Faculty Vacancies
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry
DEPARTMENT: Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Health Science
RANK: Assistant/Associate Professor
TENURE STATUS: Tenure-Track
TERM: 9-month
Description: Candidates are expected to teach lower, intermediate and upper level courses in chemistry; conduct research involving undergraduates; and be able to secure sponsored funding support for scholarly activities. Our department has excellent facilities which are newly renovated and includes GC-MS, NMR, FT-IR, HPLC and modern electrochemical instrumentation.
Qualifications: Candidates to hold an earned doctoral degree in chemistry. Renowned scholarly work in organic chemistry is of particular interest. Candidate should provide evidence of research, publications, commitment to liberal arts education and excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Stacey Franklin Jones
Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia , SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-253-5304
Contact Fax: 803-253-5401
Contact Email: STEM@Benedict.edu
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology
RANK: Assistant/Associate Professor
DEPARTMENT: Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Health Science
RANK: Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology
TENURE STATUS: Tenure-Track
TERM: 9-month
DESCRIPTION: Candidates with a background and/or research experience in reproductive biology, space biology, skeletal muscle atrophy, microbiology, molecular biology, and animal genetics are encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to be actively involved in teaching, curriculum development, and research.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in biology.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Stacey Franklin Jones
Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-253-5304
Contact Fax: 803-253-5401
Contact Email: STEM@Benedict.edu
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics/Statistics
DEPARTMENT: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
JOB SALARY: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience
RANK: Assistant/Associate Professor
TENURE STATUS: Tenure Track
DESCRIPTION: We invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in the areas of Mathematics/Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Benedict College beginning Fall 2006. We are seeking individuals with demonstrated research experience and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates are expected to teach a wide range of introductory to upper level mathematics and statistics courses and engage in scholarly activities.
APPLICATIONS: Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts and three letters of recommendations to:
Dr. Stacey Franklin Jones, Dean
School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 803-253-5304
Fax: 803-253-5401
Email: STEM@Benedict.edu
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Computer Science
DEPARTMENT: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
JOB SALARY: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience
RANK: Assistant Professor
TENURE STATUS: Tenure Track
DESCRIPTION: We invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the areas of Computer Science in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Benedict College beginning Fall 2006. We are looking for individuals with demonstrated research in computer science, computer engineering and related disciplines, and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates are expected to teach a wide range of computer science courses and engage in scholarly activities.
APPLICATIONS: Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts and three recent letters of recommendations to:
Dr. Stacey Franklin Jones, Dean
School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 803-253-5304
Fax: 803-153-5401
Email: STEM@Benedict.edu
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Engineering
DEPARTMENT: Physics and Engineering
RANK: Assistant/Associate Professor
DESCRIPTION: Candidates are expected to teach lower, intermediate and upper level courses in computer engineering; to introduce innovative teaching methodologies; and engage in scholarly activities which result in significant contribution to the greater engineering community.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates who have completed the doctoral degree or those who are doctoral candidates are welcome to apply. The candidate is expected to teach courses and engage in research in computer circuits and electronics; signals and systems, controls; real time signal processing; embedded systems and/or communications area. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and small project coordination experience are also preferred attributes.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Stacey Franklin Jones
Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-253-5304
Contact Fax: 803-253-5401
Contact Email: STEM@Benedict.edu
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
DEPARTMENT: Physics and Engineering
RANK: Assistant/Associate Professor
DESCRIPTION: Candidates are expected to teach lower, intermediate and upper level courses in electrical engineering; to introduce innovative teaching methodologies; and engage in scholarly activities which result in significant contribution to the greater engineering community.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates who have completed the doctoral degree or those who are doctoral candidates are welcome to apply. The candidate is expected to teach courses and engage in research in circuits and electronics, signals and systems, controls, signal processing, and/or communications area. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and small project coordination experience are also preferred attributes.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Stacey Franklin Jones
Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-253-5304
Contact Fax: 803-253-5401
Contact Email: STEM@Benedict.edu
POSITION: Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of English
DEPARTMENT: English, Foreign Languages and Mass Communication
RANK: Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of English
TENURE STATUS: Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. degree completed in English or Composition and Rhetoric preferred. Candidates with specialties in literature or rhetoric and composition are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will teach composition and upper level English courses, integrating technology into classroom instruction, and contributing to course development.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, three recent letters of recommendation, transcripts from all institutions attended, and any other supporting material.
Send all application materials to:
Dr. Linda Quillian, Dean
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
FAHC 304
Columbia, SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-705-4653
Contact Fax: 803-705-6648
Contact Email: quillian@benedict.edu
POSITION: Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Spanish
DEPARTMENT: English, Foreign Languages and Mass Communication
RANK: Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of English
TENURE STATUS: Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree required. Candidates with specialties in Spanish language and literature, and Comparative Literature with an emphasis in Spanish language and culture are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will teach beginning and intermediate level Spanish courses, integrating technology into classroom instruction, and contributing to course development.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, three recent letters of recommendation, transcripts from all institutions attended, and any other supporting material. Send all application materials to:
Dr. Linda Quillian, Dean
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
FAHC 304
Columbia, SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-705-4653
Contact Fax: 803-705-6648
Contact Email: quillian@benedict.edu
POSITION: Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Mass Communication
DEPARTMENT: English, Foreign Languages and Mass Communication
RANK: Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of English
TENURE STATUS: Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. required. Broadcast background or experience is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will teach major courses for students enrolled in the Mass Communication Broadcast program of study.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, three recent letters of recommendation, transcripts from all institutions attended, and any other supporting material.
Send all application materials to:
Dr. Linda Quillian, Dean
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
FAHC 304
Columbia, SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-705-4653
Contact Fax: 803-705-6648
Contact Email: quillian@benedict.edu
POSITION: Chairperson, Fine Arts/Director, Marching Band
DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts
RANK: Associate Professor /Professor
TENURE STATUS: Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in Musical Arts or related field.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties of the successful candidate include the following and any others as may be assigned by the Dean and/or Vice President for Academic Affairs. Coordinate the work of the instructional staff to include developing course outlines, ordering textbooks, providing oversight for class coverage, monitoring faculty instruction and advisement, and providing representation at professional meetings. Approve faculty requests for leave consistent with college policy and ensure that a qualified instructor or relevant course activities are provided. Coordinate and/or conduct evaluation of faculty in the department. Recommend personnel, lead search related efforts within the department and, as necessary, participate in search committee review for new administrative hires.
Requisition and disseminate instructional supplies for faculty with the approval of the Dean and Vice President. Negotiate and resolve student/instructor and faculty interpersonal conflicts in the department before the intervention of the Dean or Vice President is required. Recommend class schedules and operating budget. Compile semi-annual and annual report of departmental activities. Maintain attendance records and submit leave accounting forms bi-monthly to the Office of the Dean.
Develop performance calendar for community venues. Recruit new talent in area and regional high schools during performance opportunities and recommend scholarship opportunities. Acquire and maintain instruments for the marching band. Provide oversight of the budget for the marching band. Oversee bookings and travel arrangements for band participation in athletic and other events. Audition new talent, and work individually or corporately, as required, with band members.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, three recent letters of recommendation, transcripts from all institutions attended, and any other supporting material. Send all application materials to:
Dr. Linda Quillian, Dean
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
FAHC 304
Columbia, SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-705-4653
Contact Fax: 803-705-6648
Contact Email: quillian@benedict.edu
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Music
DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts
RANK: Assistant Professor /Professor
TENURE STATUS: Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or DMA preferred. Master of Music Education with a concentration in string instruments is acceptable.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will teach string methods, Ear Training and Music Theory, and developing string ensembles: String Orchestra, String Quartet and other chamber groups. Maintain a high profile in secondary schools with respect to recruitment, student advisement, committee work, creative and scholarly activity, and other service contributions appropriate for college faculty. A minimum of three years of public school and /or collegiate teaching experience required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, three recent letters of recommendation, transcripts from all institutions attended, and any other supporting material. Send all application materials to:
Dr. Linda Quillian, Dean
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
FAHC 304
Columbia, SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-705-4653
Contact Fax: 803-705-6648
Contact Email: quillian@benedict.edu
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Art
DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts
RANK: Assistant Professor /Professor
TENURE STATUS: Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS: Masters of Fine Arts with emphasis in three (3) dimensional Art. Ability to teach art fundamentals, sculpture and ceramics courses.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will teach art in addition to curriculum development, student advisement, committee work, and ongoing professional development.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, three recent letters of recommendation, transcripts from all institutions attended, and any other supporting material. Send all application materials to:
Dr. Linda Quillian, Dean
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
FAHC 304
Columbia, SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-705-4653
Contact Fax: 803-705-6648
Contact Email: quillian@benedict.edu
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Political Science
DEPARTMENT: Social Sciences and Criminal Justice
RANK: Assistant Professor /Professor
TENURE STATUS: Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Political Science preferred, but ABD in Political Science will be considered, with the Ph.D. awarded within one year of appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will teach a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, conduct scholarly work, advise and recruit students, develop courses and programs, as well as contribute to committee work. In addition to teaching introductory government and public administration courses, the successful candidate should be able to teach a combination of the following courses: Social Sciences Statistics, U.S. National Government, State and Local Government, Public Policy, Political Parties, Political Change and Modernization, Comparative Government, International Relations, U.S. Government, Foreign Policy, and Modern Ideologies. The candidate's record should indicate and demonstrate expertise in the development of educational/instructional technologies and teaching methods, as well as research and evaluation methods. Evidence of teaching potential, research competence, and scholarly promise is also required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, three recent letters of recommendation, transcripts from all institutions attended, and any other supporting material. Send all application materials to:
Dr. Linda Quillian, Dean
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
FAHC 304
Columbia, SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-705-4653
Contact Fax: 803-705-6648
Contact Email: quillian@benedict.edu
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Psychology
DEPARTMENT: Social Sciences and Criminal Justice
RANK: Assistant Professor /Professor
TENURE STATUS: Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Psychology is preferred, but an ABD in Psychology will be considered, with Ph.D. awarded within one year of appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will teach a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, conduct scholarly work, and be responsible for professional service including committee work, student advisement/recruitment, course and program development. In addition to teaching General Psychology, the successful candidate should be able to teach a combination of the following courses: Statistics, and Research Methods, Theories of Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Behavioral Psychology, Medical Psychology, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Ethnic Identity and Psychological Testing. Demonstrate interest in or expertise with developing educational/instructional technologies and teaching methods, research and evaluation methods. Evidence of teaching potential, research competence and scholarly promise is also required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, three recent letters of recommendation, transcripts from all institutions attended, and any other supporting material. Send all application materials to:
Dr. Linda Quillian, Dean
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
FAHC 304
Columbia, SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-705-4653
Contact Fax: 803-705-6648
Contact Email: quillian@benedict.edu
POSITION: Assistant Professor of History
DEPARTMENT: Social Sciences and Criminal Justice
RANK: Assistant Professor /Professor
TENURE STATUS: Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D in History preferred, but ABD in History will be considered, with Ph.D. awarded within one year of appointment.
RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will teach a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, conduct scholarly work, advise and recruit students, develop courses and programs, and perform committee work. In addition to teaching introductory courses in History, the successful candidate should be able to teach a combination of the following courses: African/African American History, U.S. History, History of World Civilization, World Geography, European History and U.S. Military History. Candidate's record should indicate and demonstrate expertise in developing educational/instructional technologies and teaching methods, as well as research and evaluation methods. Evidence of teaching potential, research competence and scholarly promise is also required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, three recent letters of recommendation, transcripts from all institutions attended, and any other supporting material. Send all application materials to:
Dr. Linda Quillian, Dean
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
FAHC 304
Columbia, SC 29204
Contact Phone: 803-705-4653
Contact Fax: 803-705-6648
Contact Email: quillian@benedict.edu
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work
DEPARTMENT: Social Work
RANK: Assistant/Associate Professor
TENURE STATUS: Tenure-Track
TERM: 9-month
DESCRIPTION: Applicants are expected to be able to teach any of the foundation courses in the undergraduate generalist curriculum. Specific teaching interests include critical thinking, social welfare policy, and research. In addition to teaching, applicant is expected to be involved in scholarly activities, community service, and student advisement. The social work department is located in the School of Education.
QUALIFICATION: Applicant must have a MSW and a Ph.D., or DSW in social work, a minimum of three years of post baccalaureate practice experience, and at least 2 years of teaching experience in higher education.
Applicant should submit a letter of application, official transcripts, and three recent letters of references to:
Social Work Faculty Search Committee
School of Education
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 803-705-4761
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor positions in Education
DEPARTMENT: Education, Child and Family Studies Department
RANK: Assistant/Associate Professor
TENURE STATUS: Tenure-Track
The Education, Child and Family Studies Department at Benedict College announces two full-time tenure-track Associate Professor positions in Early Childhood and Elementary Education beginning in fall 2007.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in early childhood/elementary education. A minimum of three years of experience teaching grades PK-6 is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicants will teach undergraduate level early childhood education/elementary education courses. Responsibilities include advising students and supervision of field experiences. Additional responsibilities include participation in research projects, other scholarly activities particularly the ability to secure external funding. Further, the successful candidates will collaborate with related academic programs, assist in program development and accreditation efforts, and be an active member of professional associations. Familiarity with NCATE, ACEI and NAEYC accreditation is a must. A willingness to engage in outreach and service activities is also required.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the positions are filled.
APPLICATIONS: Submit a letter of application describing teaching and scholarly experiences, transcripts of all college work, vitae, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four references to:
Dr. Tracy Middleton
Education, Child and Family Studies Department
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 705-4443 or 4594
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor position in Child and Family Development
DEPARTMENT: Education, Child and Family Studies Department
RANK: Assistant/Associate Professor
TENURE STATUS: Tenure-Track
The Education, Child and Family Studies Department at Benedict College announces a tenure-track Associate Professor position in Child and Family Development beginning in fall 2007.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in child and family development and be a certified family life educator or eligible to become certified.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will teach undergraduate level family studies courses. Responsibilities include advising students and supervision of field experiences. Additional responsibilities include participation in research project, other scholarly activities particularly the ability to secure external funding. Further, the successful candidate will collaborate with related academic programs, assist in program development and academic program approval efforts, and be an active member of professional associations. Familiarity with NCFR and knowledge of NAEYC accreditation is a must. A willingness to engage in outreach and service activities is also required.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.
APPLICATIONS: Submit a letter of application describing teaching and scholarly experiences, transcripts of all college work, vitae, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four references to:
Dr. Tracy Middleton
Education, Child and Family Studies Department
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 705-4443 or 4594
Spring 2008 and Academic Year 2008-2009
College officials envision vacancies in the areas listed in this announcement. Some positions will be filled for Spring 2008 and others for Fall 2008. Persons interested in applying for any of the positions listed here should be committed to undergraduate teaching, research, and service and to the educational mission, vision and orientation of the College. Additionally, candidates should hold a doctorate or the highest degree in the teaching field. Applicants with a Master's degree may be considered in some fields. Successful candidates will be appointed at either the instructor, assistant and ABD's, associate, or full professor level in one of the following:
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School of Business and Economics
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Management |
Academic Affairs
Instructional Design Specialist
Reading (Spring 2008)
Coordinator of Academic Assessment and Evaluation |
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School of Education
Social Work
Elementary Education
Director of Curriculum Laboratory
Early Childhood Education
Recreation/Leisure Services
Child and Family Education
Physical Education |
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Art
Criminal Justice
English (Spring 2008)
History (Spring 2008)
Psychology (Spring 2008)
Mass Communication/Print
Mass Communication/Broadcast
Sociology
Department Chair, Fine Arts
Spanish
French
Director of Marching Band
Music Education
Art Education |
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School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics (Spring 2008)
Biology |
Child and Development Center
Director, Child and Development Center
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Candidates should submit an application packet (letter of application, resume, two reference letters, the name of three references, and transcripts) to the Office of Academic Searches, Division of Academic Affairs:
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
E-mail Williamsc@benedict.edu
(803) 705-4749
Questions regarding a particular position should be directed to the Office of the School Dean.
For above job announcements without contact information, submit a Benedict College Application for Employment, rsum, and three letters of reference to:
Office of Human Resources
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Fax: (803) 705-6670
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