Manchester College Human Resources

Position: Assistant Professor of Psychology

Responsibilities: The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning August, 2010. We seek a colleague who is committed to teaching, advising, and performing collaborative research with undergraduate students. The standard teaching load is 12 hours per semester plus an active program of research involving undergraduate students. The successful candidate will teach advanced courses in their area of expertise, as well as introductory courses.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be broadly trained in psychology and have a specialty that complements current faculty, such as: biopsychology, sensation & perceptions, I/O, personality, or cognitive; a PhD in psychology by August 2010 is preferred.

Salary: Dependent upon qualifications and experience.

General Information: Manchester College is an independent, residential liberal arts and sciences college located in North Manchester, Indiana. A college of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester offers more than 55 areas of study to about 1,223 students from 24 states and 23 countries. Its 68 faculty members develop side-by-side relationships with students through small class sizes, service learning and high academic expectations. Manchester has a distinctive commitment to developing respect for ethnic, cultural and religious pluralism and an international consciousness. Manchester College respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition. As a primarily undergraduate, residential, liberal arts community rooted in the tradition of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester College values learning, faith, service, integrity, diversity, and community.
Located just 45 minutes west of Fort Wayne, Ind., and within three hours of Chicago and two hours of Indianapolis, the campus combines access to diverse urban centers with comfortable small-town living.

What We Offer: In addition to competitive pay, we offer a complete benefit package including paid sick time, health insurance, retirement plan, tuition and the opportunity to serve in a dynamic, educational environment committed to faith, service and learning.

To Apply: Review of applications will begin in December 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must send: curriculum vitae, faculty application, statements of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of transcripts and three letters of recommendation to:

Office of Academic Affairs

Manchester College

604 East College Ave.

North Manchester, IN 46962.

Or email:

ksmeyer@manchester.edu

FAX 260-982-3211

online application:

Manchester College is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants who will further diversify our faculty are warmly welcome.

Position: Assistant Professor of Biology

Responsibilities: The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning September, 2010. The Assistant Professor will be responsible for: teaching, generally twenty-four semester hours per academic year (may include other functions in addition to teaching, such as administrative responsibilities or clinical assignments); maintaining professional effectiveness, which include but are not limited to: professional currency, cooperation in all phases of the academic program, and openness to learn about and adopt improved methods of teaching; meeting assigned classes at the scheduled locations and for the scheduled durations; directing and attending non-class activities, as appropriate; participating in faculty governance, including attending meetings -- full faculty, division, department, and committee -- and fulfilling attendant responsibilities; developing course syllabi; administering examinations and assessing student learning; engaging in academic advising of students and supporting students' personal and professional development; supervising student research and internships; working in a professional, collegial and team-oriented manner with the College community; and maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: Ph.D. (will consider ABD) in vertebrate anatomy, vertebrate physiology, neurobiology or behavior and successful teaching experience, preferably in a residential, liberal arts environment; knowledge and experience needed to teach undergraduate courses in vertebrate anatomy, vertebrate physiology, introductory biology (majors and non majors) and courses in the area of specialty; effective presentation skills; effective organizational and administrative skills; ability to deliver course content and to assist students in understanding course content; ability to evaluate student writing and to provide effective feedback; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff and administrators; ability to adapt to changing teaching and learning environments and content-delivery methods; ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, in the best interests of the students; ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and respond to students' legitimate needs in a timely manner; ability and willingness to work with students of all skill levels and academic backgrounds; ability and willingness to perform clerical work for oneself, as necessary; basic leadership, budgetary and supervisory skills; proficient in spoken and written English; and basic computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and internet use.

What We Offer: In addition to competitive pay, we offer a complete benefit package including paid sick time, health insurance, retirement plan, tuition and the opportunity to serve in a dynamic, educational environment committed to faith, service and learning.

To Apply: Review of applications will begin in January 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must send: curriculum vitae, faculty application, statements of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, teaching philosophy (illustrating use of undergraduate students in research), copies of transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: