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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
 Physics & Earth Science
Computer Science

Adjunct Positions Business Writing

Biology

Full time.  Tenure track.  Begin Fall 2010.  Candidates are invited to join a robust and growing department with several attractive features: 

*  Growing department with 100 + majors
*  A team of young and vibrant faculty
*  High quality students, the majority of whom come to Houghton to pursue pre-medicine,
    pre-physical therapy and pre-veterinary studies
*  High quality instrumentation and start-up funds available
*  Opportunities to participate in annual Summer Research Institute
*  Located in scenic Western New York region (Buffalo-Rochester) within an hour and thirty
    minutes of more than 10 state and private colleges

 Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will be responsible to teach introductory biology courses (for majors and non-majors), will advise students pursuing careers in allied health sciences, and will teach at least one upper-level elective including but not limited to the following: Animal Physiology or Comparative Animal Physiology, Developmental Biology, or Neuroscience.  The successful candidate will also conduct collaborative research with students as appropriate for an undergraduate institution. 

Qualifications: A Ph.D. is required at the time of hiring.  A mature Christian faith, strong communication skills, and ability to mentor students are important qualities.  Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. 

Contact person for this position:  See Application Procedures below.  Send completed application, curriculum vitae, and three professional references to Matthew Pelletier, Ph.D., Biology Chair, matthew.pelletier@houghton.edu, Houghton College, 1 Willard Avenue, Houghton, NY 14744.

 See Application Procedures Below
(11/04/09)

Physics/Earth Science


Full time, tenure track.  Beginning the fall semester of 2010. 

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.  The successful candidate will join a department that actively involves students in collaborative research projects that provide practical applications of topics from coursework.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in physics is required, with academic rank determined based on previous teaching experience.  Preference will be given to those applicants who can actively involve students in research.  Background areas, such as optics or biophysics, which complement those already represented in the department, and which would provide opportunities for internal and external research collaborations, are especially welcome.  The successful candidate must possess outstanding creative, interpersonal and leadership skills, provide evidence of teaching excellence in all levels of undergraduate physics, including labs and courses for non-majors, and have a strong commitment to evangelical Christian faith.  Academic rank will be determined based on education and previous teaching experience. 

Contact person for this position:  See Application Procedures below.  Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.  Send completed application, curriculum vitae, and three professional references to Dr. Mark Yuly; mark.yuly@houghton.edu; 585-567-9282 (direct) or 585-567-9280 (Department Administrative Assistant.)

 See Application Procedures Below
(11/04/09)

Computer Science

Full time, tenure track.  Beginning the fall semester 2010.  Applications should be received by November 30, 2009.  The successful candidate will join an expanding computer science faculty with a strong program of undergraduate research.   

Responsibilities:  Responsibilities include teaching a range of introductory and upper-level undergraduate computer science courses, conducting research with students, advising students, and assisting in curriculum development.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related discipline by the time of appointment and current and practical knowledge of the discipline.  All areas will be considered, although expertise in areas such as information management, graphics and visual computing, and net-centric computing, that complement the expertise of current faculty in bioinformatics and machine learning will be considered a plus.  The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and leadership skills, demonstrate commitment to excellent teaching in the liberal arts and sciences, and have a strong commitment to Christian faith. 

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  See Application Procedures below.  Send completed application, curriculum vitae, and three professional references to Wei Hu, Ph.D., wei.hu@houghton.edu, Houghton College, 1 Willard Avenue, Houghton, NY 14744.  Inquiries may also be directed by telephone: (585)567-9612 (direct) or (585)567-9263 (Department Administrative Assistant).  

(11/2009)

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: katie.buvoltz@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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