FYI... Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator __________________________________________________ POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Director of Education, Office for Social Responsibility The Union Institute, a national university dedicated principally to baccalaureate and doctoral degree programs for adults, is seeking a Director of Education for an applied research unit, the Office for Social Responsibility (OSR). The Director, working in collaboration with the university's national faculty and student body, and with OSR staff, will help conceive, design, and develop initiatives that connect degree programs to projects in the Social Responsibility division, including its Center for Women (CW) and Center for Public Policy (CPP). The Office for Social Responsibility works to promote social, economic and political justice through participatory research, innovative coalition projects, and the development of critical, community-based leadership. To achieve these ends, CPP has focused primarily on the role of nonprofits in promoting the public good, CW on bridging the gap between theory and practice in the field of Women�s Studies and in women�s movements, and OSR on exploring issues of civic engagement and civil society. Key Responsibilities Helps to identify, develop and facilitate faculty, student and alumni initiatives that accord with OSR�s mission by drawing on the expertise of individuals in those populations. Creates conferences, seminars, and other academic opportunities that support Union Institute degree programs while affirming OSR�s mission. Develops program designs and grant proposals for new projects that create linkages between the Institute�s academic programs and OSR�s activities. Provides support to university faculty, students, administrators and to Center staff in serving the above purposes. Works to support collaboration among the Centers housed in OSR. Qualifications Successful candidates will have: a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline. Strong organizing and project development skills, along with adult education and publication experience, are essential. The Director must be an excellent verbal and written communicator and possess superb interpersonal skills. Since OSR�s primary mission is to serve society through applied scholarship, a history of involvement in social change work is preferred. Candidates should send a letter of interest, a resume, and a salary history no later than April 16, 1999 to: Director of Education Search Office for Social Responsibility The Union Institute 1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW #1100 Washington, DC 20036 ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker Division of Environmental Management & Design Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 84 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
