Faculty Employment Opportunities

FACULTY POSITIONS

Faculty appointments begin on August 15, 2013, except where noted otherwise.  Review of applications will begin immediately, and will remain open until filled.  All candidates must provide evidence of ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level and have a commitment to liberal arts education.  A letter of application including curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of scholarship and research, copies of graduate transcripts, names and contact information for at least three references (letters of recommendation optional) should be sent to Human Resources, Ferrum College, P.O. Box 1000, Ferrum, VA 24088 or complete email applications can be sent as PDF or Word file attachments to resumes@ferrum.edu.  Background check required. 

Ferrum College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF AGRONOMY/AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES – Tenure Track

(Posted March 22, 2013)

The Ferrum College School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position of Assistant Professor of Agronomy/Agricultural Sciences with a background in Agronomy. The new faculty member would teach agriculture-related courses such as Agriculture Issues, Field and Forage Crop Production, Soil Science and Management, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Farm Business Management, Plant Diseases, and Plant Pest Management and biology courses such as Plant Science. The successful candidate will also have plans to work with undergraduate students on applicable practicum and independent research projects. A Ph.D. in Agronomy or a related discipline is required for the rank of Assistant Professor. This faculty member will coordinate aspects of the Agricultural Sciences Program, supervise our 80-acre campus Agriculture Education Center and work with our Farm Manager on the academic usage of farm facilities. We are seeking candidates that are interested in involving students in research, who are willing to be involved in community outreach in sustainable agriculture and will interact with the campus Agriculture Club and Ferrum’s agriculture alumni. In addition to those listed above, applicants should provide three letters of recommendation. Questions about available positions can be directed to Dr. Jason Powell, Dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (jpowell@ferrum.edu or 540-365-4370).

(Posted March 22, 2013)

The Ferrum College School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position of Assistant Professor of Animal Science/Agricultural Sciences with a background in Animal Science. The new faculty member would teach Agriculture Issues, Introduction to Animal Science, Livestock Evaluation and Judging, Animal Nutrition, Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Domestic Animal Reproduction, Animal Breeding and Genetics, and Farm Business Management and biology courses such as Vertebrate Zoology and Animal Diseases. The successful candidate will also have plans to work with undergraduate students on applicable practicum and independent research projects. A Ph.D. in Animal Science or a related discipline is required for the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. This faculty member will coordinate aspects of the Agricultural Sciences Program, supervise our 80-acre campus Agriculture Education Center and work with our Farm Manager on the academic usage of farm facilities. We are seeking candidates that are interested in involving students in research, who are willing to be involved in community outreach in sustainable agriculture and will interact with the campus Agriculture Club and Ferrum’s agriculture alumni.  In addition to those listed above, applicants should provide three letters of recommendation. Questions about available positions can be directed to Dr. Jason Powell, Dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (jpowell@ferrum.edu or 540-365-4370).

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION (ELEMENTARY LITERACY) – Tenure-Track

(Posted March 22, 2013)

The Ferrum College School of Social Science and Professional Studies is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position as an Assistant/Associate Professor in Teacher Education with an emphasis of Literacy Education. Candidates should have a strong emphasis on literacy for students on multiple levels, and will contribute to an emphasis on preparing teachers in both Elementary Education and Secondary Education. This is a full time position with a nine-month academic appointment in the College of Social Science and Professional Studies.   Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in college teaching.  Candidates who can enhance the Teacher Education program’s commitment to diversity through teaching, research, and service are encouraged to apply.  The Application due date is April 26, 2013. 
Required qualifications include:  An earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction and/or Literacy Education or closely related field with a strong emphasis in elementary literacy for students is required. 
The successful candidate will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:

o   Teach and advise undergraduate students;

o   Contribute leadership and programmatic oversight in Elementary and Secondary Literacy;

o   Collaborate with area agencies and/or schools;

o   Supervise field-based experiences;

o   Provide service to the university, the community and professional organizations.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following criteria:

o   Experienced literacy teaching in educational settings including work with culturally, economically and linguistically diverse students at both the elementary and secondary level

o   Demonstrated success in teaching at the college level;

o   Ability to teach with and about 21st-century literacies, including digital literacies and multimodal literacies.

o   Demonstrated understanding of educational pedagogy

Questions about available positions can be directed to Dr. Kevin Reilly, Dean of the School of Social Science and Professional Studies (kpreilly@ferrum.edu or 540-365-4514). 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RECREATION LEADERSHIP – Tenure Track

(Posted March 22, 2013)

The Ferrum College School of Social Science and Professional Studies is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Recreation Leadership beginning in the fall 2013.  A Ph.D. in Recreation and Parks or a related field required, with an emphasis in Ecotourism preferred.  Candidates will be responsible for teaching courses in the Recreation Leadership major and the Ecotourism minor.  Other duties include engaging students in an advisory capacity, participating in and contributing to faculty committees, and contributing to the health of the college community.  Applicants must have experience in college/university teaching, development and leadership of innovative, interdisciplinary linkages, and a demonstrated scholarly research agenda.  Experiential education methodologies are encouraged.  At this time, this person would also likely serve as Program Coordinator for the Recreation Leadership Program.  Duties as Program Coordinator include course and program assessment, program development and planning, schedule coordination, and budget oversight.  Questions about available positions can be directed to Dr. Kevin Reilly, Dean of the School of Social Science and Professional Studies (kpreilly@ferrum.edu or 540-365-4514).