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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Coordinator of Multicultural Resources
Keene State College is seeking applicants for a newly created, full time benefitted position of Coordinator of Multicultural Resources. This newly created position will enhance Keene State College's mission of 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. This is a full-time benefitted position, anticipated salary: $38,710, commensurate with education and experience.
A successful candidate for this position will:
Work directly with students by providing support, mentoring, advocacy, outreach, referral sources and diversity and multicultural related programming to enhance the academic and personal success of all students, but specifically underrepresented students (racial minorities, international students, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered students) at Keene State College.
Work with faculty and staff by providing education and outreach opportunities and working collaboratively with various individuals and offices within Student and Academic Affairs.
Support the efforts of various student groups and organizations.
Represent the interest of students from diverse backgrounds on campus committees, projects and/or task forces.
Supervise student workers.
Develop relationships and collaborate with area agencies and organizations in order to provide additional support for students from diverse backgrounds.
In addition, this candidate will need to have a working understanding of college student development especially as it relates to identity development. Given the nature of the work, the candidate will need to understand the complexities associated with the impact of the intersectionality of identities. Some evening and weekend work is expected. The coordinator will report to the Vice President of Student Affairs and will work closely with the Chief Officer for Diversity and Multiculturalism.
Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in student centered area (Master's preferred) and two years experience in higher education. The successful candidate will have demonstrated effective communication skills with an understanding of cross-cultural interactions, sensitivity to the issues and concerns associated with being a student from an underrepresented population on a college campus, working knowledge of higher education and a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and multiculturalism. The coordinator will have an understanding of the complexity of working with a wide range of diversity and multicultural issues and will have demonstrated an ability to work effectively with students, faculty and staff. In addition to the required qualifications, it will be desirable for the successful candidate to also have experience working with college students, program and event planning, budget management and providing educational opportunities via presentations and workshops.
Interested individuals should submit a resume, a letter of interest (include an articulation of your conceptualization of diversity and multiculturalism) and three references to Coord Multicultural Resources, PAT#12 Search, 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 begins immediately and will continue until position is filled; for full consideration, please submit application materials by January 11, 2010.
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Information Literacy Librarian, Tenure-track Position
Mason Library of Keene State College is seeking an Information Literacy Librarian to provide leadership in the coordination, expansion, and promotion of the library's existing information literacy instruction program. Under the administrative review of the Library Dean, this librarian has primary responsibility in collaborating with library faculty for designing library instruction curriculum to enhance lesson plans, design online learning materials, and analyze and present alternative models of information literacy instruction. This position serves as liaison to the Education Department
All library faculty participate in reference service and weekend rotation, serve as liaison to a number of disciplines, provide information literacy instruction, and monitor collection development in those areas. Mason Library faculty provides mentoring for all new faculty members. This is a tenure track entry-level faculty position and has all responsibilities associated with faculty rank and tenure. Salary at the rank of Assistant Professor will be based on Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, and was at $55,380 minimum in fall 2008
Qualifications Required: Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, with 1-3 years of library instruction/information literacy experience or comparable classroom experience. Coordination and leadership experience with instruction in an academic environment. Knowledge of learning theories and pedagogies used in higher education. Experience and practice with instructional design. Demonstrated experience or training in the creation of online tutorials. Experience or internship providing reference services in an academic environment. Experience working in a collaborative, team based environment. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of issues, trends and technologies in information literacy.
Desired: 5 years of library information literacy instruction experience. Participation in ACRL Immersion Program (Teacher Track and/or Program Track). Evidence of professional involvement such as LOEX or ACRL Instruction Section. Experience with Innovative Interfaces library software. Knowledge of course management systems used in higher education. Additional advanced degree. Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages.
To apply, please send letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references to Information Literacy Librarian, FAC10, Search, 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 January 5, 2010 and will continue until position is filled. Start date will be July 1, 2010.
For information about the Mason Library visit: http://www.keene.edu/library/
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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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Health Science, Tenure-track Position
Keene State College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Health Science to begin August 2010. The Health Science Department currently consists of three options 1) Health Promotion and Fitness; 2) Nutrition; and 3) Substance Abuse and Addictions and core courses taken by all Health Science students. The department is developing a fourth option: Health Promotion and Wellness and is anticipating approval for implementation in the fall of 2010. Our programs are grounded in a liberal education and many of our courses are interdisciplinary. Our faculty is dedicated to engaged learning. A major part of Keene State College's mission is the promotion of academic excellence and 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 ideal candidate can teach a range of undergraduate courses including Health in Society, Behavior Change, Epidemiology and Health Promotion Practice. They will also advise and mentor undergraduate students; supervise undergraduates in field placements, community service activities, and undergraduate research projects.
Candidates must possess excellent teaching skills, have an active scholarly agenda, and will be expected to participate in campus and community service. The candidate will have the opportunity to teach courses in the college's Integrative Studies Program, a transformational approach to general education.
Qualifications required: Earned Doctorate in Health and Wellness, Health Education, Health Psychology, Community Health, Public Health or related field and teaching experience. Applicants may also be A.B.D. with their terminal degree to be in hand by August 2011. Master's in public health, health education, health or wellness promotion management, health promotion will also be considered. Applicants with an earned doctorate would typically be hired as an Assistant Professor, those who are ABD or master's level are hired as an Instructor. Preferred: college or university level teaching experience; training or knowledge in public and/or community health issues including epidemiology; knowledge of behavior change theories and practices; demonstrated experience in incorporating multiculturalism into the classroom; experience with teaching technologies; proven communication and collaboration skills; and potential for or record of excellence in undergraduate teaching experience. Salary at the rank of Assistant Professor will be based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and was at $55,380 minimum in fall 2008.
Please send letter of application, current vitae, and three letters of reference (addressing the above qualifications and responsibilities) to: Health Science, FAC #15, 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 continue until position is filled.
For information about the Health Science Department visit: http://www.keene.edu/catalog/programs/hlsc/
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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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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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Summer Staff Positions, Upward Bound
The Upward Bound program at Keene State College (www.keene.edu/upward) invites applications for summer staff positions. Positions include residential tutor/counselors and teachers (residential and non-residential may be available). These paid positions may qualify as internships for those interested in pursuing that option. Staff attend all assigned program responsibilities from Sunday, June 20 - Wednesday August 11, 2010.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our website for more information on the program, job descriptions, qualifications, and to download the staff application. Questions may be directed to Beth Zinn, Assistant Director at bzinn@keene.edu or (603) 358-2402. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.
For information about the Upward Bound visit: http:/http://www.keene.edu/upward/
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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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