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About Greensboro College
Greensboro College is a Methodist Church-related liberal arts institution that has been located in the center of Greensboro, North Carolina for more than 160 years. The College offers 30 majors to an undergraduate student body of approximately 1,300. The College also offers Master's degrees in Special Education, Elementary Education, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Greensboro College's central purpose is the intellectual development of the students within the dual traditions of the liberal arts and the Judeo-Christian faith. Through a disciplined pursuit of truth, its students acquire knowledge and develop a critical awareness that allows them to live humanely, responsibly, and productively in a free society. Such lives are characterized by clarity of thought and expression, a sense of history, an understanding of literature and language, a knowledge of mathematics and science, an appreciation of the arts, an awareness of political and social realities, a familiarity with the biblical tradition, and respect for physical soundness.
Greensboro College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-Time Faculty and Other Academic Positions
Kinesiology
The Division of Kinesiology at Greensboro College invites applications for a new faculty position to begin in August 2008. This will be a tenure-eligible or continuing contract-eligible position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Preferred qualifications of the successful candidate will include an earned doctorate in Kinesiology (health and physical education pedagogy emphasis) and an ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses (exercise science or related discipline). The successful candidate will also hold one or more professional certifications or licensures in (1) physical education, (2) health education, or (3) exercise science (ACSM, NSCA, etc.). Successful collegiate and/or public school teaching experience will also be important. ABD candidates will be considered.
The Division of Kinesiology offers undergraduate majors in physical education (licensure), exercise and sport studies (with concentrations in exercise science, sport administration, sport behavior, sport coaching) as well as athletic training (CAATE). Review of applications will begin 1 February 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), three letters of recommendation, and an additional list of three references (for contact). Applications should be sent to Dr. George Cheatham, Assistant Dean of the Faculty, Greensboro College, 815 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Please send e-applications as a Word attachment to cheathamg@gborocollege.edu. Greensboro College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Education
The Teacher Education Division of the College announces the following full-time faculty position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Education.
This will be a full-time tenure-eligible or continuing contract-eligible position.
Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate pedagogy courses in K - 6 mathematics, social studies, and curriculum planning and instructional strategies
- Supervise student teachers and other field experiences
- Participate in academic advisement
Qualifications:
- Preferred: Earned Doctorate (or ABD) in education or a related field
- Master’s or Specialist degree considered.
- Teacher Licensure in Elementary (K - 6)
- Recent elementary classroom/administrative experience
- Experience working with beginning teachers
- Strong background in the use and integration of technology
Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Application Procedure
Review of applications will begin May 15 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, vita, professional references and other supporting documentation to Dr. George Cheatham, Assistant Dean of the Faculty, Greensboro College, 815 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. (cheathamg@gborocollege.edu)
Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Teacher Education Program models active learning, critical reflection, and disciplined inquiry.
Instructor of English
Greensboro College is seeking a full-time instructor of English for the 2008-2009 academic year. This is a one-year, non-renewable appointment to begin August 2008. The instructor will teach in the first-year English program—three courses in the fall, three in the spring—and serve on departmental committees. An M.A. and appropriate experience are required, Ph.D. preferred.
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae, along with names of references, to Dr. George Cheatham, Assistant Dean of the Faculty, Greensboro College, 815 West Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401. Send e-applications as Word attachments to cheathamg@gborocollege.edu.
Greensboro College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Part-Time Vacancies
There are no part-time vacancies listed at this time.
Staff and other Administrative Positions
Director of Student Activities & Orientation
Greensboro College invites applications for the position of Director of Student Activities & Orientation, who provides leadership and oversight for a comprehensive program of student involvement. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, the Director is responsible for the administration and operation of all aspects of the orientation program and student involvement.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Oversee 30+ student organizations, including confirmation that accreditation requirements have been met, organizations remain fiscally sound, and are implementing appropriate campus programming.
- Collaborate with organization advisors to create an effective advising and mentoring environment for student organizations.
- Program for major campus events including Homecoming, Late Night at Reynolds, Spring Fling, the annual Pancake Breakfast and other special events as required.
- Advise key student organizations, including, the Junior Class, Pride Productions (the campus programming board), and the Student Government Association Finance Committee.
- Recruit, hire, and train an orientation staff.
- Develop, coordinate, and implement annual orientation programs including January Orientation, Campus Connection (early orientation programs), and Précis (August orientation).
- Supervise the Student Organization Liaison.
- Supervise the Administrative Assistant for Student Activities & Orientation as well as several work-study students.
- Coordinate with the Director of the Royce Reynolds Student Life Center to create a welcoming and active student center.
- Collaborate with the Campus Minister to create outreach and volunteer opportunities.
- Mentor students and develop student leadership skills.
- Participate in monthly on-call responsibilities.
Established in 1838, Greensboro College is a four-year private, coeducational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. With an enrollment of approximately 1,300 men and women, the College stresses a small community atmosphere and maintains a student-faculty ratio of 14:1.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a master’s degree in a discipline related to student development or higher education; high energy; personal motivation; effectiveness working with diverse constituencies including students, faculty, parents, and administrators; understanding of a small, church-affiliated, liberal arts college; excellent written and oral skills; and, above all, flexibility, empathy and judgment.
Interested persons should submit a resume/curriculum vitae, references, and cover letter as formal application for this position. Applications should be sent to Ilona Owens, Associate Dean of Students, Greensboro College, 815 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401.
Secretary/Receptionist, Admissions Office
The admissions office is accepting applications for a secretary/receptionist position. This is a full time, twelve-month position. The Ideal Candidate for the position is someone who possesses the following:
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Strong computer literacy, particularly with MS Word and Excel
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Please forward a letter of interest and a resume to:
Andrea Humble
Coordinator of Admissions Records
Greensboro College
815 W Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Residence Hall Directors
Residence Hall Directors support the mission of Residence Life by providing the necessary live-in administration for a residence hall. The RHDs main objective is to make the resources available to meet a resident’s needs of safety, education, and community; the three pillars of Residence Life. The RHD reports to the Director of Residence Life. RHDs reside in an apartment within their assigned residence hall. Reappointment is not guaranteed, but may be granted based on performance. Summer appointments are also available.
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
- Facilitate regular staff meetings with RAs.
- Supervise RAs and conduct performance evaluations with individual RAs.
- Participate in summer RA training and continual professional development throughout the year.
- Participate in RA selection and RHD selection process.
- Maintain visibility in Residence Hall and role model appropriate behavior.
- Maintain professional relationships with students.
- Assist RAs in enforcing Greensboro College and Residence Life policies.
- Monitor and manage conditions of assigned residence hall.
- Coordinate scheduling of lounge usage.
- Inspect residence hall on regular basis to identify maintenance/housekeeping concerns.
- Maintain communication with housekeeping and maintenance.
- Initiate work orders for repairs.
- Prep building for opening.
- Inspect building for closing.
- Take appropriate action in times of emergency.
- Counsel persons living in the area and make referrals when appropriate.
The Office of Residence Life is always seeking qualified candidates for the RHD position. If interested, please submit a letter of intent, resume, and current contact information to reslife@goborocollege.edu. Email attachments are only accepted in MS Word or PDF formats. Hard copies may be mailed to:
Matt Long
Director of Residence Life
Greensboro College
815 W. Market St. Greensboro, NC 27401
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