Assistant Professor in the Department of Education-Reading/Literacy
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Starting date of employment is August, 2012.
REQUIREMENTS: Tenure earning position in the Department of Education.
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in reading, reading assessment, children’s literature, and language arts, supervise student interns, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in research and professional development service to the department, the university and the greater educational community. Candidate will also assume a leadership role in implementing the newly developed reading specialist master’s program. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The application should consist of a cover letter, current vita, transcripts, reprints of publications or writing samples, and contact information (name, address, email address, and phone numbers) for at least three references. Send materials to:
Dr. Mary L. Piersma, Chair
Department of Education
Morton Hall 243
College of Liberal Arts
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL 35899
Phone: 256-824-2325; Fax: 256-824-6818
Email: piersmam@uah.edu
Please refer to position number 12/13-361
Visiting Assistant Professor of History (Medieval European History)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
REQUIREMENTS: The History Department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a colleague for a one-year position as visiting assistant professor in medieval European history with a sub-specialization in Mediterranean history or non-Western history. We expect to conduct a search next year to make this a tenure-track position. Teaching responsibilities include freshman world-history surveys and upper-division and graduate courses in the candidate’s specialty. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. by July 2012, and should have a strong commitment to teaching. The teaching load is three courses per semester.
Information about the Department, the University, and Huntsville can be found at http://www.uah.edu/colleges/liberal/history/.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application, c.v., and contact information for three references (including name, address, and email address) to:
Dr. Andrew Dunar, Chair
Department of History
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899
Please refer to position number 12/13-360
Baba Budha Eminent Scholar Chair in Global Understanding
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning March 1, but will be accepted until the position is filled.
REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for the Baba Budha Eminent Scholar Chair in Global Understanding. This position is part of a broader strategic thrust by the University of Alabama in Huntsville to enhance global activities and partnerships and promote greater understanding of global issues by its students and in the broader community.
Candidates are expected to be at the mid-career to senior level and should have a focus in one or more of the following areas: Asian studies, Global Understanding, Effects of Globalization, Political Economy, Political Systems, and Policy Implications and should have specific expertise in Indian studies. The candidate will be expected to create and teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses and seminars for students across the campus.
The selected individual also will be expected to interact with a counterpart at a university in India and serve as a focal point for interaction for the university and broader community. The Eminent Scholar will work closely with the Department Chair, Academic Deans, and Provost in enabling the University’s growth and stature in this area.
A Ph.D. is required and the position is available immediately. Salary is competitive and dependent on experience. Women and minorities are strongly urged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application must include a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations (if available), graduate transcripts, and contact information for at least three professional references to:
Applications may be sent electronically to hawkk@uah.edu, and questions may be directed to Dr. Kathy Hawk at (256) 824-2315.
Please refer to position numbers: 12/13-358
Lecturer in English
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Opening date for application is January 15, 2012.
REQUIREMENTS: The University of Alabama in Huntsville seeks a full-time lecturer in English beginning August 1, 2012 to teach lower-division composition and literature courses, and courses in creative writing. MFA required. The teaching load for this position is four courses per semester.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter, vita and contact information for three references, including name, address, phone number and email address by February 1, 2012 to:
Dr. Daniel Schenker, Chair
Department of English
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL 35899.
Please refer to position number 12/13-359
Two Assistant Professors in the Department of Sociology
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Deadline for applications is February 1, 2012.
REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Sociology invites applications for two tenure-track positions, both at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2012. Ideal candidates will be serious educators and scholars–that is individuals who are capable of excellent teaching in a variety of areas and whose research indicates significant potential for peer-reviewed publication in our discipline. In general, we value broadly trained sociologists, and all faculty teach Introduction to Sociology.
For Position A (log #12/13-356) we are seeking a quantitative sociologist who can teach undergraduate statistics. Substantive areas of specialization are open but we are particularly interested in candidates who could teach Environmental Sociology, and/or other areas that effectively complement the teaching areas of the department faculty and the fit the needs of our program.
For Position B (log #12/13-357) we seek someone who can teach sociological theory. Areas of specialization are open, but in this case we are particularly interested in candidates who can teach either Sociology of Science and Technology, Sociology of Medicine, Social Stratification, or other areas that effectively complement the teaching areas of the department faculty and the fit the needs of our program.
A Ph.D. in Sociology is generally required by appointment date. The regular teaching load is three courses per semester. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications should include Curriculum Vitae, contact information for three references, (including name, address, phone number and email address), and transcripts. These should be sent via email (preferably) to mitch.berbrier@uah.edu or via regular mail to:
Department of Sociology
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899
Please refer to position numbers: (A) 12/13-356 or (B) 12/13-357
Assistant Professor in Eighteenth-Century Literature
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for submissions is October 17, 2011.
REQUIREMENTS: The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a tenure-earning position in British Literature of the long eighteenth century. Preferred secondary interests include literature and science, digital humanities, and/or gender studies. A commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, evidence of scholarly activity, and a PhD by the time of appointment are expected.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter, vita and contact information for three references, including name, address, phone number and email address to:
Please refer to position number 12/13-355
PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS: Foreign Languages and Literatures
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Hired on a course-by-course basis
REQUIREMENTS: The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for part-time, non-tenure-track instructors of foreign languages (especially Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish). Requirements: MA or MS plus 18 graduate semester hours in foreign language or MA in foreign language; previous teaching experience desirable but not required. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in introductory and intermediate foreign language. Salary is dependent on qualifications. Reappointment is dependent upon need and a satisfactory review. Review of completed applications is ongoing. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE: Applications for this position should include: (1) letter of interest, (2) current resume, (3) official transcripts, and (4) contact information for three references, including name, address, phone number and email address.
Applications and inquires should be directed to:
Chair
Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Drive (MH 308A)
Huntsville, AL 35899
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Hired on a course-by-course basis
REQUIREMENTS: The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for part-time, non-tenure-track instructors of English as a Second Language. Requirements: MA in TESOL, ESL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field; previous teaching experience in secondary or postsecondary contexts desired. Responsibilities include teaching courses in an intensive English language program context and other duties as assigned. Salary is dependent on qualifications. Reappointment is dependent upon need and a satisfactory review. Review of completed applications is ongoing.
APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE: Applications for this position should include: (1) letter of interest, (2) current resume, (3) official transcripts (unofficial copies suffice for pre-screening), and (4) contact information for three references, including name, address, phone number and email address.
Applications and inquires should be directed to:
Director, ESL and IEP
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Drive (MH 213)
Huntsville, AL 35899
Assistant Professor in Communication Arts
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for submissions is November 1, 2011.
REQUIREMENTS: The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Communication Arts beginning August 15, 2012. A Ph.D. in communication is required for tenure consideration, with salary dependent on qualifications. Candidates must be prepared to teach communication theory and public speaking. Beyond this requirement, we are open to applicants with specializations in organizational communication, new media, or health applicants with specializations in organizational communication, new media, or health communication. Ideal candidates will meet these requirements and complement current departmental teaching strengths. All faculty members are expected to be excellent teachers, to engage in scholarly research, and to contribute to the Department’s life and work. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications for this position should include: (1) a letter of application, (2) a current vitae, and (3) a list of at least three references with contact information consisting of name, address, telephone number and email address. Applications and inquiries should be directed to
Dr. Clarke Rountree, Chair
Department of Communication Arts
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Drive (MH 342)
Huntsville, AL 35899
256-824-6646
clarke.rountree@uah.edu
Please refer to position number 12/13-354
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