Opportunities for Visionary Educators
Aurora University- An inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.
Aurora University is a private, independent, comprehensive institution founded in 1893 offering Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees and committed to educating students for the greater good. Our two campuses are located in Aurora, Illinois, 40 miles west of Chicago, and on the shores of Geneva Lake in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Additionally, we have an Educational Center in Woodstock, Illinois.
We seek people passionately involved in the educational process who will help us realize our vision.
We are looking for talented assistant professors (unless otherwise noted) to join us in Fall 2012.
As a private institution, Aurora University expects faculty to be involved in the lives of students through mentoring, student support, enrollment initiatives, and other activities relating to the college experience. An earned doctorate (or appropriate terminal degree as specified within the position) and evidence of successful teaching, including teaching in the classroom and online are required for all positions. Undergraduate faculty are generally expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary general education program, and the university honors program. All faculty may be asked to teach both online and on ground courses.
All of the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral positions offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including health, life and generous matching contributions to a 403(b) plan provided. Applications must include a letter of intent including description of education, certifications held, and all relevant experience, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references including phone numbers (candidates will be notified prior to references being contracted). Applications received by Friday, January 6, 2012, will receive full consideration. Please submit information to:
Faculty Search, Office of the Provost
Aurora University
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
630-844-5650 - fax
E-mail: facultysearch@aurora.edu
Web: www.aurora.edu/facultyjobs
George Williams College of Aurora University, Williams Bay, WI
SOCIAL WORK, MSW and DSW PROGRAMS -12 - month Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor. The School of Social Work offers BSW, MSW, and DSW programs at the GWC campus. This search is for a faculty member who will teach in the clinical and research sequences in the MSW and DSW programs. We seek candidates who can provide leadership in the advanced clinical theory and methods courses as well as research courses. To foster student learning, candidates will have experience in contemporary practice issues and an advanced knowledge base in psychodynamics, cognitive, and family systems theories. Additional Requirements: MSW from accredited school of social work, and a doctoral degree in social work or a related field; Five years or more of clinical practice experience in community agencies; Experience in online teaching is essential; Experience supervising doctoral student clinical practicums is preferred. The position will require some weekend and evening teaching as well as online instruction in the DSW program.
WRITING and ENGLISH - 9 Month Tenure Track Assistant Professor. George Williams College seeks a full-time, 9 month, tenure-track faculty member in Writing and English. This search is for a faculty member who will teach English and Communication courses in the undergraduate program. In addition, the candidate will provide leadership in expanding the College's Student Writing Center. To foster student learning, the candidate will be responsible for tutoring, supervising student tutors, promoting the work of the Writing Center across campus, and collaborating with faculty to provide additional support for student writers across all levels and areas of curriculum. An earned doctorate in English, Writing, or a related field is required. Some combination of familiarity with environmental and/or world literatures; experience in writing center tutoring, coordination, evaluation, and assessment; familiarity with the use of technology in writing intensive courses; digital rhetoric and computer-bases/digital production web technologies; experience in creative writing, journalism, and/or technical writing; and experience in online teaching is preferred.
Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to becoming a model university of the 21st century. Toward this effort we are determined to have a faculty, staff, and student body reflecting the cultural demographics of the greater Chicago area.
