University Faculty Openings
Full-Time Faculty Openings
Department of Psychology Announces Open Faculty Position
The Department of Psychology invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in psychology with expertise in clinical or counseling psychology beginning August 2012.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate clinical courses including counseling, abnormal and behavioral neuroscience, and basic psychology courses (e.g., introductory, research methods, stress and health). Salary and rank depend upon applicant qualifications. At a minimum, all PhD requirements should be completed prior to August 2012.
Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to:
David J. Bennett, PhD
Chair, Psychology Search
North Park University
3225 W. Foster Avenue, Box 16
Chicago, IL 60625
OR
Email to the attention of David Bennett
The deadline for receipt of application materials is February 1, 2012, or until the position is filled.
Electronic Resources Librarian
Brandel Library seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian in a tenure-track faculty position to manage and lead the implementation and use of electronic resources and services provided by the library. This librarian will also participate in the planning and delivery of library instruction. Appointment to begin July 2012. Click here to view full job description.
To apply submit a current CV, letter of interest, and three references to:
Sally Anderson, Director
Brandel Library
North Park University
3225 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
Email
The deadline for receipt of application materials is February 28, 2012. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
School of Education Announces Open Faculty Position
The School of Education is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty member in a tenure track role to teach courses in one or more areas of expertise and supervise education students in clinical experiences. Appointment to begin with the 2011 academic year.
- Teach classes in one or more of the following areas:
- Elementary Education Methods and Content
- Early Childhood Methods and Content
- Multicultural Education
- Literacy – Reading/Language Arts
- Technology in Education
- Supervise clinical experiences for current students
Rank dependent upon qualifications; earned doctorate in education preferred. Must be certified as classroom teacher and possess experience as a teacher and/or administrator, or comparable experience. Experience in observing and providing feedback to teachers or teacher candidates; must possess highly effective communication skills. Higher education experience preferred.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent, current CV, three references, and official transcripts to:
Dr. Rebecca Nelson, Dean of the School of Education
North Park University
3225 W. Foster Ave., Box 29
Chicago, IL 60625
Email
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Part-Time Instructor Openings
Listed below are current and possible future part-time instructor openings in various areas. Please contact the specific person listed if interested in exploring one of these opportunities:
Adjunct Biology Faculty 2012-13 Academic Year
The Department of Biology is seeking qualified persons to fill adjunct biology faculty positions for the 2012-13 academic year in the following areas:
- Cell biology, microbiology, and immunology
- Human anatomy and physiology
Candidates with master’s degrees and/or appropriate terminal degrees will be considered.
Send current CV and letter of interest to:
Alan W. Bjorkman Ph D, Professor of Biology - Department Chair
North Park University
3225 W. Foster
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Email
School of Adult Learning
Contact Judson Curry
The School of Adult Learning welcomes inquiries from potential faculty members with experience in and commitment to teaching nontraditional adult students. In your inquiry, please describe your experience in teaching adult students, as well as your areas of subject expertise.
School of Business and Nonprofit Management
The School of Business and Nonprofit Management (SBNM) is always seeking highly qualified part-time instructors to add to its existing pool of adjuncts, and we welcome your inquiries. Immediate needs within the SBNM are as follows:
- Fundraising — The discipline of fundraising ranges from topics such as general fundraising principles and theories to nonprofit fundraising strategy and implementation. Areas also covered under this discipline include major gifts, planned giving, grant writing and capital campaigns.
- Organizational Development and Leadership — This field of study covers a wide range of topics and concepts, including planned development and reinforcement of organizational strategies, structures, and processes for improving an organization's effectiveness. Knowledge and practices that enhance organizational performance and individual development, as well as various leadership theories and styles, are encompassed in this field of study. The ethical basis for leadership and ethical and social responsibility issues from the viewpoint of the organization are also covered.
- Quantitative Decision Analysis — This course is primarily concerned with time series analysis and forecasting. Some of the critical areas include sales, production, staffing, the economy, finance, and many others. Part of this course is devoted to the study of statistics required by organizations to optimize output and help to compare data.
Contact the School of Business and Nonprofit Management
School of Education
Contact Dr. Rebecca Nelson regarding:
- Methods of Teaching Students with Special Needs
- Methods in Mathematics, Grade 5-9
- Multicultural Education
School of Nursing
Contact Dr. Linda Duncan regarding Adult Medical Surgical
Sociology
Contact Frank Steinhart regarding Introduction to Sociology