Multiple Positions
- Employer
- Towson University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 17, 2017
Towson University (www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News & World Report as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls almost 19,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has almost 900 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 Bachelor’s, 45 Master’s, and 5 Doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington, D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, and Deaf
Studies
Assistant Professor or Clinical
Assistant Professor, Speech Language
Pathology
Tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor
or non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position to teach
speech language pathology in the Master’s degree and Bachelor’s
degree programs in the Department of Audiology, Speech-Language
Pathology and Deaf Studies beginning August 2018. All candidates:
Research, clinical, and/or teaching experience in one or more of
the following areas: voice disorders, motor speech disorders, or
neurogenic communication disorders. Candidates for the tenure-track
position: Research Doctoral degree (PhD) degree in speech-language
pathology. ABD applications considered, but appointment will be at
the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed
by February 1, 2019. Preference given to individuals with ASHA
CCC-SLP certification and current (or eligible for) Maryland
licensure. Candidates for the non-tenure-track clinical position:
Doctoral degree or Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
ASHA CCC-SLP certification and current (or eligible for) Maryland
licensure are required. Undergraduate and graduate class
instruction; academic advising, university, community and
professional service; and interdisciplinary activities. Supervision
of clinical services is required for clinical faculty and optional
for tenure-track faculty. All faculty must be able to mentor
professional writing for undergraduate and graduate students.
Tenure-track faculty are assigned an instructional workload of six
(6) course units per academic year for the first year. Beginning
the second year the workload reverts to the standard instructional
workload of six to eight (6-8) course units per academic year,
depending on scholarly activity, advising, and clinical supervision
responsibilities. All clinical faculty are assigned an
instructional workload of eight (8) course units per academic year.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the
position is filled. CHP-N-3120
Department of Kinesiology – 2 positions
Assistant Professor, Exercise
Science
Tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor
positions in Exercise Science in the Department of Kinesiology
beginning August 2018. Research Doctoral degree in Exercise Science
or closely related discipline. ABD applications considered, but
appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree
requirements must be completed by February 1, 2019. Ability to
teach a range of courses in the Exercise Science major that may
include: advanced writing for majors, quantitative research
methods, exercise physiology and foundations of exercise science.
Provide quality instruction primarily in a variety of undergraduate
exercise science courses. Conduct research in an area of specialty
in Exercise Science that complements the expertise of current
faculty and the course offerings. Assist with curriculum
development, student recruitment, student advising and seek
external funding. Review of applications begins immediately and
continues until the position is
filled. CHP-N-3115
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in Athletic
Training
Tenure-track, 10-month Assistant
Professor/Associate Professor position in the Athletic Training
Program in the Department of Kinesiology beginning August 2018. The
department currently offers a CAATE accredited program, with a
mission to create, incorporate and apply knowledge of human
movement as it relates to athletic training. Research Doctoral
degree in kinesiology, exercise science, movement science, or a
related field, from an accredited institution. ABD applicants
considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all
degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2019. Minimum
of five years of certification and good standing with the Board of
Certification (BOC, Inc) and must hold or be eligible to apply for
Maryland Licensure as an Athletic Trainer by the start of the
appointment. Experience in practicing clinical athletic training,
and quality teaching at the collegiate or secondary level is
expected. Candidates must have focused scholarship in an area
related to athletic training. Primary responsibilities include: 1)
TEACHING - high-quality instruction in athletic training courses,
curriculum development for the Master’s level professional athletic
training program and advising of athletic training majors, 2)
SCHOLARSHIP-development of a focused area of scholarship that
includes refereed publications, professional presentations and
involvement in scholarly projects with faculty and students, 3)
SERVICE-active participation in the substantive change process,
particularly with administrative tasks and curriculum management;
participation in faculty meetings, service on department, college
or university committees, and contribution to professional
organizations. Review of applications begins November 6, 2017 and
continues until the position is filled. CHP-N-3118
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Department of History
Assistant
Professor
Tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor in Urban
History/Metropolitan Studies post-1800, in the Department of
History beginning August 2018. ABDs may apply, but PhD is required
when position commences in August 2018.Geographical region is open;
however, the committee especially welcomes applications from
candidates whose work focuses on the comparative study of two or
more regions of the world. Demonstrate excellence in teaching and
scholarly potential. Faculty assigned an instructional workload of
six (6) course units per academic year for the first year.
Beginning the second year the workload reverts to the standard
instructional workload of seven to eight (7-8) course units per
academic year. Contribute to Towson’s Metropolitan Studies program.
Opportunity to teach in Towson’s Freshman Seminar Program, the
Honors College and the Graduate Program. Please submit a letter and
curriculum vitae, including the names and contact information of
three references by December 1, 2017 to metrosearch2017@towson.edu.
CLA-N-3119
Department of Political Science
Assistant
Professor
Tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor
position in the Department of Political Science beginning August
2018. PhD in hand at the time of application will receive
preference, although ABDs may be considered if the degree will be
completed by the Spring of 2018. Teach general survey courses in
international relations and upper-level courses focused on the
international relations of developing countries. Ability to teach
international political economy and/or comparative politics in
region of specialization an asset. Strong commitment to excellence
in teaching and show a solid potential for a productive scholarly
program. Interest in pursuing external funding is desired. Faculty
assigned an instructional workload of six (6) course units per
academic year for the first year. Beginning the second year the
workload reverts back to the standard instructional workload of
seven to eight (7-8) course units per academic year. While the
position is tenureable within the Political Science Department, the
successful applicant will contribute three courses per year to the
university’s International Studies Program. Review of applications
begins immediately and the position remains open until December 5,
2017. CLA-N-3116
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION
Department of Music
Director of Choral
Activities, Assistant Professor
Tenure-track,
10-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Music
beginning August 2018. Earned Doctorate in music. ABD applicants
considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all
degree requirements must be completed by August 1, 2018.
College/University level teaching experience desired. Evidence of
successful and significant public school, university, and/or
professional experience with a strong record of achievement as a
conductor, educator and recruiter. Conduct and supervise the
coordination and administration of all aspects of the choral
program, and work collegially with students, faculty and staff in a
multi-faceted performing arts program. Recruit students by building
and maintaining relationships with state and regional secondary and
community college music educators. Develop and sustain strong
relationships with the local, regional and national choral
community (including urban, suburban, and rural secondary schools),
through school visits, workshop presentations, Towson University’s
High School Choral Festival, and guest conducting. Review of
completed digital dossiers begins on November 1, 2017 and continues
until position is filled. COFAC-N-3117
For detailed information on these
positions, please visit:
http://www.towson.edu/provost/prospective/openpositions.html
Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. These positions are contingent on availability of the funds at the time of hire.
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