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And a subscription gives you daily updates and complete access to our Web site, which includes an online archive of 12 years of back issues. You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Multiple Positions -- Purdue University-Calumet -- Indiana THE INSTITUTION: Purdue University Calumet serves over 9200 culturally diverse students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Founded in 1946, the university has developed into a major comprehensive institution. We are located on a 160 acre, partially wooded campus in Hammond, IN just 25 miles southeast of downtown Chicago. In addition, PUC provides its faculty and staff with a state-ofthe-art fitness center and an accredited child care center, as well as a superb benefits package.ALL APPLICANTS: All positions are full time tenure-track unless otherwise listed. All positions posted will be for the Purdue University Calumet location. Earned doctorate required except where noted. Research and service are supported and expected. Send a letter of application, original graduate transcripts, curriculum vitae with current e-mail address, statement of teaching philosophy and research plan and three letters of reference (at least one addressing teaching effectiveness) and teaching evaluations to the Dean of the appropriate school at Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323. Appointments begin August 2007. Refer to www.Calumet.Purdue.edu/hr/employment for more comprehensive information related to the positions listed below. ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPSSCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCESRefer all applications to Dean Catherine Murphy - Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323.Endowed Professorship in Water Resources - Appointment at the associate or full professor level. An earned Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering is required. The candidate should be a distinguished scholar with outstanding research and teaching records and having a broad knowledge in Civil Engineering. Responsibilities include: (a) teaching, advising, and supervising student research; (b) developing a strong externally funded research program; and (c) supporting the development of Purdue University Calumet Water Institute. Endowed Professorship in Energy - Appointment at the associate or full professor level. Applications and nominations are invited for an endowed professor in engineering with emphasis on energy efficiency and reliability, starting August 20, 2007. An earned Ph.D. degree in an engineering field is required. The candidate should be a distinguished scholar with outstanding research and teaching records. Responsibilities include: (a) teaching, advising, and supervising student research; (b) developing a strong externally funded research program; and (c) supporting the development of the Energy Efficiency and Reliability center at Purdue University Calumet. The appointment level will depend on accomplishments and experience.SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONRefer all applications to Dean Robert Rivers - Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323.Director of the Center for Science and Technology Education (CSTE) with appointment as the Thomas Ray Crowel Endowed Professor of Education.A doctorate in science, mathematics or technology education with an extensive background in the application of technology to science and/or mathematics instruction in P-16 education is required. Candidates must have a consistent and strong teaching, scholarship, and service record that would warrant appointment as a full professor in the School. Candidates must also have a track record of significant outside funding for technology education initiatives. This position also requires the ability to effectively administer the work of the Center as well as strong collaborative and communication skills.SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTRefer all applications to Dean Martine Duchatelet - Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323.Endowed Professorship in Management (Entrepreneurship/International Business). Appointment at the assistant or associate professor level. Doctoral degree in discipline is required for tenure track position. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in International Management and Entrepreneurship, scholarly research leading to refereed publications, and service to the profession, the university and the community.FACULTY POSITIONSSCHOOL OF EDUCATIONRefer all applications to Dean Robert Rivers - Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323.Assistant Professor of English Education - The Department of Teacher Preparation and the English and Philosophy Department invites applications for a tenure-track, jointly appointed faculty position in the area of English education. Responsibilities include teaching courses in secondary English methods and select courses in the English Department. An earned doctorate must be completed by August 15, 2007. Successful candidates will have an active research agenda. Teaching experience at the secondary level is required. Applicants should submit a letter of application, career vita, and three current letters of recommendation.Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Educational Foundations-The Department of Teacher Preparation invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Curriculum and Instruction. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and foundation courses. An earned doctorate must be completed by no later than August 15, 2007. Successful candidates will have an active research agenda. Teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level preferred. Applicants should submit a letter of application, career vita, and three current letters of recommendation.Assistant Professor of Literacy - The Department of Teacher Preparation invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the area of children's literacy. Responsibilities include teaching courses in elementary methods and children's literature. An earned doctorate must be completed by no later than August 15, 2007. Successful candidates will have an active research agenda. Teaching experience at the elementary level (K-6) is required. Applicants should submit a letter of application, career vita, and three current letters of recommendation.Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Foundations and Assessment -The School of Education invites application for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of educational foundations and assessment. Responsibilities include a half-time administrative appointment as Assessment Coordinator for the School and half-time teaching in one or both of the School's departments. An earned doctorate must be completed no later than August 15, 2007. Successful candidates will have an active research agenda. Professional education experience at the P-12 level is required. Applicants should submit a letter of application, career vita, and three current letters of recommendation.Assistant Professor of Special Education - The Department of Teacher Preparation invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of children's special education. Responsibilities include teaching courses in secondary methods that focus on the inclusion of students with mild needs. An earned doctorate must be completed by August 15, 2007. Successful candidates will have an active research agenda. Teaching experience with mild needs students at the secondary level is required. Applicants should submit a letter of application, career vita, and three current letters of recommendation.SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCESRefer all applications to Dean Catherine Murphy - Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323.Assistant Professor (Molecular Microbiology/Immunology) - A Ph.D. with postdoctoral experience is required for a tenure track position in Biological Sciences. Responsibilities include teaching, establishing a strong extramurally funded research program involving students, and service to the university. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date of August 20, 2007.Assistant Professor of Physics - An earned Ph.D. in physics or related area is required. Responsibilities include teaching, conducting research in field of expertise, and service to the university.Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering - An earned Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering is required. A wide range of candidate interests in the areas of solid mechanics and thermal sciences will be considered. Duties will include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering, conducting research in field of expertise, and service to the university.SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCESRefer all applications to Dean Dan Dunn - at Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323.Assistant Professor of Linguistics/ESL - A completed Ph.D. (by August 1, 2007) with TESL/TESOL certificate is required for this position in the Department of English & Philosophy. University teaching with administrative experience preferred. Duties include coordination of the ESL Program, with primary responsibilities for hiring and staffing decisions, mentoring, supervision and training, textbook selection and curriculum development, plus membership on the Committee of the Freshman Year. Teaching duties include ESL and composition courses in the Freshman Year and applied and/or sociolinguistics courses plus interdisciplinary courses in the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Assistant Professor of Composition/Rhetoric - University teaching, three years of administrative experience and a completed Ph.D. (by August 1, 2007) are required for this position in the Department of English & Philosophy. Duties include coordination of the Writing Center, with primary responsibilities for hiring and staffing decisions, mentoring, supervision and training, textbook selection and curriculum development, plus membership on the Committee of the Freshman Year. Teaching duties include composition courses in the Freshman Year and graduate courses in rhetoric/composition and pedagogy plus interdisciplinary courses in the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Assistant Professor of Sociology - An earned Ph.D. in sociology or a related field such as human development, community psychology or social work is preferred for an interdisciplinary assistant professor position in the Department of Behavioral Sciences. Highly qualified candidates with an MSW and extensive experience will be considered. Candidates should have strong teaching and research interests in human services along with some combination of urban social problems and social policy. The ideal candidate will have training in social work (MSW preferred) and will have experience working with children and families and underserved populations. Assistant Professor of Spanish (Generalist/Peninsular) - Evidence of ongoing research in the discipline and a completed Ph.D. (by August 1, 2007) are required for this position in the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures. Teaching assignments include all levels of Spanish. Candidates able to teach interdisciplinary courses preferred. Duties will also include participation in School and University committees. Assistant Professor of Spanish/Director of Basic Languages - Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and English, and completed Ph.D. (by August 1, 2007) in linguistics, second language acquisition, foreign language education or related area required for this position in the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures. Evidence of strong teaching and an established record or demonstrated potential for research in the area of specialization are essential. Basic knowledge in other languages a plus. The director's duties will include teaching linguistics and Spanish courses, coordinating the lower division language program, training faculty, and conducting departmental assessment. Assistant Professor of History - A completed Ph.D. (by August 1, 2007) in European history is required for this position in pre-twentieth century European history (excluding Britain). Duties include teaching world history surveys, interdisciplinary courses, and upper division/graduate courses in the area of specialization, as well as participation in University and School committees.Assistant Professor of Political Science - A completed Ph.D. (by August 1, 2007) in Political Science and evidence of a continuing research program are required for this position in International Relations with a strong sub-area in Comparative Politics (regional specialization is open). Duties include teaching courses in International Relations, Comparative Politics and American Foreign Policy, among other, interdisciplinary courses. Ability to teach research methods a plus. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTRefer all applications to Dean Martine Duchatelet - Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323.Assistant Professor of Management (Strategy) - Doctoral degree in discipline is required for tenure track position, ABD close to dissertation defense will be considered. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Strategy, scholarly research leading to refereed publications, and service to the profession, the university and the community.Assistant Professor of Management (Leadership) - Doctoral degree in discipline is required for tenure track position, ABD close to dissertation defense will be considered. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Leadership and Management, scholarly research leading to refereed publications, and service to the profession, the university and the community.Assistant or Associate Professor of Finance - Doctoral degree in discipline is required for tenure track position, ABD close to dissertation defense will be considered. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Markets and Financial Institutions, Derivatives and/or International Finance, scholarly research leading to refereed publications, and service to the profession, the university and the community.SCHOOL OF NURSINGRefer all applications to Dean Peggy Gerard - Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323.Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing - 2 positionsPosition requires an earned doctorate or doctoral candidacy in nursing or related field, master's degree in nursing with experience in medical-surgical nursing. Responsibilities will include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in nursing, conducting research in field of expertise, grant writing, and participating in university, professional and community service. The School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing; Master of Science degree with options in Nursing Administration, Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Family Nurse Practitioner; and Post-Master's Certificate Programs in Nursing Education and Family Nurse Practitioner.SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGYRefer all applications to Dean Dennis Korchek - Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323.Assistant/Associate Professor, Computer Graphics Technology - The Computer Graphics Technology department seeks to fill a tenure-track position for Fall 2007. Ph.D. preferred or a Master's Degree with industrial experience. Teaching experience is desired and the candidate should have a diverse multimedia and computer graphics background. See posting on www.calumet.purdue.edu for additional requirements.Assistant/Associate Professor, Organizational Leadership and Supervision - The Organizational Leadership and Supervision Program is seeking a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position for Fall 2007. Ph.D. in relevant field required. The successful candidate will demonstrate strength through practical experience, teaching experience, and/or degree in at least two of the following areas: 1) leadership, 2) supervision management, 3) human resources, and 4) emergency management / homeland security / occupational safety and health / environmental management. Assistant Professor, CIT - 2 positions - The Department of Computer Information Technology is seeking to fill 2 tenure-track, entry-level at the assistant professor level positions. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. degree in Information Technology or a closely related field from an accredited university. Required areas of specializations are Networking/Information Assurance and Security and/or Simulation and Game Development. Individuals will be expected to participate in department engagement activities, as well as defined service and research activities. For further information please visit our Web site at http://www.calumet.purdue.edu/cit. The positions will commence on or about August 1, 2007.LIBRARYRefer all applications to Kathryn Carpenter, Director of Library Services -Purdue University Calumet, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323.Visiting Assistant Professor and Virtual Services Librarian - Responsible for developing and implementing virtual library services and resources to enhance the learning environment. Projects include integrating scholarly information sources into course management system, designing digital services for distance learners, planning digital collections, and assessing licensed products. Requires demonstrated knowledge of digital library standards and technologies and A.L.A.-accredited master's degree in library or information science. Twelve-month position renewable upon availability of funding. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2006 by The Chronicle of Higher Education