1. Texas A&M University
Assistant professor of Rhetoric and Women's Studies
Location: College Station, TX
Type: tenure track
Deadline: November 1st, 2008
Open Until Filled?: yes
Description: The Communication Department and the Women's Studies Program at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX invite applications for a JOINT tenure-track position in RHETORIC AND WOMEN'S STUDIES at the rank of assistant professor, starting September 1, 2009. We seek candidates who specialize in the intersections of race/ethnicity and gender in public discourse. Preference will be given to candidates whose work addresses rhetoric in historical and contemporary social movements and complements the Communication Department's existing strengths in the history of public discourse in the United States. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field by the date of the appointment, should demonstrate commitment to Women's Studies as an academic discipline (a graduate certificate or advanced degree in women's studies is desirable but not essential), and should demonstrate a record of or potential for strong scholarly publication and successful teaching in both Communication and Women's Studies.
Application Address: For full consideration, applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation before November 1, 2008 to:
Jim Aune, Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Communication
Texas A&M University
TAMU 4234
College Station, TX 77843-4234
Online Application URL:
Application E-Mail:
Institution/Department URL: http://wmst.tamu.edu/ and http://comm.tamu.edu/
Contact:
Contact E-Mail: jaune@tamu.edu
Contact Telephone: (979) 862-7797
Additional Information:
The Communication department offers the Ph.D., M.A., and B.A degrees. It has 20 tenure-track faculty members, 60 graduate students, and 1000 undergraduate majors. The Women’s Studies program currently has 36 affiliated faculty members and 7 faculty members in joint or exclusive appointments. With an enrollment of over 45,000 students, Texas A&M is the fourth largest university in the United States. It ranks among the highest nationally in number of national merit scholars, total research expenditures, and total endowment funds. Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is deeply committed to diversity, and responds to the needs of dual-career couples.
2. Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Director of Operations
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Type: full time
Deadline: April 10th, 2008
Open Until Filled?: yes
Description: Director of Operations
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, U.S. Section
Philadelphia, PA
Founded in 1915, the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is the oldest, continually active women’s peace organization in the world, with sections in 37 countries. WILPF exists to “bring together women of different political beliefs and philosophies united in their determination to study, make known and help abolish the causes and legitimization of war.” Toward this goal, WILPF members engage in a number of specific projects, issue committees, and national campaigns, evolving and changing over time. Information about these activities is available on line at www.wilpf.org.
In 2007, WILPF U.S. undertook a process of rigorous self-study to develop a strategic plan to increase membership and national visibility over the next seven years, which will culminate in the organization’s centennial celebration in 2015. As the first step towards implementing this strategic plan, WILPF is in the process of overhauling its communications and financial infrastructure to better support its educational, advocacy, organizing, and direct action work. The DO will both participate in installing the new systems and be responsible for maintaining them to achieve the outcomes identified in the strategic planning process.
WILPF seeks a highly skilled, mission-driven Director of Operations to manage the ongoing functions of the organization related to membership support and fundraising including the following:
• Supervising day-to-day administration and office operations
• Financial planning and reporting
• Human resources for a small, but expanding and decentralized staff
• Facilities planning, renovation and logistical development for a growing organization undergoing rapid change
• Information technology, equipment purchasing and business planning
• Managing service and consulting contracts
As a member of the executive team, the DO will actively participate in problem solving for all areas. This is a newly created position based in Philadelphia, PA, with the possibility of relocation. The DO reports to the National Board, comprised of volunteers located throughout the U.S., and staffs the finance, development, and personnel committees.
Qualifications include the following:
• Bachelor’s degree, MBA or MPA preferred, and at least 3 years' relevant management experience in operations and administration in a small to mid-sized nonprofit organization
• Ability to manage growth, including an understanding of the organizational issues that emerge with growth; ability to nurture the organization’s member-centric culture, especially during growth period
• Personal qualities of integrity, flexibility and commitment to serve our membership
• Comfortable with collaborative work relationships; able to manage “up” as well as “down” the organization
• Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural and communication skills
• Ability to work with National Board to identify and implement operational changes when appropriate
Application Address: To Apply: No phone calls, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply promptly. Please e-mail a cover letter that describes your interest in the work of WILPF and your qualifications for the position, include your resume and names of two professional references to:
subject line: DO Search
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom
E-mail: employment@wilpf.org
Online Application URL:
Application E-Mail: employment@wilpf.org
Institution/Department URL: http://www.wilpf.org
Contact:
Contact E-Mail: employment@wilpf.org
Contact Telephone:
Additional Information:
WILPF is an equal opportunity employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package including full medical and dental insurance coverage, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
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