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Dean, Institute for Global Citizenship
Macalester College seeks a Dean of the Institute for Global Citizenship (IGC) to fulfill the
College’s ambitious vision for this program which is integral to its mission-driven
commitment to internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. view position prospectus »
Tenure Track Faculty Positions
Available Fall Term, 2012
Macalester College announces the following openings for full-time
tenure track positions available Fall term, 2012. Consideration of applications
begins on dates indicated, and continues until position is filled. (For part-time positions, check individual department webpages.)
Art and Art History
Assistant/Associate Professor, Art Historian
The Art and Art History Department at Macalester College seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in Art History with a specialty in Asian art and the ability to offer courses that connect the arts of Asia to other cultures and to the Asian diaspora. The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate curriculum and will teach introductory, intermediate, and upper-level courses in Asian art and outside of that area of specialization, including a range of topic oriented courses and the senior Art History Methodology Seminar. The Department welcomes candidates with contemporary approaches to the study of art history and visual culture. The art history program is integrated with a vigorous studio program in a liberal arts undergraduate college. Cross-listings with Asian Studies and other programs in the college are strongly encouraged. New art history facilities along with a superb Asian collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art will provide additional opportunities for the enhancement of the art history curriculum and the mission of the college.
PhD and teaching experience required. For submission requirements, please follow application instructions online www.academicjobsonline.org. Questions regarding the application should be directed to Jill Gebhardt gebhardt@macalester.edu. We will continue to review applications until the position is filled, but to insure full consideration, application materials should be submitted no later than January 2, 2012.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE: Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, which has a population of approximately three million people and is home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester’s diverse student body comprises over 1900 undergraduates from 49 states and the District of Columbia and over 90 nations. The College
maintains a long-standing, mission-driven commitment to academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
Non-Tenure Track Positions
Environmental Studies – U.S. Environmental History
The Macalester College Department of Environmental Studies invites applications for a
one-year visiting position in environmental history to begin Fall 2012. PhD or advanced
ABD required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach five courses total,
including one section of U.S. Environmental History per semester and three additional
topics courses cross-listed between Environmental Studies and History.
The Environmental Studies Department emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to
the study of environmental issues. We seek applicants who are committed to excellence
in teaching and research in an interdisciplinary, liberal arts setting. We are especially
interested in candidates committed to advancing the College's mission of educational
excellence with a special emphasis on multiculturalism, internationalism, and civic
engagement. We strongly encourage applications from women and minority candidates.
To apply, go to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo and electronically submit a letter of
application, CV, two letters of reference, and any supporting materials. Applications
received by March 1, 2012, will receive first consideration.
Macalester College (www.macalester.edu) is a selective, private liberal arts college
in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our urban location provides numerous
opportunities for teaching and research collaborations with local businesses, public
agencies and community organizations. The College enrolls approximately 1800
students from almost all 50 states and approximately 80 countries. Macalester is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to diversity. The
College prides itself on providing support for excellence in teaching and in faculty
scholarship. We are especially interested in candidates committed to working with
students of diverse backgrounds.
Statistics
Applications are invited for one-‐year, non-‐tenure track for the academic year 2012-‐13. Candidates must have or be completing the PhD in Statistics, or a related field. They must have a strong commitment to teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts environment. This person will be expected to teach 5 courses over two semesters.
Macalester offers an attractive environment for mathematical scientists. We offer majors in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, and Computer Science. We have developed innovative introductory courses, and we have close relationships with several client disciplines in the social, life, and physical sciences. Our statistics program enjoys special ties to the departments of Biology and Economics, and to our Community and Global Health Program.
Submit electronic copies of curriculum vita (please include contact information for three references), cover letter, and statement of teaching philosophy to http://academicjobsonline.org CONTACT: Karen Saxe, saxe@macalester.edu. Evaluation of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-‐St. Paul metropolitan area, which has a population of approximately three million people and is home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester’s diverse student body comprises over 1900 undergraduates from 49 states and the District of Columbia and over 90 nations. The College maintains a long-‐standing, mission-‐driven commitment to academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
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