STAFF POSITIONS
Administrative Assistant
The St. Ambrose University LSACEL and M.Ed. in Teaching
graduate programs in education seek an experienced and energetic
Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to
faculty, adjunct faculty, and students. Responsibilities include
general office management, serving as key contact for students,
faculty and local schools involved with the graduate education
programs, obtaining graduate licensure and assisting in recruitment
of students which may require some evening hours. Candidate should
have strong organizational, technological, verbal and written
communication skills. Minimum of Associate’s degree or 2 years
experience in area of responsibility. Please send letter of interest
and resume with three professional references
by May 12, 2008 to the Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose
University, 518 W. Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52803. AA/EOE
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BOOKSTORE -
RETAIL-CLERICAL PART-TIME
Part-time position available immediately in the St. Ambrose
University Bookstore.
Requirements: high school diploma or GED with two years experience
in related area, detail oriented person with excellent people
skills. Saturday hours required. The position is open until filled.
Please send cover letter, resume and list of references to Director
of Human Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 West Locust Street,
Davenport, IA 52803. AA/EOE
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CAREER COUNSELOR (PART-TIME 20 HOURS PER
WEEK)
The Career Center at St. Ambrose University is seeking a
qualified individual for the position of
Part-Time Career Counselor. This person will function as a member of
a team that provides comprehensive career and employment services
for undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni.
Specific duties will include on-going individual and/or group
career counseling sessions, administration and interpretation of
career-testing instruments, and working closely with mentors/staff
to provide on-going consultation and assistance to undecided
students. The successful candidate will pursue and maintain
relationships with employers as possible job shadow providers and
assist with resume development, education credentials, mock
interviewing and job search techniques.
Master of Arts in related field is preferred, bachelor’s degree
required, along with excellent interpersonal communication skills,
presentation experience, and working knowledge of MS Word, Access,
and FrontPage. Working knowledge of MS Excel, Publisher, and the
university’s Datatel system and experience working with
college-level students is desirable.
Please send letter of application, resume, and contact
information for three references to Director of Human Resources, 518
W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, 52803 by April 25th.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
position is filled. AA/EOE
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COORDINATOR OF INTERCULTURAL LIFE &
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
The student activities office at St. Ambrose University is
seeking a coordinator of intercultural life & leadership programs.
Primary duties include providing the vision, oversight and
initiative toward implementing comprehensive intercultural life and
leadership programs. Qualified applicants will possess a
demonstrated enthusiasm, understanding and willingness to work with
diverse student, faculty and staff populations.
Preferred applicants will have an earned Masters degree (bachelors
plus experience required) in college student personnel, counseling
or a related field of study. Preferred applicants will also possess
demonstrated awareness of diverse student needs, leadership
development techniques and effective cultural competency
initiatives.
Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for three
professional references to St. Ambrose University, Human Resources
Office, 518 West Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52803. Review of
resumes will begin May 5th and continue until the position is filled.
AA/EOE
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Network
System Administrator
The Information Technology
Department at St. Ambrose University has an immediate opening for an
energetic individual. The individual is responsible for deploying,
monitoring, and maintaining switches, routers, firewalls, as well as
servers and network services (e.g. DNS, DHCP, SMTP, Radius, Web,
Print, Terminal Server, Backup, Antivirus). The individual will also
provide Tier III technical support for the desktop.
Qualified candidates must have experience with LAN/ WAN
architecture and troubleshooting, management of Microsoft Server
platforms in an enterprise environment, Linux, and associated server
hardware. Qualified candidates must have an excellent interpersonal
style as well as superior presentation, written and oral
communication skills and maintain accurate records. Must demonstrate
reliability, ethics, positive attitude, strong technical proficiency
and interact well in a team environment while managing multiple
competing priorities and diverse tasks. Being available to work
evening and weekend hours as deemed necessary, possessing strong
customer service, analytical and project management skills as well
as the ability to learn new technologies quickly is a necessity.
Five or more years of experience in network administration as
well as certifications are preferred. The position requires a
Bachelor’s degree and/or six years of relevant experience with
preference given for a degree in the Computer Science field. Send
cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional
references to the Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose
University, 518 West Locust Street, Davenport, IA, 52803. Review
of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. AA/EOE
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FACULTY POSITIONS
BIOLOGY - ANATOMIST
/ PHYSIOLOGIST
St. Ambrose University is seeking a
full-time, 1 year non-renewable position in Biology for the
2008-2009 academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities include
Anatomy and Physiology and non-Biology majors. St. Ambrose is a
private, liberal arts Catholic institution of 3800 graduate and
undergraduate students and particularly welcomes candidates who
desire to work in such an environment and are dedicated to teaching
excellence. Masters degree is required, but Ph.D. is preferred.
Applications will continue to be received until the position is
filled.
Screening of candidates will begin as early as May 1st.
Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three
letters of reference to Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose
University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803. AA/EOE
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EDUCATION - EARLY CHILDHOOD Tenure-Track
St. Ambrose University’s Teacher Education
Program invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track position in
Early Childhood Education to begin in the fall of 2008.
Responsibilities include teaching courses in Early Childhood math
methods and child development; supervising field experiences and
student teachers; and student advising. Requirements: Ph.D. or Ed.D,
in Early Childhood Education or K-3 Education (ABD considered), a
valid teacher license, a minimum of three years classroom teaching
at the preschool/primary level in an inclusive setting. The
possession of collaborative skills and a willingness to develop
innovative instructional approaches is desired. Women and Minorities
are strongly encouraged to apply. Application review open until
position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, and list of references to: Director of Human Resources, St.
Ambrose University, 518 West Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa
52803-2898. AA/EOE
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Kinesiology
St. Ambrose University is seeking a full-time tenure track position.
Doctorate in exercise science or related field and ACSM/CSCS
certification preferred, ABD considered; teaching experience and a
balanced commitment to teaching, service, and scholarship required.
Should be able to advise undergraduate students and teach a variety
of undergraduate classes in the health, physical education and
exercise science curriculum, including but not limited to exercise
physiology and labs, pharmacology, motor learning, cardiopulmonary
diagnostic techniques, pathophysiology and medical management, and
kinesiology. Applicants should submit a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional
references to the Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose
University, 518 W. Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52803. AA/EOE
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Managerial Studies
Full-time Visiting
Professor. Ideal candidates should possess a doctorate or be ABD in
a Management related field. Most importantly the successful
candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, student
centered learning, and curriculum development. The position
requires the ability to teach at both the undergraduate and masters
level, advising students and a willingness to teach at off campus
sites. Applicants should submit a
letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for
three professional references to the Director of Human Resources,
St. Ambrose University, 518 W Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52803.
AA/EOE
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Master
Of Occupational Therapy - Half-time Instructor
The Master of Occupational Therapy Department is seeking a half-time
instructor. Requirements include a minimum of five years experience,
initial certification as an OT, master’s degree, and eligibility for
licensure in the state of Iowa. Prior experience with students or
teaching preferred. Responsibilities will include teaching general
occupational therapy courses and student advising. The position
is open until filled. Applicants should submit their letter of
application, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three
professional references to the Director of Human Resources, St.
Ambrose University, 518 W Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52803. AA/EOE
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Nursing -
Tenure Track
Full-time tenure track position with academic nursing preparation in
adult health (pending institutional funding). Requirements: Ph.D. or
Ed.D. with a master’s degree in Adult Health nursing, licensed in
Iowa or eligible for an Iowa license and may need to be licensed in
Illinois. (Masters-level candidates will be considered). Teaching
experience at the baccalaureate level preferred. Candidates will be
expected to develop faculty goals for each academic year and be
active in nursing organizations. Please send cover letter, vitae,
and three letters of reference to: Director of Human Resources,
St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52803.
AA/EOE
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Speech-Language Pathology -
Asst/Assoc. Prof.
St. Ambrose University invites applications for a 12-month
tenure-track position with choice of starting dates of July 1, 2008
or January 1, 2009. Qualifications include: Ph.D. in
Speech-Language Pathology, ABD candidates will
be considered, and eligibility for ASHA CCC-SLP and state licensure
is preferred. Duties include teaching, advising, clinical
supervision, and scholarly activities. Area of expertise is open.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The
Communication Disorders Department is located in the College of
Education and Health Sciences and enjoys close ties with other
departments, with the community, and with schools and hospitals in
the area. Search will remain active until position is filled. The
City of Davenport was nationally recognized as the 2007 Most Livable
Small City in the country and sits on the beautiful Mississippi
River. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names
of three professional references to: Director of Human Resources,
St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803.
email:
HumanResources@sau.edu
AA/EOE. For specific questions about the position please contact Dr.
Elisa Huff CCC-SLP by phone 563-333-6074, or by email
huffelisag@sau.edu
AA/EOE
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STATISTICS FACULTY
St. Ambrose University College of Business
invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant
professor position in Decision Sciences to start in August, 2008 or
January, 2009. Candidates should have an appropriate degree in
Statistics or Econometrics or a related field. The College of
Business is actively pursuing AACSB accreditation and is seeking
individuals with a dual interest in teaching and playing a role in
developing a University Center for Statistical Research. The
successful applicant will be expected to conduct scholarly activity,
teach courses to both undergrad and graduate students, and be
willing to travel to the off-campus sites. The candidate will
participate in advising undergraduates and will join a department
team dedicated to curriculum development. A doctorate is preferred,
but an ABD may be considered. St. Ambrose University is a Catholic
diocesan university located in Davenport, Iowa. Davenport is part of
the Iowa-Illinois Quad-Cities, and the metropolitan area has a
population of 350,000. Total enrollment is approximately 3,800
students. Candidates who are student-centered and dedicated to
excellence in teaching and learning are encouraged to apply. Review
of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please
send vitae, contact information for three professional references
to: Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 W.
Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803 AA/EOE.
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