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College of Business Administration
May 9, 2013
Part-Time Lecturer in Economics
Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled.
Requirements: The Department of Economics, Accounting, and Finance is seeking an excellent teacher to join our faculty and teach two courses of economics per semester (half-time). Additional teaching is available in the summer. Candidates must either have a doctoral degree in economics or be in the final stages of their doctoral program and have experience in the classroom. For the ABD candidate we will need evidence that a thesis proposal has been successfully defended. We are looking for candidates who relish their time in the classroom, but are interested in maintaining their knowledge through research.
UAHuntsville offers the best of both worlds: an academically active and well-published faculty with bright, motivated students (our in-coming freshman have the highest ACT scores in the state). The college houses an extremely collegial faculty that frequently engages in cross disciplinary research, as intellectual curiosity knows no bounds.
The UAHuntsville campus is adjacent to Cummings Research Park, the second largest research park in the nation. We are also physically close to and have many institutional connections with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal, both center of cutting-edge science and engineering research. Huntsville boasts one of the highest concentrations of Ph.D.s in the country, which allows us to offer nationally-recognized public schools and cultural activities not typically found in a metropolis of about 350,000 people.
UAHuntsville is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. We encourage applications from women and minority candidates.
Application Procedure: Interested and interesting candidates should contact Allen WIlhite, Chair, Department of Economics, Accounting, and Finance, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899; econ@uah.edu. Please include a vita, at least three references, and evidence of teaching excellence with your letter of application.
Please refer to log number 13/14-128
Assistant/Associate Professor of Information Systems
Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled
Requirements: The University of Alabama in Huntsville invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Information Systems, with a specialization in Information Assurance and Security. We seek applicants who will welcome the challenges and rewards of serving on the faculty of a growing college located in a dynamic and supportive high technology business community. The appointment would be at the level of assistant or associate professor and will start in August 2013.
Applicants must conduct and publish high quality scholarly research in a collegial environment in which both intra- and iner-disciplinary collaboration is valued, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in programs that emphasize both rigor and experimental learning, participate actively in the profession, and take part in university service and outreach to the public. Applicants must have (or expect to receive by the start of Fall term 2013) a Ph.D. in Information Systems or a related field and a primary research and teaching interest in the area of information assurance and security. Because much of the information assurance and security activity in the community involves Department of Defense contracts, candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance. Strong potential for publishing high quality research is required Professional experience and certification are pluses.
Application Procedure: Applicants must submit the following via email at iasearch@uah.edu: a letter of nomination or application; a vita; evidence of teaching proficiency if available; sample of research work and the names of 3 references with their contact information, including name, address, phone, and email addresses. Applications will be evaluated in the order they are received. Interviews will be conducted at the November Annual Meeting of the Decsion Sciences (conference contact Prof. Jeet Gupta at guptaj@uah.edu) and December ICIS conference in Orlando (conference contact Dr. Ravi Patnayakuni at ravi.patnayakuni@uah.edu.
Also see: http://cba.uah.edu/resources/UAH%20IA%20Position%20Announcement.doc
Please refer to log number 12/13-122
College of Engineering
November 14, 2012
Chair and Professor for the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Engineering Management (ISEEM)
Application Deadline: Preference will be given to applications received prior to December 1, 2012, and the position will remain open until filled.
Requirements: The College of Engineering at UAHuntsville is conducting a national search for a highly motivated individual with a strong record of scholarly achievements, to assume the primary leadership position in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering & Engineering Management (ISEEM).
Applications are invited from candidates that possess an earned Ph.D., preferably in Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, with a strong record of teaching, research (including substantial external funding, and publications), service and leadership in the industrial and system engineering or engineering management fields. The successful candidate will possess academic and professional credentials to warrant appointment as a tenured Professor in the Department. In addition to a record of scholarly accomplishments, the successful candidate must possess effective management and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to all aspects of industrial engineering education. Favorable consideration will also be given to candidates with industry or government experience outside academia. The Chairperson reports to the Dean of the College, and is responsible for the administration of all programs and budgets in the Department.
Nominations and applications are invited. Complete applications should include a current curriculum vitae, a position statement highlighting the applicant's qualifications for the position (including a vision statement of anticipated department leadership), and the names of three professional references with contact information, including name, address, phone number and email. The anticipated starting date is August 10, 2013. UAHuntsville is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.
Application Procedure: Please submit applications electronically to iseem-chairsearch@eng.uah.edu.
Please refer to log number 13/14-200
Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Materials
Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
Requirements: The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure/tenure-track faculty position in civil engineering materials. It is now seeking applicants with experimental or computational expertise in complementary areas of civil engineering infrastructure materials, including materials constitutive modeling, microstructure characterization, sustainable development, advanced concrete technology, and life cycle assessment. Strong candidates in other emerging materials related areas will be considered.
The appointment is anticipated at the assistant professor level, although in exceptionally qualified cases, appointment at the rank of associate professor my be considered. A successful candidate is expected to demonstrate potential to establish a strong, extremely-funded research program, attain a high level of scholarly excellence, and have a strong commitment to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates must have an earned PhD in civil engineering or a closely related field and preferably an undergraduate degree in civil engineering. Licensure as a professional engineer is required or must be attained within 5 years of the appointment.
The department offers BSE, MSE, and Ph.D. degree programs in civil and environmental engineering. Current department research and teaching interests are in environmental, materials, geotechnical, structural, and transportation engineering. The department is viewed as being very vibrant and dynamic, with significant research funding from the Alabama Department of Transportation, NASA, NSF, the Federal Highway Administration, the University Transportation Center for Alabama, and NOAA. These and other agencies and organizations in Huntsville offer excellent opportunities for collaborative research.
The anticipated starting date is August 14, 2013. Consistent with our core values of integrity, respect, diligence, excellence, inclusiveness and diversity, the University strongly encourages applications from members of all under-represented groups.
Application Procedure: Application materials in pdf format, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information (including name, mail address, email address, and phone numbers) for at least three references, and separate statements of research plans and teaching interests should be send to ceesearch@eng.uah.edu
Please refer to log number 13/14-201
Assistant/Associate Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Energy Conversion and Storage)
Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
Requirements: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville invites applications for a faculty position in the area of Energy Conversion and Storage. The position is at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor, although in exceptionally qualified cases, appointment at the rank of Associate Professor may be considered. The candidate should have teaching and research interests in fundamental and applied issues relating to energy conversion, energy storage, and atomistic computations related to materials for energy. A complementary search in the area of bio-related energy conversion processes is underway in the department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. A successful applicant must evidence the ability to develop an externally funded research program, have a strong commitment to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and have an interest in performing university and professional service. It is expected that applicants seeking a tenured position at the Associate Professor level will have a significant track record in all aspects of research, teaching, and service. The anticipated starting date is August 14, 2013. Consistent with our core values of integrity, respect, diligence, excellence, inclusiveness and diversity, the University strongly encourages applications from members of all under-represented groups.
Application Procedure: Application material (in pdf format) including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information (including name, address, email address and phone numbers) for at least three references, and separate statements of research plans and teaching interests, should be sent to maesearch@eng.uah.edu
Please refer to log number 13/14-204
College of Liberal Arts
April 25, 2013
Assistant Professor in Latin American History
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately; all applications received by November 15 will be given full consideration, and those submitted later will be considered until the position is filled.
Requirements: The History Department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a colleague for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor in Latin American history beginning August 15, 2013. Teaching responsibilities include freshman-level world history surveys and upper-division and graduate courses in the candidate’s specialty. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. by July 2013, and should have a strong commitment to teaching. The College of Liberal Arts has programs in Global Studies/Study Abroad, Women’s Studies, and Public History. Information about the Department, the University, and Huntsville can be found at http://www.uah.edu/colleges/liberal/history/. UAH is an EEO, committed to increasing diversity within its community.
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 log number 13/14-370
Assistant Professor in Roman History (Late Antiquity)
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately; all applications received by November 15 will be given full consideration, and those submitted later will be considered until the position is filled.
Requirements: The History Department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a colleague for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor who specializes in Roman history with a sub-specialization in Late Antiquity. Teaching responsibilities include freshman world-history surveys and upper-division and graduate courses in the candidate’s specialty. The teaching load is three courses per semester. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. by July 2013, and should have a strong commitment to teaching. The College of Liberal Arts has programs in Classical Studies, Global Studies/Study Abroad, Science and Technology in Society (STS), Women’s Studies, and Public History. Information about the Department, the University, and Huntsville can be found at http://www.uah.edu/colleges/liberal/history/. UAH is an EEO, committed to increasing diversity within its community.
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 log number 13/14-371
Assistant Professor in Political Science
Application Deadline: All applications received by October 15 are assured full consideration, and the application process will remain open until the position is filled.
Requirements: The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-earning Assistant Professor. Candidates should have an emphasis in Public Policy and/or Public Administration, and while not required, those with an energy or environmental policy background are especially encouraged to apply. The position is available beginning in August 2013 and a Ph.D. is required for appointment as an assistant professor. Salary is dependent on degree status and experience. Publications and/or strong potential for research productivity expected.
The Department offers a B.A. degree in Political Science and M.A. degree in Public Affairs. 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 names of three professional references with contact information, including name, address, phone number and email to:
Search Committee Chair
Department of Political Science
Morton Hall, Room 250
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL 35899
Please refer to log number 13/14-366
Assistant Professor in Sociology
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.
Requirements: The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2013. We seek a sociologist with a primary specialization in science and technology who can teach both upper and lower level courses in that area. The College of Liberal Arts is organizing an interdisciplinary program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS), and candidates who could contribute to that program are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will also be willing to teach Sociology of Marriage and Family as well as other courses in sociology that effectively complement the teaching areas of the department faculty and fit the needs of our program. We seek serious teacher-scholars-individuals capable of excellent teaching and whose research indicates significant potential for peer-reviewed publishing in sociology. The regular teaching load is three courses per semester. ABD candidates in Sociology will be considered, but a Ph.D. in Sociology is required by the time of appointment.
Application Procedure: Applications should include Curriculum Vitae, contact information for three references (including name, address, phone number and email address), and copies of transcripts (these can be unofficial copies at the initial stage, but official copies will be required at the hiring stage).
Applications should be sent via email Mitch Berbrier at mitch.berbrier@uah.edu.
Please refer to log number 13/14-376
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:
Search Committee
Department of Political Science
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899
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 log number 12/13-358
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
PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS: Intensive English Language Program
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
College of Nursing
August 31, 2012
Associate Professor/Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Instructor
Application Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled.
Requirements: The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing invites applications for faculty in a variety of areas. The College of Nursing offers BSN, MSN and DNP programs which are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The College enrolls 750 baccalaureate students, 170 master's and post-master's students (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Clinical Nursing Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Leadership, and Clinical Nurse Leader Tracks), and 50 Doctor of Nursing Practice students. Extensive distance education programs are offered. All programs provide opportunities to make a difference in healthcare delivery, teaching and research.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville, classified as a Very High Research Active institution, offers academic and research programs in the Colleges of Nursing, Business Administration, Engineering, Science and Liberal Arts. Huntsville maintains one of the highest per capita incomes and standards of living in the Southeast. It is a national center of aerospace and high technology research and is home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Huntsville and surrounding communities present many opportunities for healthcare research and professional practice. The College of Nursing currently cooperates with more than 400 sites for clinical education.
The College of Nursing occupies a comfortable, aesthetically designed, four story building with private faculty offices. Statistical and research consultation and information technology services are provided. A new Nursing Learning Resources Center includes a modern simulation laboratory.
Candidates should possess a doctorate in nursing or a closely related field with a record of successful teaching and scholarship for tenure earning positions. National certification is required for nurse practitioner faculty. Non-tenure earning clinical positions, requiring a doctorate or master's degree in nursing, are available for faculty preferring an intensive clinical and teaching focus. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for RN licensure in Alabama. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Procedure: Send letters of application, curriculum vitae and names of three professional references with contact information, including name, address, phone number and email address to:
Dr. C. Fay Raines
Dean, College of Nursing
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, Alabama 35899
rainesc@uah.edu
Please refer to log numbers 13/14-497, 13/14-498
College of Science
January 11, 2013
Assistant Professor in Physics
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on February 4, 2013. The position will remain open until the position is filled.
Requirements: The Physics Department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member in the area of high-energy astrophysics, beginning in August. An appointment at the Assistant Professor level is anticipated, but a more senior appointment is possible, in exceptional circumstances, depending on candidate experience. Applicants must have a doctoral degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in a relevant field, and postdoctoral experience. The hire is expected to complement and expand the research interests of astrophysics faculty in the department, and preference will be given to candidates with expertise in the following areas: cosmology, galaxy clusters, the Sunyaev-Zeldovich Effect, large scale structures, ultra high-energy cosmic rays, astrophysical simulations and other areas of high-energy astrophysics. Qualified candidates in other fields of astrophysics are also welcome to apply.
The new faculty member will also be able to collaborate with scientists from UAHuntsville's Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research (CSPAR) and the neighboring NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, which manages the Chandra telescope and the Fermi satellite and houses several hundred astrophysiciss over a broad spectrum of research areas (heliophysics and planetary physics, X-ray and gamma ray astrophysics, cosmic rays, and others). The candidate is expected to establish and maintain a vigorous research program with extramural funding, be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and service to the University and research community.
Application Procedure: Applicants should send a curriculum vita with cover letter that includes a statement of research and teaching philosophy and experience, and at least three references with names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses to:
Dr. Gary Zank, c/o Colleen Oliver
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Dr. (OB 201C) (clo0001@uah.edu)
Huntsville, AL 35899
Direct inquiries about this position to Professor Max Bonamente at bonamem.uah.edu
Please refer to log number 13/14-527
PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS: Mathematical Sciences
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 mathematics. Requirements: MA, MS or PhD with 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics; previous teaching experience desirable but not required. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in mathematics. Reappointment is dependent upon need and a satisfactory review. Review of completed applications is on-going. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applications Procedure: Applications for this position should include: (1) letter of interest, (2) current vita, (3) official transcripts, and (4) contact information for three references, including name, address, phone number and email address. Applications and inquiries may be submitted electronically to langt@uah.edu or mailed to:
Attn: Part-Time Lecturer Recruitment
Department of Mathematical Sciences
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Drive, Shelby Center Room 258A
Huntsville, AL 35899
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution
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