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FACULTY OPENINGS


 

Tenured, Tenure-Track and Adjunct Positions:

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Tenured, Tenure-Track and Adjunct Positions

 

DANCE

The Dance Department invites applications from qualified candidates specializing in Ghanaian Dance, for a part-time, World Dance/Artist-In- Residence position, beginning Fall 2008.  The ideal candidate will teach two courses each semester and produce two yearly concerts in collaboration with members of the music faculty and the West African music ensemble.  Applicants with professional performance skills, an advanced degree, interest in scholarship, and experience working in a liberal arts environment will be given serious consideration. The ideal can­didate must be able to familiarize students with the physical practice and history/culture of Ghanaian dance, and engage in an active collaboration with music faculty. Knowledge of the Ghanaian drumming repertoire is a distinct advantage. Experi­ence teaching a diverse student population with various degrees of exposure to dance, as well as placing dance within a liberal arts context is highly desirable. Responsibilities include: classroom teaching; directing and advising student and/or faculty performances; and participating in lecture-demonstrations with members of the music faculty.

 

Wesleyan University is a liberal arts institution with high artistic and academic stan­dards.  The Dance Department offers an un­dergraduate dance major em­pha­sizing original, creative work in dance, inte­grated into the mainstream of a liberal arts education.  A distinctive feature of the Department is its World Dance Program, with renowned teachers representing African-American, South Indian Classical, In­donesian, and West African dance traditions. For further information regarding philosophies and practices of the department please see our web page at http://www.wesleyan.edu/dance. 

 

Salary is commensurate with experience, background, educa­tion, and qualifications.  This is a part-time, three-year renewable contract position, with annual raises, research sabbaticals, and eligibility for yearly merit increases based on artistic productivity. By March 10, 2008, please send letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, performance video portfolio (20 minute maximum), and three letters of recom­mendation to: Nicole Stanton, Chair/ Search Committee, Department of Dance,  275 Washington Terrace, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT 06459-0447,(860) 685-3488

 

In accordance with applicable Federal laws and University policy, Wesleyan University does not discrimi­nate in any of its policies, procedures, or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or handicap. WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

 

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Wesleyan University is seeking applicants for the position of Head Coach of Men’s Basketball. This is a multi-year, adjunct faculty appointment beginning July 1, 2008. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, organizing and administering all aspects of the men’s basketball team, including team practice planning, scheduling, arranging for travel, recruiting, supervising an assistant coach and assistant coaching of a second sport and/or an administrative assignment. Also, the successful candidate must adhere to all University, NESCAC and NCAA Division III regulations.Bachelor’s degree is required and an advanced degree in a sports related field is preferred.  Candidates should have significant experience in the coaching of college and/or secondary school basketball team(s).  The ability to mentor students in a very challenging academic environment is an important qualification, as well as, the ability to recruit and coach highly competitive basketball players.

 

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  The reviewing of applications will begin immediately and continue until the appointment has been made.  A letter of introduction, a resume and list of three references including telephone numbers are to be sent to: John S. Biddiscombe, Director of Athletics, Wesleyan University, 161 Cross Street, Middletown, CT  06459-0413. All rights, privileges, programs and activities generally made available to students at Wesleyan University are extended without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap or national or ethnic origin.  The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or national or ethnic origin in admission to, access to, employment in or treatment in its programs and activities.                                      

 

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3/31/08