|
For all positions, send requested information to
Director of Human Resources
St. Ambrose University
518 West Locust Street
Davenport, Iowa 52803.
St. Ambrose is affiliated with the Catholic
Diocese of Davenport, Iowa. The university welcomes applications
from candidates who are sympathetic to the values and mission of a
Catholic, liberal arts institution.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon
the applicant's ability to comply with government regulations establishing
their identity and right to work. Ambrose is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
For more information, contact the Human
Resources department at (563) 333-6364.
Resumes may be emailed to
HumanResources@sau.edu
Updated
February 8, 2010
***When submitting cover letter
and resume,
please
indicate the specific job title you are applying for. ***
STAFF POSITIONS:
Associate Dean & Director of H. L.
McLaughlin MBA Program
Director of BSN Program
Director, Student Engagement
Residence Hall Director
FACULTY POSITIONS:
Assistant Professor - Art History and
History
Anatomist/Physiologist - Biology Dept.
Biologists - Part-Time Adjuncts
Assistant Professor - Chemistry
Chinese - Visiting Assistant Professor -
Mandarin Chinese
Assistant Professor - Communication
(Speech Communication)
Early Childhood/Teacher Education Program
Faculty
Assistant Professor - History
Assistant Professor -
Managerial Studies
Music - Adjunct Instructor
Nursing Adjunct Faculty
Assistant Professor - Philosophy
Assistant Professor -
Psychology
Assistant Professor - Spanish
Adjunct Instructor - Special Education
Assistant Professor - Speech
Language Pathology
STAFF POSITIONS
ASSOCIATE DEAN AND DIRECTOR
OF H. L. MCLAUGHLIN MBA PROGRAM
St. Ambrose University, a Roman Catholic diocesan-affiliated
liberal arts institution, seeks an Associate Dean and
Director for its H. L. McLaughlin MBA Program for its
College of Business to start in July, 2010. The
College of Business includes seven academic departments:
accounting; communication; computer and information science;
finance, economics, and decision sciences; industrial
engineering; managerial studies; and marketing. The College
offers undergraduate degrees in all areas and master’s
degrees in accounting, business administration, information
technology management, and organizational leadership, as
well as a doctor of business administration degree. The
college is nationally accredited by the Association of
Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Responsibilities:
The Associate Dean and Director
of the H. L. McLaughlin MBA
Program reports to the
Dean of the College of Business and is responsible for
advancing the mission of the College of Business by
providing strong leadership and managing the day-to-day
operations of the MBA Program, collaborating with university
departments in marketing the MBA Program, recruiting and
advising MBA students, and working effectively with faculty
on designing and modifying curriculum. This individual will
also assist in upholding the College’s accreditation
standards, developing new programs and initiatives, and
fostering relationships with alumni and the business
community.
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess an earned doctorate,
administrative or managerial experience, a strong
understanding of academic culture and issues facing higher
education, prior teaching experience, and a collaborative
management style. Candidates should be results-oriented and
be able to build effective relationships with internal and
external constituents.
Candidates should submit a letter of
application, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for
three references as Microsoft Word attachments to Audrey
Hein, Director of Human Resources, at
HumanResources@sau.edu. Review of applications
will begin on January 15, 2010. St. Ambrose
University is located in Davenport, Iowa, along the
Mississippi River three hours west of Chicago. The area has
a population of 350,000 with a strong manufacturing and
service sector, and provides numerous cultural and
recreational activities.
For
more information about St. Ambrose University, please visit
our web site at
www.sau.edu. AA/EOE
top
Director of BSN Program
St. Ambrose University
Department of Nursing invites applications for the position of
Director of the BSN program. Responsibilities for this tenure-track
faculty position include faculty recruitment and development,
budgetary management, curriculum development, scheduling BSN and
RN-BSN programs and program assessment. Teaching responsibilities
include one course per semester. Qualifications include a doctoral
degree in nursing or a related field. Although an earned PhD is
preferred, applicants who are ABD will be considered. Requirements
for this position include a master’s degree in nursing, experience
in nursing education, and licensure or eligibility for licensure as
a registered nurse in Iowa. St. Ambrose is a Catholic, liberal arts,
diocesan university with an enrollment of over 3700 students and
rated among the top universities in the area by The Princeton
Review and US News & World Report. The nursing program is
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Over
200 BSN students and 140 RN-BSN students are currently enrolled in
the program. An MSN in nursing administration is also offered. In
fall of 2010 the nursing program will move to a new
interdisciplinary Health Sciences Education Center. Davenport is one
of four communities joined by the Mississippi River on the Iowa and
Illinois border. The Quad City Area supports a culturally rich,
family friendly and affordable lifestyle. Review of applications
will begin January 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is
filled. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae
and the names of three professional references to the Director of
Human Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust Street,
Davenport, IA 52803.
Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
DIRECTOR, STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
St.
Ambrose University seeks an energetic, relationship-oriented and
proven leader to direct student engagement initiatives outside the
classroom in support of the University mission. Reporting to the
Associate Vice President & Dean of Students, the Director is
responsible for contributing to the student services leadership team
and the oversight of a comprehensive student services program.
Specifically, the primary responsibility will be to promote and
support student engagement, involvement, leadership, and development
across the campus community to further the University mission.
Toward that end, the successful candidate will demonstrate the
ability to create, implement, and assess the effectiveness of a
comprehensive strategic vision for the student activities,
intercultural life, leadership, and student center areas.
Minimum of a
Master's degree in college student personnel, counseling or a
related field of study and 5-7 years of experience in area of
responsibility required. Demonstrated direct experience and
knowledge of facilitating a comprehensive student activities program
is a must. Position is a twelve-month appointment with competitive
salary and University benefits including tuition remission. Begin
date is June 1, 2010, with earlier start negotiable. Send letter
of interest, resume and contact information for three professional
references to Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose University,
518 West Locust St., Davenport, IA, 52803.
Review of resumes will begin late February and continue until the
position is filled.
Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu
AA/EOE
top
Residence Hall Director
Full-time, live-in staff member reporting to the Director of
Residence Life. Manage a residential area of 200-270 and assist
with the leadership and administration of all areas related to
housing/residence life for campus population of 1,500, including
staff selection, training & supervision (direct supervision of 4-8
RAs), central office responsibilities and on-call duty, developing
strong inclusive communities, advising hall government, and managing
student conduct and programming. Join our team; take the
opportunity to be part of a dynamic staff at a private institution,
allowing you to wear many hats. Requirements: Bachelor's degree
with two years residence life experience required. Remuneration: 12
month position starting 7/1/10, competitive salary, meal plan, large
furnished apartment, tuition remission, cable TV, parking,
retirement & health/life/dental. Review of applications will begin
mid-February and we will interview at OPE; position open until
filled. Send letter of application, resume, transcripts, and
three names of reference to: Director of Human Resources, St.
Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA 52803. Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
FACULTY POSITIONS
Assistant Professor -
Art History and History
St. Ambrose
University, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor (pending
funding). Specialization in Classical Greek and
Roman History and Art
History. The position is a joint appointment in support
of the university's
interdisciplinary programs in Classical Studies and Art
History. Earned PhD by August 2010. Teaching
load (4+4) will include
courses in Greek and Roman History and Art
History, Latin at all levels,
as well as general education courses in World
Civilizations and
introductory Art History. Successful candidates will
show firm commitment
to excellent teaching and evidence of scholarly
engagement. St. Ambrose University is a Catholic,
liberal arts, diocesan university that emphasizes
excellence in teaching and ongoing professional
development. Total institutional enrollment is over
3,700 students. St. Ambrose is located in Davenport,
Iowa, one of the Quad Cities, a vibrant and diverse
metropolitan area with a population of more than
350,000.
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2009, and
continue until the
position is filled. Submit cover letter, curriculum
vitae, a statement of
teaching philosophy, and a list of three professional
references to: Director of Human Resources, St.
Ambrose University, 518
West Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803-2898.
Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
ANATOMIST/PHYSIOLOGIST - BIOLOGY DEPT.
Tenure-track
Assistant Professor in Biology, beginning August 2010
(pending funding). Primary teaching responsibilities
include Human Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Human A&P
(with cadavers), and non-majors Biology (Human Genetics
and/or Principles of Biology). Ph.D. required.
Dedication to undergraduate teaching excellence is
essential. St. Ambrose University is a Catholic,
liberal arts, diocesan university that emphasizes
excellence in teaching and ongoing professional
development. Total institutional enrollment is over
3,700 students. St. Ambrose is located in Davenport,
Iowa, one of the Quad Cities, a vibrant and diverse
metropolitan area with a population of more than
350,000. Review of candidates will begin November
15, 2009 and will continue until the position is
filled. Please send cover letter, curriculum
vitae, and three letters of reference to: Director of
Human Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust
St., Davenport, IA 52803. Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
BIOLOGISTS—PART TIME
ADJUNCTS
Multiple openings, Part-time Adjuncts, Department of
Biology, Spring 2010: Evening courses: Biol 204
Advanced Human A&P lab, Biol 106 Human Genetics lecture,
Biology 101 Principles of Biology lecture and lab. Masters
degree required, PhD preferred. Dedication to undergraduate
teaching excellence is essential. Review of candidates
will begin immediately and will continue until positions are
filled. Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae,
and three letters of reference to: Director of Human
Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St.,
Davenport, IA 52803.
Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR -
CHEMISTRY
St. Ambrose
University, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in the
Department of Chemistry, beginning August 2010. Ph.D.
required. Responsibilities include teaching physical
chemistry and general chemistry lectures and labs along with
student advising and university service. Faculty/student
research is encouraged. Major instrumentation includes flame
AA, GC-MS, FT-IR, 60 MHz FT-NMR and UV-Visible spectrometers
as well as HPLC and IC. St. Ambrose is a Catholic, diocesan
university grounded in the liberal arts, with 3700 students
and over 75 academic programs. Website:
http://www.sau.edu. Review of applications will
begin November 15, 2009 and continue until the
position is filled. Women and minorities are especially
encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit letter of
interest highlighting teaching experience, curriculum vitae
and unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, and should
arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Director
of Human Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust
St., Davenport, IA 52803.
Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
Chinese - Visiting
Assistant Professor - Mandarin
CHINESE
St. Ambrose University, Visiting Assistant
Professor, renewable, with the possibility of conversion to
tenure-track line. Pending grant funding. Earned PhD by August
2010 preferred, ABD considered. Teaching responsibilities will
include Mandarin Chinese language (100- and 200-level) and
International Studies courses about Chinese and Asian culture.
Ideal candidates will show a commitment to excellent teaching,
an interest in program development, and evidence of scholarly
engagement. St. Ambrose University is a Catholic, liberal arts,
diocesan university that emphasizes excellence in teaching and
ongoing professional development. Total institutional enrollment
is over 3,700 students. St. Ambrose is located in Davenport,
Iowa, one of the Quad Cities, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan
area with a population of more than 350,000. Review of
applications will begin March 1, 2010, and continue until
the position is filled. Submit cover letter,
curriculum vitae, a statement
of teaching philosophy, and a list of three professional
references to: Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose
University, 518 West Locust
Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803-2898. Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
Assistant
Professor - Communication (Speech Communication)
The St. Ambrose University Department
of Communication seeks an Assistant Professor of Communication,
tenure-track, to fill a new position beginning August 15, 2010
(pending funding). Candidates should be prepared to teach
courses in public speaking, survey of human communication,
interpersonal communication and organizational communication.
Special consideration will be given to applicants with an
interest in social media.
The Department of Communication offers majors in Journalism,
Public Relations and Strategic Communication, Media Studies, and
Radio/TV, which serve about 125 undergraduates. The Department
also serves the general education curriculum through courses in
public speaking, survey of human communication, and
interpersonal communication. The successful applicant will join
a department of 10 faculty and administrative colleagues. The
Department of Communication is housed within the College of
Business, which is the largest college on campus, and we are one
of the largest departments within the CoB.
In addition to offering four academic majors, the department
houses TV-11, a 24-hour cable television channel; KALA, a
24-hour FM radio station; and the Buzz, the university
newspaper. Our Web site also provides a wealth of information
concerning our department and its media outlets.
Preferred qualifications include doctorate in communication or
closely related field (master’s degree with significant
undergraduate teaching experience considered); excellence in
teaching; and commitment to service and scholarship. St.
Ambrose University is a Catholic, liberal arts, diocesan
university that emphasizes excellence in teaching and ongoing
professional development. Total institutional enrollment is more
than 3,700. St. Ambrose is located in Davenport, Iowa, one of
the Quad Cities, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area with a
population of more than 350,000. The Mississippi River joins
the two-state community, creating an affordable and culturally
rich urban setting distinguished by friendly people and unique
river vistas.
Review of applications begins January 15, 2010 and continues
until position is filled.
Please send letter of application, transcripts, curriculum vita,
evidence of successful teaching and three letters of
recommendation to Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose
University, 518 West Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52803. AA/EOE.
top
EARLY CHILDHOOD/TEACHER EDUCATION
PROGRAM
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 2010. Responsibilities include teaching
courses in Early Childhood math/science methods and child
development; supervising field experiences and student teachers;
and student advising. Requirements: Ph.D. or Ed.D, in Early
Childhood Education or related field (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/ teaming skills and expertise’ in
math and science pedagogy is desired. 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. Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
Assistant Professor - History
St. Ambrose University, Tenure Track, Assistant
Professor, Early American History, with emphasis on the
Colonial, Revolutionary, or Early Republic period. A
non-Western sub-field would be desirable. Earned PhD by August
2010. The Department of History expects a firm commitment to
excellent teaching and evidence of scholarly engagement.
Candidates who wish to be considered for preliminary interviews
at the AHA should submit materials by October 15th.
Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of
teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and a list of professional
references to: Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose
University, 518 West Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803-2898.
Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu
AA/EOE.
top
Assistant
Professor
- Managerial Studies
St.
Ambrose University is interested in individuals who have a
concentration in Strategic Management/Organization Theory or
Human Resource Management/Organizational Behavior for an
Assistant Professor tenure-track position starting in August
2010. Responsibilities include teaching in our DBA program and
in our MBA, Masters of Organizational Leadership, and
undergraduate programs as needed. Scholarly research and
publication are expected and research release time is provided.
Candidates for this position must have an earned doctorate or be
ABD close to completion.
St. Ambrose University is a Roman Catholic diocesan-affiliated
institution located along the Mississippi River three hours west
of Chicago. The area has a population of 350,000 with a strong
manufacturing and service sector, and provides numerous cultural
and recreational activities. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. For more information about St. Ambrose
University, please visit our web site at
www.sau.edu.
Applications received prior to January 18, 2010 are assured of
full consideration; however, applications will be considered
until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a
letter of application, a curriculum vitae, names and contact
information for three references, evidence of teaching
effectiveness, and samples of scholarly work to: Director of
Human Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 West Locust St.,
Davenport, Iowa 52803.
Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
MUSIC -
Adjunct Instructor
The Music Department is seeking an adjunct instructor for the
fall 2010 semester to teach studio voice, direct vocal jazz
ensemble and teach voice class.
Requirements: Master's degree in vocal performance; Performance
experience as a vocal artist in at least two vocal genres
including jazz, classical, opera, music-theater; Mezzo-soprano
voice preferred (others considered).
Send letter of application, curriculum vita, minimum list of
five professional references with email addresses and telephone
numbers, unofficial transcripts, and CD/DVD(s) of recent
performances
by 3 p.m., February 15, 2010 to Director of Human
Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St, Davenport,
IA 52803. AA/EOE
top
NURSING ADJUNCT FACULTY
The Department of Nursing at St. Ambrose University invite
applications for the following positions for Spring 2010:
- One
adjunct position in the area of Pediatrics for intervention
classes. This position involves three two hour days per week
(Mon/Thurs/Fri) over the Spring semester.
- One
adjunct position in the area of Community Health/Home Care
for clinical. This position involves one 8 hour day per week
(one Thurs, 6 Fridays) for the Spring semester.
- Four
adjunct positions in the area of Adult Health for clinical.
These positions involve two 8 hour days per week (Tues/Wed)
over the Spring semester.
Candidates with a master’s
degree in nursing are preferred; a bachelor’s degree in nursing
is required. Candidates must be licensed in Iowa or eligible
for an Iowa license. Teaching experience at the baccalaureate
level preferred. The BSN program is accredited by the Iowa
Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education. Please send cover letter, vitae, and three letters
of reference. Cover letter should address teaching goals,
scholarship goals and service interests. Send materials to
Director, Human Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust
Street, Davenport, IA 52803.
Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
Assistant Professor - Philosophy
St. Ambrose University,
tenure track, Assistant Professor of Philosophy. Area of
specialization: Applied ethics, especially business ethics.
Area of competence: 20th-21st Century Philosophy and/or
social/political philosophy. Ph.D. in hand by August 2010 (ABD
will be considered). The position is contingent upon budgetary
approval. In a department firmly committed to undergraduate
liberal arts education, all faculty members teach from the
introductory to the advanced levels in both general education
and in a philosophy major program. Priority will be given to
applicants showing evidence of effective teaching and scholarly
engagement. The position includes usual non-teaching duties
(student advising, committee service, etc.) in a department of 6
full-time and 4 part-time members. We value collaborative work
among philosophers and with scholars in other fields. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. St. Ambrose is a Catholic, diocesan
university with an enrollment over 3700, located in Davenport,
IA, one of the "Quad-Cities" along the Mississippi River joining
Iowa and Illinois. The area is an affordable, manageable, and
culturally rich urban setting. Send letter of interest,
curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, graduate
transcripts and evidence of successful teaching to: Philosophy
Position A, Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose University,
518 West Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803. Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
Assistant Professor - Psychology
St. Ambrose University,
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Psychology (pending
funding). Ph.D. or Psy.D. by August, 2010 required. Preference
will be given to applicants who are able to teach in at least
two of the following areas: Child Development, Child
Psychopathology, Statistics, or Brain and Behavior. Successful
candidates will have firm commitment to excellent teaching and
interest in mentoring student research in area of expertise. The
Psychology Department currently has seven full time professors
and over 150 undergraduate majors. St. Ambrose University is a
Catholic, liberal arts, diocesan university that emphasizes
excellence in teaching and ongoing professional development.
Total institutional enrollment is over 3,700 students. St.
Ambrose is located in Davenport, Iowa, one of the Quad Cities, a
vibrant and diverse metropolitan area with a population of more
than 350,000.
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2009, and will
continue until the position is filled. Submit cover letter,
curriculum vitae, and a list of professional references to:
Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 West
Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803-2898. Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
Assistant Professor - Spanish
St. Ambrose University, Tenure-track, Assistant Professor of
Spanish beginning August 2010. Area of specialization open with
preference given to specialists in Peninsular or Trans-Atlantic
Studies. Also desirable are candidates with additional interests
or areas of expertise, such as: an additional language, service
learning, translation, Spanish for the Professions, or study
abroad. Requirements: Ph.D. by August 2010 and native or
near-native fluency in Spanish and English. The successful
candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, a commitment
to liberal arts education, and scholarly potential.
Responsibilities include teaching all levels of Spanish language
and courses in the major (12 hours per semester), curriculum
development, student advising and university service. St.
Ambrose University is a Catholic, liberal arts, diocesan
university that emphasizes excellence in teaching and ongoing
professional development. Total institutional enrollment is over
3,700 students. St. Ambrose is located in Davenport, Iowa, one
of the Quad Cities, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area with
a population of more than 350,000. Review of applications
will begin November 16, 2009, with preliminary interviews at the
MLA conference.
Send cover letter, CV, list of three references, writing sample,
a statement of teaching philosophy, and a summary of course
evaluations to: Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose
University, 518 West Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803. Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE
top
Adjunct Instructor - Special Education
Seeking for Summer
2010, an Adjunct Instructor with a strong background in
assessment of adolescents or adults with disabilities to develop
and teach an online course in psycho- educational assessment,
test interpretation and accommodations. Education: PhD and five
plus years of experience preferred. Submit resume and an example
of professional work (psycho-educational evaluation less than
five years old of an adult with a disability) to Director of
Human Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St.,
Davenport, IA 52803. Email:
HumanResources@sau.edu. AA/EOE
top
Assistant Professor - Speech-Language
Pathology
St. Ambrose University invites applications for a 12-month
tenure-track position to begin July 1, 2010. 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. The Master Speech-Language Pathology Program
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. The program recently
moved to a newly renovated facility.
Applications should be received by November 27, 2009. Search
will remain active until position is filled. St. Ambrose
University was rated among the top universities in the region by
The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. The City of
Davenport was nationally recognized as the 2007 Most Livable
Small City in the country and sits on the beautiful Mississippi
River.
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 563-333-3922, or by email
huffelisag@sau.edu
top
Return to
Human Resources Home
|
