SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Anthropology Department
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Specialization(s): Linguistic anthropology
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities will include overseeing the development of the linguistic concentration of a four-field, growing Anthropology Department founded in 2002. Courses to be taught include the introductory courses in both cultural anthropology and linguistic anthropology, as well as upper-level undergraduate courses in the candidate's specialization. Normal teaching load is four courses per semester. All faculty share student advising and departmental and university-wide committee assignments.
Required Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. by appointment or by the end of first year of appointment, show evidence of their ability to teach introductory anthropology courses effectively, and have a record of meaningful scholarship.
Preferred Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in anthropology; experience teaching anthropology, and demonstrated record of academic publication. Areas of specialization are open, although preference will be given to those that complement the existing department. Candidates with experience and/or strong interest in developing an international field school preferred, but not required.
Application Process: Please reference Search # 08-036 when applying. Submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, Official Graduate Transcripts, two sample Course Syllabi (one intro level, one upper-division), and the names and contact information of three references to:
Chair, Anthropology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent St., New Haven, CT 06515-1355.
Please reference search #08-036 when applying.
In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by November 30, 2007. Position will remain open until filled.
Biology Department
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Specializations: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach one undergraduate course in comparative vertebrate anatomy and one undergraduate course in vertebrate zoology for biology majors. In addition, the candidate will teach a general course in either zoology, botany, or biology each semester to nonscience students. All faculty share advising and committee assignments.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in biology or must have an earned doctorate by the time of the appointment or end of the first year of appointment. The successful candidate must demonstrate capability in scientific research and writing in an appropriate field of comparative vertebrate anatomy including presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals in the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with teaching experience in comparative anatomy lectures and laboratory are preferred. Candidates will specializations in vertebrate morphology, herpetology, or vertebrate biomechanics or similar specialization are preferred.
Application Process: Reference Search # 08-003 when applying. Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, Official Graduate Transcripts and three Letters of Recommendation to:
Dr. Dwight Smith, Chair, Biology Department, Southern Connecticut
State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515
Reference Search #08-003 when applying.
In order for your application to be given full consideration all materials must be received by December 1, 2007. Position will remain open until filled.
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Specializations: Anatomy and Physiology
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach one undergraduate course in anatomy and one undergraduate course in physiology for nursing and allied health science students. In addition, the candidate will teach a general course in either zoology, botany, or biology each semester to nonscience students. All faculty share advising and committee assignments.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in biology or must have an earned doctorate by the time of the appointment or end of the first year of appointment. The successful candidate must demonstrate capability in scientific research and writing in an appropriate field of anatomy and physiology including presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals in the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with teaching experience in anatomy and physiology lectures and laboratory are preferred.
Application Process: Reference Search # 08-001 when applying. Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, Official Graduate Transcripts and three Letters of Recommendation to:
Dr. Dwight Smith, Chair, Biology Department, Southern Connecticut
State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515
Reference Search #08-001 when applying.
In order for your application to be given full consideration all materials must be received by December 1, 2007. Position will remain open until filled.
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Specializations: Microbiology, Advanced Microbiology, Immunology
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach one undergraduate course in general microbiology and one upper division or graduate course in advanced microbiology or immunology each semester, including laboratories to total 12 credit load hours. All faculty share advising and committee assignments.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in biology or microbiology or must have an earned doctorate by the time of the appointment or end of the first year of appointment. The successful candidate must demonstrate capability in scientific research and writing in an appropriate field of microbiology including presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals in the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with teaching experience in general microbiology and also experience in establishing and running microbiology laboratories for teaching, learning, and research are preferred.
Application Process: Reference Search #08-002 when applying. Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, Official Graduate Transcripts and three Letters of Recommendation to:
Dr. Dwight Smith, Chair, Biology Department, Southern Connecticut
State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515
Reference Search #08-002 when applying.
In order for your application to be given full consideration all materials must be received by December 1, 2007. Position will remain open until filled.
Chemistry Department
Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialization: Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Brief description of Duties/Responsibilities: The teaching responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Synthetic Organic Chemistry position will typically consist of undergraduate and graduate organic chemistry, lecture and laboratory. A normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester. The development of an innovative research program with both undergraduate and graduate students is expected. All faculty members share student advising and committee assignments. The Chemistry Department is ACS accredited, offering B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry.
Required Qualifications: The position will require a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those candidates with experience in the daily maintenance of NMR and/or LCMS instrumentation.
Application Process: Reference Search #08-005 when applying. Applicants should submit a Letter of Interest, a current Curriculum Vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, detailed statement of research plans, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:
Dr. Robert J Snyder, Search Committee Chair
Department of Chemistry, Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515
Fax: 203-392-6396 Email: snyderr1@southernct.edu
Reference Search #08-005 when applying.
The deadline for receipt of materials is December 15, 2007. Position will remain open until filled.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialization: Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry
Brief description of Duties/Responsibilities: The teaching responsibilities of the successful candidate for the Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry position will typically consist of undergraduate and graduate organic chemistry, lecture and laboratory, as well as pre-nursing General, Organic and Biochemistry areas. In addition the successful candidate will help in the development of CT's workforce in the pharmaceutical industry. A normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester. The development of an innovative research program with both undergraduate and graduate students is expected. All faculty members share student advising and committee assignments. The Chemistry Department is ACS accredited, offering B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry.
Required Qualifications: The position will require a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those candidates with experience in the daily maintenance of NMR and/or LCMS instrumentation and expertise in pharmaceutical/medicinal chemistry.
Application Process: Reference Search #08-004 when applying. Applicants should submit a Letter of Interest, a current Curriculum Vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, detailed statement of research plans, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to
Dr. Robert J Snyder, Search Committee Chair
Department of Chemistry, Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515
Fax: 203-392-6396 Email: snyderr1@southernct.edu
Reference Search #08-004 when applying.
The deadline for receipt of materials is December 15, 2007. Position will remain open until filled.
Mathematics Department
Rank: Assistant / Associate Professor
Specialization: Mathematics Education
Description of Duties / Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate/master's-level courses in mathematics education and mathematics and participate in department and university activities. Normal teaching load is 12 credit-hours per semester.
Required Qualifications: Doctorate in mathematics, or Doctorate in mathematics education with the equivalent of a Master's degree in mathematics, evidence of quality teaching, potential for scholarly growth. A candidate for this position should be someone with experience/interest in the mathematical preparation of secondary/elementary school teachers.
Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of experience in the K-12 arena is highly desirable.
Application Process: Send letter of application, vita, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable), statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of reference (at least one of which should address teaching) to
Dr. Martin Hartog, Search Committee Chair
Mathematics Department
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent St.
New Haven, CT 06515
Reference Search #08-014 when applying.
In your cover letter, please indicate whether you will be attending the Joint Meeting of the AMS/MAA in San Diego, CA. Note that in order for an application to receive full consideration, all materials must be received by December 3rd, 2007. Position will remain open until filled. For further information about our department, visit our website at http://www.southernct.edu/departments/math/.
Philosophy Department
Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialization(s): Critical thinking and logic. Competence in the history of philosophy. Ability to teach feminist philosophy a plus.
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: Normal teaching load is four courses per semester. Successful candidate will be expected to teach sections of the general education courses offered by the department, especially critical thinking. Candidate is expected to participate in the First-Year Experience program. All faculty share student advising and committee assignments. Opportunities for reassigned time for research are available.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must be at least ABD. If ABD, candidate must have earned doctorate by time of appointment. Evidence of excellence in teaching required (including sample syllabi and course evaluation summaries). Ability to engage in meaningful scholarship/creative activity, leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals in the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in Philosophy
Application Process: Reference Search #08-037 when applying. Please submit letter of interest, current curriculum vita, official graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching excellence and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Armen T. Marsoobian, Chair, Philosophy Department Search Committee, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent St., New Haven, CT 06515
Please reference search #08-037 when applying.
In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by November 26, 2007. Position will remain open until filled.
Psychology Department
Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialization(s): Neuroscience and/or Cognition position. The position requires an individual with training and expertise in Neuroscience, Cognition, Perception, or Learning, and strong experimental skills.
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: The candidate will be expected to teach experimental methods, and undergraduate and graduate courses in the applicant's area of expertise. The position has a 12-hour credit load per semester, which includes credit for supervising student research, and undergraduate and graduate theses. All faculty members share student advising and committee assignments. The University encourages and supports applications for reassigned time for research, University grants for research and curriculum development, and sabbatical leave. For more information concerning the department see www.southernct.edu/psychology.
Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. or expect to complete the degree by Fall 2008; an active research program with evidence of research productivity; evidence of ability to teach effectively at the university level; and a demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate student research.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates whose research/teaching interests complement those of existing faculty.
Application Process: Send statements of research interest and teaching philosophy, official graduate transcripts, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation with phone numbers, and representative reprints to Neuroscience/Cognition Search Committee, Psychology Department, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515.
Reference Search #08-038 when applying.
In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by January 15, 2008. Position will remain open until filled.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialization(s): Experimental and/or Quantitative position. The position requires an individual with strong experimental and quantitative skills. Specific area is open, but applicants with expertise in social, industrial/organizational, or personality psychology are encouraged to apply.
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: the candidate will be expected to teach experimental methods, and undergraduate and graduate courses in the applicant's area of expertise. The position has a 12-hour credit load per semester, which includes credit for supervising student research, and undergraduate and graduate theses. All faculty members share student advising and committee assignments. The University encourages and supports applications for reassigned time for research, University grants for research and curriculum development, and sabbatical leave. For more information concerning the department see www.southernct.edu/psychology.
Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. or expect to complete the degree by Fall 2008; an active research program with evidence of research productivity; evidence of ability to teach effectively at the university level; and a demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate student research.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates whose research/teaching interests complement those of existing faculty.
Application Process: Send statements of research interest and teaching philosophy, official graduate transcripts, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation with phone numbers, and representative reprints to Experimental/Quantitative Search Committee, Psychology Department, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515.
Reference Search #08-015 when applying.
In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by January 15, 2008. Position will remain open until filled. Candidates applying for the Neuroscience/Cognition position may request to be considered for this position as well.
Sociology Department
Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialization(s): Research Methods, with preferred secondary interest in Sociological Theory and Gender.
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: Normal teaching load is four courses per semester. Successful candidate will be expected to teach two sections of Research Methods courses, one course in Theory, and one course in Gender. All faculty share student advising and committee assignments. Opportunities for reassigned time are available at the University.
Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD in Sociology by time of appointment. Ability to engage in meaningful scholarship, with a record of presentations at professional meetings and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals in the discipline. Ability to teach in the undergraduate and Master's program in sociology.
Preferred Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. Demonstrated record of successful teaching, as well as scholarship/creative activity.
Application Process: Please submit (1) letter of interest outlining teaching interests and research agenda, (2) curriculum vita, (3) unofficial graduate transcripts, (4) evidence of scholarship (writing sample), (5) evidence of teaching (e.g., syllabi and teaching evaluations), and (6) three letters of recommendation to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515.
Review of applications will begin January 21, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
Theatre Department
Rank: Open
Specialization(s): Theatre History, Playwriting, Department Chairperson
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: The Chairperson carries a half-time load of two courses per semester. Primary teaching responsibilities include a two-part Theatre History sequence, Playwriting, and Forms of Drama. The Chairperson will advocate the department's interests within the University and externally. She or he will oversee the operational and planning interests of the department, including student advisement; coordinating class scheduling; the personnel process; curriculum development; budgeting; institutional assessment and university reporting.
Required Qualifications: Required qualifications for the position include a terminal degree; at least five years experience at the Assistant Professor level; publication and creative activity appropriate to rank; and campus leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include experience as chairperson of a department or a major university committee; experience at the Associate Professor level or above; experience teaching diverse populations in an urban setting; extensive knowledge of non-western and non-traditional forms of theatre; knowledge of K-12 theatre curriculums; experience with co-curricular undergraduate theatre players' groups and the teaching of non-majors.
Application Process: Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vita, official graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly interests, and names of three current references with contact information to Professor Eric Cornwell, Search Committee Chairperson, Theatre Department, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515. Position will remain open until filled.
SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
