JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Core Faculty Position in Urban Studies
B.A. in Liberal Studies Program
Antioch University Los Angeles is accepting
applications for a full-time Core Faculty position in Urban Studies in the BA
in Liberal Studies Program.
This
is a fulltime core faculty position (unranked) in a B.A. in Liberal Studies
degree completion program. The teaching
load at Antioch University Los Angeles is 24 quarter credit units, with
reassigned time and/or course release as appropriate. This position is for a person who will
oversee the concentration in Urban Community & Environment and related
aspects of the curriculum, and will have expertise in the field. This person, like all members of the B.A.
faculty, will also have responsibilities in the on-going development and
administration of the B.A. in Liberal Studies Program.
The
B.A. in Liberal Studies Program offers areas of concentration in Urban
Community & Environment, Creative Writing, Child Studies, Psychology,
Business, and Liberal Studies. Each area
of concentration is made up of interdisciplinary core and elective courses
deemed appropriate for a Liberal Studies degree. At
Faculty
workload includes responsibilities in the four (4) areas approved by the
University Leadership Council (ULC): Engagement in Student Learning; Engagement
in Scholarship; Engagement in Service/Practice; and Engagement as a University
Citizen.
The
core faculty position reports to the Chair of the B.A. Program and is
responsible for teaching, student advising, involvement in program and campus
activities, and contributions to the profession and/or academic discipline.
Required
Skills:
An earned Ph.D. or terminal degree
from a regionally accredited institution in urban studies or a field relevant
to the interdisciplinary study of the city, including history, political
science, sociology, humanities, environmental studies, political economy, the
arts.
·
At
least three years of teaching experience at the college or university level,
with demonstration of good teaching evaluations.
·
A
student-centered orientation, with strong interpersonal and communication
skills. Experience working with adult learners is desired, as well as a
familiarity with adult learning models.
Must be able to facilitate a highly interactive and participatory
classroom.
·
Must
be able to work collaboratively in a small faculty setting and support
enrollment maintenance as well as academic activities.
·
A
demonstrated involvement in the community.
Work Schedule: This
is a fulltime position at 100% effort.
Courses are offered for 10 weeks for four academic quarters per
year. Faculty have one week vacation
between quarters. Fulltime faculty are
expected to post five (5) office hours in which they are expected to be on
campus.
Compensation and Benefits: Salary is dependent on placement on the
Antioch Core Faculty Salary Schedule which is determined by education and
amount of prior teaching and professional experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision
insurance, prescription drug service, life insurance, paid holidays, sick and
vacation leave, and retirement plan.
Employees are eligible to apply for a tuition benefit after one year of
employment.
While
Antioch Core Faculty are normally unranked, individuals wishing to do so may
apply for rank as Assistant, Associate and Full Professor.
To apply: A detailed job description can be found at
the University’s website: www.antiochla.edu. If you would like to apply, please submit a
cover letter referencing the job title, resume, salary history, and three
references (names/phone numbers) to:
Chair, Core Faculty in Urban Studies Search Committee
400
Corporate Pointe
Culver
City, CA 90230-7615
Fax: (310) 943-1590
or
email to aulahumanresources@antiochla.edu
Documents submitted via email as attachments
must be in Microsoft Word format. Resumes that do not reference a specific job
title in the cover letter or email subject line will not be considered.
Posted: January 4, 2009
Begin
review of resumes: February 19, 2010
Anticipated
Starting Date: July 1, 2010