SHSS Employment Opportunities

Chair/Faculty Member
Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution
(Position # 999021)

DCAR offers M.S. and Ph.D. programs in conflict analysis & resolution as well as a variety of graduate certificates in both on-campus and distance learning formats.  We are accepting applications for the Department Chair.

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in the field or a related area, with extensive experience in graduate programs; administrative leadership; and an accomplished record in scholarship and external funding.  Favorable candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity through scholarship, practice, curriculum development, and community service.  S/he must have a track record in working well with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities of the Chair include providing collaborative visionary leadership; promoting multidisciplinary research initiatives; supporting student mentoring and training; managing human and fiscal resources; fostering innovative curricular designs; seeking external funds; and enhancing partnerships with community and global constituents.

Academic rank for the position is at the associate or full professor level.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.  A letter of application and curriculum vitae with the names of three references should be submitted on line at www.nsujobs.com under position #999021.

 

 

Faculty Member/Family Therapy (rank to be determined) -
Position #994618

Primary Purpose:

In addition to the policies published in the university Faculty Handbook, the following lists detail the responsibilities of the faculty. The Dean may assign additional responsibilities as required by the needs of the Department and/or School. Also, some faculty may be assigned additional administrative responsibilities.

 

General Responsibilities as a Faculty Member:

  1. Assist in the recruitment and admission of students to departments and institutes of the School.
  2. Participate in the establishment of academic standards to be met by the students.
  3. Participate in the establishment fo the curricula and the approval of all courses of instruction.
  4. Participate in the setting of requirements for all degrees to be conferred.
  5. Participate in the certification of students who have completed requirements for degrees and the recommendation of such students to the Board of Trustees.
  6. Assist in the establishment of general standards to be met by the educational and research programs conducted within the School.
  7. Evaluate students fairly on the basis of their academic performance.
  8. Encourage free and open discussion, inquiry, and expression by students.
  9. Provide competent instruction and advisement.
  10. Treat information about students' beliefs, academic records, political attitudes, and personal lives as confidential information.
  11. When engaging in professional activities inside or outside the University, refrain from any activities which would constitute academic misconduct, a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a breach of professional ethics.

Specific Teaching Responsibilities:

  1. Instruction in graduate courses.
  2. Research, writing, thesis, and dissertation supervision.
  3. Practica and field placement supervision.
  4. Curriculum oversight.
  5. Participation in faculty meetings and on Departmental, School, and University committees.
  6. Contribute to continuing education and post-graduate training programs.
  7. Timely submission of syllabi to academic administrators.

Specific Professional Responsibilities:

  1. Publications in refereed journals.
  2. Authorship of books, texts, book chapters, etc.
  3. Publication of other relevant writing.
  4. Principal investigator on contracts and/or grants or serving as a consultant.
  5. Editor or associate/consulting editor of a journal.
  6. Reviewer for a journal.
  7. Juried presentations at professional meetings or public forums.
  8. Office in a local, state, national or international academic/professional association.
  9. Departmental, School, and University services.
  10. Community services.

Specific Responsibilities by Faculty Rank:

To be determined.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Doctorate in family therapy or related field.
  2. Background in systemic theory, therapy, teaching, and supervision.
  3. Research background in qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies.
  4. AAMFT Approved Supervisor status or demonstrated eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Administrative experience and skills.