The Department of Psychology at Boise State University invites interested applicants with proven leadership, teaching and research skills to apply for the position of professor/associate professor and chair (department head). The Department of Psychology offers several programs including one bachelor’s degree, one graduate certificate and two minors. A Master’s degree for the Psychology Department is on Boise State University’s five-year plan. Experienced faculty who welcome the challenges of leading a well-established program toward BSU’s quest of becoming a Metropolitan Research University of Distinction are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Psychology or a related field with the appropriate academic credentials to be tenured within the Psychology Department;
• Has successfully achieved tenure and promotion to associate or full professor;
• Has provided leadership in various capacities within and outside of the university;
• Demonstrates an active research program;
• Possesses a working knowledge of departmental budget structures;
• Familiarity with core responsibilities of university department chair/head.
• Strong commitment to scholarship and excellence in psychology;
• Exhibits an open and collegial style of communication.

The Psychology Department is open to consideration of filling our leadership position as either a faculty Chair (10 month appointment), or as an administrative Department Head (12 month appointment). Salary will be negotiated with regard to the candidate’s qualifications and the type of appointment.

Reference Number: 0827

Salary: £35,416 – £38,484 inc LW/£39,568 – £46,793 inc LW

Faculty Department: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing

School/Section: School of Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering

Permanent/Fixed Term: Permanent

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Working Hours: 37.5

For Internal Applicants Only: No

Vacancy closes at: 24 May 2013

The Role

Forward-looking. Focused. Visionary. Kingston University is yours to inspire. You’ll enable small groups of students to reach new heights of achievement as you deliver and develop innovative aircraft maintenance engineering education. Working with excellent facilities and on a wide range of aerospace programmes, you will help build on our reputation as a leader in the development of higher education for aircraft maintenance engineers. This exciting opportunity will also see you further enhancing our partnerships with the aviation industry and the military to develop new opportunities for our students.

The Person

To excel in this role, you’ll need a proven track record as an aircraft maintenance engineer in industry or the military backed up by the European Aviation Safety Association (EASA) B licence. You’ll also have the ability to teach across the broad range of aerospace courses offered by the school. A PhD or CEng will be essential; if you do not have this you will need significant experience of managing a training organisation and working in the aerospace industry. Teaching experience would be desirable, though you will need the capacity to contribute to pedagogic research to contribute to the further enhancement of our programmes.

The Faculty

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing is the largest faculty in the university and offers a wide range of opportunities for inter-disciplinary research. The School of Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering is a small school delivering accredited programmes in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, Renewable Energy, Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Studies. As the largest provider of undergraduate aerospace engineering programmes, we deliver teaching in partnership with industry and the military. We’re committed to delivering challenging, engaging and relevant programmes which prepare students for employment and further study.

Construction & Property

Campus/location: Frenchay campus

Duration of post: Fixed term

Fixed term period (yrs/mths): 2 yrs

Post is open to: External and internal candidates

Job overview:

The Construction and Property Department wishes to appoint a Research Fellow in ‘Environmental Management in Construction’  to help develop and contribute to research and enterprise within the Construction and Property Research Centre. The principal requirements of the role will be to initiate and undertake innovative, high quality research in support of the Faculty’s Strategic Research Plan, working with the Director of the Construction and Property Research Centre to expand the quality and quantity of research in the Department of Construction and Property. Specifically, the post holder is expected to contribute significantly to the Sustainability and Environmental Management research themes. This may also include the supervision of the growing number of PhD students within the Construction and Property Research Centre and the supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate taught students. This is an exciting time to be joining the Construction and Property Department and this role provides opportunities for international travel and, for the appropriate candidate, to establish a strong profile of research and scholarship in the domain of environmental management in construction.

Key selection criteria:

Essential

• PhD in a related discipline.

Desirable

• Professional body membership.

Salary band: £30,424 – £36,298

The Department of Radiology at University of Colorado Denver is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in the Section of Abdominal Imaging.

Candidates should be highly committed to an academic career that includes clinical care, education and research. We are specifically seeking individuals who wish to develop a strong national academic career.

The Anschutz Medical Campus of the University of Colorado is a new planned medical community with state of the art clinical, research, and educational facilities. The campus is home to three tertiary care facilities, the University of Colorado Hospital,Colorado Children’s Hospital, and a VA Hospital.

Minimum qualifications:

Medical Degree or equivalent, Colorado Medical License, ABR Certification and fellowship trained in Abdominal Imaging.

Preferred qualifications:

The Section of Abdominal Imaging emphasizes clinical excellence, teaching, innovation and discovery. We are searching for motivated candidates with similar values and experience to join our expanding faculty.

 Review of applications will begin immediately continue until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs/.

The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors.

To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Some positions may require a motor vehicle records check.

Qualifications

1. A doctoral/master’s degree Hospitality and Tourism Management or in a relevant discipline at the time of appointment.

2. Ability to deliver lectures and explain complicated concepts in English.

3. Proven experience and capability to deliver high quality teaching and research output.

4. Professional experience in relevant fields would be an advantage.

Additionally, the applicant will have a record of academic achievement in scholarship and research, show evidence of high quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and show the ability to create connections with the tourism and hospitality industry. Candidates with a master’s degree will also be considered if they have exceptional experience in a relevant area.

While the candidate should be able to contribute broadly from within their tourism and hospitality backgrounds, we would be particularly keen to hear from candidates who specialize (i.e. in event management, leisure management etc.).

Responsibilities

Our ideal candidate will have proven university teaching and research skills, along with relevant professional experience:

1.to contribute to the development of the taught courses across our undergraduate or postgraduate programs and the delivery of a qualified student learning experience;

2.to engage in course design and management, curriculum review and new course validation processes;

3.to participate in and support the accreditation journey of the school, providing teaching, learning and administrative support to the school as a member of TM (Tourism Management) Department;

4.to undertake any such other duties within the scope of the post as may be requested by the director.

Remuneration Package

1.The salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, but will compare favorably with leading Chinese Universities.

2.The benefit package will include an accommodation allowance, a relocation allowance, medical insurance and paid leave.

3.The relocation assistance will include a one way flight, luggage allowance, one week’s temporary accommodation near the campus, and support in finding long-term accommodation if required

4.All academic faculty is engaged in research activities and provides research funds for fieldwork, conference attendance and rewards for publications in academic journals.

The University

Dongbei University of Finance & Economics (DUFE), founded in 1952, is one of the leading universities in Dalian and North-eastern China in the areas of finance, economics, management and tourism. Global Institute of Management & Economics (GIME) is an institution dedicated to providing an excellent education both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for international and local students. GIME has a dynamic multicultural teaching team comprised of staff from the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Germany and other counties with diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

Surrey international Institute, located on DUFE campus, is an academic partnership between DUFE in Dalian and the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom. Its growing Business Management program and Tourism Management Program have an established international reputation and is seeking suitable candidates for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research.

Teachers of GIME, DUFE, also have the opportunity to be seconded to Surrey International Institute to fulfill teaching or responsibilities.

www.gime.dufe.edu.cn www.surrey.dufe.edu.cn

Dalian City

Dalian is located on the Liaodong Peninsula in northeastern China. Dalian lies in the warm temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere, and has a continental monsoon climate. The area experiences all seasons, but the temperatures in both summer and winters are not extreme.

The relatively clean air and low cost of living have brought a growing numbers of expatriates to Dalian. Responding to demand, the city offers a wide selection of pubs, clubs, KTVs malls, and shopping centers. The city offers a diverse range of leisure activities in its park, beaches, sports centers and leisure spots.

Qualifications:

1.(At least) a Master’s degree with sufficient relevant working experience or a doctoral degree in International Business Management,International Strategic Management, Operation Management or in a relevant discipline at the time of appointment.

2.Ability to deliver lectures and explain complicated concepts in English.

3.Proven experience and capability to deliver high quality teaching and research output.

4.Demonstrated specialist knowledge and/or professional working experience in relevant fields would be an advantage.

5.Professional qualified or at the finalist stage: a) ACCA, b) CIMA, and c) CFA is preferable.

And for the assistant professor position, the applicants need to demonstrate their research abilities/interests in any areas of accounting.

Responsibilities

Our ideal candidate will have proven university teaching and research skills, along with relevant professional experience:

1.to contribute to the development of the taught courses across our undergraduate or postgraduate programs and the delivery of a qualified student learning experience;

2.to engage in course design and management, curriculum review and new course validation processes;

3.to participate in and support the accreditation journey of the school, providing teaching, learning and administrative support to the school as a member of BM (Business Management) Department;

4.to undertake any such other duties within the scope of the post as may be requested by the director.

Remuneration Package

1.The salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, but will compare favorably with leading Chinese Universities.

2.The benefit package will include an accommodation allowance, a relocation allowance, medical insurance and paid leave.

3.The relocation assistance will include a one way flight, luggage allowance, one week’s temporary accommodation near the campus, and support in finding long-term accommodation if required

4.All academic faculty is engaged in research activities and provides research funds for fieldwork, conference attendance and rewards for publications in academic journals.

The University

Dongbei University of Finance & Economics (DUFE), founded in 1952, is one of the leading universities in Dalian and North-eastern China in the areas of finance, economics, management and tourism. Global Institute of Management & Economics (GIME) is an institution dedicated to providing an excellent education both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for international and local students. GIME has a dynamic multicultural teaching team comprised of staff from the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Germany and other counties with diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

Surrey international Institute, located on DUFE campus, is an academic partnership between DUFE in Dalian and the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom. Its growing Business Management program and Tourism Management Program have an established international reputation and is seeking suitable candidates for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research.

Teachers of GIME, DUFE, also have the opportunity to be seconded to Surrey International Institute to fulfill teaching or responsibilities. www.gime.dufe.edu.cn www.surrey.dufe.edu.cn

Dalian City

Dalian is located on the Liaodong Peninsula in northeastern China. Dalian lies in the warm temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere, and has a continental monsoon climate. The area experiences all seasons, but the temperatures in both summer and winters are not extreme.

The relatively clean air and low cost of living have brought a growing numbers of expatriates to Dalian. Responding to demand, the city offers a wide selection of pubs, clubs, KTVs malls, and shopping centers. The city offers a diverse range of leisure activities in its park, beaches, sports centers and leisure spots.

A strong foundation is integral to academic and artistic success, and the SCAD foundation studies program prepares students to work and communicate across creative professions. Lead the team that supports this mission as chair of the foundation studies department at SCAD Savannah. SCAD seeks educators who can provide first-year students with studio experience that builds the visual, conceptual and creative abilities essential to their development as professionals.

Requirements:

• Terminal degree in fine art or another related art and design field
• Five years of experience in higher education
• Strong portfolio of related professional work

Responsibilities:

• Teach two classes in foundation studies each academic quarter
• Manage day-to-day administration of the academic department
• Develop curriculum
• Foster interdepartmental collaboration
• Enhance the reputation of the SCAD foundation studies department in academic and professional circles

Social & Policy Sciences – Ref: CC1667

Starting from £37,382, rising to £44,607 (Lecturer) or £45,941, rising to £53,233 (Senior Lecturer)

This permanent position is intended to make a significant contribution to research and teaching in social work. This is an opportunity to join one of the top universities in the UK with the University of Bath currently ranked no. 3 in the Sunday Times University Guide.

The University of Bath Social Work Programme has long been amongst the most successful in the UK and is currently no. 1 in the Times Good University Guide (2013) and no. 1 for Research Quality in the 2013 Complete University Guide. It is a high quality programme with its students returning 100% satisfaction scores in the latest NSS.

You will be joining a small and ambitious team working towards enhancing its reputation and presence internationally. To promote social work as both an academic discipline and a profession, we want to appoint a full time academic member of staff to complement our existing expertise. An interest in adult services would be an advantage but we are keen to consider candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.

You will already have a strong publications profile and a record of securing research funding.

The Department of Social and Policy Sciences was rated second in the UK in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, and been rated 5 or its equivalent in all previous assessments. Our departmental research themes are

• Children, young people, families.
• Lifelong health and wellbeing.
• Work and welfare.
• Global transformations and insecurity.
• Governance and policy design.

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to the Head of Group, Dr Louise Brown by e-mail L.Brown@bath.ac.uk or by telephone on +44(0) 1225 385284

Proposed start date: 1st October 2013

Please specify which post you are applying for.

Interview Date: Monday 17 June 2013

Reference Number: 0825

Salary: £39,568 – £46,793 inc LW£/48,127 – £55,419 inc LW

Faculty Department: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing

School/Section: School of Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering

Permanent/Fixed Term: Permanent

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Working Hours: 37.5

For Internal Applicants Only: No

Vacancy closes at: 24 May 2013

The Role

Forward-looking. Focused. Visionary. Kingston University is yours to inspire. This is your chance to use your expertise to motivate the next generation as you develop innovative education programmes for pilots and engineers. You’ll lead the development and delivery of our Aviation Studies and related programmes, capitalising on strong links with industry and the military. At the same time, you’ll take an active role in pedagogic research which lead to the development of effective programmes in the school, with collaborative partners, and across the Faculty. In short, you’ll play your part in ensuring the University has an outstanding reputation for research-informed learning and innovation.

The Person

It’s likely you’ll have developed a sound understanding of the training requirements of pilots and engineers from considerable experience of management in the aviation industry. You’ll definitely have the credibility and contacts to build new links with industry while collaborating effectively with academic colleagues. A PhD or CEng will be essential, unless you can show a strong background in managing a training organisation together with significant industrial experience. Teaching experience would be desirable, though you will need a track record of research, consultancy, or management within aviation. Above all, you’ll need the initiative and ingenuity to ensure our programmes maintain their leading edge.

The Faculty

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing is the largest faculty in the university and offers a wide range of opportunities for inter-disciplinary research. The School of Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering is a small school delivering accredited programmes in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, Renewable Energy, Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Studies. As the largest provider of undergraduate aerospace engineering programmes, we deliver teaching in partnership with industry and the military. We’re committed to delivering challenging, engaging and relevant programmes which prepare students for employment and further study.

Great people, original thinking, inspiring individuals – changing lives

Assistant Dean (Learning Enhancement & Innovation)

Salary circa £54k with excellent benefits

At the University of Derby, we aim to be the ambitious student’s natural choice for quality, support and achievement. Our goal is to create and sustain an outstanding student learning experience, building on effective strategic initiatives, clear interventions and an integrated approach.

This post provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and influential leader and manager in academic practice to work at a senior strategic level, supporting the Dean (Learning Enhancement & Innovation) and the DVC (Academic) to ensure that the University continues to deliver outstanding learning and teaching within a robust Quality Assurance framework.

With line management responsibility for learning and teaching (including the technology-enhanced learning strand); quality assurance & enhancement and the development of UK partnerships, you will work closely with a team of senior managers in the Institute for Learning Enhancement & Innovation (LEI) and Faculty staff across the University to integrate these areas of support and to develop, implement and evaluate strategic initiatives and interventions designed to innovate practice and enhance the student learning experience.

You will have an excellent academic background, with a proven track record of successfully leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams to operationalise strategic objectives in learning and teaching. You will also have experience of leading innovations in learning and teaching.

For informal enquiries, please contact  I.cain@derby.ac.uk

Interviews: First round -18 and 19 July.

Second round – 25 and 26 July.