Job Position at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Lloyd, Courtney
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WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY of Pennsylvania
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
PRE-MAJOR ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER
Department of Educational Development
Description:
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania invites applications and nominations for the position of Academic Advisor in the Pre-Major Academic Advising Center in the Department of Educational Development in the division of Undergraduate Student Support Services This tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level is a nine-month position with the possibility of summer employment. Scholarship, professional growth, and service are required for tenure and promotion. This position is expected to begin in Fall 2009.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities consist of assisting advisees with academic decision-making and career exploration. The selected candidate will be expected to pursue a scholarly agenda, engage in grant writing, and publish research results. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to participate actively in university governance and on committees that could include: retention initiatives, university-wide advising, new student orientation programs. Salary and benefits are competitive.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree required (or ABD with expected completion one year after start in position) in an education-related field; at least five years’ experience in higher education. Other Qualifications: experience in developmental advising of undergraduate students, experience working in a comprehensive first-year program experience (including working with transfer students), ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment and possess strong interpersonal skills, strong communication, and organizational skills. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse groups including students, faculty, administration, and staff. Teaching experience is preferred. All finalists must successfully complete an on-campus interview. Complete official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required prior to interview.
Submission:
All applicants must mail a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and contact information for three references who can address the applicant’s qualifications for this position to: Academic Advisor Search Committee, 223 Lawrence Hall, West Chester University, West Chester PA 19383. Review of applications will begin March 16, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. For additional questions and/or information contact Dr. Shirley Grice, Search Chair, Department of Educational Development, 262 Lawrence Center, West Chester University, West Chester PA 19383.
West Chester University is a public, regional, comprehensive university, one of fourteen campuses of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. WCU has an enrollment of 13,000 students and is supported by 1,400 faculty and staff operating under collective bargaining agreements. The university is located 25 miles west of Philadelphia, 17 miles north of Wilmington, DE, and strategically located in the center of the mid-Atlantic corridor between New York and Washington D.C. For more information about the university, see the web site at http://www.wcupa.edu .
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. WCU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Courtney Lloyd
Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
Learning Assistance & Resource Center
223 Lawrence Center
West Chester University
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