City University of New York Seeks Ten New Faculty for the New Community College Scheduled to Open in 2012

City University of New York Seeks Ten New Faculty for the New Community College Scheduled to Open in 2012

The City University of New York seeks exceptional educators who are committed to preparing urban community college students for academic success to serve on the faculty of its new community college (NCC). The NCC is an innovative new college that incorporates a first-year core curriculum, learning communities, and experiential learning to dramatically enhance the educational experiences and attainment of its students. NCC faculty will have the exciting opportunity to use a range of effective curricular and pedagogical strategies to achieve this goal and are supported in the mission by highly collaborative, dedicated colleagues. These tenured or tenure-track appointments (with rank depending on experience and qualifications) will begin in fall 2011. Prior to the establishment of the college the faculty members will be appointed to an existing community college campus at the University.

The NCC will open in 2012 with 500 students in six majors including Business Administration, Information Technology, Health Information Technology, Human Services, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Urban Studies. The college is currently seeking ten new faculty with disciplinary and pedagogical expertise required for the successful development and operation of all programs including:

Open Discipline with Specialty in Assessment of Student Learning (coming soon)

Developmental Education, Writing

English as a Second Language

Open Discipline with Specialty in Experiential Education

English or the Humanities

Mathematics/Mathematics Education

Open Discipline with Specialty in Peer Mentoring

Open Discipline with Specialty in Professional Development (coming soon)

Science, Technology, and Engineering

Social Sciences


The successful candidates will participate in developing and refining curricula, learning objectives, and assessments for the interdisciplinary first-year curriculum as well as major programs. They will assist in the establishment of NCC policies and governance structures and contribute to the college’s professional development model. The candidates must share the college’s vision to serve a linguistically and culturally diverse student body.

General qualifications include a doctoral degree in relevant disciplines, experience in program or curriculum development, and enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching, particularly in the context of the NCC’s interdisciplinary, first-year program. For position specific qualifications and additional information please follow the link to our website and view the complete position description
(http://ncci.cuny.edu/jobs ).

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer

Temporary Teacher Outreach Associate, Washington, DC Office, DonorsChoose.org

Temporary Teacher Outreach Associate, Washington, DC Office,
DonorsChoose.org
(4/1/2011-6/30/2011)

About DonorsChoose.org

DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to
help public school classrooms in need. On DonorsChoose.org, public
school teachers create accounts, then use those accounts to submit
short project requests for the exact materials their students need.
Citizen, corporate, and foundation donors choose the projects that
appeal most to them, and, when funded, teachers receive their
requested materials, shipped directly to their classroom.

Since 2000, over $74 million dollars in resources have been provided
to public school teachers via DonorsChoose.org. This year alone, we
aim to provide materials and resources to over 50,000 classrooms!

Your Role

The Teacher Outreach Associate will support our efforts to reach more
public school teachers and schools.

Responsibilities include:

- Conducting phone and email outreach for existing funding
opportunities;
- Evaluating teacher projects for inclusion in special funding
opportunities according to funder criteria;
- Creating a system for sharing information internally about teacher
outreach partnerships, strategies, and
results;
- Managing bi-monthly teacher outreach dashboard;
- Executing projects for other members of the Partnerships and
Business Development team as needed.

Who We Want

The ideal candidate will be familiar with and intrigued by our
mission, and passionate about improving public schools. They’ll also
consistently demonstrate our organization’s core values:

Relentlessness – Doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
User fixation – Making decisions by listening to donors, teachers, and
students.
Flexibility – Embracing change and thinking quickly on their feet as
new challenges arise.
Ingenuity – Working smarter and innovating to maximize limited
resources.
Teamwork – Collaborating within and across departments to solve
problems and produce better results.
Transparency – Honesty about their performance, including their
mistakes.


Additional Requirements

We’re looking for an individual with outstanding communication skills
and a strong work ethic. Candidates must be very thorough, self-
sufficient, able to follow detailed instructions, comfortable with
administrative and repetitive tasks, and available between April 1,
2011 and June 30, 2011. Applicants must also have the ability to learn
quickly in a fast-paced environment, creatively solve problems, and
have strong computer skills. Some flexibility around scheduling is
also preferred - as occasional longer weeks may be needed. A
bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, but not required.

Position Details

This is a temporary, part-time position currently funded through June
30, 2011 for 20-25 hours weekly. Compensation will be up to $14 per
hour, depending on qualifications and experience. The position is for
an immediate start, will be open until filled, and is based in
DonorsChoose.org’s Washington, DC office in the U Street corridor.

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to
teacheroutreach(at)donorschoose(dot)org by 3/21/11. Be sure to include
“Teacher Outreach Associate” in the subject line. No calls, please.

Call for Applications: The Summer Institute in LGBT Health

Call for Applications: The Summer Institute in LGBT Health, open to postdoctoral trainees, doctoral students and advanced Masters’ students, provides participants with foundational training in interdisciplinary theory, knowledge and methods for conducting population research in sexual and gender minority health. To be held July 18-August 12 in Boston, the Institute includes a 3 week seminar that will overview key topics, methods, and perspectives in the study of LGBT Health, a one week intermediate-level statistics and data analysis course, and hands-on training and supervision in work on an independent analysis project with LGBT population health data. There is no cost for tuition and slots are available for free housing in Boston University dormitories during the Institute. Applications are due April 18, 2011. The Summer Institute is part of The National Mentoring and Training Program of the Center for Population Research in LGBT Health at The Fenway Institute and is co-sponsored by the Boston University School of Public Health. Please refer visit http://training.lgbtpopcenter.org to learn more about the program and how to apply. Applicants are encouraged to contact Aimee Van Wagenen (summerinstitute@lgbtpopcenter.org) for further information.


Aimee Van Wagenen, PhD| Program Manager

Center for Population Research in LGBT Health| The Fenway Institute
1340 Boylston St.| Boston, MA 02215
fax: (617) 267-0764| voice: (617) 927-6348
www.lgbtpopcenter.org
www.fenwayhealth.org

AADS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2011-2012: African and African Diaspora Studies Department at the University of Texas at Austin.

AADS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2011-2012: African and African Diaspora Studies Department at the University of Texas at Austin.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2011.

The African and African Diaspora Studies Department (AADS) at the University of Texas at Austin is pleased to announce a one year postdoctoral fellowship in humanities and social science research pertaining to the Black experience. Scholars specializing on Africa, U.S.-based African American topics, and the Black experience in other parts of the globe (i.e. the African Diaspora) are encouraged to apply. The field of specialization is open. The fellowship is open to junior scholars who have received their Ph.D. no earlier than June 30, 2006. This appointment is for the 2011-2012 academic year (September 1, 2011 – May 31, 2012) and carries a stipend of $50,000 plus medical benefits. Fellows are obligated to be in residence in Austin during the entire 2011-2012 year. The fellow will receive a moving allowance, office space and logistical office support.

Depending upon the successful applicant’s field, efforts will be made to pair the scholar with an appropriate senior faculty mentor affiliated with AADS. The fellow will pursue his/her own research, teach one undergraduate course in either the Fall or Spring semester in their area of specialty, give a public presentation, and submit a report on their activities at the end of the year to the AADS Chair.

Completed applications must include:

· Cover letter,

· Curriculum Vitae,

· Short sample of scholarly writing (such as a manuscript chapter or article),

· Project proposal, and

· Three (3) letters of reference.

Note: Project proposals should clearly discuss the applicant’s plans for the fellowship year, as well as his/her research. The proposal should not exceed five (5) double-spaced pages.

All applications must be submitted as e-documents to:

Questions regarding the AADS Postdoctoral Fellowship can be directed to Frank Guridy, Associate Professor of History and AADS, fguridy@mail.utexas.edu
AADS Dissertation Fellowship 2011-2012: African and African Diaspora Studies Department at the University of Texas at Austin.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2011
The African and African Diaspora Studies Department at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a pre-doctoral fellowship for the academic year 2011-2012. Scholars completing dissertations on Africa, U.S.-based African American topics, and the Black experience in other parts of the globe (i.e. the African Diaspora) are encouraged to apply. The use of the archival materials available in various UT collections is also encouraged (e.g., the Benson Latin American Library, the Harry Ranson Center). Applicants must be advanced to candidacy at an accredited university.

Aside from working on the completion of their dissertation, the fellow will teach one undergraduate course in either the Fall or Spring semester in their area of specialty, give a public presentation, and submit a report on their activities at the end of the year to the AADS Chair.

This appointment is for the 2011-2012 academic year (September 1, 2011 – May 31, 2012) and carries a stipend of $40,000 plus medical benefits. Fellows are obligated to be in residence in Austin during the entire 2011-2012 year. The fellow will receive a moving allowance, office space and logistical office support.

Completed applications must include:

Cover letter,

Curriculum Vitae,

Detailed description of dissertation project

Short sample of scholarly writing (approximately 20 pages),

Three (3) letters of reference, including one from the dissertation advisor.

All applications must be submitted as e-documents to:


Questions regarding the AADS Dissertation Fellowship can be directed to Eric Tang, Assistant Professor of AADS: erictang@mail.utexas.edu

Yale postdoc

The Program in Ethnicity, Race, and Migration at Yale University seeks
to appoint at least one Postdoctoral Associate for a one year position
in the field(s) of Asian American Studies, Latina/o Studies, Native
American Studies, or Comparative Ethnic Studies for the following term:
July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012. Candidates who have completed their
doctorates since January 2007 or who expect to receive their doctorates
prior to July 2011 will be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be jointly sponsored by the Ethnicity,
Race, and Migration Program and another undergraduate department or
program at Yale University. Scholars are expected to be in residence
throughout the term of their appointment and to contribute to the
intellectual life of the University. Postdoctoral Associates will teach
one undergraduate seminar per year. Salary for postdoctoral associates
will be $50,000 per year. Yale University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, and actively encourages
applications from minority and women scholars.

The search will be conducted electronically using Academic Jobs Online
(https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo). The system is free for applicants
and will allow you to upload application materials to a private
portfolio once you create a login (your email address), and a password,
and fill out the online coversheet.

To apply for this position, please upload a cover letter (indicating
qualifications, and plans for research and writing), a Curriculum Vitae,
one or more writing samples up to a total one hundred pages in length, a
syllabus of a proposed course, and three letters of reference to
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Yale/ERM.

All application materials are confidential and must be submitted by
March 22, 2011.

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
LECTURER POSITION IN
WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

The Women's and Gender Studies Program (WGS) at Northern Arizona University
invites applications for a position as Lecturer with a teaching emphasis. Preference
will be given to candidates whose teaching experience and commitments are a
primary professional objective. Northern Arizona University seeks faculty who are
committed teacher-scholars and community actors. Lecturers are expected to teach
four courses per semester. This is a full time lecturer position beginning in August
2011. This academic year appointment is renewable, depending on performance,
departmental needs, and availability of funding.

Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in Women's and Gender Studies or related
field in the Social Sciences or Humanities, completed by August 1, 2011.

The successful candidate should have a research background that informs her or his
teaching in WGS and demonstrates the best teaching practices. Candidates who are
committed to and skilled at teaching lower-division courses of an introductory nature
in Women’s and Gender Studies and who are prepared to teach required WGS
courses such as feminist theories and methodologies are especially encouraged to
apply. The candidate’s field of specialization should complement the strengths of
current WGS faculty.

Preference will be given to candidates providing evidence of a dedication to working
within a diverse university community and local community.

The Women's and Gender Studies Program offers a Minor, BS, and a graduate
certificate. Northern Arizona University is located in a mountain community with
a population of 60,000; it has nearly 25,000 students at the Mountain Campus
and statewide. NAU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and the
Women's and Gender Studies Program encourages applications from women,
minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Northern Arizona University
requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation,
an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to
employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.
Additionally, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that
assists employers with verifying new employees’ right to work in the United States.

To apply please send a letter of interest, a short writing sample, a one-page
statement on pedagogical philosophy and a curriculum vitae in print or electronic
form. We require an unofficial academic transcript and names of three academic
referees. The review of applications will begin on March 25, 2011 and continue
until the position is filled. Please send applications to the Chair, Search Committee,
Women’s and Gender Studies Program, SBS West 100, P.O. Box 5695, Northern
Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. Please submit electronic submissions to
Marybeth.Foushee@nau.edu.