Assistant Professor of Community and International Development

Feb 3, 2015 | Eastern Mennonite University Peacebuilding and Development Program
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Position: Three-quarter-time Assistant Professor of Community and International Development; two-year faculty position.

Qualifications: Ph.D. preferred (ABD with field experience seriously considered); three to six years of field experience; teaching and training experience.

Responsibilities: Teach both graduate and undergraduate courses in community and international development and political economy. Faculty member will work closely with a team to provide curriculum planning and recruitment for the undergraduate Peacebuilding and Development major, to support undergraduate and graduate students through advising and supervision of field work/practica, and participate in the work of the undergraduate Department of Applied Social Sciences. Familiarity with Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding theory and practice desired. Engagement in ongoing scholarly activity and departmental and university service expected. Extended job description available upon request.

Compensation: Nine-month contract for a three-quarter time position (18 Semester Hours, including teaching and administration) for two years. Salary determined by education and experience. Interim position with possibility to convert to full-time tenure-track.

Appointment Date: Position begins mid-August 2015. EMU reserves the right to fill the position at any time or keep the position open.

Inquiries: Application review begins February, 2015. Applicants will be asked to respond to questions specific to EMU’s mission after the initial inquiry. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and three reference letters to:

Dr. Deirdre Smeltzer, Vice President and Undergraduate Academic Dean
Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
ugdean@emu.edu (540) 432-4141
http://www.emu.edu