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Faculty Positions

Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Education (9/21/09)

Washington College invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Elementary Education. Responsibilities include overseeing the elementary program, teaching the equivalent of three four-credit courses per semester (including emergent reading), and working with Professional Development Schools.

Requirements: Earned doctorate in curriculum and instruction, teacher education, or related field; knowledge of contemporary theory, research, and practice in the fields of reading and elementary education; significant teaching experience at the elementary level; evidence of relevant program of research; ability to work with state and school districts in collaborative endeavors; knowledge of the culture and intellectual environment of a liberal arts college; strong knowledge of children's literature desirable.

Washington College is located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, enrolls approximately 1,500 students, and is within easy driving distance to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Baltimore.

Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references through our online portal at Consensus to the attention Dr. Rachel Scholz, Search Committee Chair, Department of Education, Washington College. If you have more than one document that you would like to include in Other Documentation in the application process, please combine them in one Word (.doc) or PDF file to upload under Other Documentation.

Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2009 and will continue until position is filled.
Assistant Professor in Labor Economics (9/8/09)

Tenure-track
Washington College

The Department of Economics at Washington College invites applications for a tenure-track opening as an entry-level Assistant Professor of Economics to teach undergraduate economics courses in Labor Economics starting in August of 2010. A secondary field in Econometrics or Health Economics is desirable, but not necessary. Teaching responsibilities include introductory or intermediate theory courses and upper-level labor economics courses as well as supervision of undergraduate senior theses. Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching is essential. Applicants should have a Ph.D., but individuals near degree completion will be considered.

Washington College is a competitive, four-year liberal arts college located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland near the Chesapeake Bay. Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia are within 90 minutes of the college. For further information, please visit www.washcoll.edu.

Application Process:

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, and all teaching evaluations from the most recent two years that you taught (including written comments) through Consensus to the attention of Lisa Daniels, Chair, Department of Economics, Washington College. Your teaching evaluations must be submitted as one document under "Other Documentation." Three references letters should be submitted separately to econsearch@washcoll.edu with your name in the subject line. If you have any other documents that you would like to submit, please send them to econsearch@washcoll.edu.

Review of applications will begin in December 2009 and representatives will interview candidates at the AEA meetings in January, 2010.

For assistance accessing our on-line applicant portal, contact Loretta Lodge at 410 778 7260.
Visiting Professor in Sociology (8/19/09)

Department: Department of Sociology and Anthropology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology of Washington College invites applications for a one semester, temporary full-time position as Visiting Professor in Sociology to begin January 2010. The successful candidate will teach two sections of Introduction to Sociology and one section of Self & Society. Ph.D. in sociology is preferred, but ABD candidates will be considered.

Washington College is a competitive four-year liberal arts school located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland near the Chesapeake Bay. Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia are within easy driving distance. For further information, please visit www.washcoll.edu.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references, along with evidence of teaching effectiveness, through Consensus, to the attention of Erin Anderson, Program Director of Sociology, Washington College. If you have more than one document that you would like to include in Other Documentation in the application process, please combine them in one file to upload under Other Documentation.

Three letters of reference should be sent to Erin Anderson, Director of Sociology Program, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, Maryland, 21620.
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

For assistance accessing our on-line applicant portal, contact Loretta Lodge at 410-778-7260.

Staff Positions

Food Service Positions (8/07/09)

Department: Dining Services

Washington College Dining Services is currently hiring for food service positions.

Responsibilities:

Include safe food handling, ability to work as a team member, and perform duties as asked. Must be customer service oriented.

Qualifications:

High School degree or in process of earning High School degree. Previous food service or restaurant experience preferred. Well organized. Comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.

Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume or application to: Loretta Lodge,
Human Resources,
Washington College,
300 Washington Avenue,
Chestertown, MD 21620
Housekeeper (11/16/09)

Washington College is seeking a full-time housekeeper. Applicant must have basic knowledge of cleaning procedures; be able to climb stairs; be able to work cleaning equipment and be able to lift heavy objects and move furniture.

Qualifications: High energy level, well organized, able to read and write, good communication skills, and ability to work with diverse personalities.

Application Process: For consideration, please apply in person:
Physical Plant
Washington College
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620
410/778-7210.

Application Process

Washington College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and members of minority groups. Read our Diversity Statement.

*Applications for Employment may be picked up at Human Resources.