Education

 

Research Support Scientist 1
(RSS1, Dry Bean Breeding and Genetics)
Plant, Soil and Entomological Sciences 
University of Idaho

 

Open for Recruitment: 

July 30, 2008 - September 1, 2008

Announcement #: 

16519010077

Pay Rate: 

$14.06/hr, $29,244.80/yr

Full or Part Time: 

Full Time

Location: 

Kimberly Research & Extension Center

 (www.sites.uidaho.edu/AppTrack/Agency/Applicant/ViewAnnouncement.asp?announcement_no=16519010077)

This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. 

Materials Required:
    Online Application – Click on the ‘Apply Online’ icon

    Job References
    Research Support Scientist I Questionnaire
    Resume

 Application Procedure:

 To be considered, complete the online application including; a letter of interest, answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire, a resume, and a list of at least 3 professional references including contact information. Review of applications will begin after September 1, 2008 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

MAJOR FUNCTION:

 
The Research Support Scientist I (RSS) is expected to assist the principle investigator and other personnel, without detailed technical supervision, in all aspects of breeding, genetics and development of new cultivars of dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and associated basic and applied research with Phaseolus species.  Carry out DNA-extraction, molecular marker assays, and molecular marker-assisted selection. Bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogen isolation, maintenance, and multiplication; inoculation of parental germplasm, crosses, segregating populations and families and disease scoring. Make sufficient intra-and inter-specific, inter-gene pool, and inter-racial hybridization essential for germplasm enhancement and cultivar development and keeping record of pedigree. Carry out essential lab, greenhouse, and field experiments and manage laboratory and greenhouse facilities. Collect, analyze, tabulate and interpret data from breeding and genetics studies conducted over locations and years. Prepare and present research results at professional and grower meetings, conferences and workshops. The RSS will also maintain stocks of supplies and contribute to team effort by supervising visiting researchers, Scientific Aide, students, and hourly workers; and assist with the preparation of grant proposals and scientific manuscripts.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:  (% of Time; Essential/Marginal)
 
Plan and conduct essential greenhouse research by: (30%, Essential)
Hybridizing and developing intra-and inter-specific populations and breeding lines. Planting and conducting greenhouse experiments essential for dry bean breeding and genetics studies. Inoculating plants for screening for resistance to bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens. Recording, analyzing, tabulating data from genetics and breeding studies and disease screening, and preparing reports and manuscripts for publication. Lifting sacks of potting soil weighing up to 50 pounds.

Plan and conduct essential laboratory research by: (30%, Essential)
Isolating, multiplying and conserving bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogen stocks. Extracting and quantifying DNA for use in PCR. Conducting molecular marker-assisted selection to complement the greenhouse and field evaluation for resistance to diseases and other traits. Analyzing and interpreting all associated data and preparing reports and manuscripts for publication.

Plan and conduct essential field research by: (25%, Essential)
Planning, planting and conducting field experiments essential for dry bean breeding and genetics studies. Organizing, planting, evaluating, conducting and selecting comparative trails in contrasting environments and production systems. Recording, analyzing, and tabulating data from genetics and breeding studies and preparing reports and manuscripts for publication. Lifting sacks/boxes of seed and fertilizer weighing up to 50 pounds.

Assist project leader with general project operations by:  (10%, Essential)
Developing and maintaining essential data base for inventories, supplies, registering crosses, pedigrees, and data from lab, greenhouse and field experiments. Supervising scientific/technical aide, irregular helpers, students, visiting researchers and others in the program. Preparing and making oral and poster presentation in local bean producers, regional, national and international conferences and workshops. Building and maintaining good relations with faculty and staff on other projects; serving as a technical resource for project employees, and farm management and employees

Contributing to team effort by:   (5% Marginal)
Performing other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires an M.S. appropriate to the research discipline or closely related field.  

Must possess good interpersonal skills, demonstrated skills with computers, and effective communication skills.

Some positions may be required to work with toxic, volatile, and corrosive chemicals or carcinogenic substances; and/or be required to work in adverse environmental conditions; and/or carry or lift heavy materials.

Must:  Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a background check and show proof of eligibility to be employed in the United States.
 

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: Ph.D. degree in Plant Breeding and /or Plant Genetics is desired.

Experience in: conducting plant genetics, molecular marker assisted selection, and plant breeding studies are desired.

Some knowledge of:  Spanish and dealing with researchers from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain are desired.

Evidence of publishing refereed and non-refereed papers in plant genetics and breeding also are desired. 

Must possess: good skill in plant hybridization and development of intra-and interspecific populations;

Good knowledge: of lab procedures and protocols for isolation, preservation, multiplication and inoculation of bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens causing bean diseases; and extraction of DNA from plants and PCR techniques essential for marker-assisted selection; follow good safety practices.

Demonstrated ability to: design and conduct greenhouse and field experiments.

Knowledge of:  computer hardware and software programs is essential, including recording, analyzing, and tabulating data from breeding and genetics studies.

Ability to:  lift and move sacks/boxes weighing 50 lbs.

 The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educator and employer with an institution-wide commitment to diversity, human rights, multiculturalism and community. The University expresses that commitment by actively recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body, and by building and sustaining a welcoming, supportive campus environment. The University of Idaho provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community.

The University of Idaho complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The person hired into this position will be required to perform the functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If you have questions or concerns regarding a reasonable accommodation, please call Human Resources at 208-885-3892.


 

Administrative Assistant 2 
4-H Youth Development
University of Idaho

Open for Recruitment: July 31, 2008 - August 24, 2008 
Announcement #: 01231071898 
Pay Rate: $11.53/hour , $23,982.40/year 
Full or Part Time: Full Time 
Location: Moscow

Materials Required: 

TO APPLY:

Fully complete the online application including: a Letter of Qualification that addresses your related experience and the Minimum and Additional Desirable qualifications listed below; a resume; and at least three professional references including contact information. To be considered your "Letter of Qualification" must address each of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the desired qualifications as relevant. Note: A "Letter of Qualification" that does not at least address the minimum qualifications will result in a failed application.

Review of applications will begin after August 24, 2008 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

MAJOR FUNCTION:

To provide customer service to a variety of individuals by greeting, directing and assisting them. Providing administrative and technical support for the State 4-H Unit in web design and implementation; preparing departmental documents such as reports, notes, correspondence and other materials; coordinating and providing administrative support for state and national 4-H award programs; providing coordination and oversight of all departmental hiring processes for faculty, staff, temporary and work study positions within the State 4-H office and assisting the director with personnel and affirmative action matters; coordinating a wide variety of departmental meetings and events including, but not limited to, travel arrangements, agendas, accommodations, meeting rooms and refreshments; serving as unit resource and liaison for interpretation and implementation of university, college and departmental policies, rules and procedures; maintaining departmental personnel records; troubleshooting personnel problems; performing related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: (% Time, Essential/Marginal)

Provide departmental personnel support by: (15%, E) 

Provide technical support to department in web design and implementation by: (15%, E) 

Prepare department documents by: (15%, E) 

Continue professional development by: (5%, M) 

Contributing to team effort by: (5%, M) 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Good knowledge of: office support functions including word processing; filing; composing a variety of business documents; reception; and researching, compiling, and summarizing data for reports.

Experience: interpreting, applying and explaining complex information such as regulations, policies or services; independently solving problems/performing liaison activities in a work setting; coordinating activities requiring complex arrangements.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to: handle confidential materials with discretion; maintain harmonious and efficient working relationships; handle a wide range of personalities; operate and maintain a variety of office machines; establish and maintain an organized filing system. Work independently and as a team player; identify and initiate tasks as needed to complete a project; exhibit excellent interpersonal skills as well as a friendly and positive attitude at all times.

Experience: Using Microsoft Office software including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage and Publisher); use of iMacs and associated programs (iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb), maintaining a website; typing/keyboarding at 50 wpm; answering a business office telephone using knowledge of business telephone procedures and etiquette; two years of clerical or secretarial experience and knowledge; editing and revising for clarity and making grammatical changes to written work of others.

Documented Experience in: organizing and prioritizing work for self and others; independently solving problems/performing liaison activities in a work setting; willingness to contribute to team effort to achieve goals of the department and office; professional verbal and written communication skills; the ability present oneself in a professional manner.

Good Knowledge of: rules of effective business English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar; composing and proofreading standard business correspondence such as memos, form letters or requests for information; modern office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of: 4-H programs and policies; UI procedures; College of Agricultural and Life Sciences structure; Banner Human Resource Module. 

 The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educator and employer with an institution-wide commitment to diversity, human rights, multiculturalism and community. The University expresses that commitment by actively recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body, and by building and sustaining a welcoming, supportive campus environment. The University of Idaho provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community.

The University of Idaho complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The person hired into this position will be required to perform the functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If you have questions or concerns regarding a reasonable accommodation, please call Human Resources at 208-885-3892.


 

WISCONSIN NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (WNEP) COORDINATOR 
LANGLADE and ONEIDA COUNTIES

LOCATION: Langlade County is located in north central Wisconsin in the Cooperative Extension (CE) Central District. The Langlade County Extension Office is located in Antigo, Wisconsin. Oneida County is located in north central Wisconsin in the Cooperative Extension (CE) Northern District. The Oneida County Extension Office is located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Langlade and Oneida Counties Nutrition Education Program is a major effort within Cooperative Extension's Family Living Programs. The aim of Family Living Programs is to enhance the quality of family and community decisions that affect the family and to increase the families' abilities to adapt to and effect change. Within this broader aim, the purpose of this position is to provide leadership for the Langlade and Oneida Counties Nutrition Education Program including: teaching at community sites, staff training and supervision, managing the program budget, and collaborating with local agencies to deliver nutrition education to people who receive food stamps, or are eligible for food stamps. Assume weekly travel throughout the county and occasional travel within the state. Work evenings on a regular basis and occasionally on weekends, as needed to meet local needs. A detailed position description including identified ADA essential job functions is available.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor's degree in nutritional sciences, family/consumer sciences or related field · Demonstrated ability to initiate, form and effectively maintain working relationships with persons or associations from cultures other than one's own · Volunteer or paid experience working with people from culturally diverse groups and people with limited income · Ability to teach and present ideas effectively verbally, in writing and through educational technology to adults and youth · Strong interpersonal problem-solving skills in a team setting; ability to effectively manage conflicts · Ability to supervise and manage other staff · Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work cooperatively with other agencies and other community-based organizations · Ability to organize work and to work productively with indirect supervision in a highly visible public sector environment · Ability to keep accurate, complete and timely work records · Experience in budget development and management · Experience with word-processing, databases, spreadsheets and the Internet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Master's degree in a field related to the position duties · Experience in community-based nutrition and/or resource management education for limited income consumers · Residence in geographic area served

APPOINTMENT TYPE: University of Wisconsin - Extension academic staff appointment

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits including Wisconsin State Retirement; life, medical and hospital insurance; vacation and sick leave.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin September 16, 2008 and will continue until interviews are held. To be considered complete, you must include a cover letter (include position title and counties), resume, contact information of three professional references, final undergraduate transcripts, and a UWEX Applicant Survey Form found at www.uwex.edu/jobs/. Official transcripts will be required as a condition of hire; however copies issued to students are acceptable at this stage of the process. Send application materials to: Cooperative Extension Human Resources, 249 Extension, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706 or e-mail: [email protected]. Additional information is available at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr/. Materials submitted other than those requested will not be considered. A criminal records review will be conducted prior to employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, convictions and pending charges will be considered only as they relate to this position. UWEX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Material will be made available in alternative format upon request. For hearing and sight impaired assistance, call 711.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Direct inquiries concerning Equal Opportunity to the UWEX Equal Opportunity Office, Room 501, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, if asked, UW-Extension is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities remain confidential. The identities of all finalists must be released upon request.

UWEX provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The UWEX does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, or non-program related conviction record. Employment is contingent upon establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.


 

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENT 
GRANT COUNTY
University of Wisconsin-Extension

LOCATION: Grant County is located in south-western Wisconsin in the Cooperative Extension (CE) Southern District. The Grant County Extension Office is located in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: As a faculty member of University of Wisconsin-Extension, employed with Grant County, the 4-H Youth Development Agent is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs to meet identified needs and interests of county individuals, organizations and communities. Backed by University research, the Agent incorporates pertinent findings from the social, human and behavioral sciences into educational programs to support the positive development of youth, especially in the areas of leadership, interpersonal and citizenship skills. The Agent also guides and counsels volunteers associated with the 4-H club program and other program-related groups. Assume weekly travel throughout the county and occasional travel within the state. Work evenings on a regular basis and occasionally on weekends, as needed to meet local needs. A detailed position description including identified ADA essential job functions is available.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Master's or other graduate degree with course work in educational principles, curriculum development, program evaluation and/or the cognitive and social development of youth and adults · Demonstrated success planning, implementing and evaluating learning experiences for youth and/or adults in community-based, non-formal educational settings that reach, and are accessible to, a wide range of audiences · Ability to teach and communicate ideas effectively verbally, in writing and through educational technology to adults and youth · Strong group and educational facilitation skills · Demonstrated success in managing volunteers, preferably in a youth-focused organization · Ability to organize work and to work productively with indirect supervision in a highly visible public sector environment · Ability to work collaboratively with other paid and non-paid staff; ability to take personal responsibility to help team efforts succeed · Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a team setting; ability to effectively manage conflicts · Skillful in establishing and maintaining professional work relationships and networks · Demonstrated ability to initiate, form and effectively maintain working relationships with persons or associations from cultures other than one's own · Demonstrated willingness to learn on an ongoing basis · Ability to adapt to changing programming and workplace priorities · Ability to use outcome data for program improvement and accountability · Ability to promote Cooperative Extension and its programs through mass media and public relations/marketing skills · Ability to use word processing and the Internet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Master's or other graduate degree with content expertise in a related field such as youth development, human behavior, education or other related behavioral sciences · A minimum of two years of professionally related experience, especially in youth related outreach education · Knowledge of adult learning principles · Scholarship experience; demonstrated ability to critically review and utilize research findings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (continued): · Experience working with local governments and community-based organizations; experience building community-based community coalitions for the purpose of taking positive action · Ability to write grants and establish partnerships that pool and/or leverage public and private funds in support of Extension's mission; experience in budget development and management · Volunteer or paid experience working with people from culturally diverse groups · Skillful in the use of educational software and current instructional technologies · Demonstrated understanding of Extension's mission; knowledge of land grant colleges and universities

APPOINTMENT TYPE: University of Wisconsin - Extension probationary tenure track faculty appointment

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits including Wisconsin State Retirement; life, medical and hospital insurance; vacation and sick leave.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin September 2, 2008 and will continue until interviews are held. To be considered complete, you must include a cover letter (include position title and county), resume, contact information of three professional references, final undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a UWEX Applicant Survey Form found at www.uwex.edu/jobs/. Official transcripts will be required as a condition of hire; however copies of official transcripts issued to students are acceptable at this stage of the process. Send application materials to: Cooperative Extension Human Resources, 249 Extension, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706 or e-mail: [email protected]. Additional information is available at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr/. Materials submitted other than those requested will not be considered. A criminal records review will be conducted prior to employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, convictions and pending charges will be considered only as they relate to this position. UWEX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Material will be made available in alternative format upon request. For hearing and sight impaired assistance, call 711. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Direct inquiries concerning Equal Opportunity to the UWEX Equal Opportunity Office, Room 501, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, if asked, UW-Extension is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities remain confidential. The identities of all finalists must be released upon request.

UWEX provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The UWEX does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, or non-program related conviction record. Employment is contingent upon establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.


 

FAMILY LIVING AGENT 
CLARK COUNTY
University of Wisconsin-Extension

LOCATION: Clark County is located in western Wisconsin in the Cooperative Extension (CE) Western District. The Clark County Extension Office is located in Neillsville, Wisconsin.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: As a faculty member of University of Wisconsin-Extension, employed with Clark County, the Family Living Agent is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs to meet identified needs and interests of county individuals, organizations and communities. Backed by University research, the Agent incorporates pertinent findings from the social and health sciences into educational programs in an effort to strengthen the quality of family life, and to increase the families' abilities to effectively manage change. Assume weekly travel throughout the county and occasional travel within the state. Work evenings on a regular basis and occasionally on weekends, as needed to meet local needs. A detailed position description, including identified ADA essential job functions, is available.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Master's or other graduate degree with content expertise, and at least one degree, in a family development related field · Ability to plan, implement and evaluate community-based, non-formal educational programs that reach, and are accessible to, a wide range of audiences · Ability to teach and communicate ideas effectively verbally, in writing and through educational technology to adults and youth · Strong group and educational facilitation skills · Experience developing the capacity of volunteers to implement and maintain educational programming · Ability to organize work and to work productively with indirect supervision in a highly visible public sector environment · Ability to work collaboratively with other paid and non-paid staff; ability to take personal responsibility to help team efforts succeed · Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a team setting; ability to effectively manage conflicts · Skillful in establishing and maintaining professional work relationships and networks · Demonstrated ability to initiate, form and effectively maintain working relationships with persons or associations from cultures other than one's own · Demonstrated willingness to learn on an ongoing basis · Ability to adapt to changing programming and workplace priorities · Ability to use outcome data for program improvement and accountability · Ability to promote Cooperative Extension and its programs through mass media and public relations/marketing skills · Ability to use word processing and the Internet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Demonstrated success planning, implementing and evaluating community-based, non-formal educational programs that reach, and are accessible to, a wide range of audiences · Successful experience in family related outreach or adult education · Knowledge of adult learning principles · Scholarship experience; demonstrated ability to critically review and utilize research findings · Experience working with local governments and community-based organizations; experience building community-based community coalitions for the purpose of taking positive action

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (continued): · Ability to write grants and establish partnerships that pool and/or leverage public and private funds in support of Extension's mission; experience in budget development and management · Volunteer or paid experience working with people from culturally diverse groups · Skillful in the use of educational software and current instructional technologies · Demonstrated understanding of Extension's mission; knowledge of land grant colleges and universities

APPOINTMENT TYPE: University of Wisconsin - Extension probationary tenure track faculty appointment

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits including Wisconsin State Retirement; life, medical and hospital insurance; vacation and sick leave.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin September 9th, 2008 and will continue until interviews are held. To be considered complete, you must include a cover letter (include position title and county), resume, contact information of three professional references, final undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a UWEX Applicant Survey Form found at www.uwex.edu/jobs/. Official transcripts will be required as a condition of hire; however copies of official transcripts issued to students are acceptable at this stage of the process. Send application materials to: Cooperative Extension Human Resources, 249 Extension, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706 or e-mail: [email protected]. Additional information is available at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr/. Materials submitted other than those requested will not be considered. A criminal records review will be conducted prior to employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, convictions and pending charges will be considered only as they relate to this position. UWEX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Material will be made available in alternative format upon request. For hearing and sight impaired assistance, call 711. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Direct inquiries concerning Equal Opportunity to the UWEX Equal Opportunity Office, Room 501, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, if asked, UW-Extension is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities remain confidential. The identities of all finalists must be released upon request.

UWEX provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The UWEX does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, or non-program related conviction record. Employment is contingent upon establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.


 

Assistant Professor of Comparative or Non -Western Philosophy
Pitzer College 
Claremont, CA

Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Comparative or Non-Western Philosophy, for an appointment beginning Fall, 2009. We seek candidates who work in the areas of Comparative or Non-Western Philosophy (including Native American or other Indigenous Philosophies, Latin American Philosophy and Islamic Philosophy). A successful candidate should be competent to teach one or more of Ethical Theory, Logic, or Continental Thought. Ability to contribute to one of the Claremont Colleges' Interdisciplinary Programs (e.g., American Studies, Black Studies, Asian Studies, Chicano Studies, Asian-American Studies, International and Intercultural Studies, Gender & Feminist Studies or Environmental Studies) is a plus. Teaching load: 5 courses/year.

Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women's Studies.

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to [email protected]. Electronic documents are required in the following formats: MS Word or PDF. Applicants may but are not required to submit duplicate hard copies to: Alan Jones, Dean of Faculty, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711. The deadline for applying is November 1, 2008 or until the position is filled.


 

COMMUNITY AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EDUCATOR 
FOREST COUNTY
University of Wisconsin-Extension

LOCATION: Forest County is located in north-eastern Wisconsin in the Cooperative Extension (CE) Northern District. The Forest County Extension Office is located in Crandon, Wisconsin.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: As an academic staff member of University of Wisconsin-Extension, employed with Forest County, the Community and Youth Development Educator is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs to meet identified needs and interests of the County, individuals, organizations and communities. Backed by University research, the Educator incorporates pertinent findings from the social, human and behavioral sciences into educational programs to support the positive development of community and youth. The Educator strengthens organizations, communities and local government through educational programming that builds understanding and leads to improved collaboration, decision-making, and leadership skills. This Educator's position responsibilities require an overall focus and responsiveness to identified needs of community and organizational development, economic development, and youth development in settings that support both individuals and organizations. The Educator also guides and counsels volunteers associated with youth programs, 4-H, and community, and economic development organizations.

The position is also responsible for performing the Forest County Extension Department Head role and provides leadership and oversight to the Forest County Extension Department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor's degree with course work in fields appropriate to the position focus including community development, organization development, youth leadership, youth development, educational principles, curriculum development, program evaluation, extension education, the cognitive and social development of youth and adults, or related behavioral science fields · Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate learning experiences for youth and adults in community-based, non-formal educational settings that reach and are accessible to a wide range of audiences · Ability to teach and communicate ideas effectively verbally, in writing and through educational technology to adults and youth · Demonstrated ability to initiate, form and effectively maintain working relationships with persons or associations from cultures other than ones own · Strong group and educational facilitation skills · Demonstrated success in organizing or managing volunteers, preferably in a community-based or youth-focused organization · Ability to organize work and to work productively with indirect supervision in a highly visible public sector environment · Ability to work collaboratively with other paid and non-paid staff; ability to take personal responsibility to help team efforts succeed · Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a team setting; ability to effectively manage conflicts · Skillful in establishing and maintaining professional work relationships and networks · Demonstrated willingness to learn on an ongoing basis · Ability to adapt to changing programming and workplace priorities · Ability to use outcome data for program improvement and accountability · Ability to promote Cooperative Extension and its programs through mass media and public relations/marketing skills · Ability to use word processing and the Internet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Master's degree with content expertise in a related field such as economics, community development and/or youth development, education or other related behavioral sciences, organizational development and leadership · Successful experience in community development, organizational development, leadership development, and/or youth development · Knowledge of youth and adult learning principles · Scholarship experience; demonstrated ability to critically review and utilize research findings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (continued): · Experience working with local governments and community-based organizations; experience building community-based community coalitions for the purpose of taking positive action · Ability to write grants and establish partnerships that pool and/or leverage public and private funds in support of Extension's mission; experience in budget development and management · Volunteer or paid experience with culturally diverse groups or populations · Skillful in the use of educational software and current instructional technologies · Demonstrated understanding of Extension's mission; knowledge of land grant colleges and universities

APPOINTMENT TYPE: University of Wisconsin - Extension academic staff appointment

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits including Wisconsin State Retirement; life, medical and hospital insurance; vacation and sick leave.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin August 26th, 2008 and will continue until interviews are held. To be considered complete, you must include a cover letter (include position title and county), resume, contact information of three professional references, final undergraduate transcripts, and a UWEX Applicant Survey Form found at www.uwex.edu/jobs/. Official transcripts will be required as a condition of hire; however copies of official transcripts issued to students are acceptable at this stage of the process. Send application materials to: Cooperative Extension Human Resources, 249 Extension, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706 or e-mail: [email protected]. Additional information is available at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr/. Materials submitted other than those requested will not be considered. A criminal records review will be conducted prior to employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, convictions and pending charges will be considered only as they relate to this position. UWEX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Material will be made available in alternative format upon request. For hearing and sight impaired assistance, call 711. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Direct inquiries concerning Equal Opportunity to the UWEX Equal Opportunity Office, Room 501, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, if asked, UW-Extension is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities remain confidential. The identities of all finalists must be released upon request.

UWEX provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The UWEX does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, or non-program related conviction record. Employment is contingent upon establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.


 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW EDUCATOR
University of Wisconsin-Extension

LOCATION: This position works out of the Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St., Room 229, Madison WI, 53703.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: As an academic staff member of the University of Wisconsin-Extension, employed with the Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development (CNRED) program area, the Local Government Law Educator provides leadership, direction, and coordination of local government education efforts through CNRED's Local Government Center (LGC). These efforts include planning and delivery of educational programs, directly and through county-based Cooperative Extension faculty; developing research-based information and materials; and providing liaison and coordination with local government organizations and associations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · J. D. degree, and membership in the Wisconsin State Bar within one year of the start of employment · Significant relevant experience that demonstrates a breadth of knowledge of the functions and operations of Wisconsin local government, duties and responsibilities of local government officials, and the public policy process · Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze and explain legal topics to lay persons · Ability to teach and communicate ideas effectively verbally, in writing and through educational technology · Ability to organize work and to work productively with indirect supervision in a highly visible public sector environment · Ability to work collaboratively with other paid and non-paid staff; ability to take personal responsibility to help team efforts succeed · Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills in a team setting; ability to effectively manage conflict · Skillful in establishing and maintaining professional work relationships and networks · Demonstrated ability to initiate, form and effectively maintain working relationships with persons or associations from cultures other than one's own · Demonstrated willingness to learn on an ongoing basis · Ability to adapt to changing programming and workplace priorities · Ability to use word processing and the Internet

Preferred Qualifications: · Membership in the Wisconsin State Bar at the time of hire · Experience working with local governments · Experience in the conception, design, implementation, and evaluation of adult education programs · Knowledge of adult learning principles · Strong group and educational facilitation skills · Scholarship experience; demonstrated ability to critically review and utilize research findings · Ability to use outcome data for program improvement and accountability · Skillful in the use of educational software and current instructional technologies · Volunteer or paid experience working with culturally diverse groups · Demonstrated understanding of Extension's mission; knowledge of land grant colleges and universities

APPOINTMENT TYPE: This position is a fixed-term academic staff appointment with the University of Wisconsin-Extension's division of Cooperative Extension.

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits including Wisconsin State Retirement; life, medical and hospital insurance; vacation and sick leave.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin September 9th, 2008 and will continue until interviews are held. To be considered complete, you must include a cover letter (include position title), resume, contact information of three professional references, final undergraduate and J.D. transcripts, and a UWEX Applicant Survey Form found at www.uwex.edu/jobs/. Official transcripts will be required as a condition of hire; however copies of official transcripts issued to students are acceptable at this stage of the process. Send application materials to: Cooperative Extension Human Resources, 249 Extension, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706 or e-mail: [email protected]. Additional information is available at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr/. Materials submitted other than those requested will not be considered. A criminal records review will be conducted prior to employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, convictions and pending charges will be considered only as they relate to this position. UWEX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Material will be made available in alternative format upon request. For hearing and sight impaired assistance, call 711. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Direct inquiries concerning Equal Opportunity to the UWEX Equal Opportunity Office, Room 501, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, if asked, UW-Extension is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities remain confidential. The identities of all finalists must be released upon request.

UWEX provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The UWEX does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, or non-program related conviction record. Employment is contingent upon establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.


 

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology for an appointment beginning Fall, 2009. A Ph.D. in clinical psychology from an APA accredited program is required. Only applicants with a strongly scientific approach, a commitment to undergraduate teaching, and a record of promising research will be considered. The area of specialization within clinical psychology is open. The normal teaching load is five courses per academic year, and responsibility for teaching courses such as Abnormal Psychology, Internships, Introduction to Psychology and Seminar in Clinical Psychology.

Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women's Studies.

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to [email protected]. Electronic documents are required in the following formats: MS Word or PDF. Applicants may, but are not required to, submit duplicate hard copies to: Alan Jones, Dean of Faculty, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711. The deadline for applying is November 1, 2008 or until the position is filled.


 

Assistant Professor of English/Writing Center Director:
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position of English to serve as Writing Center Director beginning July 1, 2009. The successful candidate will develop and maintain the Writing Center, have responsibility for supervising a part-time Administrative Coordinator, and a staff of both graduate and undergraduate student assistants. The person will serve as a resource for faculty teaching writing in the interdisciplinary First-Year Seminar program; and teach 3 writing courses, including academic writing, per academic year.

We seek a colleague with a strong commitment to the function of the Writing Center as an academic resource for students and faculty, a passion for undergraduate teaching, the ability to work well with faculty across the college, and a continuing program of scholarly activity. A Ph.D. with specialization in Composition or Rhetoric is required at the time of appointment.

Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women's Studies.

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research (e.g. course evaluations, writing sample, etc.), statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to [email protected]. Electronic documents are required in the following formats: MS Word or PDF. Applicants may but are not required to submit duplicate hard copies to: Alan Jones, Dean of Faculty, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711. The deadline for applying is November 1, 2008 or until the position is filled.


 

Assistant Professor of Media Studies
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Media Studies with an emphasis in Urban Studies for an appointment beginning Fall, 2009. Applicants should have teaching and research interests that link Media Studies with the Social Sciences. They should have experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, as well as global and local comparative analysis of community-based media. Potential areas of interest could include global societies, youth, healthcare, or violence. In particular, we are interested in research based in Africa, India, or the Middle East, and their transnational visual cultures. Candidates will share in the teaching of two to three Media Studies core courses a year, thus experience in teaching media production courses is desirable. There is potential for the candidate to participate in developing an Urban Studies program at Pitzer College, building on the joint programs between Media Studies and the Center for California Cultural and Social Issues, and enhancing the academic component of community-based research and learning. Candidates are also encouraged to create links with related programs at Pitzer including Political Studies, Organizational Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gender and Feminist Studies and others. Applicants should have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment.

Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women's Studies.

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to [email protected]. Electronic documents are required in the following formats: MS Word or PDF. Applicants may but are not required to submit duplicate hard copies to: Alan Jones, Dean of Faculty, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711. The deadline for applying is December 1, 2008 or until the position is filled.


 

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EDUCATOR 
OZAUKEE COUNTY

LOCATION: Ozaukee County is located in south-eastern Wisconsin in the Cooperative Extension (CE) Eastern District. The Ozaukee County Extension Office is located in Port Washington, Wisconsin.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 4-H Youth Development programming in Wisconsin has a dual focus - providing educational programs for youth, and youth development leadership for communities. The 4-H community club is Extension's fundamental model for youth programming. Other models of direct programming such as after-school 4-H clubs and summer youth programs provide program access to audiences unaware of or unable to access 4-H community clubs. In addition to these direct programs, 4-H Youth Development personnel play a significant role as community leaders in youth development.

As a faculty or academic staff member of University of Wisconsin-Extension, employed with Ozaukee County, the 4-H Youth Development Educator is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs to meet identified needs and interests of county individuals, organizations and communities. Backed by University research, the Educator incorporates pertinent findings from the social, human and behavioral sciences into educational programs to support the positive development of youth, especially in the areas of leadership, interpersonal and citizenship skills. The Educator also guides and counsels volunteers associated with the 4-H club program and other program-related groups.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor's degree and significant progress toward a Master's degree or other graduate degree with course work in educational principles, curriculum development, program evaluation, and/or cognitive and social development of youth and adults; individuals hired with a Bachelor's degree must complete an approved Master's degree within five years of the initial appointment to continue employment in the position · Significant related experience especially in youth-related outreach education, as evidenced by a minimum of three years of professionally-related experience · Demonstrated success planning, implementing and evaluating learning experiences for youth and/or adults in community-based, non-formal educational settings that reach, and are accessible to, a wide range of audiences · Ability to teach and communicate ideas effectively verbally, in writing and through educational technology to adults and youth · Strong group and educational facilitation skills · Demonstrated success in managing volunteers, preferably in a youth-focused organization · Ability to organize work and to work productively with indirect supervision in a highly visible public sector environment · Ability to work collaboratively with other paid and non-paid staff; ability to take personal responsibility to help team efforts succeed · Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a team setting; ability to effectively manage conflicts · Skillful in establishing and maintaining professional work relationships and networks · Demonstrated ability to initiate, form and effectively maintain working relationships with persons or associations from cultures other than one's own · Demonstrated willingness to learn on an ongoing basis · Ability to adapt to changing programming and workplace priorities · Ability to use outcome data for program improvement and accountability · Ability to promote Cooperative Extension and its programs through mass media and public relations/marketing skills · Ability to use word processing and the Internet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Knowledge of adult learning principles · Scholarship experience; demonstrated ability to critically review and utilize research findings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (continued): · Experience working with local governments and community-based organizations; experience building community-based community coalitions for the purpose of taking positive action · Ability to write grants and establish partnerships that pool and/or leverage public and private funds in support of Extension's mission; experience in budget development and management · Volunteer or paid experience working with people from culturally diverse groups · Skillful in the use of educational software and current instructional technologies · Demonstrated understanding of Extension's mission; knowledge of land grant colleges and universities

APPOINTMENT TYPE: University of Wisconsin-Extension academic staff appointment. An individual hired into an academic staff appointment as an Extension Associate (bachelor's degree at time of hire) must complete an approved Master's degree within five years of the initial appointment. If hired with a Master's degree it is a faculty appointment.

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits including Wisconsin State Retirement; life, medical and hospital insurance; vacation and sick leave.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin August 19, 2008 and will continue until interviews are held. To be considered complete, you must include a cover letter (include position title and county), resume, contact information of three professional references, final undergraduate/graduate transcripts, and a UWEX Applicant Survey Form found at www.uwex.edu/jobs/. Official transcripts will be required as a condition of hire; however copies of official transcripts issued to students are acceptable at this stage of the process. Send application materials to: Cooperative Extension Human Resources, 249 Extension, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706 or e-mail: [email protected]. Additional information is available at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr/. Materials submitted other than those requested will not be considered. A criminal records review will be conducted prior to employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, convictions and pending charges will be considered only as they relate to this position. UWEX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Material will be made available in alternative format upon request. For hearing and sight impaired assistance, call 711. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Direct inquiries concerning Equal Opportunity to the UWEX Equal Opportunity Office, Room 501, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, if asked, UW-Extension is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities remain confidential. The identities of all finalists must be released upon request.

UWEX provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The UWEX does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, or non-program related conviction record. Employment is contingent upon establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.


 

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EDUCATOR 
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY

LOCATION: Sheboygan County is located in south-eastern Wisconsin in the Cooperative Extension (CE) Eastern District. The Sheboygan County Extension Office is located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 4-H Youth Development Programming in Wisconsin has a dual focus - providing educational programs for youth, and youth development leadership for communities. The 4-H community club is Extension's fundamental model for youth programming. Other models of direct programming such as after-school 4-H clubs and summer youth programs provide program access to audiences unaware of or unable to access 4-H community clubs. In addition to these direct programs, 4-H Youth Development personnel play a significant role as community leaders in youth development.

As a faculty member of University of Wisconsin-Extension, employed with Sheboygan County, the 4-H Youth Development Educator is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs to meet identified needs and interests of county individuals, organizations and communities. Backed by University research, the Educator incorporates pertinent findings from the social, human and behavioral sciences into educational programs to support the positive development of youth, especially in the areas of leadership, interpersonal and citizenship skills. The Educator also guides and counsels volunteers associated with the 4-H community club program and other program-related groups, including under-represented clientele in the county.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Master's or other graduate degree with course work in educational principles, curriculum development, program evaluation and/or the cognitive and social development of youth and adults · Demonstrated success in designing, promoting, implementing and evaluating learning experiences for youth and/or adults in community-based, non-formal educational settings that reach, and are accessible to a wide range of audiences · Ability to effectively teach and communicate ideas verbally, in writing and through educational technology to adults and youth · Strong group and educational facilitation skills · Demonstrated success in managing volunteers, preferably in a youth-focused organization · Ability to organize work and to work productively with indirect supervision in a highly visible public sector environment · Ability to work collaboratively with other paid and non-paid staff; ability to take personal responsibility to help team efforts succeed · Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a team setting; ability to effectively manage conflicts · Skillful in establishing and maintaining professional work relationships and networks · Demonstrated ability to initiate, form and effectively maintain working relationships with persons or associations from cultures other than one's own · Demonstrated willingness to learn on an ongoing basis · Ability to adapt to changing programming and workplace priorities · Ability to use outcome data for program improvement and accountability · Ability to promote Cooperative Extension and its programs through mass media and public relations/marketing skills · Ability to use word processing and the Internet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Master's or other graduate degree with content expertise in a related field such as youth development, human behavior, education or other related behavioral science field · A minimum of two years of professionally related experience, especially in youth related outreach education · Knowledge of adult learning principles · Scholarship experience; demonstrated ability to critically review and utilize research findings · Experience working with local governments and community-based organizations; experience building community-based community coalitions for the purpose of taking positive action

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (continued): · Ability to write grants and establish partnerships that pool and/or leverage public and private funds in support of Extension's mission; experience in budget development and management · Volunteer or paid experience working with people from culturally diverse groups · Knowledge of Latino and/or Hmong cultures; ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Hmong in addition to English · Skillful in the use of educational software and current instructional technologies · Demonstrated understanding of Extension's mission; knowledge of land grant colleges and universities

APPOINTMENT TYPE: University of Wisconsin - Extension faculty appointment

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits including Wisconsin State Retirement; life, medical and hospital insurance; vacation and sick leave.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin August 19th, 2008 and will continue until interviews are held. To be considered complete, you must include a cover letter (include position title and county), resume, contact information of three professional references, final undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a UWEX Applicant Survey Form found at www.uwex.edu/jobs/. Official transcripts will be required as a condition of hire; however copies of official transcripts issued to students are acceptable at this stage of the process. Send application materials to: Cooperative Extension Human Resources, 249 Extension, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706 or e-mail: [email protected]. Additional information is available at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr/. Materials submitted other than those requested will not be considered. A criminal records review will be conducted prior to employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, convictions and pending charges will be considered only as they relate to this position. UWEX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Material will be made available in alternative format upon request. For hearing and sight impaired assistance, call 711. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Direct inquiries concerning Equal Opportunity to the UWEX Equal Opportunity Office, Room 501, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, if asked, UW-Extension is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities remain confidential. The identities of all finalists must be released upon request.

UWEX provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The UWEX does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, or non-program related conviction record. Employment is contingent upon establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.


 

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENT 
TAYLOR COUNTY

LOCATION: Taylor County is located in central Wisconsin in the Cooperative Extension (CE) Central District. The Taylor County Extension Office is located in Medford, Wisconsin.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: As a faculty member of University of Wisconsin-Extension, employed with Taylor County, the 4-H Youth Development Agent is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs to meet identified needs and interests of county individuals, organizations and communities. Backed by University research, the Agent incorporates pertinent findings from the social, human and behavioral sciences into educational programs to support the positive development of youth, especially in the areas of leadership, interpersonal and citizenship skills. The Agent also guides and counsels volunteers associated with the 4-H community club program and other program-related groups.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Master's or other graduate degree with course work in educational principles, curriculum development, program evaluation and/or the cognitive and social development of youth and adults · Demonstrated success planning, implementing and evaluating learning experiences for youth and/or adults in community-based, non-formal educational settings that reach, and are accessible to, a wide range of audiences · Ability to teach and communicate ideas effectively verbally, in writing and through educational technology to adults and youth · Strong group and educational facilitation skills · Demonstrated success in managing volunteers, preferably in a youth-focused organization · Ability to organize work and to work productively with indirect supervision in a highly visible public sector environment · Ability to work collaboratively with other paid and non-paid staff; ability to take personal responsibility to help team efforts succeed · Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a team setting; ability to effectively manage conflicts · Skillful in establishing and maintaining professional work relationships and networks · Demonstrated ability to initiate, form and effectively maintain working relationships with persons or associations from cultures other than one's own · Demonstrated willingness to learn on an ongoing basis · Ability to adapt to changing programming and workplace priorities · Ability to use outcome data for program improvement and accountability · Ability to promote Cooperative Extension and its programs through mass media and public relations/marketing skills · Ability to use word processing and the Internet

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Master's or other graduate degree with content expertise in a related field such as youth development, human behavior, education or other related behavioral sciences · A minimum of two years of professionally related experience, especially in youth related outreach education · Knowledge of adult learning principles · Scholarship experience; demonstrated ability to critically review and utilize research findings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (continued): · Experience working with local governments and community-based organizations; experience building community-based community coalitions for the purpose of taking positive action · Ability to write grants and establish partnerships that pool and/or leverage public and private funds in support of Extension's mission; experience in budget development and management · Volunteer or paid experience working with people from culturally diverse groups · Skillful in the use of educational software and current instructional technologies · Demonstrated understanding of Extension's mission; knowledge of land grant colleges and universities

APPOINTMENT TYPE: University of Wisconsin - Extension probationary tenure track faculty appointment

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits including Wisconsin State Retirement; life, medical and hospital insurance; vacation and sick leave.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin August 26th, 2008 and will continue until interviews are held. To be considered complete, you must include a cover letter (include position title and county), resume, contact information of three professional references, final undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a UWEX Applicant Survey Form found at www.uwex.edu/jobs/. Official transcripts will be required as a condition of hire; however copies of official transcripts issued to students are acceptable at this stage of the process. Send application materials to: Cooperative Extension Human Resources, 249 Extension, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706 or e-mail: [email protected]. Additional information is available at http://www.uwex.edu/ces/hr/. Materials submitted other than those requested will not be considered. A criminal records review will be conducted prior to employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, convictions and pending charges will be considered only as they relate to this position. UWEX is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Material will be made available in alternative format upon request. For hearing and sight impaired assistance, call 711. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Direct inquiries concerning Equal Opportunity to the UWEX Equal Opportunity Office, Room 501, 432 N. Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, if asked, UW-Extension is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities remain confidential. The identities of all finalists must be released upon request.

UWEX provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The UWEX does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, or non-program related conviction record. Employment is contingent upon establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.


 

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 
University of California, Santa Barbara
Associated Students
posted 07-09-08

Responsible for organizational management, leadership development and long term planning for the community and environmental areas of Associated Students as well as the community tutoring and service learning. Represents the University and Associated Students in the community through networking and campus collaborations. Establishes and maintains relationships with local government agencies to promote student interests before federal, state and local elected officials, public agencies and citizens groups.

Requirements: Experience managing diverse organizations, understanding of non-profit sector, organizational development and social justice. Ability to develop broad knowledge of the University of California structure, Associated Students policies, campus and system-wide policy especially in regard to expenditure of compulsory student fees. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally. Basic computer skills including standard office software. Master's Degree in a related field preferred. Bilingual preferred.

Note: Fingerprinting required. Must be willing to accommodate an irregular work schedule; evening and occasional weekend hours required.

$4,127/mo.

For primary consideration apply by 8/7/08, thereafter open until filled. Apply on line @ https://Jobs.ucsb.edu, Reference Job #20080333

Questions? Call 805-893-3166.

AA/EOE
(0809)


 

Assistant Professor of African History

Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in African History, for an appointment beginning Fall, 2009. The candidate's research should contribute to the project of rethinking historical methods, concepts, and perspectives through the study of African histories. A passion for undergraduate teaching is a must. Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching expertise includes the history of (i) Islam in Africa and/or (ii) African links to the Indian Ocean area, broadly construed. Other possible areas of interest include the histories of health, medicine, the environment, gender and/or human rights in Africa.

Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women's Studies.

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to [email protected]. Electronic documents are required in the following formats: MS Word or PDF. Applicants may but are not required to submit duplicate hard copies to: Alan Jones, Dean of Faculty, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711. The deadline for applying is November 1, 2008 or until the position is filled.


 

Assistant Professor of Economics

Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics, for an appointment beginning Fall, 2009. We are interested in applicants who specialize in the field of international economics. This could include international trade, trade policy, international factor movements, international finance, foreign exchange markets, economic integration, open economy macroeconomics, and economic growth in open economies. Additional work in the fields of history of economic thought, financial economics, industrial organization, law and economics, or urban, rural and regional economics would be appealing. The teaching load is five courses per year, over two semesters. The position requires teaching both introductory and upper-level courses. We have approximately 50 economists in the Claremont Colleges consortium.

Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Asian American Studies, Black Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women's Studies.

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, a description of your research, and three letters of recommendation VIA EMAIL to [email protected]. Electronic documents are required in the following formats: MS Word or PDF. Interviews will be held at the ASSA meetings in San Francisco January 3 - 5, 2009. We will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2008. Applicants may but are not required to submit duplicate hard copies to: Alan Jones, Dean of Faculty, 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711. The deadline for applying is November 1, 2008 or until the position is filled.


 

Instructional Designer 
(Job Ref# JP32225-EW)
posted 05-20-08

Location: Irwindale, CA

Basic Qualifications: Must possess five or more years experience in designing and developing technical and non-technical courses.

General Job Requirements: Degree: BA/BS. Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, other related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Demonstrated experience with researching, designing, and assisting in the development of technical and non-technical instructional materials. Demonstrated experience in the process of conducting various assessments and analyses to determine project development scope. Demonstrated experience with Word and PowerPoint, and the ability to use multiple functions within each program. Demonstrated experience with communicating orally and in writing, along with the demonstrated experience translating technical information into an instructional format that is easily understood by a non- technical audience. Demonstrated experience with project management including the management of multiple projects, and the ability to establish timelines, and adjust to changing priorities, schedules, and deadlines. The successful candidate must be creative, self-sufficient, and able to produce quality materials, and perform well under pressure with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills: Degree: BA/BS.

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate (Developer) will develop, prepare, and maintain classroom curriculum as appropriate. The Developer will evaluate curricula effectiveness and impacts to individual and organizational performance. The Developer will conduct Train-the-Trainer sessions and may be required to serve as a technical consultant supporting instructional materials and subject matter resources. The Developer may be assigned as a team lead on large-scale projects as requested by management and work with a team of developers to meet determined deliverables by stated timelines. Travel may be required from the home base to other locations throughout the company.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com.

Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

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