Nazareth College, an independent, comprehensive institution with 2000 undergraduate and 1200 graduate students, prepares its graduates to serve local and global communities through a wide range of liberal arts and professional programs.  Nazareth seeks to hire teacher-scholars with a demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching, student success, and civic engagement, and an understanding of the educational benefits of ethnic and racial diversity in the campus community.  The college is located minutes from downtown Rochester, New York, a city noted for its rich arts and cultural community and its international businesses and industry.   Applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Appointments for the following positions will be at the Assistant Professor rank, unless otherwise stated.  Starting date: August 2008 (unless otherwise stated).  Required:  Doctorate completed or near completion and appropriate New York State certification or eligibility.  Salaries are competitive.  Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to the attention of the Search Committee Chairperson, Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618-3790.  Applications will be considered until positions are filled.

Nazareth College anticipates the following tenure-track positions for Fall 2008:

SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT: To teach in a collaborative MSW program. Ph.D and two years of post-MSW practice experience required. Search Committee Chair: Ms. Virginia David, email address - vdavid4@naz.edu.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY DEPARTMENT invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Sociology. 

Ph.D. in Sociology required.  Several years of experience preferred as well as  demonstrated ability to assume leadership role in joint sociology/anthropology department.  Teaching responsibilities include gender courses and a range of other undergraduate sociology courses which might include health/medical sociology, bodies and emotions, senior capstone course, and other specialty areas.  May also have an opportunity to teach in the Freshman Seminar Program or the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies.  The department believes that a diverse academic community enhances the educational process.  Candidates from diverse backgrounds, particularly members of underrepresented groups, are strongly urged to apply. 

Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and sample syllabi and scholarly work by December 1st to Dr. Harry Murray, Search Committee Chair, Sociology & Anthropology Department, Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, New York  14618-3790. 

Faculty Position 3/4 time appointment - Chemistry Department.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY  at Nazareth College invites applications for a non-tenure track position for the 2008-2009 academic year (pending final budgetary approval).  The position is a nine-month, ¾ time position open to any sub-specialty in Chemistry.  Teaching responsibilities will include General Chemistry as well as advanced courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.  Opportunities also exist within the department for the candidate to mentor undergraduate students in independent research.  In addition to routine teaching responsibilities, we expect that the candidate will become a “citizen” of the department.  We are especially interested in candidates that have a commitment to undergraduate education as well as to service to the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

MS degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry or closely-related field with a BS degree in Chemistry; one year college-level teaching experience inclusive of graduate teaching assistantships; significant experience in the use of computerized laboratory instrumentation and

superior oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry or closely-related field with a BS degree in Chemistry; two years of college-level chemistry teaching experience; experience in multiple pedagogical strategies in the context of college-level teaching as well as in modern teaching technologies (e.g. SmartBoard); evidence of excellence in teaching

Candidates invited to the campus for an interview will be required to deliver a 50 minute lesson on a topic specified by our search committee.  The topic will be revealed to the candidate at the time of invitation for an interview.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy (limit 1 page), curriculum vita, and three (3) letters of recommendation of which at least two must address the candidate’s quality of teaching.  Incomplete packages will not be considered.

Please send application materials to Dr. Richard W. Hartmann, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Chemistry (D), Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618-3790.  Electronic submissions are welcome and please direct to the Chair of the Search Committee at rhartma0@naz.edu.

Faculty Position 3/4 time appointment - Music Department.

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC seeks Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor of Music Theory (.75 Appointment)

One-Year Appointment beginning Fall 2008 to Spring 2009. Responsibilities include teaching three sections (9 credit hours per semester) of first-year written music theory. Collaborate with departmental team regarding curriculum development and evaluation in the academic area (music theory, aural skills, and music history).  Qualified individual must have a minimum of Masters Degree in Music Theory. Demonstrated excellence in teaching written music theory at the undergraduate level to music majors and interest in teaching in a liberal arts environment. Salary: commensurate with experience and rank.

Include cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three (3) references with current phone numbers and e-mail addresses, and a summary of courses taught, a statement of teaching philosophy (no videos at this time). Additional information may be requested from candidates at a later date. Send applications to: Carl Wiens, PhD, Chair Music Theory Search Committee, Department of Music, Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618-3790

Deadline: March 31, 2008.

Faculty Position 1/2 time appointment - Music Department.

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC seeks 1/2-time music therapy faculty position with responsibilities to teach undergraduate music therapy principles and improvisation courses and provide clinic supervision for undergraduate and graduate music therapy students. 

Master's degree in music therapy or a related field and MT-BE required. LCAT preferred.  college tteaching experience and five years of fulltime clinical experience or the equivalent preferred. Flexible schedule is desirable. 

Send letter of application, resume, and the names and current phone numbers and email addresses for three personal references to Dr. James Douthit, chair of the Department of Music, Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester New York 14618. jdouthi2@naz.edu

Review of applications will begin June 2, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY seeks Plant Biology Instructor to teach Plant Biology lecture (three, one-hour lectures per week) and plant biology laboratory (one, three-hour lab per week) for Fall semester 2008.  Previous experience teaching a general, college plant biology/botany course for Biology majors required.  Ph.D. preferred with a minimum M.S. in Biology required.  Contact Dr. Brian W. Witz, Chair, Biology Department (585) 389-2554, or bwitz7@naz.edu

Nazareth College
4245 East Avenue
Rochester, NY  14618-3790

Applications will be considered until positions are filled unless a deadline date has been stated.

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