated by a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a desire to help the College's ongoing efforts to provide opportunities to help students become responsible global citizens.
Qualifications: Earned doctorate and teaching experience at the college or university level required. Applicants may also be A.B.D. with their terminal degree to be in hand by August 1, 2011. An earned doctorate is required for the rank of Assistant Professor; A.B.D. will be considered for Instructor's rank. Salary at the rank of Assistant Professor will be based on Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, and was at $55,380 minimum in fall 2009.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, official college transcripts, three letters of reference addressing the above responsibilities, and evidence of scholarly work to: Management Search, FAC#49 via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu or mail to: Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH, 03435-1604. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To learn more about the Management Department visit: http://keeneweb.org/management/
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Medieval European History, Tenure-track Position
Keene State College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time tenure-track position in History to begin August 2010. The KSC history department values multiculturalism and diversity in the College community and in its program curriculum.
Primary responsibilities will include teaching upper and lower level history courses in his/her primary and secondary fields. Additional responsibilities will include teaching the department's gateway methods course for majors, "Reading and Writing in History." Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scholarly activity, student advising and campus service. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach in the college's Integrative Studies Program, a transformational approach to general education.
Qualifications Required: Ph.D. in Medieval European history with secondary fields in Gender and the Medieval Islamic World by August 1, 2010; published scholarship in field; and college-/university-level teaching experience. Preferred: Experience teaching courses in Western Civilization in a world context, Medieval European encounters with the Islamic World, undergraduate writing, and history methods courses; and experience in collaborating with Medievalists in other disciplines.
Salary at the rank of Assistant Professor will be based on Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, and was at $55,380 minimum in fall 2009.
To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation to: Medieval European History Search, FAC#18, Search Committee, via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu or mail to: Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH, 03435-1604. Review of application will begin immediately and will continue until November 20, 2009.
To learn more about the History Department visit: http://academics.keene.edu/history/.
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Teacher Education-Elementary Education, Tenure-track Position
Keene State College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with a focus on Elementary Education. The college values social justice and equity in our community and in our curriculum. A comprehensive approach to diversify the faculty is ongoing; our curriculum is inclusive and incorporates multiple perspectives and issues of equity. The Teacher Education Unit strives to prepare education professionals who:
Explore the dynamic nature of the teaching and learning process;
Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors that meet high standards;
Understand the world from multiple perspectives; and
Contribute to a just and equitable world.
Position Description: Seeking an Elementary Educator to collaborate in the preparation of socially responsible teachers. Position focuses on working with colleagues to integrate literacy and social justice education across the curriculum. A twelve-credit load per semester is comprised of eight credits devoted to teaching/supervision in the undergraduate Elementary Methods program. The remaining four credits would be in an area of expertise, with the possibility to teach in Integrative Studies or graduate programs. Service opportunities exist for working collaboratively with colleagues across campus to maintain a climate that embraces the principles and practices associated with social justice and equity.
Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Education or related field, or expectation of doctoral degree completion by August 2011; minimum of three years full-time teaching experience at the elementary level (K-8); supervision/mentoring of pre-service teachers or other education professionals. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with experience and/or knowledge of literacy development among elementary students and of culturally responsive teaching and social justice education. Additional preferred qualifications include: K-6 classroom teaching experience; strength in K-6 social studies, math and/or science pedagogy; supervision of pre-service teachers; college teaching experience.
An earned doctorate is required for the rank of Assistant Professor. A candidate who has not yet received the degree will be hired at the Instructor rank. Position is for nine months with summer teaching optional. Salary is competitive and is based on the KSCEA collective bargaining unit.
The Teacher Education Unit's programs are developmental, interactive, and interdisciplinary with strong undergraduate enrollments and growing graduate programs in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, School Counseling, and Special Education. The Education Department offers undergraduate programs in Elementary, Early Childhood, Secondary, and Special Education, and supports K-12 certification in Music Education and Physical Education. Education faculty may also contribute to Keene State College's innovative Integrative Studies Program by offering sections of Thinking and Writing, Quantitative Literacy, and Interdisciplinary courses.
Faculty are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and academic advising, professional/scholarly activity, and departmental and college committee service. Collaboration with colleagues both in the department and across the College, with the campus Child Development Center, and with partner schools in the region is an integral part of this position. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to contribute actively to the process of design, implementation, and assessment of standards-based teacher education curriculum for undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate programs.
For information about Teacher Education visit: http://www.keene.edu/ps/
Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three reference letters that address the above qualifications to: Teacher Education, FAC#53, Search Committee, via e-mail to: cgreene@keene.edu or mail to: Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-1604. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Materials should arrive by December 4, 2009 to assure full consideration..
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Keene State College is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, a national alliance of leading liberal arts colleges in the public sector.
The college is accredited by NEASC and its education programs are conditionally accredited by NCATE.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Keene State College is engaged in an effort to build a community that reflects the diversity of society. The College is committed to hiring staff interested in serving students, faculty, and staff and that bring an appreciation of diversity. The ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus is highly desirable.
To view reports on Campus Crime, Annual Graduate/Retention Rates, Financial Assistance, Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, Privacy Hold (FERPA), and other institutional policies, please read Disclosure Statement.
The annual safety, security, and crime information document that complies with the Jeanne Clery Act is on line at: policy/crimereport.pdf.
If you wish to receive a hard copy, you may call the Campus Safety Office at 603.358.2766 or stop by Grafton House. A copy of the Annual Crime Brochure can also be made available in large print. This document contains information about statistics of reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by KSC, and on public property immediately adjacent and accessible to campus for three previous calendar years. It also has information about crime prevention, services, Campus Sex Crime Prevention Act, disciplinary procedures, and reporting policies and procedures.
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