teaching: load to be determined in areas of expertise; scholarship: continuation of scholarship as well as the fostering of an increased research output by the faculty; and administration: general administrative management of the Department (specifics sup
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Ohio, United States |
Position: | Department Chair |
The Department of Religious Studies, Cleveland State University, invites applications for the position of Department Chair (to be appointed at the Associate Professor or Full Professor Rank). It is envisaged that the number of Departmental faculty will increase over the next few years. The selected candidate will evidence dynamism, vision, interpersonal communication skills, advocacy of interdisciplinary cooperation, ability to engage in community academic outreach activities, and a collaborative administrative management style. Preferred starting date is August 20, 2007.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Religious Studies or in a related academic discipline; successful post-secondary teaching and administrative experience; scholarship record commensurate with senior appointment.
Preferred Qualifications: evidence of superior teaching and/or curriculum development; evidence of superior administrative record, including interdisciplinary cooperation and community academic outreach; and evidence of superior scholarship, including major articles published in ones disciplinary journals and/or monographs on religious studies topics.
Duties: teaching: load to be determined in areas of expertise; scholarship: continuation of scholarship as well as the fostering of an increased research output by the faculty; and administration: general administrative management of the Department (specifics supplied upon request); position of Chair reports to the Dean of the College.
Application Materials:
Letter of candidacy addressing the positions qualifications and duties, especially the candidates vision for the Department and strategies to be used to build and strengthen the Department in terms of teaching excellence, research and scholarship, and participation in University governance activities; Current curriculum vitae; Three letters of reference sent under separate cover.
Send to: Professor William Morgan, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies Chair Search Committee, c/o Office of the Dean, RT 1822, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2214. Application deadline is February 15, 2007.
Contact: |
: Professor William Morgan, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies Chair Search Committee, c/o Office of the Dean, RT 1822, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2214. Application deadline is February 15, 2007. |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Religious Studies and Theology |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 01/02/2007 |
Closing Date | 03/27/2007 |