Department Head and Professor Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society
College of Forestry Oregon State University
[added: May 4, 2008]
Deadline: August 1, 2008
Department Head and Professor, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, College
of Forestry, Oregon State University. This is a tenured, full time, 12-month position.
The Department Head will play a key role in shaping the culture and future of this new
department. She or he will provide leadership in research, teaching, and extended
education; administer the personnel, financial and physical resources of the Department;
lead in coordinating teaching and departmental curricula, faculty and staff recruitment,
budget and operational planning, and; represent the Department to stakeholders and
donors.
Requirements include: demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity;
demonstrated strength in collaborative leadership; excellent communication,
interpersonal, and organizational skills; strong administrative skills with experience in
areas such as personnel management, budget management and fund-raising; earned Ph.D.
and an international reputation for achievement meriting appointment as a tenured full
professor; professional natural resources experience in science, education, management,
policy, or other relevant arena; understanding of and commitment to the research,
teaching, and extended education functions of a Land Grant University. Preferred
qualifications include: a broad perspective arising from wide experience, including
international or other geographically/culturally diverse experiences; commitment to and
experience in collaborative, interdisciplinary research; demonstrated understanding
of/experience with competitive grant-funding environment.
To make a nomination or for more information about the position, contact: John Bliss,
Search Committee Chair, john.bliss@oregonstate.edu, phone: 541.737.4427. For the full
announcement please visit the College of Forestry website at http://www.cof.orst.edu/ To
apply online:
For questions on the application process, contact Jeannette Harper at
jeannette.harper@oregonstate.edu, or by phone at 541-737-6554.
Application procedure: To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted
online by August 1, 2008. Qualified applicants are required to upload the following
documents: 1) Curriculum vitae; 2) letter of interest specifically addressing all position
qualifications; 3) names and contact information for five professional references that can
provide a variety of perspectives on the applicant's relevant experience and performance
(Other Document) at (http://jobs.oregonstate.edu) Posting #0002496
For the full announcement please visit the College of Forestry website at
http://www.cof.orst.edu.
One Year STS Lecturer, beginning August 2008
[added: April 30, 2008]
Deadline: May 14, 2008
Successful candidate to teach four introductory STS courses per semester. Summer work possible.
See http://people.clemson.edu/~oberdat/Syllabus.html
Qualifications: Teaching Experience necessary, ABD or M.A. degree in STS or related field.
To apply, send letter of application, vita, and three letters of recommendation, to Pamela Mack, Director, Science and Technology in Society Program, History Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0527. Applications received by May 14, 2008, will receive thorough attention.
Lecturer in Sociology at Newcastle University School of Geography, Politics & Sociology
[added: April 15, 2008]
Deadline: April 28 2008
Job reference: B116A (3 years fixed term)
£29,139 - £32,796
Lectureship in Sociology
The School of Geography, Politics & Sociology invites applications for a 3 year fixed term Lectureship in Sociology, to join a thriving Sociology subject area. This post is to replace Professor William Outhwaite for the duration of his Leverhulme Research Fellowship. An essential requirement of the post is that you should have expertise in the fields of social theory and/or social change in Europe. You must have completed your PhD and be starting to make an impact in the discipline. Some teaching experience is essential. The post is available from 1 September 2008.
Informal enquiries may be made to either of the following: the Head of School, Professor Andy Gillespie (tel: +44 (0)191 222 7731; email Andy.Gillespie@ncl.ac.uk); or the Deputy Head of School (Sociology), Professor Peter Phillimore, (tel: +44 (0)191 222 7920; email Peter.Phillimore@ncl.ac.uk. The School's web site can be viewed at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/geps/.
Tenure track Assistant Professor in Ethics and Medical Technology
[added: April 15, 2008]
Deadline: April 26th 2008
The Section of Philosophy and Ethics of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology seeks a candidate for the following position:
An Assistant Professor (1.0 fte, tenure track) in Ethics and Medical Technology (V39. 448)
Applications should be received by April 26th 2008. Please include vacancy code V39. 448! Interviews will take place in May/June 2008.
http://w3.tm.tue.nl/en/subdepartments/aw/research/philosophyethics_of_technology/vacancies/v39448/
Application: Please send a written (printed) application letter with a recent, detailed Curriculum Vitae, names and contact details of (at least) two referees, a sample of recently published academic work, and any available course evaluations to:
Eindhoven University of Technology
Department of Technology Management
Personnel Department, Pav R.1.23
PO Box 513
5600 MB Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Three Positions, Rank Open, The School of Information Studies (SOIS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
[added: January 14, 2008]
deadline: open until filled
Three full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full
Professor levels.
Information Resources Emphasis:
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses on-site and online and conduct
research in areas related to information technology, information security, information
architecture, web design & development and related areas. Professional experience and a related
research agenda are strongly preferred. A Ph.D. in an information-related field is required as is
demonstrated ability in research and teaching. For more information, please contact Dr.
Mohammed M. Aman, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee at aman@uwm.edu.
Library Emphasis:
The successful candidate will teach courses and conduct research in one or more of the following
areas: public libraries, collection management, information literacy, or other areas related to
libraries, collections, or services. Substantial library experience and a related research agenda
are strongly preferred. The selected applicant will teach courses in the School’s graduate M.L.I.S.
program (onsite and online) and doctoral programs in Information Studies. A degree from an
ALA-accredited program and a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science or their equivalents are
required as is demonstrated ability in research and teaching. For more information, please
contact Dr. Hope Olson, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee at holson@uwm.edu.
Information Studies Emphasis:
The successful candidate will teach courses and conduct research in one or more of the following
areas: information policy, organization of information, and information retrieval. The selected
applicant will teach courses in the School’s graduate and undergraduate programs. A Ph.D. in
Information Studies or an equivalent discipline is required as is demonstrated ability in research
and teaching. For more information, please contact Dr. Iris Xie, Chair of the Search and Screen
Committee at hiris@uwm.edu.
The School of Information Studies offers a competitive salary for an academic year (9 month)
appointment, plus additional compensation for possible summer teaching and generous fringe
benefits.
Application review will continue until the positions are filled. The starting date is negotiable.
Letters of application, resume, and three reference letters should be sent to the attention of Ms.
Laura Meyer, Human Resources Assistant
Email: lauram@uwm.edu
or
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
School of Information Studies
Laura Meyer, Human Resources Assistant
P.O. Box 413 Bolton Hall 510J
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414) 229-5409
A representative of SOIS will also be available at the ALISE Conference in Philadelphia to meet with
interested applicants and answer questions about the positions, UWM and SOIS.
For more information about the School of Information Studies please visit the web site:
http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/SOIS
