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Title: Instruction/Liaison Librarian
Department: Coates Library -- Trinity University
Trinity University seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to join its information literacy program. The successful candidate will join a team of energetic, creative librarians whose work earned them the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries award in 2007. This is a perfect professional opportunity for those who value the teaching mission of the library, enjoy frequent interaction with bright students and faculty in the library and the classroom, and also wish to participate in professional and scholarly activities as a faculty member.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The instruction/liaison librarian is one of a team that supports an innovative information literacy program at Trinity University. The University selected information literacy as its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) reaffirmation of accreditation in 2007. More information about the campus-wide information literacy effort is available at: http://php.trinity.edu/qep/info_lit/
Primary responsibilities include teaching information literacy skills and concepts in assigned liaison areas, working with teaching faculty in those areas to develop departmental-specific objectives, and providing instructionally focused reference service. The position will provide support primarily to humanities and/or social science departments; he or she also will coordinate collection management for government information.
Duties will include collaborative teaching, instruction sessions, workshops, and web-based tutorials. Outreach will be central to this position. One-on-one contact with teaching faculty and departmental workshops tailored to specific disciplines will be expected as will preparation of guides and tools to advance student learning, assigned reference desk or office hours, and collection development in assigned subject areas. This position reports to the Assistant University Librarian/Head of Public Services.
This position will be expected to meet standards of librarianship, scholarship and service for promotion and tenure.
REQUIREMENTS:
Required: ALA-accredited MLS, with significant exposure to information technology and sources. Bachelor's degree in a liberal arts discipline. Excellent interpersonal skills, not only in one-on-one assistance, but also in creating and delivering presentations and developing outreach programs to our users. Knowledge of print and electronic reference sources, as well as skill in searching web-based resources. Strong communication skills, a high energy level and self-confidence are also musts, as is the ability to work effectively and with initiative, both as a team member and as an individual. The successful candidate will demonstrate his or her interest in professional development and faculty activities.
Preferred: Track record of participation in or development of innovative instruction programs, particularly those that use technology to enhance student learning. Evidence of creative approaches to service problems, and an ability to understand and interpret to the teaching faculty students' experience of the library. Experience in teaching or instruction in an academic setting.
BENEFITS INCLUDE: Trinity paid TIAA/CREF when qualified, comprehensive insurance options, 20 days vacation, and generous professional development support. This is a 12 month, tenure-track faculty position. Tenure in the Trinity Library is awarded primarily on demonstration of professional excellence.
Trinity University is a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences institution characterized by a demanding curriculum, distinguished faculty, exceptionally bright students, and a campus that is among the most modern and beautiful in America. Trinity is located in what Will Rogers called one of America's four unique cities. Combining Old World charm, a multicultural heritage, and numerous cultural and historical attractions, San Antonio is a friendly, affordable, enchanting city in which to live and work. Additional information can be found at http://lib.trinity.edu.
TO APPLY: Submit a detailed resume, application letter addressing experience and interest, and the names, phone numbers, email and postal addresses of three references to: Diane J. Graves, University Librarian, (send email applications to rnelson@trinity.edu) Trinity University Library, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX, 78212-7200. Review of applications continues until the position is filled. Trinity is an EEOC employer.
Notice of Vacancy for Fall 2010
Position: Chair/Associate or Full Professor
Department: Department of Mathematics, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Trinity University invites applications for Chair of the Department of Mathematics at the rank of associate or full professor. The successful candidate will have a PhD in the mathematical sciences, a record of excellence in undergraduate education, a productive research program in an area of applied mathematics or statistics, a strong history of service, and demonstrated leadership skills. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in undergraduate research.
Applications should be submitted to: Chair, Department of Mathematics, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX 78212, no later than January 18, 2010. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendations specific to the position, and a letter addressing teaching philosophy, research interests, and leadership style. In the cover letter, please indicate whether or not you plan to attend the San Francisco AMS-MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings in January.
Located in the culturally rich city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a highly selective independent coeducational institution providing broad and intensive educational opportunities primarily to undergraduates in liberal arts and sciences and in selected professional and pre-professional fields. Small class sizes, a ten to one student to faculty ratio, and exceptional facilities are some of the qualities that distinguish Trinity as one of the nation's best schools. For more information, please visit our web site at www.trinity.edu.
Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Trinity University does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Notice of Vacancy for Fall 2010
Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Mathematics, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics. Requirements include a PhD in the mathematical sciences, a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, and the potential for a productive research program in an area of statistics or applied mathematics. The successful candidate will teach statistics courses in addition to sharing in the teaching of a broad range of undergraduate mathematics courses. Preference will be given to candidates whose research can include undergraduates.
Applications should be submitted to: Chair, Department of Mathematics, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX 78212, no later than January 4, 2010. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendations specific to the position, and a letter addressing teaching philosophy and research interests. In the cover letter, please indicate whether or not you plan to attend the San Francisco AMS-MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings in January.
Located in the culturally rich city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a highly selective independent coeducational institution providing broad and intensive educational opportunities primarily to undergraduates in liberal arts and sciences and in selected professional and pre-professional fields. Small class sizes, a ten to one student to faculty ratio, and exceptional facilities are some of the qualities that distinguish Trinity as one of the nation's best schools. For more information, please visit our web site at www.trinity.edu.
Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Trinity University does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Notice of Vacancy for Fall 2010
Position: Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Chinese
Department: Department of Modern Languages and Literature, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Responsibilities: Teach three undergraduate classes per semester and participate in extra-curricular activities of the Chinese program. Primary teaching responsibilities include advanced Chinese language and literature. The candidate should also be capable of teaching classical Chinese language and courses in English on traditional Chinese civilization and culture. Willingness to participate in the University's First Year Seminar program is desirable.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chinese. Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English and experience teaching Chinese language at the undergraduate level are required.
Salary: Competitive
The Department & The University: Trinity University's Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Chinese, French, German, Russian and Spanish. The Department consists of 20 full-time faculty members. Trinity is an independent, coeducational, primarily residential university founded in 1869. Undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2400, including students from all areas of the United States and many foreign countries. Trinity has highly selective admissions standards. An attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity with a population of approximately one million.
Applications: Send letter of application, Curriculum Vita, teaching evaluations, and at least three letters of recommendation to Professor Stephen Field, Chinese Search Committee Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio TX 78212-7200.
Notice of Vacancy for Fall 2010
Position: Two Tenure Track Assistant Professors of Economics
Department: Economics Department, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
K Law & Economics
B1, B2, B3 History of Economic Thought
L4 Antitrust Issues and Policies
E Macroeconomics
The Department of Economics invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the assistant professor level beginning fall 2010. Primary fields of interest are Law & Economics, History of Thought, Antitrust and Macroeconomics. Secondary fields include urban economics, sports, gender, race and education. Outstanding teaching ability and enthusiasm for teaching in a liberal arts environment are essential, as is strong scholarly potential. Some teaching experience is desirable. All requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed by August 2010. Your application should include a cover letter, vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness and three letters of reference. All of these materials should be submitted online at www.EconJobMarket.org . For full consideration, applications and related materials must be received by November 15, 2009. We will conduct interviews by prior appointment at the AEA meetings. Trinity University is a highly selective, primarily undergraduate institution. Its attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a culturally diverse city of two million people. For more information about the Department and University see http://www.trinity.edu/departments/economics. Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Notice of Vacancy for Fall, 2010
Position: Department Chair, Director of the Center for Educational Leadership, and a Faculty Appointment as the Murchison Endowed Professor in Education
Department: Department of Education, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX.
The Department of Education of Trinity University, NCATE accredited and nationally recognized, seeks a colleague for the position of Chair of the Department of Education and Director of Trinity's Center for Educational Leadership. This colleague will hold a faculty appointment as the Murchison Endowed Professor in Education, one of two endowed positions in the department. The position entails significant year-round leadership opportunity in the university and San Antonio community as well as administrative and teaching responsibility.
We seek a skilled facilitative leader who, with contagious enthusiasm and the ability to inspire others to do and be their best, will engage departmental, university, and community members in ongoing collaborative dialogue around program development (teacher education, school leadership and school psychology), school-based initiatives, and outreach activities with the ultimate purpose of improving the quality and contexts of children's learning.
We seek a supportive colleague who possesses and utilizes interpersonal and collaborative skills as well as knowledge of self and others to develop caring and collegial relationships, promote personal and professional wellbeing of students and faculty, and foster a supportive, inclusive community.
We seek a reflective educator who believes as we do that a principled practice includes cultural responsiveness, ethical responsibility, knowledge of content and pedagogy, and leadership of self and others; and, furthermore, that these practices -- whether in our candidates or ourselves -- are developed through mentored apprenticeships, engagement in continual inquiry, and participation in professional learning community.
We seek an accomplished scholar-practitioner who views scholarship as an opportunity to contribute to and engage others in larger conversations about teaching and learning, to inform practice, influence policy, and advocate for students and educators.
We seek an experienced fiscal leader who understands that in order to enact the vision and practices of the department and its partners, s/he must actively seek and secure funding opportunities and manage department and university resources effectively and responsibly.
To Apply
Please send a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and two letters of reference electronically to Professor Angela Breidenstein, Search Chair (abreiden@trinity.edu). Feel free to direct questions regarding the search and search process to her as well. Review of applications will begin January 4, 2010. For more information, please visit: www.trinity.edu/educationsearch
Notice of Vacancy for Fall 2010
Position: Assistant Professor in Cultural/Social Anthropology or Sociology, Tenure Track
Department: Sociology and Anthropology, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in cultural/social anthropology or sociology, beginning in the fall of 2010. Preference will be given to applicants who address issues of health and/or the environment in their teaching and research. The department emphasizes student research, both in the local community and international study. Teaching responsibilities are 3/3 and will include an introductory course. If applicable, applicants should note their interest in teaching research methods. Applicants who complement one of the university's interdisciplinary programs are especially encouraged to apply. These areas include, but are not limited to, Environmental Studies, International Studies and Urban Studies.
Applicants must have a demonstrated strength in teaching, an active research program, and significant publications. A Ph.D. is required. ABDs may apply, but must show evidence that the degree will be completed by the time of appointment.
Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names/addresses of three referees to: Dr. Richard Reed at RREED@TRINITY.EDU. Mailed applications may be sent to Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212. Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2009.
Trinity University is a highly selective private liberal arts and sciences university, predominantly undergraduate, with approximately 2,400 students, set in historic and culturally rich San Antonio, Texas. Trinity University is an equal-opportunity employer.
Notice of Vacancy for Fall 2010
Position: Assistant Professor of Spanish, Specialization Open
Department: Modern Languages and Literatures, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor beginning in August, 2010. The ideal candidate will be a generalist in Spanish with preferred areas of specialization in Transatlantic, Caribbean, and/or Central American literature and culture. The candidate must also demonstrate potential for excellence in scholarship and teaching in a liberal arts environment. An additional interest in developing advanced language courses is desirable. Teaching load: 3 classes per semester, which may include first-year seminar and other common curriculum courses. The Ph.D. is expected by the time of appointment and native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English is required. Salary competitive. Send letter of application, CV and dossier (including three recent letters of reference, evidence of teaching quality, and copy of transcripts), postmarked by November 12, 2009, to Dr. Bladimir Ruiz, Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Trinity University, One Trinity Place # 46, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200. Interviews will be conducted at the Modern Languages Association meeting in Philadelphia.
Notice of Vacancy for Fall 2010
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Speech Communication
DEPARTMENT: Department of Speech and Drama, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach nine undergraduate credit hours each semester in areas of speech communication that complement our curriculum and current faculty, and that capitalize on the interest and expertise of the candidate. The teaching load may include a first-year seminar within our University's common curriculum and will include advising of both majors and non-majors. Sustain an active and broadly defined scholarly agenda. Provide service to the department and university as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. degree in speech communication or communication. Teaching experience at the university level and evidence of scholarship are strongly desirable. This is a teacher/scholar position that requires strong commitment to teaching and advising in an undergraduate liberal arts and sciences context. Candidates are expected to develop an agenda of scholarship that can be broadly defined to include a wide diversity of research types and applications.
SALARY AND RANK: This is a full-time appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The salary will be competitive.
DEPARTMENT AND UNIVERSITY: The Department of Speech and Drama offers two relatively independent majors and minors. The Speech Communication Program includes a substantial major and minor that integrate the rhetorical and social scientific traditions and prepares students for a diversity of professional opportunities as well as post-graduate education. Our extraordinary endowments, generous scholarships for competitive speech activities, and close interdisciplinary connections permit challenging opportunities for students and faculty.
Trinity is an independent, primarily residential university, founded in 1869. Our selective admissions generate a challenging and eager student body of approximately 2,500 undergraduates, including students from all areas of the United States and many foreign countries. Trinity primarily offers a liberal arts and sciences education with a few selected professional programs. An attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity with a population of well over one million.
APPLICATIONS: Applicants should provide a letter of application that addresses the candidate's experience and interests in the areas of teaching and scholarship. Please include a curriculum vitae and arrange for us to receive official transcripts and three recent letters of recommendation. Applicants are also encouraged to provide evidence of teaching excellence, service, and scholarship potential. Send materials to Dr. Andrew C. Hansen, Chair, Department of Speech and Drama, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212. Deadline for applications is December 5, 2009. Final review will commence shortly thereafter and continue until the position is filled. The University is not only an equal opportunity employer, but is also further committed to the creation of an environment that cultivates the maximum potential of all our human resources. Our unique location in a multi-cultural city facilitates this effort.
NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR 2010-2011
POSITION: Endowed Professorship in Neurophysics or Biophysics
DEPARTMENT: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Trinity University invites applications for the newly-established Williams Endowed Professorship in Neurophysics or Biophysics, to begin in August 2010. This position, along with 3 recently-filled positions (2 senior and 1 junior) in Biology and Psychology, will enrich our undergraduate major in Neuroscience, which has grown from 2 to 40 majors since its inception 4 years ago. The Neuroscience Program at Trinity was established with support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
( http://www.trinity.edu/org/hhmi/Curriculum_Development/neuroscience_major.html ) and is interdepartmental with 6 faculty from Biology, Psychology and Chemistry, and with this position, will now include Physics. It is a vibrant program with research interests ranging from behavioral psychology to reproductive behavior to the neurochemistry of neurodegenerative disease.
Candidates must have (1) a Ph.D. in Physics, or Neuroscience with a strong Physics component, (2) a current tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor or higher, and (3) a distinguished record of teaching and research. The successful candidate will teach both physics and interdisciplinary neuroscience courses, strongly contribute to the degree program in Neuroscience, and establish a program of forefront research that can include participation by highly motivated and capable undergraduates. Candidates in experimental, theoretical, or computational research are all encouraged to apply.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy (http://www.trinity.edu/physics) has 6 faculty members, and attracts outstanding undergraduates into its program. Active research areas include astrophysics/cosmology, atmospheric physics, dynamics and pattern formation in soft matter and biological systems, nanomaterials/plasmonics, and gravitational-wave detection. The department's majors are among the most talented in the university, and many attend top-ranked graduate schools.
Trinity University (http://www.trinity.edu) is an independent, coeducational, selective, primarily undergraduate institution with high quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs. Undergraduate enrollment is about 2500, with students from all areas of the U.S. and many foreign countries. The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a large, vibrant city with many cultural opportunities.
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, and detailed statements of experience and interests in both teaching and research (including a description of opportunities for student research participation), and may submit other materials of their choice. Applicants must also arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to the Search Committee. In order to receive full, first-review consideration, complete application materials and letters of reference should be received at the following address by December 1, 2009.
Chair of the Search Committee
Endowed Professorship in Neurophysics or Biophysics
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Trinity University, One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212-7200
Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer.
We strongly encourage applications from qualified women and minority candidates.
NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR FALL 2010
POSITION: Assistant Professor of English, Tenure Track
DEPARTMENT: Department of English, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX.
POSITION: Assistant Professor of English, tenure-track, with research specialty in Restoration and 18th Century British literature with a primary emphasis on drama. A secondary specialty in 18th Century non-fiction prose would be welcome; other interests may include theories and histories of gender, ethnicity, and empire.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching three undergraduate classes per semester, including First-Year Writing and likely participation in the First Year Seminar Program and a course in Literary Methods. Teaching competencies required: ability to teach upper-level courses in Restoration and 18th Century British literature with a primary emphasis on drama. Research activities, including publications and presentation of papers; participation in professional and scholarly activities, including attendance at professional meetings. Student advising; service to the department, the university, the profession, and the community.
QUALIFICATIONS: Recent Ph.D. (or near Ph.D.) in English, with research specialty in Restoration and 18th Century British literature with a primary emphasis on drama.
QUALITIES AND SKILLS: A strong commitment to teaching undergraduates and evidence of potential as a scholar; ability to relate well to students at a relatively small liberal arts and sciences university.
SALARY: Competitive
THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of English at Trinity University consists of seventeen full-time faculty members; it offers a major (B.A. Degree) and a minor, as well as an Honors Program and courses for the Common Curriculum and electives. Trinity, founded in 1869, is an independent, coeducational, primarily residential university with a predominant emphasis on undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Highly selective in its admission standards, Trinity is rapidly becoming one of the foremost institutions of its type in the United States. The quality of both faculty and students is acknowledged to be among the finest in the country. Undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,700, including students from all parts of the United States and many foreign nations. An attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity with a population of approximately one million.
APPLICATIONS: Use surface mail only. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three or more confidential letters of reference (not to be sent by candidate), graduate institution(s) transcript(s), dissertation abstract, and writing sample, by November 20, 2009 to:
Professor Victoria Aarons, Chair
Department of English
Trinity University
1 Trinity Place
San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200
Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR FALL 2010
POSITION: Assistant Professor Of English, Tenure Track
DEPARTMENT: Department of English, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX.
POSITION: Assistant Professor of English, tenure-track, with research specialty in Early American literature and culture, specializing in colonial or early national periods, with related interests in one or more of the following areas: Puritanism and other religious movements, transatlantic studies, genre studies, print culture, gender and sexuality, and Native peoples.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching three undergraduate classes per semester, including First-Year Writing and likely participation in the First Year Seminar Program and a course in Literary Methods. Teaching competencies required: ability to teach upper-level courses in Early American literature and culture. Research activities, including publications and presentation of papers; participation in professional and scholarly activities, including attendance at professional meetings. Student advising; service to the department, the university, the profession, and the community.
QUALIFICATIONS: Recent Ph.D. (or near Ph.D.) in English, with research specialty in Early American literature and culture.
QUALITIES AND SKILLS: A strong commitment to teaching undergraduates and evidence of potential as a scholar; ability to relate well to students at a relatively small liberal arts and sciences university.
SALARY: Competitive
THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of English at Trinity University consists of seventeen full-time faculty members; it offers a major (B.A. Degree) and a minor, as well as an Honors Program and courses for the Common Curriculum and electives. Trinity, founded in 1869, is an independent, coeducational, primarily residential university with a predominant emphasis on undergraduate education in the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Highly selective in its admission standards, Trinity is rapidly becoming one of the foremost institutions of its type in the United States. The quality of both faculty and students is acknowledged to be among the finest in the country. Undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,700, including students from all parts of the United States and many foreign nations. An attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity with a population of approximately one million.
APPLICATIONS: Use surface mail only. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three or more confidential letters of reference (not to be sent by candidate), graduate institution(s) transcript(s), dissertation abstract, and writing sample, by November 20, 2009 to:
Professor Victoria Aarons, Chair
Department of English
Trinity University
1 Trinity Place
San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200
Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Notice of Vacancy for 2010-2011
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Classical Studies, Tenure Track
DEPARTMENT: Department of Classical Studies, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX.
Assistant Professor of Classical Studies - Tenure-track appointment, August 2010. The Department of Classical Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2010. Candidates are expected to have a high demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching and a strong commitment to scholarship. The area of specialization is open but we hope to complement existing faculty strengths. (Possibilities include but are not limited to Greek and Roman history; late antiquity; cultural studies including material culture; and interdisciplinary approaches to the ancient world.) The Ph.D. must be completed by August 2010. We encourage applicants to visit the department's web site at: http://www.trinity.edu/departments/classical_studies/
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, final or up-to-date transcript(s) (unofficial copies accepted; official copies necessary upon employment), evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., syllabi, evaluations, web sites), a writing sample, and three letters of reference to Professor Thomas Jenkins, Chair, Department of Classical Studies, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, #39, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200. (Enquiries to Rose Cohen-Brown, Senior Secretary, at rcohenbr@trinity.edu and 210-999-7653.) Applications should be received by November 13, 2009, though later applications may be considered. Applicants for last year's position are encouraged to re-activate their dossier with an updated c.v. Interviews will be conducted at the APA/AIA meeting in Anaheim. Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Classical Studies Department at Trinity University is a vibrant and highly interdisciplinary undergraduate department with close ties to Art History, Comparative Literature, History, Medieval Studies, Religion, Sociology/Anthropology, and Gender Studies. The Department currently has six full-time and one part-time faculty, along with swelling ranks of undergraduate majors and minors. There is an excellent library, with over a million volumes and a swift and reliable inter-library loan service. In addition, Trinity is just 75 miles from the libraries at the University of Texas at Austin, one of the finest research collections in the nation.
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Thomas E. Jenkins
Associate Professor and Chair of Classical Studies
Trinity University, Chapman Center 267J
1 Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
Ph. 210-999-7649 Fax 210-999-8008
email: tjenkins@trinity.edu http://www.trinity.edu/tjenkins
Notice of Vacancy for 2010-2011
POSITION: Assistant Professor of U.S. History Since 1900, Tenure Track
DEPARTMENT: Department of History, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX.
U.S. HISTORY SINCE 1900. Assistant Professor, tenure track position, August 2010. PhD expected by Fall 2010. Teaching experience preferred. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcript, and three letters of recommendation to Chair, Search Committee, Department of History, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212. All materials must be received in hard copy only by 13 November 2009. Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about this position, our department, and Trinity University, go to http://www.trinity.edu/departments/history/html/news/news.htm.
Notice of Vacancy for 2010-2011
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, Tenure Track
DEPARTMENT: Department of Engineering Science, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX.
The Engineering Science Department at Trinity University invites applications for a full-time tenure track assistant professor position in electrical engineering for the 2010-11 academic year. Qualifications include a PhD in electrical engineering or equivalent. Teaching areas include electric circuits, electronics, and engineering design. Candidates with research expertise in all areas of electrical engineering including biomedical and sustainability are encouraged to apply.
Send application letter, resume, and contact information of three references to:
Dr. Paul Giolma, Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Engineering Science
Trinity University
One Trinity Place, Campus Box #64
San Antonio, TX 78212-7200.
Phone: (210) 999-7511
e-mail: jgiolma@trinity.edu
http://www.engr.trinity.edu
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Notice of Vacancy for 2010-2011
Position: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Department: Department of Education, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX.
The Department of Education at Trinity University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education. The position will begin in Fall, 2010. A candidate for this position should be a scholar-practitioner with a deep commitment to and understanding of the following:
•(1) Teaching children with special needs in inclusive settings;
•(2) The implementation of differentiated classroom instruction;
•(3) Working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations; and
•(4) The practice of field-based teacher education.
We seek also a colleague who shares our values, including commitments to: collaboration, inquiry-based practice, equity, diversity, and social justice, and an apprenticeship model of teacher preparation.
Responsibilities
Contributions to the department, the university, and the community will include (1) teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in human growth and development in the teacher education and school psychology programs (2) advising undergraduate and graduate students (3) partnering with local secondary teachers to support university students in field-based practice in professional development schools (4) collaborating with departmental colleagues on course and program development, (5) conducting research in areas of interest and program development and (6) serving on university, department and program committees. The candidate may be co-teaching courses with faculty in the department to strengthen differentiated instruction components embedded within courses.
Qualifications
Candidates must have:
•1. A Ph.D. in Education, Special Education, Teacher Education, or Educational/School Psychology;
•2. A strong background in special education or in working with children with special needs is required;
•3. Preference will be given to candidates with three years of teaching experience at the middle school and/or high school level. Experience in university teaching and in clinical sites is also desirable;
•4. Certification as a School Psychologist is also preferred;
•5. Strong scholarly interests and a record of accomplishment appropriate to their career stage; and
•6. Strong interpersonal, speaking, writing, organization and time management skills.
Candidates should also be reflective about their own practice, collegial, and committed to work in urban settings with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
To Apply
More information is available on our web site: http://www.trinity.edu/departments/Education/index.asp
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and disabled veterans. Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Review of the applications will begin October 2, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of interest addressing required and preferred qualifications, current vita, official transcripts, and three letters of professional reference electronically to: smireles@trinity.edu.
The Department of Education
Trinity University
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 999-7501
Fax: (210) 999-7592
NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR FALL, 2009
POSITION: VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, GEOSCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: The Department of Geosciences at Trinity University
The Department of Geosciences at Trinity University invites applications for a term appointment at the rank of visiting assistant professor beginning in August, 2009. The appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal. We are particularly interested in applicants specializing in petrology or geochemistry. Primary teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses in environmental or physical geology, introductory physical geology labs and upper division courses in the appointee's area of specialization. Our department, a member of the Keck Geology Consortium, emphasizes excellence in undergraduate teaching and opportunities for undergraduate research. Applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a detailed description of teaching philosophy and research interests, and contact information for three references; sent to:
Geosciences SearchDepartment of GeosciencesTrinity UniversityOne Trinity PlaceSan Antonio, Texas 78212-7200Further information about the department and search can be found at http://www.trinity.edu/departments/geosciences/. Specific questions can be directed to Dr. Glenn Kroeger (email: gkroeger@trinity.edu). Review of completed applications will begin immediately. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Notice of Vacancy for Fall 2010Notice of Vacancy for Fall 2010
POSITION: GERTRUDE AND WALTER PYRON PROFESSOR OF GEOSCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: The Department Of Geosciences At Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
The Department of Geosciences at Trinity University invites applications for the Gertrude and Walter Pyron Professor of Geosciences. Appointment to this endowed position is at the rank of Professor with tenure. The position includes a reduced teaching load, a yearly stipend and staff support.
We seek candidates whose research program is widely recognized, extramurally funded, and provides opportunities for meaningful involvement of undergraduates. Demonstrated dedication to and success in undergraduate education are required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses related to petroleum geology and contribute to the department and university core curricula. We are open to a wide range of research specialties, including but not limited to paleontology, carbonate geology, global geochemical cycles and paleoclimatology.
Trinity University, founded in 1869, is one of the nation's top private undergraduate institutions. Noted for its superior academic quality, outstanding faculty, and exceptional academic and residential resources, Trinity is committed to the intellectual, civic, and professional preparation of its students. An attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity with a population of approximately one million. The Department has granted degrees in the geosciences for over 40 years and is a member of the Keck Geology Consortium. Further information about the department and this search can be found at http://www.trinity.edu/departments/geosciences/
Applications or letters of nomination should be sent to Dr. Glenn Kroeger, Department of Geosciences, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200. Completed applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of undergraduate teaching experience and philosophy, documentation and/or evaluations of teaching effectiveness, a description of research plans, and the names and contact information of four professional references. Review of completed applications will begin immediately. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
