Washington College

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Faculty Positions

Adjunct Graduate Faculty in Psychology

Washington College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach courses leading to a Masters of Arts in Psychology. Positions are available for the summer, fall and spring terms. We are particularly interested in faculty with expertise in the following areas: biological psychology, statistics, research design, cognition, psychological/educational testing and sensation/perception. Qualified individuals should have a Ph.D. (or be ABD). Washington College is located on Maryland's eastern shore, within driving distance of Washington DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Applications including official graduate transcripts, curriculum vitae, and a letter describing the candidate's professional expertise, teaching interests as well as letters from three references should be sent to Lauren Littlefield, Chair, Psychology Department, Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all vacancies have been filled. Washington College is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. http://grad.washcoll.edu/
Assistant/Associate Professor of Education, Tenure Track

Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Education. Requirements: earned doctorate in curriculum and instruction or teacher education; knowledge of the culture and intellectual environment of a liberal arts college; experience in instructional supervision; experience teaching at the secondary level; evidence of relevant program of research. Responsibilities include overseeing the secondary program, teaching the equivalent of three four-credit courses per semester (including educational psychology and principles of education one semester each year), and working with Professional Development Schools. Washington College is located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, enrolls approximately 1,400 students, and is within easy driving distance to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Baltimore.

Applicants should submit a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to Dr. Rachel Scholz, Search Committee Chair, Department of Education, Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, Maryland 21620. Review of applications will continue until position is filled. Washington College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information:
Rachel Scholz, PhD
Search Committee Chair
Education Department
Washington College
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-7267
Fax: (410) 810-7160
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Tenure Track (11/26/07)

Washington College invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position. Teaching areas are open, but will include research methods with an emphasis on quantitative skills. Interest areas may include, but are not limited to, world systems; urban, community, and regional studies; or complex organizations. The department has a small social welfare concentration, and is developing an interdisciplinary concentration in criminology. We cooperate with the College's gender studies, Black studies, and international studies programs.

Washington College is a competitive four-year liberal arts school focused on undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will be balance teaching, advising, research, and service for the benefit of students in the department and in the College as a whole. Candidates should have Ph. D. in hand or near completion by fall, 2008.

Please submit a letter of application, c.v, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching ability including formal teaching evaluations. We also require copies of your graduate transcripts, sent by your registrar's office, and three letters of recommendation. Send all to Steven Cades, Chair, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Washington College, 300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620. Application review begins mid-January, 2008.

Washington College is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, near the Chesapeake Bay, in a beautiful colonial town. Washington, DC., Baltimore, and Philadelphia are within easy driving distance. Please visit washcoll.edu, and Chestertown's site, chestertown.com.

Washington College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Visiting Assistant Professor of English (3/18/08)

The Department of English at Washington College seeks to hire a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor with expertise and experience teaching first-year writing. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 load, including two sections of "Literature and Composition" each semester; the remaining courses (first-year seminars or upper-level courses) will be assigned in accordance with the candidate's additional area of specialization. Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field required. A tenure-track search for this position will take place next year, and the visiting professor will be welcome to apply.

Applicants should send electronic copies of a letter of interest, c.v., names and contact information for three references, and a writing sample to Dr. Kathryn Moncrief, Chair, Department of English, Washington College (kmoncrief2@washcoll.edu). Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

Staff Positions

Administrative Assistant, Part Time - 17.5 Hours Per Week (4/28/08)

Department: Rose O'Neill Literary House
This Position Is a Part-Time Temporary Position
17.5 Hours Per Week

Responsibilities: Provide administrative support and perform day-to-day functions such as scheduling meetings, managing student readings and awards, drafting communications, copying and filing, arranging catering, and ordering and maintaining office supplies. Coordinate expenses for staff and visitors. Assist with planning and executing events. Manage internal directory and email lists. Assist with special projects and events and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; administrative office procedure experience; strong computer skills (PC and Mac) including proficiency with spreadsheet software. Must be comfortable learning new technology. Design experience a plus. Also desired are strong writing and proofreading skills and good people skills. The superior candidate should be detail-oriented and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills. Must have proven ability to initiate and manage multiple tasks under competing deadlines and shifting priorities. Must be able to deal with confidential and sensitive material with discretion and sound judgment and to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Administrative Assistant, Part-Time - 15 Hours Per Week (4/10/08)

THIS POSITION IS FUNDED BY THE LOUIS L. GOLDSTEIN PROGRAM IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Department: The Louis L. Goldstein Program In Public Affairs

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for coordinating speakers' schedules while on campus. Coordinating lectures including ordering posters to advertise events, planning dinner prior to lectures, creating and sending invitations to dinner, obtaining lodging, transportation and audio-visual aids when needed and requisite honorarium for speaker as required. Also responsible for seating reservations, room set-up, photographs, and poster signings and planning and escorting speakers to the International Studies Council Coffee Hour.

Organizing student trips including the student registration process, travel arrangements (including Visas), lodging, preparing travel advances and reimbursements and document duplication.

Managing and adding information as necessary to the Goldstein Webpage. Managing, editing, and writing for the International Studies Newsletter. Perform other secretarial duties as required as related to this program.

Qualifications: Administrative office procedure experience; strong computer skills (PC and Mac) including proficiency with spreadsheet software. Must be comfortable learning new technology. Design experience a plus. Also desired are strong writing and proofreading skills and good people skills. The superior candidate should be detail-oriented and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills. Must have proven ability to initiate and manage multiple tasks under competing deadlines and shifting priorities. Must be able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Assistant Director of the Washington Fund (4/30/08)

Department: Office of College Advancement

Responsibilities: The Assistant Director of the Washington Fund will work closely with the Director and Assistant Director of the Washington Fund to help plan, track, promote and supervise all aspects of the College's annual giving program. The primary focus of this position will be the planning and execution of the fall and spring phonathons and direct mail solicitations. This individual will also work closely with selected Class leaders, Reunion Class Chairs and other volunteers to solicit contributions for the Washington Fund. This individual will also be responsible for the Faculty/Staff and WC-ALL solicitations for the Washington Fund.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, computer and database skills required, previous development and/or sales experience and event planning preferred, demonstrated administrative and supervisory skills, excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills, ability to direct and supervise students, ability to interact well with volunteers of all ages, ability to interact well with other members of the College community and must be able to work phonathons on a weeknight and weekend schedule, some Saturday and Sunday events and be willing to travel distances to meet with alumni, parents and friends of the College.
Director of the Washington Fund (4/30/08)

Department: Office of College Advancement

Responsibilities: The Director of the Washington Fund will design and execute a highly successful annual giving campaign. (Goal for the current fiscal year is $1,175,000 and annual increases of at least 6% are required). The director will develop and create a marketing and education program to promote The Washington Fund to the college constituency. He/she will lead a wide-ranging program that includes peer solicitation, a paid student phonathon program, direct and electronic mail initiatives as well as advancement staff visits with major gift prospects.

The position reports to the Associate Vice President of Development and will manage two full time assistant directors. While working collaboratively with members of the Advancement team as well as administrators, Board members, and volunteers, the Director will play a pivotal role in the institution's upcoming comprehensive capital campaign.

The Director will have the opportunity to manage a small portfolio of major gift prospects for the purposes of cultivation and solicitation, focusing on leaders in The Washington Fund.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least five years' successful experience in annual giving and or major gift fundraising is required. Candidates must have a proven ability to engage, motivate, and secure increased gifts from prospects and volunteers. A commitment to small colleges and the values of liberal arts education is critical.

Application Process

Please submit cover letter and resume or Application for Employment* to:

Loretta M. Lodge
Recruitment Coordinator
Washington College
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620
E-mail to: pcunningham2@washcoll.edu

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.

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