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It is my pleasure as the Vice President for Academic Affairs to welcome you, a prospective teaching faculty member, to this important page in our website.  The prospect of teaching here offers you the opportunity to join a strong and dedicated group of faculty members who strive to integrate their Christian faith with their academic discipline, and to invite students to think, learn, and live as whole persons.  The challenge and possibility of teaching some of the nation's brightest, most committed students is worth further exploration. 

Currently open positions are listed below.  If the fit of your background, experience, desires for the future, and faith commitments match one of our positions, we encourage you to complete an application.  Should you have specific questions, a faculty contact person is listed with each position description.  You may also contact me or Dr. Linda Mills Woolsey, our Associate Academic Dean directly at 585-567-9315, or email us ron.mahurin@houghton.edu or lindamills.woolsey@houghton.edu. 

Ron Mahurin
Vice President for Academic Affairs

Founded in 1883, Houghton College is a Christian liberal arts college in the Wesleyan tradition. Few colleges have so successfully combined the inspiration and strength of the Christian spirit with a contemporary, academically excellent, liberal arts education.  Located in rural western New York, Houghton has an idyllic sense of community that is the desire of many colleges. Enrollment exceeds 1,200 students, with over 90 percent residential.  The college has an operating budget in excess of $30 million and a growing endowment that now approaches $35 million.

Houghton is a leader in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). The typical incoming Houghton student scores 160+ points above the national average on the SAT, and two-thirds are in the top 25% of their high school class.  Houghton has been named to the Honor Roll in the Templeton Guide, which selects colleges that encourage character development.  More about Houghton College can be found at www.houghton.edu. 

Houghton College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity within its administration, faculty, staff and student populations. Women and minorities are strongly urged to apply. 

Currently Open Faculty Positions

Biology/Comparative Animal Physiology
 Physics & Earth Science
Adjunct Positions Business Writing

Comparative Animal Physiology

Full-time, tenure-track.  Beginning the fall semester of 2009.

 

Responsibilities: Teach Comparative Animal Physiology, introductory courses for both majors and non-majors, an upper-level elective in the applicant’s area of expertise, and the ability to conduct collaborative research with biology students as appropriate for an undergraduate institution are also required, while the ability to teach Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology would be an added benefit. 

 

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an appropriate terminal degree at the time of hiring, with expertise in physiology at the organ-system level.  A mature Christian faith, strong communication skills, and ability to mentor students are important qualities.

 

Contact person for this position:  Dr. Matthew Pelletier; Chair, Department of Biology. matthew.pelletier@houghton.edu; 585-567-99298 (direct) or 585-567-9280 (Department Administrative Assistant)

See Response Procedures Below
 (11/06/08)

Physics/Earth Science


Full time, tenure track.  Beginning the fall semester of 2009. 

Responsibilities include teaching earth systems sciences classes, as well as introductory geology, astronomy and physics.  Courses in secondary teaching methods area also possible for candidates with the appropriate background.

Qualifications: The position requires a strong background in physics with a doctoral degree in an earth science-related field (examples might include climatology or geophysics) or in science education.  Academic rank will be determined based on previous teaching experience.  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.  Individuals with teaching experience in secondary schools are encouraged to apply.

Contact person for this position:  Dr. Mark Yuly; mark.yuly@houghton.edu; 585-567-9282 (direct) or 585-567-9280 (Department Administrative Assistant.)
See Response Procedures Below
(11/06/08)
(11/2008)

Adjunct Positions:  Business Writing

P.A.C.E. Adult Degree Completion Program has openings for adjunct professors qualified to teach Business Writing at centers in West Seneca, Olean, Arcade, Jamestown, Dansville and other locations.  The program is conducted year-round, with each course meeting seven times.

Responsibilities:  The course focuses on improving written communication skills through mastery of basic mechanical skills, clear reasoning and organization, identifying audience, and effective administrative writing style.

Qualifications:  M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition or relevant writing field required. Ph.D. and/or pertinent business experience desirable.

Contact Person for this position: karl.terryberry@houghton.edu

 

                     Procedure for applicants:


Interested applicants should send, by electronic means, the following:
 ● Letter identifying the position for which applying, and detailing qualifications and teaching
    philosophy
 ● Current Curriculum Vita
 ● Names of three references with complete contact information
 ● Completed Faculty Application, including written responses to the two questions listed on the
    final page of the application.

 Send all materials to:  facultyapplications@houghton.edu. 

Faculty members at Houghton College are asked to subscribe to the following College and Wesleyan Church positions:
 ● Statement of Faith
● Community Covenant
● "This We Believe" and "Articles of Religion" 

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