Lenoir-Rhyne University, Multicultural Affairs
Lenoir Rhyne University seeks candidates specializing in Latino/a Studies to serve as the Lineberger Multicultural Studies Scholar in Residence for fall 2015. This position, sponsored by the Lineberger Center for Cultural an Educational Renewal and the Of
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | North Carolina, United States |
Position: | Visiting Scholar |
General Description
Lenoir Rhyne University seeks candidates specializing in Latino/a Studies to serve as the Lineberger Multicultural Studies Scholar in Residence for fall 2015. This position, sponsored by the Lineberger Center for Cultural an Educational Renewal and the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is intended to provide the candidate with a one-semester opportunity to cultivate a significant research project as well as develop their teaching portfolio. We are especially interested in candidates with training in Behavioral and Social Sciences including but not limited to Public Policy, Education, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Political Science, and Public Health. Interdisciplinary work will also be strongly considered. As part of the university’s ongoing mission to embody diversity in its various communities, international candidates and candidates from traditionally under-represented groups (e.g. women, African American, Asian and Asian America, Native America, and Latino/a, etc.) are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Promise as a teacher
- Promise as a scholar
- A commitment to working with a diverse student body
- A commitment to advancing the role of under-represented groups in higher education
Position will begin August 20, 2015. Must have PhD or terminal degree in hand by July 1, 2015.
Description of Duties
- Teach up to two sections of an upper-level general education curriculum under one of the university’s categories: humanities; human society and behavior; or natural sciences. For information about LR’s Core Curriculum please visit: gen.lr.edu
- Contribute to the intellectual life on campus and in the surrounding community by delivering at least one research presentation on campus and two general public presentations to the Greater Hickory community
Benefits and Compensation
Stipend
Living accommodations via private, fully furnished two bedroom apartment on-campus
- Meal allowance
- Research stipend for travel and other expenses related to the candidate’s project
- Private office space and administrative assistance
- Teaching consultation and training services through the Lenoir-Rhyne Center for Teaching and Learning to enhance the candidate’s pedagogical strategies in the classroom. For more information on the center visit ctl.lr.edu
- A Professional Mentor throughout the duration of the residency
To Apply
To complete the online application (required), candidates are directed to http://hr.lr.edu/jobs
While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to submit a Letter of Application, a Curriculum Vitae (including the names and addresses of three references), and a Statement of Teaching Philosophy. The application letter should discuss specifically how one’s professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of the position and of Lenoir-Rhyne University. (The University’s mission, vision, values, and common learning goals may be reviewed at: http://www.lr.edu/visitors/mission-and-vision-statements.)
Contact: |
Rick Nichols, Human Resource Director, (828) 328-7387 or rick.nichols@lr.edu |
Website: | http://www.lr.edu |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 11/25/2014 |
Closing Date | 02/23/2015 |