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You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Multiple Position Openings -- Grinnell College -- Iowa About Grinnell College: Founded in 1846, Grinnell College (www.grinnell.edu/) is a highly selective residential liberal arts college that enrolls 1500 students who come from every state and 50 countries around the world. The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. Grinnell College is consistently evaluated as among the finest residential liberal arts colleges in the nation. Capitalizing on a student/faculty ratio of 9:1 and an average class size of 17 students, the College's curricular and research programs incorporate active learning and collaborative work between students and faculty, a strong, growing commitment to undergraduate research, and an increasing focus on interdisciplinary study. Grinnell College has an attractive campus of 108 acres, with spectacular, well-maintained facilities such as the Noyce Science Center, including collaborative spaces that have inspired similar designs nationwide, and the Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, acting as a creative hub between the campus and community. The college also owns the 365-acre Conard Environmental Research Area (CERA), located about 14 miles from the campus and used on a regular basis for research and teaching. About Grinnell: The town of Grinnell offers rich resources for living and learning. An active local foods movement, well-preserved architectural gems, an excellent regional medical center, well-supported day-care and pre-school programs, the Galaxy teen center, good schools, vibrant community arts organizations, downtown coffee shops and cinema, and distinctive shops and restaurants reflect a strong local commitment to a high quality of life. Abundant local parks, nearby prairie preserves and woodlands, idyllic country roads, and a six-mile bicycle path from town to the lake and trail system of Rock Creek State Park provide opportunities for enjoyable outdoor recreation. From Grinnell, it is less than an hour's drive to Des Moines and about an hour to Iowa City, a vibrant community with a renowned state university, well-developed arts scene, and outstanding teaching hospital. The urban amenities of Minneapolis-St. Paul, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago are all accessible within a four- to five-hour drive. About these searches: Unless otherwise noted, Fall 2008 is the anticipated starting date for appointments resulting from these searches. Assistant Professor (PhD) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Teaching schedule is five courses over two semesters. Library and Physical Education positions require a Masters Degree and are continuing, renewable, non-tenure track. All other positions are tenure-track. In these searches, the College wishes to reinforce its commitment to increase faculty diversity, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural society. Candidates should address how they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. They should also discuss their interest in working with undergraduates as a teacher and scholar in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching in a small liberal arts college, as well as an interest in participation in the College's general education offerings, including the Tutorial, a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students. For complete descriptions and application instructions, please go to: http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen or click on individual links below. To be assured of full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date listed for each position. ART: Painting Closing date: January 7, 2008 http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/art/COMPUTER SCIENCE: Area open Closing date: November 1, 2007 http://www.cs.grinnell.edu. http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/csc/ECONOMICS: E0,G0, O0, B0, AF Closing date: November 30, 2007 http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/ecn/ENGLISH: African American Literature Closing date: November 1, 2007http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/eng_02ENGLISH: Medieval Literature Closing date: November 1, 2007http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/eng_01FILM HISTORY & THEORY Seeking applications from scholars of the cinematic arts. Closing date: November 15, 2007 http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/film/GENDER & WOMEN'S STUDIES We expect this faculty member to be placed in a department congruent with her/his specialization, and to be a member of the Gender and Women's Studies Committee.Closing date: November 15, 2007 http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/gws/HISTORY: Medieval/Early Modern Europe Closing date: November 1, 2007http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/his_01/LIBRARY: Data Services Librarian ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information science required. Closing date: December 15, 2007http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/lib/MUSIC: Jazz Studies Closing date: October 10, 2007 http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/mus/ PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Head Football Coach/Assistant Coach in second sportFlexible start date; Spring 2008 preferred. Master's degree with a concentration in physical education or related field required. Closing date: November 10, 2007 http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/phe_fb/PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Head Women's Basketball Coach / Assistant Coach in second sport Master's degree with a concentration in physical education or related field required.Closing date: February 15, 2008 http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/phe_bb POLITICAL SCIENCE: Comparative/IR Any geographic area of interest, other than Latin America. Closing date: October 15, 2007http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/pol_02/POLITICAL SCIENCE: Judicial Politics and Processes Closing date: October 15, 2007http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/pol_01/ THEATRE and DANCE: Acting/Directing Closing date: November 1, 2007http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/dean/facpos/facposopen/the/Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. 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