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Position Available: Research Assistance for Lifespan Development Textbook

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Joyce Tang Boyland, an ESN Member, has shared the following short term position posting. If you are looking for some additional work, experience, and income this summer, this may be a good opportunity for you:

Seeking developmental psychology research assistant. An ESN faculty member is under contract to write a lifespan development textbook on a short timeline and has been given $1500 towards research assistance. The funds can all go to one person or be divided between several people with different specialisations. $20/hour, approximately 5 hours per week, 15 weeks, potentially extendable upon mutual agreement

Please apply at the following link: https://forms.gle/emSs4pzfMpGG9wAT8

Job Announcement: Engineering Faculty Position at Westmont College

Westmont College is seeking a faculty member (tenure track assistant or associate rank) for its new engineering major.  Candidates must hold a PhD in engineering.  The Westmont program grants a general engineering degree. The successful candidate may be asked to teach a broad range of undergrad engineering courses.  Candidates should also have evidence of excellent and innovative teaching and a plan for continued scholarly work (publications, grants, consulting). Benefits include a generous faculty housing program that makes living in beautiful Santa Barbara CA affordable.

Westmont College is a national liberal arts college in the evangelical Protestant tradition, seeking faculty with a vital and informed commitment to the Christian faith. We continually aim to diversify the faculty and strongly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups within engineering.

Please go to Open Positions | Westmont College and search for engineering for more details and to apply.  Questions may be addressed to Professor Dan Jensen, Director of the Engineering Program, at djensen@westmont.edu. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Announcement: Physics and Engineering Positions at Wheaton College

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Wheaton College invites applications for two faculty positions – one in physics and one in engineering – to begin Fall 2023.

The successful physics candidate will teach broadly throughout the undergraduate physics major curriculum. As active participants in a thriving liberal arts intellectual community, our faculty also contribute to the College’s Christ at the Core general education program. We seek applicants with an earned Ph. D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field, who will engage a diverse student body with an active-learning model that challenges and supports each student. Previous teaching experience, including experience with evidence-based physics curricula and hands-on laboratory instruction, is highly valued. The ability to mentor physics majors and general education students in the integration of Christian faith with the life of the mind and the practice of physics is also an important component of this position.  Demonstrated ability to carry out an experimental, computational, or theoretical research program that involves undergraduate students is required. The specific field of expertise is open.

The successful engineering candidate will teach foundational engineering courses in the first three years of the engineering program including Statics, Dynamics, Strength of Materials, and Materials Science. This faculty member will also oversee two seminar-style courses: an Introduction to the Profession for first year students and an Engineering Ethics seminar. We seek applicants with an earned Ph. D. in engineering. A Master’s degree with suitable experience would qualify candidates for an Instructor appointment. Previous teaching and industry experience, with hands-on design and project-based learning experience, is highly valued. The ability to mentor engineering students in the integration of Christian faith with the life of the mind and the practice of engineering is an important component of this position. Tenure-track candidates will be expected to maintain an active and productive program of scholarship, preferably one in which students are involved.

Wheaton College is located 25 miles west of Chicago and is close to two national laboratories and many active industries. The College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant. Wheaton is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce and student body. We encourage the expression of multiple perspectives within a Christian worldview, inside and outside the classroom. For more information about Wheaton College visit www.wheaton.edu.

Additionally, Wheaton College aspires to provide a physically safe environment for students, staff, and faculty to learn and work. In support of this objective, the College requires background checks for final candidates, after an employment offer is extended. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Review of applications will begin January 2 and continue until the position is filled.

Interested individuals should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest that clearly articulates the candidate’s approach to engineering instruction and capacity to spiritually mentor engineering students by drawing on his or her own experience in the Christian faith. Additional application materials will be mailed to promising candidates. See the following link to apply:

https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/CareerHome.action?clientId=8a78858b5ea24795015ea61343603556&specialization=

We Are Growing! We Are Hiring!

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We want to grow the ESN team! After many years as our blog editor, Hannah Eagleson is assuming the role of Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships. Hannah will serve as our liaison with partner organizations working in higher education, including the American Scientific Affiliation, study centers, and other partners. She will support our new Scholars Compass booklet with groups using this resource to connect faith and work in the academy. And as Director, Bob Trube gives overall direction of ESN’s ministry as well as cultivates our partnerships with other teams inside InterVarsity.

This leaves us in search of a new editor for the ESN Blog and Monthly newsletter. The Emerging Scholars Network is a national, digital-first effort to develop, encourage, and support aspiring scholars on their academic journey from undergraduate studies through to early-career faculty positions. Since 2008 the blog has offered timely and relevant articles for scholars at every stage of their academic journey. Our monthly newsletters provide news on opportunities to engage with others in “the Network” and also highlight key resources.

InterVarsity is looking for a self-starting individual with strong planning, interpersonal, and editorial skills who will coordinate regular publication of monthly newsletters and thrice weekly blog postings that contribute to advancing the mission of the Emerging Scholars Network. This will include working in partnership with other members of the ESN team, and staff, student, and faculty writers. They need to be willing to raise the personal ministry support as agreed upon with the ESN Director. The position is posted as a part-time position.

Perhaps you are a follower of the ESN blog and had ideas about how it could develop further. You might be in a season of life where part-time editorial work on a flexible schedule would fit your situation. If so, we would invite you to visit the position posting on InterVarsity’s website. There you will find the complete position description and information on how to apply.

We’d love to hear your ideas for how ESN can serve you in the seasons of your academic journey. And pray for God to send the right people to our team!

Link for the full ESN Editor Position Description and Application Info: https://intervarsity.org/job/emerging-scholars-network-editor

 

 

Job Announcement: Physical Chemistry Position at Point Loma Nazarene University

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ESN frequently shares job announcements which may be of interest to our readers. Point Loma Nazarene University is currently seeking a tenure track assistant professor in physical chemistry.

The Department of Chemistry at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) in San Diego, California is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Physical Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2022.  Applicants should be committed to excellent teaching and building and sustaining a vital undergraduate research program.  A Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (or closely-related field) is required and postdoctoral experience is preferred. PLNU is a private Christian university in the Wesleyan tradition and seeks candidates that support its mission. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should apply electronically at PLNU Careers

Candidates will need to provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching in Christian higher education, statement of research plans, statement of personal faith, 3 letters of reference, unofficial transcripts, and 3 teacher evaluations (if available).

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide quality educational and employment opportunities, PLNU actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education.