APPENDIX C :  Position Announcement

 Appendix C-I Sample Advertisements

LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Department of Elementary Education

 

Applications are being accepted for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the instructor or assistant professor rank. The position will begin August 21, 2005. Responsibilities will include: Teaching general pedagogy and methods courses in an Elementary Education NCATE/ACEI Accredited pre-service teacher preparation program; probable supervision of student teachers and field experiences with accompanying practica with travel to local and distant clinical/field experience sites; teaching other undergraduate courses as qualified and advisement of undergraduate students. Qualifications include: a minimum of five years successful teaching experience in United States Elementary or Secondary Schools, a doctorate is required, ABDs will be considered if they show strong capability for completing the terminal degree within two years of employment while carrying a full work load. Pennsylvania Act 33 and 34 legal clearances must be obtained prior to employment along with a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and personal vehicle. Valid teaching certificate required, experience working on a integrative team highly desirable; experience working on curriculum development highly desirable; demonstrated expertise in elementary or middle school education; experience in a specific subject area such as science, mathematics, social studies or language arts highly desirable; college teaching experience highly desirable; supervision of field experiences/student teachers highly desirable.

 

Dedicated to individual attention and quality teaching, we encourage applications from candidates who effectively integrate diversity issues and an international perspective into their teaching.  A curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of reference are to be directed to:  Dr. Marianne Hazel, Chair Search Committee, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Lock Haven, PA 17745.  Applications must be received by February 1, 2005 to be given full consideration.  Official transcripts will be required prior to an official appointment.  In addition to the qualifications listed above, the successful candidate must be able to communicate well and/or perform well in an interview or teaching demonstration and successfully complete the interview process.  The successful candidate will also have to complete a background investigation as a condition of employment. LHUP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  LHUP is a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.  LHUP’s website address is www.lhup.edu .

 

 

 LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

DEPARTMENT OF ART

 

Applications are being accepted for a part-time (50%) faculty position at the instructor or assistant professor rank beginning August 21, 2004 and ending May 27, 2005. Rank and salary are commensurate with educational and professional experience. Responsibilities will be teaching basic art survey courses. Applicants should be willing to teach at both main and branch campuses. The minimum qualification is a Master’s degree in art history; Ph.D. preferred. Dedicated to individual attention and quality teaching, we encourage applications from candidates who effectively integrate diversity issues and an international perspective into their teaching.

 

A letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of reference should be directed to: Chair, Art History Search Committee, Art Department, 107 Sloan Hall, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Lock Haven, PA 17745

 

Applications must be received by April 25, 2004 to be given full consideration. Official transcripts will be required prior to an official appointment. In addition to the qualifications listed above, the successful candidate must be able to communicate well and /or perform well in an interview or teaching demonstration and successfully complete the interview process. The successful candidate will also have to complete a background investigation as a condition of employment. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities. LHUP is a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. LHUP’s website address is www.lhup.edu.

 

 

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 LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

DEPARTMENT OF *

 

Applications are being accepted for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the instructor or assistant professor rank.  The position will begin August 21, 2004.  Responsibilities will include *.  The minimum qualifications are a Masters *; doctorate preferred.  Dedicated to individual attention and quality teaching, we encourage applications from candidates who effectively integrate diversity issues and an international perspective into their teaching.  A curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of reference are to be directed to:  *, Chair Search Committee, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Lock Haven, PA  17745.  Applications must be received by * to be given full consideration.  Official transcripts will be required prior to an official appointment.  In addition to the qualifications listed above, the successful candidate must be able to communicate well and/or perform well in an interview or teaching demonstration and successfully complete the interview process.  The successful candidate will also have to complete a background investigation as a condition of employment. LHUP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.  LHUP is a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.  LHUP’s website address is www.lhup.edu .

 

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Appendix C-II:   Media Outlets

All advertisement will be placed by the Office of the Provost in conjunction with the Office of Public Relations.  In addition to discipline specific journals, the following media outlets have been utilized for faculty searches.  Department chairpersons are encouraged to suggest additional outlets and list serves appropriate for their positions.

The Chronicle of Higher Education – Online www.chronicle.com (Contact the Provost office for advertising)

Higher Ed Jobs – Online www.higheredjobs.com (Contact the Provost office for advertising)

Contact the Public Relations Department for advertising in the following newspaper publications

Lock Have Express / Centre Daily Times / Williamsport Sun Gazette

Harrisburg Patriot

Pittsburgh Press

Philadelphia Inquirer

Appendix C-III:   Enlarging the Pool of Applicants – Posting the Vacancy

To enlarge the pool of candidates, additional effort must be made to advertise in publications that will reach a diverse population and attract underrepresented groups.  Advertising in appropriate publications and contacting relevant organizations will not only help to enlarge the pool of applicants but will also convey the commitment of the department and Lock Haven University to recruit women and minorities.

  • Minority and Women Doctoral Directory – Provided and available from the Office of Social Equity.
  • HigherEdjobs.com – Post position announcements with a focus on affirmative action mailing list distribution. The office of Social Equity can coordinate this for you.
  • Southern Regional Education Board – Vita Bank/Registry that LHUP has an annual subscription and membership to. You can access this database to solicit underrepresented individuals and review resumes and vitas of individuals who posses Doctoral degrees. The office of Social Equity can coordinate this for you.
  • Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education – Professional Network throughout Pennsylvania that has a membership of over 300 individuals from underrepresented ethnic and gender groups. Please contact the Office of Social Equity for more information.
  • Professional Conferences – Committee members or other faculty who will be attending professional conferences or who will be delivering papers at other universities are encouraged to combine their efforts with recruitment efforts.
  • Newsletter/Journal Advertisements – Minority journals and publications should be considered as a resource for advertising the position.  Please contact the Office of Social Equity for more information.