Adrian College is a private, co-educational liberal arts college of about 1000 students. Related to The United Methodist Church, it is a traditional four-year, residential college that focuses completely on undergraduate education. It is located in Adrian, Michigan. (pop. 22,000), about 45 minutes from Ann Arbor and Toledo, Ohio, and 90 minutes from Detroit.

Adrian College is an EOE and encourages applications from minorities and women.

Employment Positions Open at Adrian College Updated July 2, 2009
Faculty Positions | Administrative Positions | Secretarial Positions | Athletics | Part-time Positions

Faculty Positions
Biology | Teacher Education | Psychology | English | English - Literature

Biology, Assistant Professor
The Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2009. A Ph.D. is required, with teaching experience highly desirable. A knowledge of vertebrate anatomy and willingness to contribute to introductory courses are required. While a full-time teaching position, advising and college service are expected. Research opportunities also exist.

Send letter of teaching interest, Curriculum Vitae, and three references including telephone numbers to biology@adrian.edu. Please send undergraduate and graduate transcripts and one letter of recommendation on letterhead to: Biology Search 110 South Madison Peelle Hall, Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan 49221. The position will remain open until filled.

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Teacher Education (2)
Search Extended: Adrian College seeks two tenure-track faculty members in the Department of Teacher Education. The two positions combined will cover the following subject areas: Teaching and Learning Processes (Elementary), Early childhood methods, Elementary Language Arts, Exceptional Students and Adolescent Literature, and supervision and placements for associate teachers. Familiarity with TEAC or NCATE accreditation processes is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Education.
• Appropriate track record of effective teaching in the public schools.
• Successful undergraduate and graduate college teaching experiences.

These positions are tenure-track appointments will be available August 2009. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Please send curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to Scott Behrens, Chair, Education Search Committee, Department of Education, Adrian College, 110 S. Madison Street, MI 49221, U.S.A, e-mail jsinkovitz@adrian.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE

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Assistant Professor, English
English. Adrian College announces a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in composition theory, to begin August 2009. PhD in hand required. Responsibilities include teaching any courses in our writing emphasis, and may include directing the writing center, working with the college’s writing across the curriculum program, and developing a freshman writing program. Teaching load includes one to three sections of Freshman Writing per year. Other responsibilities include academic advising, college service and professional academic development. Our department values teaching writing with a process, student-centered approach, and experiential learning. Adrian is experiencing sustained enrollment growth and has a strong commitment to writing across the curriculum and diversity. Please visit our web site (www.adrian.edu) and familiarize yourself with us and our institution. We will begin reviewing applications February 1st and continue until the position is filled. Please send letter, cv, letters of recommendation, and sample teaching materials to English Search [Writing], c/o Cynthia Valentine, Office of Academic Affairs, Adrian College, 110 South Madison Street, Adrian, MI, 49221-2575. EOE

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Assistant Professor, English-Literature
English-Literature Generalist. Adrian College announces a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in literature, to begin August 2009. PhD in hand required. Responsibilities include teaching 18th-century, Romantic to Victorian, and Modern British. Secondary specialty in History and Structure of the English Language and/or literatures of the non-western world welcome. Teaching load includes one to three sections of Freshman Writing per year. Other responsibilities include academic advising, college service, and professional academic development. Our department values teaching writing with a process, student-centered approach, and experiential learning. Adrian is experiencing sustained enrollment growth and has a strong commitment to writing across the curriculum and diversity. Please visit our web site (www.adrian.edu) and familiarize yourself with us and our institution. We will begin reviewing applications February 1st and continue until the position is filled. Please send letter, cv, letters of recommendation, and sample teaching materials to English Search [Literature], c/o Cynthia Valentine, Office of Academic Affairs, Adrian College, 110 South Madison Street, Adrian, MI, 49221-2575. EOE

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Assistant Professor, Experimental Psychology
The Department of Psychology at Adrian College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2009. The area of specialization is open, but teaching responsibilities will include General Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and Statistics. The position also involves engaging students in research, developing courses in your area of interest, academic advising, and college service. A Ph.D. is required, with teaching experience highly desirable.

Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy and interests, example syllabi, and course evaluations) and three letters of reference to: Dr. Suzanne Helfer, Chair, Psychology Search Committee, Adrian College, 110 S. Madison St., Adrian, MI 49221-2575. Applications should be received by December 1, 2008. EOE

Director of Campus Safety and Security
Adrian College seeks applications for the position of Director of Campus Safety and Security.

Responsibilities: The Director of Campus Safety is the chief safety officer responsible for the protection of all members of the College community and College property; the selection, training, and supervision of all Safety department personnel, the monitoring and control of parking and traffic on campus and the maintenance of departmental equipment and clerical/financial operations. This eleven-month position reports directly to the Dean of Students.

Requirements: Minimum of two years experience in a safety or law enforcement position with responsibilities that would facilitate the development of professional expertise with the qualifications specified above. Work experience on a college campus is highly desirable. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Law enforcement training may be considered in lieu of higher education.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and full benefits package.

Application Process: Submit resume, letter of application and names of three references to: Kristi N. Maxwell, Dean of Students, Adrian College, 110 S. Madison Street, Adrian, MI 49221-2575, 517-264-3142, mmeyers@adrian.edu

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Bookkeeper
Adrian College seeks a candidate for the position of Bookkeeper within the business affairs division. Position is anticipated to start no later than August 3, 2009.

General Statement of Duties: Performs account reconciliation for multiple balance sheet and income statement accounts, assists in the month-end closing process and periodic financial statement preparation, records and adjusts daily activity to the general ledger system, assists in the bank reconciliation process, and other duties as assigned in support of the College’s Controller and Treasurer.

Classification: Administrative
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience required.
Supervision Received: General Supervision, reports directly to the Controller.

Supervision Exercised: Supervises monthly production and distribution of budget reports and payroll and sales tax reporting. May coordinate activities of other business office employees. May also supervise student workers.

Work schedule: Full-time, 12 months. Some weekend and evening work may be required.

Examples of Duties: Prepare the monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliation. Records and adjusts to the general ledger system the daily transactions of the School. Resolves accounting issues as they relate to specific campus departments and student organizations. Interprets and explains college policy to employees, students and others. Initiates computer generated reports. The examples listed do not necessarily include all of the duties performed.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred. Demonstrate significant work history and knowledge of practices and principles of financial accounting. Ability to concentrate on detailed projects during numerous interruptions by telephone or from walk-in inquiries. Ability to communicate effectively and to exercise human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with the college community.

Physical Requirements: Within the normal bounds of an office environment.

Interested individuals should submit their application in the form of a cover letter and resume to the Controller at nmegale@adrian.edu. Application deadline is Monday, June 29, 2009.

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Residence Life Coordinator /Hall Coordinator
Adrian College seeks applications for the position of Residence Life Coordinator / Hall Coordinator.

Responsibilities: Coordinate with administration, staff selection/development and programming for resident students in residence halls, College-owned houses and apartments. Administer Residence Life and College policies and procedures. Participate in the College’s judicial system (including conducting hearings). Supervise student paraprofessional staff. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Student Life and is a full-time, 10-month live-on position.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and previous residence life experience required. Experience with residence life (staff member), staff selection and development, management, and programming are critical.

Compensation: Salary, apartment, meal plan and full benefits package.

Application Process: Submit resume, cover letter and names of three references to:
Janna D’Amico, Associate Dean of Student Life, Adrian College, 110 S. Madison St., Adrian, MI 49221-2575, 517-264-3142, mmeyers@adrian.edu

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Administrative Assistant, Athletic Office
Purpose of Position: Performs administrative assistant duties in support of athletic department and the ESPE department

Classification: Administrative Assistant
Education: High School Graduate with some college preferred.
Supervision Received: General Supervision.
Supervision Exercised: May coordinate activities of student assistants
Certifications: None
Work Schedule: 9 month part time (Approximately August-May)
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Example of Duties: Performs full range of administrative support duties. Responsible for maintaining budgets for both athletic and ESPE departments. Knowledge of sports is very helpful. Establish and maintain filing and record keeping system for office records, end of year reports, eligibility, purchase requisitions, disbursements, game contracts and game officials. (Not a complete list of all duties).

Qualifications: Broad knowledge and experience in the use of computers for word processing, graphic layout and especially spreadsheets (e.g. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel & Internet). Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in person and over the telephone. Ability to work effectively when faced with frequent interruptions. Ability to plan and organize tasks according to periodic schedules.

Physical Requirements: Within normal bounds of an office environment.
Letters of interest & resumes should be submitted to mduffy@adrian.edu
by July 8, 2009

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Part-time Positions

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In accordance with the federal requirements that apply to all colleges and universities, we wish to inform you that Adrian College posts its annual statistics on campus crime on its web site (www.adrian.edu/student_life/safety/). Upon specific written request, we will provide you with a paper copy of that report.