[Xmca-l] Re: position announcement

[mike cole]

On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 7:47 PM, Melissa Freeman <freeman9@uga.edu> wrote:

>  On behalf of the Qualitative Research Program at the University of
> Georgia:****
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> *POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT*
>
> *Tenure-Track Position in Qualitative Research Methods*
>
> *Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy*
>
> *College of Education*
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> *The University of Georgia*
>
> ** **
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> The Qualitative Research program at the University of Georgia is pleased
> to announce an open rank tenure-track position to be filled at the rank of
> Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, commensurate with qualifications
> and scholarly record. Typically, within the open–rank classification,
> candidates with no prior work experience following the earning of a
> doctorate would be hired at the assistant professor rank; candidates with a
> minimum of 6 years of work experience after earning a doctorate would be
> considered for the associate professor rank; and candidates with a minimum
> of 10 years of work experience after earning a doctorate would be
> considered for the full professor rank. The area of qualitative methods
> specialization for the candidate’s research and teaching assignment is
> open. The ideal candidate will be well prepared in the broad range of
> theoretical frameworks for qualitative inquiry, have sound knowledge of the
> history and variety of qualitative research methodologies, as well as
> expertise in a methodological area that would complement the range of
> existing faculty areas of expertise.****
>
> ** **
>
> Qualifications include an earned doctorate at the time of employment with
> a specialization in Qualitative Methods or a closely related field, and a
> strong record of scholarly research in an area relevant to the Qualitative
> Research program. Depending on rank, the successful applicant will be
> expected to provide senior leadership in the Qualitative Research program,
> and contribute to the development and delivery of blended coursework for
> on-campus courses, as well as a fully online version of the existing
> Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies. The
> successful applicant will maintain an active research program, demonstrate
> effectiveness in teaching, and advise and mentor students in the newly
> approved Ph.D. degree in Research and Evaluation Methodologies (jointly
> administered with the Quantitative Research program), as well serve as
> methodologist on committees throughout the university. The candidate will
> also actively seek external funding and participate in faculty governance.
> This position requires teaching the equivalent of two graduate-level
> courses per semester in the program. Compensation is competitive with
> excellent benefits.****
>
> ** **
>
> The University of Georgia, a land-grant/sea-grant university is the
> largest and most comprehensive educational institution in Georgia. The
> University enrolls 35,000 students and is located in the rolling hills of
> northeast Georgia. Athens is approximately one hour from metropolitan
> Atlanta and also within easy access to coast areas and the scenic Georgia,
> North Carolina, and Tennessee mountains. The Athens community has a rich
> culture that coexists with the university creating a vibrant art and music
> scene and stimulating intellectual environment (www.visitathensga.com).
> For more information about the program, the department, and the University
> of Georgia, please see our website at http://www.coe.uga.edu/leap and
> related links.****
>
> ** **
>
> Review of applications will begin October 15, 2013. Complete applications
> received by that date will be assured consideration. Applicants should
> submit: (1) a letter of interest that addresses qualifications in the areas
> detailed above; (2) a current curriculum vita; (3) copies of three
> published research articles; and (4) the names and contact information of
> three professional references.****
>
> ** **
>
> We prefer electronic applications submitted to Ms. LaFarrah Smith at
> fdsmith@uga.edu Applications may also be sent to Ms. LaFarrah Smith, 416A
> River’s Crossing, 850 College Station Road, The University of Georgia,
> Athens, GA 30602. Address all inquiries to the Dr. Kathryn Roulston, search
> committee chair, at roulston@uga.edu. Anticipated start date is August
> 2014.****
>
> ** **
>
> The University of Georgia is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
> institution. Georgia is an Open Records state. Persons who need reasonable
> accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to
> participate in the search process should notify the search chair.****
>
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