Trinity University: Faculty

Faculty Positions

Assistant Director of Debate-Department of Human Communication and Theatre

Scenic Designer-Department of Human Communication and Theatre

One-Year Term Visiting Assistant Professor-Department of Chemistry

Full Time 1year Adjunct Position-Department of Engineering Science

The Jesse H. Jones Professor of Business Administration-Department of Business Administration

Visiting Assistant Professor-Department of Political Science

Instruction/Liaision Librarians-Coates Library

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems-Department of Business Administration

Assistant Professor of Business Administration-Department of Business Administration

Assistant/Associate Professor of Business Administration-Department of Business Administration

Assistant Professor of Computer Science-Department of Computer Science

Director of the Collaborative for Learning and Teaching

One-Year Term Visiting Professor-Department of Chemistry

The Lillian Radford Endowed Professorship in Education-Department of Education

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEBATE

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE

The Department of Human Communication and Theatre invites applications for a full-time, term appointment position as Assistant Director of Debate beginning fall semester, 2012. The position is renewable upon evaluation. We seek someone who will hold the M.A. degree and has had at least one year of intercollegiate debate coaching. Responsibilities include: travel with the team to tournaments as a coach and judge; coordinate student work, practice debates, and speaking drills; help with research and completing files; and teach four undergraduate classes per year (6 contact hours per semester). Expectations include a strong commitment to teaching and to maintaining a competitive debate and speech activities program in policy debate. Teaching experience at the university level and evidence of potential for direction of debate and speech activities are preferred.

Salary will be competitive.

Trinity University is an independent, primarily residential university, founded in 1869. Our selective admissions generate a challenging and eager student body of approximately 2,500 undergraduates, including students from all areas of the United States and many foreign countries. Trinity primarily offers a liberal arts and sciences education with a few selected professional programs. The Department offers a substantial major and minor in Speech Communication that integrates the rhetorical and social scientific traditions and prepares students for a diversity of professional opportunities as well as post-graduate education. Our extraordinary endowments, generous scholarships for competitive speech activities, and close interdisciplinary connections permit challenging opportunities for students and faculty.

Applicants should provide a letter of application that addresses the candidate's experience, interests, and philosophy in the areas of teaching and debate. Please include a curriculum vitae and arrange for us to receive official transcripts and contact information for three references. Applicants are also encouraged to provide evidence of teaching excellence and creative activities through debate. Please send materials electronically to Dr. Andrew C. Hansen, Chair, Department of Human Communication and Theatre (Andrew.Hansen@Trinity.Edu), or to Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212. Deadline for applications is April 9, 2012. Final review will commence shortly thereafter and continue until the position is filled. The University is not only an equal opportunity employer, but is also further committed to the creation of an environment that cultivates the maximum potential of all our human resources. Our unique location in a multi-cultural city facilitates this effort.

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SCENIC DESIGNER

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE

TRINITY UNIVERSITY

The Theatre Program in the Department of Human Communication and Theatre invites applications for a full-time, term appointment as a Scenic Designer beginning fall semester, 2012. We seek a colleague with an ability to collaborate with a production team, the desire to design and implement a variety of theatrical styles, and a commitment to instruction and production design in an undergraduate liberal arts and sciences context. The successful candidate will design scenery for two main stage shows per semester, supervise paint and property studios, and teach four undergraduate classes per year (6 contact hours per semester). Courses taught will include Intro to Design and courses within an area of interest that complement the curriculum and current faculty emphasis.

Candidates must hold an M.F.A. degree in Scenic Design by time of appointment; a Ph.D. is desirable. Evidence of professional experience is preferred; additional experience in sound, lighting, and/or video production is desirable. Teaching experience at the university level is strongly desirable. Candidates must have proficiency with Vectorworks.

Trinity University www.trinity.edu is an independent, primarily residential university, founded in 1869. Our selective admissions generate a challenging and eager student body of approximately 2,500 undergraduates, including students from all over the United States and a relatively high percentage of students from foreign countries. Trinity primarily offers a liberal arts and sciences education, with a few selected professional programs. The department prepares students for a variety of professional opportunities as well as post-graduate education. The close interdisciplinary connections formed at the university present many opportunities for students and faculty.

Applicants should provide a cover letter that addresses the candidate's experience, interests, and philosophy in the areas of teaching and scenic design. Please include a curriculum vitae and have official graduate and undergraduate transcripts and three recent letters of recommendation sent. Applicants should also provide evidence of successful teaching and scenic design excellence, including sample designs and a portfolio. Candidates may email us links to their own online portfolios of application materials at mpuente@trinity.edu or send materials to Dr. Andrew C. Hansen, Chair, Department of Human Communication and Theatre, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212. Review of Applications will begin March 1, 2012 and continue until a list of top candidates is finalized on April 1.

The University is an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION: ONE-YEAR TERM VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENT: CHEMISTRY

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a one-year term visiting assistant professor. Candidates must have a Ph.D and be able to teach both lecture and associated laboratory classes in general chemistry with strong preference for those capable of also teaching in the biochemistry sequence (lecture and lab). Demonstrated teaching ability and enthusiasm for teaching at a highly selective undergraduate institution are essential. Applicants should send a letter of application, vitae, (unofficial) undergraduate and graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and arrange for us to receive three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin March 9 and will continue until the position is filled. Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send materials to Dr. Steven Bachrach, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200. Application materials may be sent via e-mail to: sbachrach@trinity.edu. Electronic submissions must be followed by mailed hard copies. Further information is available at web.trinity.edu/x5065.xml

Full Time 1-year Adjunct Position (2012-2013 academic year)

Engineering Science Department, Trinity University

Qualifications: MS or PhD in chemical engineering or equivalent engineering discipline with experience in teaching at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities: Teach 9 contact hours each semester for the 2012-2013 academic year. Participate in course assessment activities.

Fall 2012

Teach one section of a 3-hour Feedback Control Systems lecture course plus 2 sections of the associated laboratory. The candidate must be familiar with transient models of simple electrical and mechanical systems, Laplace transform techniques, linear system dynamics, and control system analysis using root locus and frequency response techniques. The candidate must lecture and supervise laboratory projects involving modeling and parameter estimation, real-time control implemented in software and/or analog breadboards, data acquisition using LabView and simulation using MATLAB control system toolbox.

Spring 2013

Teach two sections of a 3-hour introductory engineering analysis and design course. A prime objective of the course is to introduce students to engineering computations using MATLAB and Excel. The candidate will also supervise a semester competitive design project for 11 to13 groups of first year engineering students. The candidate must be familiar with MATLAB programing and spreadsheet calculations.

Teach one section of a 3 hour lecture course in Biochemical Engineering. The course includes enzyme kinetics, introductory biochemistry, genetics, cell metabolism, cell growth models, and fermentation processes. The candidate must be familiar with bioreactors used in the bioprocessing industry.

Applicants should send resume to Dr. Farzan Aminian, Department of Engineering Science, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200 or by email to faminian@trinity.edu. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full Time 1-year Adjunct Position (2012-2013 academic year)

Engineering Science Department, Trinity University

Qualifications: MS or PhD in mechanical engineering with a thermal-fluid concentration and experience in teaching at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities: Teach 12 contact hours each semester for the 2012-2013 academic year. Participate in course assessment activities. Teaching areas include fluid mechanics, heat transfer, experimental methods in thermal/fluids, numerical methods, CAD and supervision of senior design projects.

The Jesse H. Jones Professor of Business Administration

Department of Business Administration

Trinity University invites applications for the position of the Jesse H. Jones Professor of Business Administration within the Department of Business Administration, effective August, 2012. The position requires a Ph.D., D.B.A., or equivalent degree in Accounting. An established record of research, a commitment to continued scholarship, and excellence in teaching are required. The teaching load is two courses per semester. The ideal candidate would have an interest in teaching financial accounting, accounting theory and ethics. The salary is competitive.

Trinity University is a small, private, highly selective, primarily undergraduate institution with a liberal arts and sciences tradition and a commitment to strong programs in selected professional fields. The student body of 2,500 students has an average SAT score of 1300 and is drawn from forty-seven states and forty-five foreign countries. With an endowment of approximately $1 billion, the University is able to offer world class educational experiences and award winning computer services.

The Department of Business Administration is the largest academic unit on campus in terms of student majors and is accredited by AACSB International. The Department offers bachelor's degrees in business administration and a master's degree in accounting. For more information about the Department, please see the department web page (http://web.trinity.edu/x5487.xml).

San Antonio, located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, is an attractive metropolitan area of more than two million people offering diverse cultural opportunities and an appealing year-around climate. It is the center of a diversifying and vibrant South Texas economy, including the headquarters of four Fortune 100 companies.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a sample of written work to Dr. Linda B. Specht (lspecht@trinity.edu), Chair of Search Committee, Department of Business Administration, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200. Review of applications and the process to fill the Jones Professorship will begin immediately. However, in the event the position has not been filled by February 15, 2012, the search will be closed and potentially reopened at a later date.

We encourage applications from women and minorities. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor

Department: Political Science

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a full-time one-year non-renewable position as visiting assistant professor beginning late August 2012. PhD preferred, but ABD candidates with teaching experience will be considered. A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching is essential. The teaching load consists of three courses for the fall and three courses for the spring semester.

The successful candidate will teach the lower division survey course in American politics. We are open with respect to subfield specialization for upper division courses, but preference will be given to those who can teach two or more of the following specializations: legislative politics, parties and interest groups, voting/political behavior, public opinion, public policy, bureaucracy/intergovernmental relations, urban studies

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, vita, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to David Crockett, Department of Political Science, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212.

The position will remain open until filled. Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Coates Library -- Trinity University

Instruction/Liaison Librarians

TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Trinity University seeks two dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join its information literacy and liaison librarian program. The successful candidate will join a team of energetic, creative librarians whose work earned them the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries award in 2007. This is a perfect professional opportunity for those who value the teaching mission of the library, enjoy frequent interaction with bright students and faculty in the library and the classroom, and also wish to participate in professional and scholarly activities as a faculty member. One or both of these positions will provide liaison support for the sciences.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The instruction/liaison librarian is one of a team that supports an innovative information literacy program at Trinity University. The University selected information literacy as its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) reaffirmation of accreditation in 2007. More information about the campus-wide information literacy effort is available at: http://php.trinity.edu/qep/info_lit/

Primary responsibilities include teaching information literacy skills and concepts in assigned liaison areas, working with teaching faculty in those areas to develop departmental-specific objectives, and providing instructionally focused reference service. Available liaison assignments are mainly in the sciences and humanities. Determination of these assignments will be based on the experiences, aptitudes, and interests of the successful candidates, in conjunction with the needs of our program.

Duties will include collaborative teaching, instruction sessions, workshops, and web-based tutorials. Outreach will be central to this position. One-on-one contact with teaching faculty and departmental workshops tailored to specific disciplines will be expected as will preparation of guides and tools to advance student learning, and collection development in assigned subject areas. This position reports to the Assistant University Librarian/Head of Public Services.

These are full-time tenure-track positions with faculty rank. This position will be expected to meet standards of librarianship, scholarship and service for promotion and tenure.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required: ALA-accredited MLS, with significant exposure to information technology and sources. Bachelor's degree in a liberal arts discipline. Excellent interpersonal skills, not only in one-on-one assistance, but also in creating and delivering presentations and developing outreach programs to our users. Knowledge of reference sources, as well as skill in searching web-based resources. Strong communication skills, a high energy level and self-confidence are also musts, as is the ability to work effectively and with initiative, both as a team member and as an individual. The successful candidates will demonstrate their interest in professional development and faculty activities.

Preferred: Track record of participation in or development of innovative instruction programs, particularly those that use technology to enhance student learning. Evidence of creative approaches to service problems, and an ability to understand and interpret to the teaching faculty students' experience of the library. Experience in teaching or instruction in an academic setting. Background or evidence of strong interest in the physical or life sciences at the undergraduate level.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: Trinity paid TIAA/CREF when qualified, comprehensive insurance options, 20 days vacation, and generous professional development support. This is a 12 month, tenure-track faculty position. Tenure in the Trinity Library is awarded primarily on demonstration of professional excellence.

Trinity University is a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences institution characterized by a demanding curriculum, distinguished faculty, exceptionally bright students, and a campus that is among the most modern and beautiful in America. Trinity is located in what Will Rogers called one of America's four unique cities. Combining Old World charm, a multicultural heritage, and numerous cultural and historical attractions, San Antonio is a friendly, affordable, enchanting city in which to live and work. Additional information can be found at http://lib.trinity.edu.

TO APPLY: Submit a detailed resume, application letter addressing experience and interest, and the names, phone numbers, email and postal addresses of three references to: Diane J. Graves, University Librarian, (send email applications to rnelson@trinity.edu) Trinity University Library, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX, 78212-7200. Review of applications is anticipated to begin on January 16 and will continue until each position is filled. Trinity is an EEOC employer.

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

Department of Business Administration

Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems, within the Department of Business Administration, effective August, 2012. The position requires a Ph.D., D.B.A., or equivalent degree in management information systems. ABDs will be considered, with completion expected by the time of appointment. Evidence or promise of high quality teaching and scholarly research productivity is expected. Familiarity with Enterprise Management Systems such as SAP will be an advantage. Salary is competitive.

Trinity University is a small, private, highly selective, primarily undergraduate institution with a liberal arts and sciences tradition and a commitment to strong programs in selected professional fields. The student body of 2,500 students has an average SAT score of 1300 and is drawn from forty-seven states and forty-five countries. With an endowment of approximately $1 billion, the University is able to offer world class educational experiences and award winning computer services.

The Department of Business Administration is the largest academic unit on campus in terms of student majors and is accredited by the AACSB. The Department offers bachelor's degrees in business administration and a master's degree in accounting. For more information about the department, please see the department web page (http://web.trinity.edu/x5487.xml).

San Antonio, located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, is an attractive metropolitan area of two million people offering diverse cultural opportunities and an appealing year-around climate. It is the center of a diversified and vibrant South Texas economy.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a sample of written work to Dr. Sankaran Venkateswar (svenkate@trinity.edu), Chair of Search Committee, Department of Business Administration, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. We especially encourage applications from female and minority candidates. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Department of Business Administration

Trinity University invites applications for a position of assistant professor of accounting within the Department of Business Administration, effective August, 2012. The position requires a Ph.D., D.B.A., or equivalent degree in Accounting. The teaching load is three courses per semester. While we will consider candidates with a wide range of interests, the ideal candidate would have an interest in teaching financial accounting, accounting theory, and ethics. The salary is competitive.

The Department of Business Administration is the largest academic unit on campus in terms of student majors and is accredited by the AACSB. The Department offers bachelor's degrees in business administration and a master's degree in accounting. For more information about the Department, please see the department web page (http://web.trinity.edu/x5487.xml).

San Antonio, located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, is an attractive city of more than a million people offering diverse cultural opportunities and an appealing year-around climate. It is the center of a diversifying and vibrant South Texas economy, including the headquarters of four Fortune 100 companies.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a sample of written work to Dr. Linda Specht, Director of Accounting, Department of Business Administration, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. We encourage applications from women and minorities. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant / Associate Professor of Business Administration

Department of Business Administration

Trinity University invites applications for a position of assistant or associate professor of finance within the Department of Business Administration, effective August, 2012. The position requires a Ph.D., D.B.A., or equivalent degree in Finance or Economics. The teaching load is three courses per semester. The candidate is expected to have an interest in teaching investments. An interest in entrepreneurial finance is also a strong plus in a candidate. The salary is competitive.

The Department of Business Administration is the largest academic unit on campus in terms of student majors and is accredited by the AACSB. The Department offers bachelors degrees in business administration and a masters degree in accounting. For more information about the Department, please see the department web page (http://web.trinity.edu/x5487.xml).

Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a sample of written work to Dr. Daniel T. Walz (dwalz@trinity.edu), Chair of Search Committee, Department of Business Administration, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. We encourage applications from women and minorities. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Trinity University is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Computer Science, to commence August 2012.

Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related area. Our new colleague will teach introductory and advanced courses in Computer Science, advise first-year students and Computer Science majors, and be willing to include undergraduate students in research activities. He/she will participate in ongoing development of the undergraduate Computer Science curriculum and will be active in research and professional activities. The teaching load is nine student contact hours (three courses) per semester.

Trinity University is an independent, coeducational, primarily residential university founded in 1869. Undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2400, including students from all areas of the United States and many foreign countries. Trinity has highly selective admission standards, and is rapidly moving toward its goal of becoming one of the nation's highest quality primarily undergraduate institutions. Our new colleague will be joining about 250 faculty members at an attractive residential campus overlooking downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity with a population of more than a million. Trinity's principal focus is on undergraduate education, though there are select Masters programs. And unlike a typical liberal arts and sciences institution, Trinity also has departments such as Business, Engineering, and Education, affording an interesting mix of students as well as opportunities for faculty collaboration. Also, Trinity's new Entrepreneurship program is housed in our Department. University priorities include the development of critical and creative thinking skills and excellence in written and spoken communication.

Perhaps unexpectedly, San Antonio has a particularly lively and vibrant computing community! Indeed, San Antonio is second in the nation (only to the Washington, D.C. area) in information assurance and cyber-security; and significantly due to San Antonio, Texas is second (only to California) in technology. Moreover, there are efforts underway by, e.g., the Greater Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor's Office to designate San Antonio as "Cyber City USA." So while the position is open to all areas in the discipline, a new colleague would find San Antonio to be a particularly good fit for interests in information assurance & security, bioinformatics, or cloud computing.

The Department, 42 years old, is well integrated into campus life. Our students are among the best in the University and secure excellent offers for jobs and graduate schools; some have founded successful companies. We participate in several interdisciplinary minors. Late in 2013 the Department is scheduled to move into the newly constructed Center for Science and Innovation, a large complex that will house all the STEM departments as well as Entrepreneurship. Additional information about Trinity University may be found at http://web.trinity.edu/. Some additional Computer Science Department information may be obtained at http://web.trinity.edu/x13585.xml

A candidate should send a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching and research interests; names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references; and other materials of the candidate's choosing to

Paul Myers, Chair

Department of Computer Science

Trinity University

1 Trinity Place

San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200

(210)999-7398

pmyers@trinity.edu

Early review of applications will begin Monday, December 12, 2011.

Trinity University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DIRECTOR of the COLLABORATIVE for LEARNING and TEACHING

Trinity University seeks a dynamic individual to serve as the first Director of its newly created faculty Collaborative for Learning and Teaching. The University has made a substantial commitment to a new space and budget for this initiative. The Collaborative is centrally located in the Coates Library. The Director will administer and provide leadership for the Collaborative and its staff and will be responsible for faculty enrichment and pedagogical development. The successful candidate will build and promote communication and interaction across campus to facilitate student learning. The Director will organize workshops and presentations for faculty members, will mentor and consult with faculty on an individual basis, will work closely with a variety of campus constituencies, and will provide support for academic assessment efforts. The Director will teach one course each year. Ultimately, the Director will identify additional staffing needs for the Collaborative and will hire and supervise those professionals. The position will be a full-time faculty appointment reporting to the Vice President for Information Resources, with a renewable five-year contract starting Summer, 2012.

Expected Qualifications:

•· An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.)

•· Substantial teaching experience in higher education

•· Extensive experience creating faculty development programming

•· Leadership experience in a faculty development center

•· Working knowledge of the literature of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

•· High energy with the ability to create a vision for the Collaborative

•· Knowledge of technologies and strategies for their successful integration into teaching and learning

•· Knowledge of assessment of student learning outcomes

•· Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills

Desired Qualifications:

•· Faculty experience at the rank of associate professor or professor

•· Experience with the Professional and Organizational Development Network of Higher Education (POD) and/or EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI)

•· Knowledge of cognitive science literature as it applies to teaching and learning

•· Familiarity with promoting and facilitating the implementation of current and emerging technologies to achieve learning outcomes

•· Experience in a liberal arts institution

Located in the culturally-rich city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a highly selective independent coeducational institution of about 2600 students, providing broad and intensive educational opportunities primarily to undergraduates in liberal arts and sciences and in selected professional and pre-professional fields. Small class sizes, a ten-to-one student to faculty ratio, stable financial resources, and exceptional facilities including an award-winning library are some of the qualities that distinguish Trinity as one of the nation's best schools. The new Collaborative builds on Trinity's successful implementation of a broad information literacy initiative as part of its Quality Enhancement Plan and on faculty interest in developing stronger teaching skills, engaging students, and improving the learning environment. For more information, please visit our web site at www.trinity.edu.

Electronic applications should be sent to the search committee via jtamayo@trinity.edu, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement of how the applicant's experience could be applied to faculty development in the context of the new Collaborative for Learning and Teaching. For more information, contact Search Co-chairs, Diane Persellin (diane.persellin@trinity.edu; 210-999-7265) or Barbara MacAlpine (bmacalpi@trinity.edu; 210-999-7343). Review of applications will begin October 1 to accommodate interviews at POD and EDUCAUSE, and the position will remain open until filled. We especially encourage applications from female and minority candidates. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION: ONE-YEAR TERM VISITING PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENT: CHEMISTRY

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a one-year term visiting professor. Candidates must have a Ph.D and be able to teach both lecture and associated laboratory classes in general chemistry with strong preference for those capable of also teaching in the organic chemistry sequence (lecture and lab). Demonstrated teaching ability and enthusiasm for teaching at a highly selective undergraduate institution are essential. Applicants should send a letter of application, vitae, (unofficial) undergraduate and graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and arrange for us to receive three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin March 18 and will continue until the position is filled. Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send materials to Dr. Steven Bachrach, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200. Application materials may be sent via e-mail to: sbachrach@Trinity.edu. Electronic submissions must be followed by mailed hard copies. Further information is available at www.trinity.edu/departments/chemistry/.

POSITION: THE LILLIAN RADFORD ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN EDUCATION

The Trinity University Department of Education invites nominations and applications for the Lillian Radford Endowed Professorship in Education. The Radford Professor will be granted the rank of Professor, with tenure, in the Department of Education. The appointment will be in the master's level program in educational leadership. Candidates for the position must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education or a closely related field and have achieved national distinction in educational leadership and / or educational policy.

The Radford Professor gives leadership to and teaches in the graduate level program in educational leadership, supporting a cohort-based program offered in close cooperation with area school districts and with related community agencies, leading to the M.Ed. degree and administrative certification. This position will be held by a person who has an established record of excellence in teaching and who maintains a national reputation as a scholar in educational leadership and innovation. Direct experience in school leadership is strongly preferred. The Radford Professor will also interact with and support the two other graduate education programs of the university, the Master of Arts in Teaching program and the Masters of Arts in School Psychology program. The three graduate programs at Trinity University are NCATE accredited and maintain the highest national standards of performance.

Interaction with the University, as well as the larger regional and national community, will be an important part of the Radford Professor's duties, including service as a significant resource to the public and private schools and districts of the San Antonio region. The Radford Professor will serve as both a scholar and a community engager who brings forward-thinking and actionable strategies to local and national educational communities. The professor will also serve as a connecting force for the students in the educational leadership program and those who have matriculated, helping to maintain a vibrant support network of educational leaders in partnership with Trinity University's Center for Educational Leadership.

Trinity University is a selective private institution in the liberal arts and sciences tradition that is housed on a picturesque campus overlooking the vibrant and diverse city of San Antonio. As a university, the focus is undergraduate education and select Masters-level programs. The Department of Education is a small but highly successful department with three distinct graduate programs and ten full-time faculty members who work with the clinical faculty that includes mentors from the university's professional development schools, practicing school psychologists and measurement experts, and school administrators from the Center for Educational Leadership. As a Department, we are seeking a colleague and a collaborator who will contribute to the overall intellectual and collegial endeavors across the three education programs.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent to Dr. Shari Albright, Chair, Radford Professor Search Committee (shari.albright@trinity.edu). Please feel free to direct questions regarding this search or search process to her as well. Applicants should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applicants will begin January 17, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, please visit: www.trinity.edu/educationsearch.

Salary will be competitive.

Trinity University is an independent, primarily residential university, founded in 1869. Our selective admissions generate a challenging and eager student body of approximately 2,500 undergraduates, including students from all areas of the United States and many foreign countries. Trinity primarily offers a liberal arts and sciences education with a few selected professional programs. The Department offers a substantial major and minor in Speech Communication that integrates the rhetorical and social scientific traditions and prepares students for a diversity of professional opportunities as well as post-graduate education. Our extraordinary endowments, generous scholarships for competitive speech activities, and close interdisciplinary connections permit challenging opportunities for students and faculty.

Applicants should provide a letter of application that addresses the candidate's experience, interests, and philosophy in the areas of teaching and debate. Please include a curriculum vitae and arrange for us to receive official transcripts and contact information for three references. Applicants are also encouraged to provide evidence of teaching excellence and creative activities through debate. Please send materials electronically to Dr. Andrew C. Hansen, Chair, Department of Human Communication and Theatre (Andrew.Hansen@Trinity.Edu), or to Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212. Deadline for applications is April 9, 2012. Final review will commence shortly thereafter and continue until the position is filled. The University is not only an equal opportunity employer, but is also further committed to the creation of an environment that cultivates the maximum potential of all our human resources. Our unique location in a multi-cultural city facilitates this effort.