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TEMPLATES FOR POSITION DESCRIPTIONS - 2007-08

Term
Tenure-track (regular)
Tenure-track (special)

Term

SAMPLE POSITION DESCRIPTION - TERM SEARCHES
(Sentences in bold must be worded as shown, and must be included in all ads)

DEPARTMENT OF XXXXXXXX - 1-YEAR LEAVE REPLACEMENT POSITION - (AREA OF SPECIALIZATION IF APPLICABLE) (START FALL 20XX)

GRINNELL COLLEGE. 1-year leave replacement position in (DEPARTMENT) (area of specialization if applicable). Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) possible. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college (STATE SOMETHING DISTINCTIVE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OR ITS CURRICULUM). The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include [EXPECTED COURSES OR AREAS OF TEACHING HERE. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all applicat ion materials should be received by SUGGESTED DATE. Send letter of application, c.v., transcripts (copies are acceptable), [INSERT INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED HERE; three confidential letters of recommendation; ANY OTHER MATERIALS?] to Professor FIRSTNAME LASTNAME (be sure to name an individual, not just 'search chair'), Search Committee, Department of DEPARTMENT NAME, STREET ADDRESS, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA 50112. [DepartmentNameSearch@grinnell.edu], 641-269-XXXX; fax 641-269-YYYY

Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. For further information about Grinnell College, see our website at http://www.grinnell.edu.

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Tenure-track (Regular)

SAMPLE POSITION DESCRIPTION - TENURE-TRACK (REGULAR) SEARCHES
(Sentences in bold must be worded as shown, and must be included in all ads)

GRINNELL COLLEGE - DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT NAME (SPECIFIC AREA) - TENURE-TRACK POSITION (START FALL 20XX).

GRINNELL COLLEGE. Tenure-track position in the Department of DEPARTMENT NAME (IF APPROPRIATE: SPECIFIC AREA), starting Fall 20XX. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college (STATE SOMETHING DISTINCTIVE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OR ITS CURRICULUM). The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include (PROVIDE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT COURSES EXPECTED TO BE TAUGHT BY APPOINTEE); every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, oriented toward a special topic). In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-fac ulty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by SUGGESTED DATE. Send letter of application, c.v., transcripts (copies are acceptable), [INSERT INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED HERE; three confidential letters of recommendation; ANY OTHER MATERIALS?] to Professor FIRSTNAME LASTNAME (be sure to name an individual, not just 'search chair'), Search Committee, Department of DEPARTMENT NAME, STREET ADDRESS, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA 50112. [DepartmentNameSearch@grinnell.edu], 641-269-XXXX; fax 641-269-YYYY

Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. For further information about Grinnell College, see our Web site at http://www.grinnell.edu.


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Tenure-Track (Special)

SAMPLE POSITION DESCRIPTION - TENURE-TRACK SPECIAL SEARCHES
(Sentences in bold must be worded as shown, and must be included in all ads)

GRINNELL COLLEGE - DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT NAME (SPECIFIC AREA) - TENURE-TRACK POSITION (START FALL 20XX).

GRINNELL COLLEGE. Tenure-track position in the Department of DEPARTMENT NAME (IF APPROPRIATE: SPECIFIC AREA), starting Fall 20XX. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college (STATE SOMETHING DISTINCTIVE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OR ITS CURRICULUM). The College's curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include (PROVIDE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT COURSES EXPECTED TO BE TAUGHT BY APPOINTEE); every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, oriented toward a special topic). In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-fac ulty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College. Such contributions can take the form of one or more of the following: a) ethnic/cultural background from one or more of the traditionally underrepresented domestic groups (African-American, Latino-American, Asian-American, Native American; b) areas of specialty in teaching/research that enhance the attention accorded to issues of diversity in the College's intellectual life and curriculum and/or c) pedagogical methods aimed at the engagement and retention of students from traditionally under-represented groups, including the domestic groups above and first-generation college attendees. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by SUGGESTED DATE. Send letter of application, c.v., transcripts (copies are acceptable), [INSERT INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED HERE; three co nfidential letters of recommendation; ANY OTHER MATERIALS?] to Professor FIRSTNAME LASTNAME (be sure to name an individual, not just 'search chair'), Search Committee, Department of DEPARTMENT NAME, STREET ADDRESS, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA 50112. [DepartmentNameSearch@grinnell.edu], 641-269-XXXX; fax 641-269-YYYY

Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. For further information about Grinnell College, see our Web site at http://www.grinnell.edu.


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