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Wed Oct 05 2005
Jobs: Open Specialty: Chair, Georgis Southern University
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1. Curtis
Ricker,
Open Specialty: Chair/Assoc Prof, Georgis Southern University, GA, USA
Message 1: Open Specialty: Chair/Assoc Prof, Georgis Southern University, GA, USA
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Date: 05-Oct-2005
From: Curtis Ricker <crickergeorgiasouthern.edu>
Subject: Open Specialty: Chair/Assoc Prof, Georgis Southern University, GA, USA
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University or Organization: Georgis Southern University
Department: Writing and Linguistics
Job Rank: Chair of Department
Specialty Areas: Open
Description:
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) invites nominations and
applications for the position of Chair and Associate Professor or Professor in
the Department of Writing and Linguistics. Georgia Southern University, a member
institution of the University System of Georgia, is the largest and most
comprehensive center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia. A
residential university serving more than 16,000 students, Georgia Southern's
hallmark is a superior undergraduate experience emphasizing academic
distinction, excellent teaching, and student success. Founded in 1906, the
University offers 120 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's and
doctoral levels through seven colleges. The 675-acre campus is located in
Statesboro, a community of approximately 30,000 residents, 50 miles northwest of
historic Savannah and 200 miles southeast of Atlanta.
Position Description. Reporting to the Dean of CLASS, the Chair's primary
responsibilities include administrative and leadership duties as well as
teaching two classes per academic year. The Department offers a writing and
linguistics degree with emphases in creative writing, professional and technical
writing, linguistics, and writing and culture; teaching specialization is open
within those areas. The position is a 12-month appointment, and the salary is
competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in field
- Recent undergraduate teaching experience
- Experience in program development and resource and personnel management
- Effective communication skills
- Energetic, collaborative, and productive leadership style
- Commitment to student and faculty diversity and multiculturalism
- Scholarship and professional service commensurate to rank
Preferred Qualifications:
- Qualifications commensurate to appointment as Professor
- Applications must be postmarked by November 1, 2005. The position starting
date is July 1, 2006. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the
qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; a statement of the candidate's
teaching philosophy; a statement of the candidate's administrative philosophy;
and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five professional
references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University
seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic
and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to the
address below.
More information about the institution is available through
http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or
http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/writling. Georgia Southern University seeks
individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and
professional service within the University and beyond. Georgia is an Open
Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals
who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the
search process should contact the search chair.
Address for Applications:
Dr. Curtis Ricker, Associate Dean and Search Chair
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8142
Statesboro, GA 30460-8142
USA
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Contact Information:
Dr. Curtis Ricker
Email: crickergeorgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-681-5434
Fax: 912-681-5346
Website: http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/SrchChairW-L05.html
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