From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 3:16 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Department Chair History, Western Illinois Univ
> H-ASIA
> October 3, 2011
>
>
> Position: Department of History Chair, Western Illinois University
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> From: H-Net Job Guide:
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> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=43290
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>
> Western Illinois University, History
>
> Department Chair
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Illinois, United States
> Position: Department Chair
>
>
> History, Department of - Chair
> APPOINTMENT: Starting date July 1, 2012
>
> QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in History and have:
> demonstrated strong commitment to and record of excellence in
> teaching; demonstrated administrative ability; achieved a record of
> scholarly and professional/service activities to support a tenured
> appointment at, or promotion to, full professor within the department
> at the time of appointment; experience with a diverse curriculum and
> program development; a commitment to diversifying faculty and staff;
> excellent oral and written communication skills; and a leadership
> approach that supports shared governance within a collective
> bargaining agreement.
>
> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A record of success in the following is
> highly desirable: fostering excellence in undergraduate and graduate
> education in history; recruiting and retaining undergraduate majors
> and graduate students; strong research/publication record; experience
> in university administration as evidenced by leadership on major
> university committees or councils; strong interpersonal skills. The
> candidate's field of specialization should complement the department's
> programmatic needs.
>
> RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the department chair
> include: recruitment and supervision of faculty and support staff;
> evaluation of faculty for promotion, retention and tenure; support of
> faculty development; promotion of excellence in teaching and high
> quality scholarship and service; coordination of efforts to recruit
> and retain undergraduate and graduate students; promotion of
> curricular development; administration and promotion of the History
> teacher education program; long and short range planning; promotion of
> clear and open communication within the department; management of the
> departmental budget; representation of the department to the
> university; and communication of expectations of the university
> administration to the department. The chair will teach on a regular,
> but reduced, basis. For further information visit:
> www.wiu.edu/VPAS/handbook/policies/deptchairs.shtml.
>
> RANK & SALARY: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. WIU
> offers a competitive benefits package. For information visit:
> www.wiu.edu/hr/index.shtml#benefits
>
> THE DEPARTMENT:The Department of History offers a B.A. and an M.A. in
> History. The Department currently has 14 tenured and tenure-track
> members plus a full-time undergraduate advisor. See
> www.wiu.edu/history for further information on the Department.
>
> THE UNIVERSITY: Recognized as one of the "Best in the Midwest
> Colleges" by the Princeton Review and one of only 20 public
> universities ranked a "Tier 1 Midwestern Masters Institution" by U.S.
> News and World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves
> approximately 13,000 students in the heart of the Midwest through its
> traditional residential, four-year campus in Macomb and its
> upper-division urban commuter location in Moline, Illinois.
>
> Western's campuses are dedicated to providing a high quality,
> accessible and affordable education. The WIU-Macomb and Quad Cities
> campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art
> technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and
> extracurricular opportunities. The four core values at the heart of
> the University are academic excellence, educational opportunity,
> personal growth, and social responsibility.WIU's GradTrac and Cost
> Guarantee programs ensure that students can achieve their degrees
> within four years while paying a fixed rate for tuition, fees, plus
> room and board. WIU remains the only university in Illinois to
> guarantee the cost for tuition, fees and room and board over a
> four-year period at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
>
> WIU is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 37
> graduate degree programs. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, the
> University's 762 full-time faculty members teach 93 percent of all
> undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to eight
> preprofessional degree programs and 18 certificate programs.
>
> Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 20 NCAA
> Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the
> NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri
> Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the
> Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center
> of the region, with 12 major theatrical and dance productions and more
> than 12 studio shows presented annually in Western's three theatres.
> The Bureau of Cultural Affairs and the University Union Board present
> outstanding concerts, lectures, dramatic presentations, films, and
> dance attractions.
>
> The University Libraries contain more than 1 million cataloged
> volumes, 20,000 current periodicals, and access to over 100 electronic
> databases of information. WIU's librarians answer approximately 10,000
> research questions per year. The library system encompasses the main
> Malpass Library and four branch libraries. The Physical Sciences
> Library, the Music Library, the Curriculum Library, and the Quad
> Cities campus library are integral parts of the University's system
> that provides full service to students, faculty, and staff.
>
> Western Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning
> Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
>
> APPLICATION: A letter of application, curriculum vita, and three
> letters of recommendation. Also, provide contact information (email
> and phone) for references. In this letter, please discuss leadership
> philosophy, administrative philosophy, and qualifications. Reply to:
> Suzanne Boussaard, History Chair Search Committee, c/o College of Arts
> and Sciences; Western Illinois University; 1 University Circle;
> Macomb, IL 61455-1390. Electronic submissions (for applicants and
> references) are welcome at: S-Boussaard@wiu.edu
>
> Review of applications will begin November 7, 2011 and continue until
> the position is filled. The department intends to interview potential
> candidates at the AHA meeting in Chicago.
>
> Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal
> Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that
> spirit, we are interested in receiving applications from a broad
> spectrum of people. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes
> sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender
> expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin,
> disability, and veteran status.
>
>
> Contact: APPLICATION: A letter of application, curriculum vita, and
> three letters of recommendation. Also, provide contact information
> (email and phone) for references. In this letter, please discuss
> leadership philosophy, administrative philosophy, and qualifications.
> Reply to: Suzanne Boussaard, History Chair Search Committee, c/o
> College of Arts and Sciences; Western Illinois University; 1
> University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455-1390. Electronic submissions (for
> applicants and references) are welcome at: S-Boussaard@wiu.edu
>
>
>
> Review of applications will begin November 7, 2011 and continue until
> the position is filled. The department intends to interview potential
> candidates at the AHA meeting in Chicago.
>
> Website: http://www.wiu.edu/cas/history/
> Primary Category: None
> Secondary Categories: None
> Posting Date: 09/30/2011
> Closing Date 12/26/2011
>
>
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