UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA – TUCSON, AZ
The College of Humanities at the University of Arizona seeks an administrator/scholar who can provide energetic and visionary leadership to create and manage a new School of International Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SILLC). This School will be an alliance consisting of the Departments of Classics, East Asian Studies, French and Italian, German Studies, and Russian and Slavic Studies, as well as the Programs of Africana Studies, Critical Languages, and Religious Studies. A vibrant part of the College of Humanities, these departments and programs are fundamental to the core mission of the University. The successful candidate will hold tenure in one of the departments in the School. The Directorship is a twelve-month, full-time position involving administration, teaching and continuing scholarship. It is anticipated that the candidate will be appointed at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor with tenure. The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Humanities.
Currently, there are 54 FTE faculty members, 8 staff members, and a full-time enrollment of approximately 470 undergraduate majors, 650 minors, and 93 M.A. and Ph.D. students in the allied departments.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and retirement plans, life insurance, disability programs and investment plans, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members at U of A/ASU/NAU and access to UA recreation and cultural activities, plus more.
The Director will develop and implement a strategic plan for securing grant and donor support for academic enterprises. Additionally, the Director will develop international, collaborative, and interdisciplinary initiatives in languages, literatures, cultures, new media and digital humanities, or other areas as yet unexplored. The Director will also provide leadership and coordination for the School’s business functions and organization.
The Director will work closely with the School’s Executive Committee, comprised of the department heads and program directors. The departments and programs in the School will maintain existing governance, academic programs, and identities while engaging in scholarly collaboration, international initiatives, and interdisciplinary curricular innovation within the SILLC.
The Director must have an earned doctorate in one of the School’s represented research areas, a record of successful administration with increasing responsibilities (preferably as a department head or chair), and the qualifications to be appointed as a tenured faculty member of the University of Arizona.
The University of Arizona conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, which includes a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history. In addition, a check of names and identification documents is conducted on all new employees to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants must apply online at www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=196340.
Qualified applicants should attach a cover letter, a brief (500 word maximum) statement of administrative philosophy, and the contact information for three colleagues who can help the search committee assess the applicant’s suitability for the position. Initial interviews will be conducted using web-based teleconferencing with campus interviews following soon thereafter.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA – M/W/D/V employer.
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA – TUCSON, AZ
The Classics Department at the University of Arizona is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor for the academic year 2010-2011 beginning in August of 2010. This is a full time and benefits eligible position. Candidates should be broadly trained classicists prepared to teach six courses (three courses per semester), including one in the classical tradition, two large enrollment classes depending upon the candidate’s areas of expertise, and Greek and Latin. A Ph.D. in Classics is required. The University of Arizona conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, and this includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history. This position is non-security sensitive and requires a name-based criminal background check. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA-M/W/D/V/ Employer.
Review of applications will begin April 30, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries: please contact Cynthia White, Department of Classics, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721. Phone: 520-626-8296; e-mail ckwhite@email.arizona.edu Apply on line at www.uacareertrack.com.