(Name-mce) ListServ Faculty Positions - University of Connecticut - GO HUSKIES!!!

[Howe, William]

Assistant Professor

 

Asian American History

 

Asian American Studies Institute/History Department

 

 

 

The University of Connecticut invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor in 19th and 20th-century Asian American History
beginning fall 2007.  The position will be a joint appointment between
the Asian American Studies Institute and the History Department, the
tenure home of the appointment.  The teaching load will be split between
the Institute and History.  Responsibilities include teaching
introductory and specialized courses in Asian American History.

 

 

 

The successful candidate must have a completed Ph.D. at the time of
appointment, have an active research agenda that focuses on Asian
Americans, and show evidence of publication activity and undergraduate
teaching excellence.

 

 

 

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae,
three letters of recommendation, a syllabus for an Asian American
history course, and a writing sample by October 20, 2006, to: Professor
Shirley A. Roe, University of Connecticut, Department of History, 241
Glenbrook Road, Unit 2103, Storrs, CT 06269-2103.  (Search # 07A111)

 

 

 

Assistant Professor

 

Neag School of Education

 

Department of Educational Psychology

 

School Psychology Program

 

 

 

The Department of Educational Psychology in the Neag School of Education
at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a tenure track
position as an Assistant Professor in the School Psychology Program
beginning fall, 2007.  The School Psychology Program is accredited by
the American Psychological Association and the National Association of
School Psychologists.  The program adheres to the scientist practitioner
model of training.

 

 

 

Responsibilities: The faculty member would be expected to teach graduate
courses in school psychology related to their professional interest and
expertise, and maintain an active research program.  It is also expected
that he or she would contribute to the further development of the
program, and be involved in state and national associations of school
psychologists.

 

 

 

Qualifications: The position requires a doctoral degree, preferably from
an APA or NASP accredited program in school psychology, an established
area of research as evidenced by publications in the major school
psychology journals, and presentations at national meetings.  Experience
as a practicing school psychology and eligibility for licensure in the
State of Connecticut are also required.

 

 

 

Please submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications, vita,
and three letters of recommendation to: Thomas J. Kehle, Ph.D.,
Professor and Director, School Psychology Program, University of
Connecticut, Department of Educational Psychology, 249 Glenbrook Road,
Unit 2064, Storrs, CT 06269-2064.  The Search Committee will begin
reviewing applications immediately, and will continue until the position
is filled.  (Search # 07A112)

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Professor, Fiction Writer

 

Associate Director of Creative Writing

 

Department of English

 

 

 

The University of Connecticut seeks applicants for a tenure track
Assistant Professor position as a fiction writer and Associate Director
of Creative Writing to begin fall 2007.  The successful applicant will
teach three courses per year in creative writing and literature and will
assist in administering the Creative Writing program.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications include:  a completed Ph.D. or MFA by August 23,
2007 with substantial publications, a history of successful teaching,
and demonstrated organizational ability to join our tenure-track faculty
as an Assistant Professor.

 

 

 

Salary: Competitive. 

 

 

 

Please submit a complete application, including cover letter, CV,
dossier, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching
experience and a 15-25 page writing sample to Robert Tilton, Head,
Department of English, FICTION Search, University of Connecticut, 215
Glenbrook Road, Unit 4025, Storrs, CT, 06269-4025 by December 1, 2006.
Interviews will be conducted at the AWP Conference in February.  Please
see our websites at www.longriver.uconn.edu  and www.english.uconn.edu
for more information about our program.  (Search # 07U0023)

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Residence - Poetry

 

Department of English

 

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

 

 

 

The University of Connecticut seeks a poet to serve as a part time (50%)
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Residence to begin fall 2007.  The
selected candidate will teach one semester per year, give one public
reading and participate in the department community during the year.

 

 

 

Qualifications:  a completed Ph.D. or MFA by August 23, 2007.
Individuals with at least two books of poetry and an established history
of successful teaching in workshops and literature courses are invited
to apply.  Teaching experience in a second genre is desirable.

 

 

 

Salary and rank will commensurate with qualifications.  This is a nine
month, part time (50%), end date, non-tenure track appointment which may
be renewed twice for a total of three years.

 

 

 

Please submit a complete application, including cover letter, CV,
dossier, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching
experience and a 15-25 page writing sample to:  Robert Tilton, Head,
Department of English, POET Search, University of Connecticut, 215
Glenbrook Road, Unit 4025, Storrs, CT, 06269-4025 by December 1, 2006.
Interviews will be conducted at the AWP conference in February.  Please
see our websites at www.longriver.uconn.edu and www.english.uconn.edu
for more information about our program.  (Search # 07U0028)

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Professor

 

Department of Geography

 

 

 

The Department of Geography invites applications for a full-time
tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall
semester 2007.  We seek a geographer with a broad interest in Urban
Geography and with possible research interests in urban sustainability,
environmental justice or immigration.  The successful candidate will be
expected to have demonstrated interests that complement and enhance
existing departmental strength in Geographic Information Science.  The
applicant must demonstrate effective teaching, an active research
program and the potential for generating external funding.  A PhD in
Geography or a closely allied discipline is required at the time of
appointment.

 

 

 

The successful candidate will join a department that offers degrees at
the Bachelors, Masters and PhD levels as well as offering a GIS
Certificate Program.  The department is housed in a newly renovated
building with excellent high technology teaching facilities, a complete
GIS laboratory and space for the state Geographic Alliance.

 

 

 

The University of Connecticut is in the midst of a $2.8 billion building
and renovation program to create one of the foremost physically
attractive, technologically advanced, and highly ranked public research
universities in the United States.

 

 

 

Applicants should send a letter of application that reviews and
documents their qualifications, curriculum vitae, other supporting
materials, and contact information for three referees.  Review of
applications will begin December 1, 2006 and will continue until the
position is filled.  Apply to Dr. Jeffrey Osleeb, Chair, Department of
Geography, University of Connecticut, 215 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4148,
Storrs, CT  06269-4148; E-mail:  Jeffrey.osleeb at uconn.edu.  (Search #
07A106)

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Professor

 

19th-Century United States/American Studies

 

Department of History, Torrington Campus

 

 

 

The Department of History at the University of Connecticut invites
applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor
level in 19th-Century U.S. History/American Studies at its Torrington
campus to begin August 2007.  Specialization in slavery/abolition
studies and an interest in community or public history are strongly
preferred.  The appointee will be part of an emerging American Studies
program and will work towards its development at Torrington and other
regional campuses.  S/he will also teach courses at the Storrs campus.

 

 

 

Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong
research program.  A completed Ph.D. required by time of appointment.  

 

 

 

Applicants should submit a letter of application, C.V., and three
letters of recommendation by November 10, 2006, when screening will
begin.  Materials should be sent to: Professor Shirley Roe, Chair,
History Department, University of Connecticut, 241 Glenbrook Road, Unit
2103, Storrs, CT 06269-2103.  (Search # 07A100)

 

 

 

 

 

Faculty Positions

 

Human Development & Family Studies

 

 

 

The Department of Human Development & Family Studies at the University
of Connecticut invites applications for tenure-track positions at the
Assistant or Associate Professor levels for Fall 2007.  We anticipate
being able to hire at least two, and possibly three, individuals.  One
position will have a research focus on adolescent development and health
in the context of community and family.  Examples of the research focus
for the other positions include, but are not limited to, family policy,
life-span development, family interaction processes, and adult
development and aging.  Applicants must be able to teach one or more of
the following core undergraduate courses: Close Relationships;
Individual & Family Development; Diversity Issues; Research Methods;
Human Development: Infancy through Adolescence; Human Development:
Adulthood and Aging; Family Interaction Processes. 

 

 

 

Minimum requirements: Ph.D. in Human Development & Family Studies or
other relevant discipline; commitment to undergraduate and graduate
teaching and a record or promise of outstanding scholarship.  

 

 

 

Salary and Rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Expected start date is August 2007.

 

 

 

Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and representative publications,
and arrange three letters of reference be sent, to: Faculty Search
Committee, Search #'s 07A102, 07A103, 07A104, University of Connecticut,
Department of Human Development & Family Studies, 348 Mansfield Road,
Unit 2058, Storrs, CT 06269-2058.  Screening of applicants will begin
October 1, 2006, and continue until the positions are filled. 

 

 

 

For information about the Department, see
http://familystudies.uconn.edu/.   (Search #'s 07A102, 07A103, 07A104)

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant/Associate Professor

 

Polymer Program

 

Institute of Materials Science

 

 

 

Applications are invited for a tenure track, full-time faculty
appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  The
successful candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in polymer science or a
related area, demonstrated potential for scholarship and the ability to
establish an externally-supported research program and excellent
teaching skills.  The candidate will also have an appointment in an
academic program such as Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or
Biology.  All research areas relating to polymer science will be
considered, but expertise in polymer physics, engineering or NMR is
especially of interest.  The successful candidate is expected to teach
courses in both polymer science and their respective academic department
and to develop an externally funded research program.  

 

 

 

The Polymer Program is a degree-granting interdisciplinary program
located in the Institute of Materials Science (IMS) on the Storrs
campus.  The highly regarded Program has 13 full-time faculty,
approximately 70 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows; the IMS
houses faculty and student offices, research laboratories, support shops
and about $18M of shared, state-of-the-art materials science
instrumentation.  The anticipated starting date is Fall 2007.

 

 

 

To apply, submit curriculum vitae, list of references, and research plan
to: Polymer Search Committee, University of Connecticut, Institute of
Materials Science, 97 North Eagleville Road, Unit 3136, Storrs, CT
06269-3136.  (Search # 07A110)

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

 

Neag School of Education

 

Department of Kinesiology

 

Sport Management

 

 

 

The Department of Kinesiology is seeking a candidate for a full-time,
tenure-track faculty position in Sport Management beginning August 2007
with rank to be determined based upon qualifications.  The successful
candidate will have an established national reputation for research in
sport management, along with a record of quality teaching and service.

 

 

 

Responsibilities: The applicant should be well prepared to teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in the following areas: law, finance,
marketing, sponsorship, communications, facilities management, and
research methods.  Additional responsibilities will include: maintain a
well developed systematic line of research and publication, actively
pursue funding for research, undergraduate and graduate program
administration, advise undergraduate and graduate students in sport
management, establish working relationships with related programs and
organizations both on and off campus, and actively pursue
interdisciplinary research and collaborative research within the
program.

 

 

 

Qualifications: An earned doctorate with specialization in Sport
Management.  Candidates must have demonstrated success in conducting
research, in student advising, and in teaching undergraduate and
graduate courses.  The successful candidate will have a strong research
record of presentations, publications in refereed journals and pursuit
of extramural funding.  In particular, the program seeks applicants who
take a critical approach to and/or use a sociological basis for their
research in sport management.  Candidates must have a demonstrated
ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and develop strong
professional relationships with university faculty and staff.

 

 

 

Salary: Competitive.  Rank:  To be determined based upon qualifications

 

 

 

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should provide (1) a
detailed cover letter, (2) a complete and current curriculum vitae, (3)
samples of scholarly writing and teaching evaluations, and (4) three
letters of professional reference to: Sport Management Tenure Track
Search, University of Connecticut, Department of Kinesiology, 2095
Hillside Road, Unit 1110, Storrs, CT 06269-1110.  The Search Committee
will begin reviewing applications immediately, and will continue until
the position is filled.  (Search # 07A105)

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies

 

Modern and Classical Languages - French

 

 

 

The University of Connecticut, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is
seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in
the Department of Modern and Classical Languages beginning August 2007.
The selected candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses, coordinate the French Language program, supervise
Teaching Assistants and maintain an active research program.

 

 

 

Qualifications:  Applicants must have a completed Ph.D. by August 23,
2007 and a record of excellence in teaching and research.  Applicants
must also have extensive training and experience in coordinating a large
French language program, specialization open; strong commitment to both
undergraduate and graduate studies; native or near-native fluency in
both French and English.  A proven interest in film, cultural studies,
and business French is desirable.

 

    

 

Interested applicants should send letter of application with curriculum
vitae and three letters of recommendation to:  Norma Bouchard, Head,
Department of Modern and Classical Languages, University of Connecticut,
337 Mansfield Road, Unit 1057, Storrs, CT 06269-1057.  Priority
consideration will be given to applications received by December 1,
2006.  Screening will continue until the position is filled.  (Search #
07U0027)

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant/Associate Professor

 

Department of Psychology

 

 

 

The Department of Psychology at the University of Connecticut invites
applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate
Professor level.  We seek a colleague with a completed Ph.D., who
studies cortical mechanisms of vision or somatosensation and employs in
vivo physiological (e.g. intracellular/multi-electrode extra-cellular)
and/or imaging (e.g., intrinsic/two-photon) methods to probe cortical
network functioning.  A highly competitive start-up package will be
offered.  We expect our new colleague will establish a productive and
externally funded research program and will be involved in both graduate
and undergraduate teaching.

 

 

 

The successful candidate will join a vibrant neuroscience community
within the Psychology Department that studies sensory perception,
cognitive functions, and behavior, with a great variety of
electrophysiological, imaging and pharmacological techniques.
Psychology faculty members in the Behavioral Neuroscience Division are
core members of the cross-campus Interdisciplinary Program in
Neuroscience.

 

 

 

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and
teaching interests, three letters of recommendation, and representative
reprints or preprints to: Dr. Harvey A. Swadlow, Search Committee Chair,
Search # 07A107, University of Connecticut, Department of Psychology,
406 Babbidge Road, Unit 1020, Storrs, CT 06269-1020; E-mail:
Harvey.swadlow at uconn.edu.  (Search # 07A107)

 

 

 

Assistant Professor

Department of Sociology/Puerto Rican and Latino Studies Institute

 

The University of Connecticut invites applications for a joint
tenure-track faculty appointment in Sociology and the Puerto Rican and
Latino Studies Institute at the Assistant Professor level to begin late
August, 2007.  Tenure will reside in the Department of Sociology, with
equal teaching responsibilities in the Department of Sociology and the
Puerto Rican and Latino Studies Institute.  The typical course load is
two courses per semester.

 

Qualifications: a completed Ph.D. by August 23, 2007.  We seek
candidates who have specific sociological interests and research
expertise in Latino Studies who will pursue rigorous research programs,
contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching, provide service to
the university and the profession, and seek external funds to support
their scholarly activities.  

 

Salary is competitive based on experience and qualifications. 

 

Please send curriculum vitae, a statement describing research plans and
teaching interests, selected scholarly papers and publications, and
three letters of reference to: Search Committee Chair, University of
Connecticut, Department of Sociology, 344 Mansfield Road, Unit 2068,
Storrs, CT 06269-2068.  Review of applications will begin November 10,
2006.  (Search # 07A108)

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVISED

 

 

 

Assistant/Associate Professor

 

Comparative Politics

 

Department of Political Science

 

 

 

The Department of Political Science at the University of Connecticut
invites applications for a tenure track position as an
Assistant/Associate Professor in comparative politics, with a
substantive focus on democratic political institutions and/or electoral
behavior.  The position is open with respect to regional area.  The
department is particularly interested in candidates whose research spans
regional areas, and who can draw on interdisciplinary research centers
on campus such as the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, the
Human Rights Institute, and the Center for Survey Research and Analysis.


 

 

 

Applicants must have a completed Ph.D. in Political Science by August
2007.  

 

 

 

Salary and rank will commensurate with experience.

 

 

 

Applicants should send the following: a curriculum vitae, graduate
school transcripts, a statement describing teaching and research
interests, writing samples, three letters of recommendation and (if
available) course syllabi and teaching evaluations.  All material should
be submitted to: Chair, Comparative Politics Search Committee,
Department of Political Science, University of Connecticut, 341
Mansfield Road, Unit 1024, Storrs, CT 06269-1024.  (Search # 07U0005)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Teaching Professional Positions

 

 

 

 

 

Purchasing Agent II (UCP VIII)

 

Office of Capital Projects and Contract Administration

 

 

 

The University of Connecticut Office of Procurement & Logistical
Services is seeking applications for the position of Purchasing Agent
II.

 

 

 

Job Summary:  Under the direction of the Director of Construction
Procurement & Contract Administration, primary responsibilities include:
Prepares, reviews complex RFP's and/or solicitations, specialized and/or
non-routine responses; proposals, bids and contract modifications
related to construction projects.  Analyzes significant, and/or unique
contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to
insure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate
policies and business unit procedures.  This position provides
contractual guidance to business team members for appropriate statement
of work; manages contract change control process; and provides
authoritative guidance to internal business teams on corporate goals and
objectives relating to contract activity.  Additionally, the successful
candidate must have strong analytical, communication and negotiation
skills as well as strong leadership and team building skills.  The
candidate may mentor and assist in the development of less experienced
professionals.  Position will be open until filled.

 

 

 

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:  Candidate must have a Bachelor's
degree in Business plus four (4) years related professional experience,
preferably in construction procurement or an equivalent combination of
education and experience which includes at least seven (7) years
directly related purchasing experience in comparable institutional
environment. 

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree; Certified Commercial
Contracts Manager ( CCCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM).

 

 

 

Additional Desirable Qualifications:  Certified Professional contracts
Manager (CPCM).

 

 

 

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

 

 

Application:  Interested, qualified applicants should direct their
application to: Lisa C. Riley, Executive Assistant, University of
Connecticut, Purchasing Department, 3 No. Hillside Drive, Unit 6076,
Storrs, CT 06269-6076.  (Search # 07O06)

 

 

 

 

 

Program Assistant II (UCP IV)

 

Department of Chemistry

 

 

 

The University of Connecticut, Department of Chemistry, is seeking
applicants for a full-time position of Program Assistant II, UCP IV.
Under the direction of the department head, the Program Assistant II
provides responsible administrative support as well as significant
program support for the Chemistry department.  Duties include but are
not limited to: organizing class schedules for Chemistry; managing
faculty PTR process; managing the department website; writing and
editing promotional materials for the Chemistry programs; managing all
payroll and searches for faculty and staff; serving as a resource for
students, faculty and staff; hiring, training and supervising student
workers for front office and other duties as required.  Please see the
full job description at www.clas.uconn.edu.  

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree; three to five years related
experience with considerable knowledge of administrative methods;
demonstrated ability to independently provide significant program
support; demonstrated ability to work independently and regularly
exercise judgment regarding a wide variety of administrative matters;
good organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to
work in a team oriented environment with a variety of constituencies;
good writing and communication skills; excellent computer skills.   

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  Web knowledge including ability to
technically manage a website or ability to learn.  Experience in higher
education program assistance.

 

 

 

Please email letter of application, resume and contact information for
three references to:  Dr. Steven Suib, Department Head, at:
clasjobs at uconn.edu or mail in care of Sandra Sherman, University of
Connecticut, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 215 Glenbrook Road,
Unit 4098, Storrs, CT 06269-4098.  Please include search number in all
correspondence.  Screening will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.  (Search # 07U0021) 

 

 

 

 

 

Program Assistant II (UCP IV)

 

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

 

 

 

The University of Connecticut, Dean's Office in the College of Liberal
Arts & Sciences is looking for a self motivated, creative and flexible
individual to fill the position of Program Assistant II (UCP IV).  Under
the direction of the CLAS Associate Deans, the Program Assistant II
provides responsible administrative support as well as significant
program support for the graduate and undergraduate programs of CLAS.
Duties include, but are not limited to:  compiling, maintaining and
evaluating statistical data for the CLAS graduate and undergraduate
programs; projecting future needs and identifying problem areas;
maintaining grant commitment information; coordinating various special
projects; assisting four Associate Deans in the performance of program
administration and activities and performing related duties as required.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree; three to five years related
experience with considerable knowledge of administrative methods;
demonstrated ability to independently provide significant program
support; demonstrated ability to work independently and regularly
exercise judgment regarding a wide variety of administrative matters;
good organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to
work in a team oriented environment with a variety of constituencies;
good oral and written communication skills; strong computer skills in
information management using statistical programs, spreadsheets and
databases to organize data.

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  Master's degree; experience in a university
setting.

 

 

 

Salary will commensurate with education and experience.  The University
offers a full range of health/retirement benefits.  

 

 

 

Submit cover letter, resume and three references to: Deborah A. Shelby,
Assistant Dean , Search 07U0025, University of Connecticut, College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences, 215 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4098, Storrs, CT
06269-4098 (hard copy preferred) or send to the e-mail address:
clasjobs at uconn.edu.  Applications received by October 10, 2006 will be
given first consideration however screening will continue until the
position is filled.  (Search # 07U0025)

 

 

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