Position Announcement--Higher Education and Student Affairs, Indiana University

Position Announcement

Program:                             Higher Education and Student Affairs

Department:                      Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Rank:                                     Professor or Associate Professor

Beginning Date:               August 2015

Indiana University’s nationally recognized Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) program is seeking applications for a tenured professor or associate professor position at the Bloomington campus. The person filling this position will collaborate with colleagues at the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses in teaching, advising, research, and service in higher education and student affairs.

The HESA program seeks a scholar with an established record of teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate will complement the existing strengths of the HESA program and its associated School of Education research center, the Center for Postsecondary Research (CPR).

Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of scholarly publication and an established program of research with an associated record of external funding. A record of teaching and research on issues of diversity and the experiences of students or faculty from historically underrepresented groups is highly desirable. Active involvement and leadership in professional associations is highly valued as is good citizenship in the program and department.

Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) is the flagship campus of Indiana University’s eight campuses. IUB has 13 schools enrolling approximately 40,000 students. The School of Education is one school that operates on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses. The HESA program is housed within the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Located approximately one hour south of Indianapolis, Bloomington offers a vibrant array of artistic and cultural opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in higher education, student affairs administration, or a related field and have graduate-level teaching experience as well as an established program of research. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of external funding to support their scholarship. Ideal candidates will also have developed and taught graduate courses in higher education and student affairs, advised master’s and doctoral students, and have relevant administrative experience in higher education.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Screening of applications will begin on September 22, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin August 2015. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Indiana University offers an excellent benefits package.

The search is chaired by Dr. Alexander C. McCormick. All inquiries about the position should be sent to: Katie Noel, Center for Postsecondary Research, 1900 E. 10^th Street Suite 419, Bloomington IN 47406; iuhed@indiana.edu.  Questions about the application process please contact Jane Kaho mkaho@indiana.edu. 

Applicants should upload to http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/929 a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for six references who will be asked to submit letters of support, and two sample publications. References will not be contacted without prior contact with the applicant.

Indiana University is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The School of Education has endorsed efforts to increase the diversity of its ranks and encourages nominations of and applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.