FACULTY OPENINGS:

Faculty positions in: Reading/Literacy Education,  Earth Science / Physics,  Special Education, and Business Writing.

ALL faculty must sign a Statement of Faith and pattern his/her life according to the Responsibilities of Community Life at Houghton. Faculty must also read the full text of "This We Believe" from The Wesleyan Church.

Click here to print out a Faculty Application.  See specific position description for application criteria.

Reading/Literacy Education:  The Houghton College Education Department invites applications and nominations for a full-time tenure-track position in Reading/Literacy Education.  The individual filling the position will join a strong, collegial department as it launches a new masters degree program in literacy. 

Houghton College is a residential Christian liberal arts college located in rural western New York State.  Teachers prepared at Houghton are highly motivated and successful in teaching and in graduate study.  The Department seeks a colleague who is committed to excellence in teaching, engaged in research, and eager to mentor highly motivated young teachers entering the profession.

 Responsibilities: The chief responsibilities are teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy, supervising students in field placements, and student advising.  Faculty members are also expected to participate in scholarship and in service to the Department, College and community.  The individual filling the position will have the opportunity to participate in the development of the masters program in literacy.

 Qualifications:  Doctorate in literacy or related field with expertise in literacy education must be completed by June 2008.  Experience in P-12 teaching desired.  Candidates with expertise in critical literacy, multiple literacies, and literary theory are particularly encouraged to apply.

Affiliated with the Wesleyan Church, Houghton is a residential liberal arts college of 1,300 students.  Candidates must be committed to and supportive of the evangelical Christian mission of the college, affirm a Statement of Faith, and adhere to our Community Responsibilities (further information can be found at  http://campus.houghton.edu/orgs/human_resources/default.asp). Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Send letter of interest (hard copy or electronic submissions are welcome) and curriculum vitae to:

Mark LaCelle-Peterson, Ed.D.
Chair, Education Department
Houghton College
1 Willard Avenue
Houghton NY 14744 

Email: mark.lacelle-peterson@houghton.edu.

 Full applications require three letters of recommendation and a completed faculty application, which can be accessed from this web site: http://campus.houghton.edu/orgs/acad_dean/position_openings.asp

 This position is offered pending Board approval.  Review of applications will begin January 15, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.

Posted: 12/12/07

Earth Science / Physics: The Houghton College Department of Physics and Earth Science invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, faculty appointment beginning the fall semester of 2008.  The position requires a Ph.D. in an earth science-related field (examples might include climatology or geophysics) with a strong background in physics.  Academic rank will be determined based on previous teaching experience.  Responsibilities include teaching earth systems science classes, as well as introductory geology, astronomy and physics.  Courses in computational science are also possible for candidates with the appropriate background.  The successful candidate must possess outstanding creative, interpersonal and leadership skills, provide evidence of teaching excellence, and have a strong commitment to evangelical Christian faith.  Preference will be given to applicants that can actively involve undergraduates in research.

 Affiliated with the Wesleyan Church, Houghton is a residential liberal arts college of 1,300 students located in rural western New York.  All faculty must sign a statement of faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations (see links above).  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three professional references to Dr. Mark Yuly, Chair, Department of Physics and Earth Science, Houghton College, Houghton, NY 14744 or email mark.yuly@houghton.edu.

Posted: 11/14/07