Department of Educational Studies (posted 11/06/09)

Monmouth College, a private liberal arts college and member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies to serve in the Elementary Education major.  The position will commence August 2010. 

The Department of Educational Studies currently works with 300 candidates in a K-12 special, elementary and secondary certification program.

Qualifications include: 3 years K-6 classroom teaching or equivalent experience, knowledge of the culture of a liberal arts college, and demonstrated potential for research in field of elementary education or in area of content specialty.  Preference given to candidates with earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in teacher education, elementary education, or related field by time of hire.  Other preferred qualifications include areas of specialty in science, social science, math, the fine arts and/or ELL.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to, and eventually take the lead in further developing the Elementary Education major, participate in faculty governance, advise students, and  teach in the college’s general education curriculum.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, CV, sample of recent scholarly work, teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three names of references who can speak to your qualifications. Please send all materials by e-mail to Dr. Laura Zieglowsky, co-chair of the search committee, at facultysearch@monm.edu. Review of applications will begin on Dec. 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

Monmouth College, and Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Department of Educational Studies (posted 11/06/09)

Monmouth College, a private liberal arts college and member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies to serve as an educational generalist.  The position will commence August 2010. 

The Department of Educational Studies currently works with 300 candidates in a K-12 special, elementary and secondary certification program.

Preference will be given to candidates with an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in an educationally-related field.  Other qualifications include knowledge of the culture of a liberal arts college and demonstrated potential for research in education or a related area.  Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, teaching in one or more of the following: educational foundations, general methods, multiculturalism, science methods, exceptional learners, and/or ELL.

The successful candidate is expected to participate in faculty governance, advise students, and teach in the college’s general education curriculum.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, CV, sample of recent scholarly work, teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three names of references who can speak to your qualifications. Please send all materials by e-mail to Dr. Craig Vivian, co-chair of the search committee at facultysearch@monm.edu. Review of applications will begin on Dec. 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Communication Across the Curriculum (posted 10/13/09)

Monmouth College, a private liberal arts college and member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to coordinate our Communication Across the Curriculum (CAC) Program, a comprehensive four-year program in which "communication across the curriculum" is intentionally integrated.

Requires a terminal degree in Communication, Composition & Rhetoric, English, or another field combined with extensive experience in communication/writing.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and experience necessary to fulfill the following duties: administer and assess the CAC program; engage faculty in all departments and develop models of communication appropriate to departmental goals and curriculum; assist faculty in the development of writing, listening, and speaking activities for the classroom; and normally teach 12 semester hours per year, including one introductory communication, one first-year composition, and one Integrated Studies course (or another course depending on candidate’s expertise). Experience with writing across the disciplines and the ability to direct and train student tutors desirable.

Please forward letter of application, vita, evidence of teaching excellence, statement of CAC philosophy, unofficial transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Rob Hale & Dr. Lee McGaan, Co-Chairs, CAC Search, Monmouth College by e-mail to facultysearch@monm.edu. Review of applications will begin December 4, 2009.

Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Communication Studies (posted 09/23/09)

Monmouth College, a residential liberal arts college and founding member of the consortium of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), announces a tenure-track, generalist position in Communication Studies beginning August 2010. Rank: Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and collaborative colleague, willing to work with student groups, who can teach in the area of Communication Criticism/Qualitative approaches to the discipline, as well as teach sections of the basic communication course (hybrid), with opportunities to teach in other areas of expertise and in the college’s innovative general education program. 

Required: Ph.D. (ABD will be considered), a commitment to the liberal arts, and an appreciation for the small college learning environment.

Interviews will be conducted at NCA in Chicago.  Review of full applications begins November 16, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Send application letter, CV, unofficial graduate transcripts (official copies will be required if hired), statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to Lee McGaan, Chair, Communication Studies Search, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL 61462, or by E-mail to facultysearch@monm.edu. 

Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from woman and minority candidates.  

Physics (posted 09/11/09)

Monmouth College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Physics Department beginning in August 2010.  Rank open. 

Experimentalist/strong interdisciplinary preferred, sub-discipline open.  Ph.D. by time of arrival required.   The successful candidate will be committed to undergraduate teaching excellence, scholarly activity, and Monmouth’s liberal arts mission, including participation in Monmouth’s Integrated Studies program.  Normal teaching load is 21-24 semester hours per year. 

Review of applications will begin October 31, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, including a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, a plan for scholarly activity, the names and contact information of three references, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to:  Christopher Fasano, Chair, Physics Search Committee, Monmouth College, 700 East Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462 by e-mail to facultysearch@monm.edu.

Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Modern Foreign Languages (posted 09/04/09)

Monmouth College, a residential liberal arts college and founding member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), announces a tenure-track position to teach Spanish beginning August 2010. Rank and specialty open.

We seek a dynamic, collaborative educator with innovative approaches to teaching language, culture, and literature. Required: native/near-native fluency in Spanish and English, commitment to liberal arts teaching and scholarship, ability to teach interdisciplinary general education courses and willingness to participate in Latino community outreach. Candidates with a completed Ph.D. preferred. Ability to teach French or German enhances candidacy.

Review of applications begins November 1. Send application letter, CV, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation to Heather Brady, Chair, Spanish Search, Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL 61462, or by E-mail to facultysearch@monm.edu.

Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Political Science (posted 08/28/09)

Monmouth College, a residential liberal arts college and founding member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in American Politics, beginning Fall 2010.  All sub-fields considered; secondary expertise in Comparative Politics or International Relations desirable.   

We seek candidates with strong commitment to teaching, including interdisciplinary general education courses, and advancing a growing Pre-Law Program. A completed PhD is preferred, but ABDs will be considered for candidates who are exceptionally strong in other areas. Review of applications begins October 15th.      

Send application letter, CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, writing sample, other supporting materials, and three recommendation letters to attention of Farhat Haq, Chair Political Science Search, at facultysearch@monm.edu.  Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from women and minority groups.  

Monmouth College, a Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

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