FYI... Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Director of the Center for Women's Studies in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University, the state's Land Grant, Research I institution, enrolling 23,500 students. The Center for Women's Studies seeks an innovative individual with scholarly credentials, strong interpersonal skills and proven administrative talent. WVU's Women's Studies Program began in 1980 and offers an undergraduate minor and a graduate concentration through the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree program. Three full-time staff support the Center. Two Center faculty and 100+ faculty associates across the campus teach 25 courses each semester that are part of the women's studies curriculum and provide service to and strong support for the Center. The Center also enjoys strong support from College and University administrators and plays an active role in the University's social justice program, while also working to promote an understanding of the history of women at WVU. The applicant should have professional credentials qualifying for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, a commitment to excellence in the areas of teaching, research, and service and have: 1. Earned doctorate and an established national reputation for scholarly achievement consistent with an appointment as a tenured Associate Professor or Professor; 2. Minimum of three years of appropriate administrative and leadership experience; 3. Demonstrated commitment to social justice; 4. Demonstrated ability to foster academic excellence and integrity in instruction, research and service; 5. Appreciation of the role of faculty governance and a collaborative approach to decision making; 6. Ability to work cooperatively with external agencies; 7. Demonstrated success in grantwriting, fundraising and development Candidates from all disciplines are welcomed to apply. The successful candidate may come with tenure in women's studies or a related discipline. The director will have an 11-month contract. The initial appointment will be for 3-5 years and may be renewed. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preferential consideration will be given to applications received by January 10, 2000. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants should provide a letter of application (including a statement of philosophy of Women's Studies), a vita, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be sent to Dr. E. Jane Martin, Chair of the Search Committee, West Virginia University, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, 201 Woodburn Hall, P.O. Box 6286, Morgantown, WV 26506-6286. For more information about the Center, please visit our website at: www.as.wvu.edu/wmst. West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, disabled, and women candidates are urged to apply. ------- End of forwarded message ------- ************************************ 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 ************************************
