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SEARCHES FOR FACULTY POSITIONS BEGINNING FALL 2012

Position Descriptions for AY 2012-2013 Searches

Department of Anthropology

Assistant Professor

The Department of Anthropology at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor position in biological anthropology beginning July 1, 2013. Ph.D. in hand is required at the time of appointment. We seek a teacher-scholar broadly trained in the major subfields of anthropology to join our four-field department. Preferred topical areas of specialization include human evolution, human biology and adaptation, forensic anthropology, or bioarchaeology, but other areas will be considered. Ability to include undergraduates in ongoing research is welcome. Teaching responsibilities will include a lower level introductory course and lab plus elective courses in the successful candidate’s specialties. Applicants should send by November 1, 2012 a CV, letter outlining research and teaching interests, and names and contact information for three referees. Send application materials in a single PDF file (electronic submissions only, subject line should read “Biological Anthropology Search”) to: [email protected]. Preliminary interviews will be held November 15-17, 2012 during the AAA meeting in San Francisco.

Located in suburban Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr College is a highly selective liberal arts college for women who share an intense commitment to intellectual inquiry, an independent and purposeful vision of their lives, and a desire to make meaningful contributions to the world. Bryn Mawr comprises an undergraduate college with 1,300 students, as well as coeducational graduate programs in social work and in some humanities and sciences. The College promotes faculty excellence in both research and teaching, and has strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; minority candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply.

Faculty Searches Beginning Fall 2012

Department of Biology

Assistant Professor

The Department of Biology at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, beginning tenure- track Assistant Professor position in the area of Genomics to begin on July 1, 2013. We are searching for an individual who takes a genomics approach to biological problems using a combination of bioinformatic, statistical, computational and biological methodologies, and who will thrive in an environment that combines teaching, research and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate is expected to teach at all levels of the curriculum and establish an externally funded research program that provides rigorous collaborative research projects for undergraduates. Teaching responsibilities include courses in genomics and in the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as involvement in the team-taught introductory biology sequence. A Ph.D. and at least one year of post- doctoral research experience are required. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement and teaching philosophy that includes a short description of potential courses to be offered by October 5, 2012 to Genomics Search Committee, c/o Jodi Jacoby, Department of Biology, 101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. In addition, arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the same address.

Department of Chemistry

Assistant Professor

The Department of Chemistry at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biochemistry to begin July 1, 2013. Teaching will include biological chemistry as well as introductory and advanced courses. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to combining teaching and research activities. Development of an experimental, extramurally-funded biochemical research program involving undergraduate and graduate students is expected. A Ph.D. is required and post-doctoral research experience is desirable. Submit a cover letter with CV, a statement of teaching interests, a description of a research plan addressing the role of undergraduate and graduate students (with budget), and arrange for (3) letters of reference to be sent by October 1, 2012 to Biochemistry Search Committee, c/o J. Jacoby, Department of Chemistry, Bryn Mawr College, 101 North Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899. (No electronic submissions please.)

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of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; minority candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply.

Department of East Asian Studies

Assistant Professor

The Bi-College Department of East Asian Studies at Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges invites applications for a full time, beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chinese literature and culture at Bryn Mawr College to begin July 1, 2013. A Ph.D. prior to the appointment start date is required. We seek candidates with excellence in teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate will teach Chinese literature and culture and will teach annually an advanced Chinese language course. The ability to teach the visual culture of China is desirable. Teaching load is 5 courses per year at the undergraduate level on a two-semester system.

Submit as a single pdf document a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a research statement, and a writing sample to East Asian Studies Search Committee c/o Billie Jo Ember, [email protected]. In addition arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via email. Applications received by November 30, 2012, will receive full consideration.

Department of Economics

Assistant Professor

G – Financial economics H – Public economics I – Health, education, and welfare economics R – Urban, rural, and regional economics

The Department of Economics at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, beginning tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin July 1, 2013, in one or more of the above fields with a focus on either US domestic social policy or US financial markets and institutions. In addition to courses in the area of specialization, the successful candidate will teach a one-semester introductory course and statistics, econometrics, or microeconomics. Ph.D. in economics by the start date, teaching experience, and evidence of research potential are required. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to research and teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment.

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Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of current research, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, recent teaching evaluations, and three reference letters that address both research and teaching. To be assured of consideration for interviews at the ASSA meetings in San Diego, all materials must be received by November 12, 2012. CONTACT: Barbara Burns, Search Committee, Department of Economics, Bryn Mawr College, 101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899. No electronic submissions will be accepted.

Department of History

Assistant Professor

The Department of History at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, beginning tenure- track Assistant Professor position in the History of Europe in the 20th Century (post-WWI to present), to begin on July 1, 2013. The area of specialization is open and we welcome candidates with the ability to do comparative work and to teach courses that transcend disciplinary boundaries and approaches. The search committee expects the candidate’s PhD in hand by the appointment start date. Applications submitted as a single pdf document should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, writing sample, and sample syllabi and be sent to the Chair, History Search Committee c/o Patricia Healy, [email protected]. In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent separately. Applications received by November 1, 2012, will receive full consideration.

Department of Philosophy

Assistant Professor

The Department of Philosophy at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full time, beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin July 1, 2013. Ph.D. in Philosophy prior to the appointment start date is required. We seek candidates with excellence in teaching and scholarship in Philosophy of Mind, knowledge of contemporary empirical research and methodologies, and the ability to

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build bridges to Psychology and/or Neuroscience and Cognitive Science. An ability to teach introductory courses in the history of philosophy is desired and ability to teach Logic is a plus. Teaching load is 5 courses per year at the undergraduate level on a two-semester system.

Submit as a single pdf document a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a research statement, and a writing sample to Philosophy Search Committee c/o Patricia Healy, [email protected]. In addition arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via email. Applications received by November 30, 2012 will receive full consideration. Selected candidates will be interviewed at the APA Eastern Division Meeting.

Department of Spanish

Assistant Professor

The Department of Spanish at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track beginning Assistant Professor position in Latin American literary and cultural studies to begin July 1, 2013. Preference will be given to scholars engaged with cultural, literary, historical and theoretical issues in Latin America, with interest in one or more of the following: media and visual culture, transoceanic studies, migration and diaspora studies, and gender and sexuality studies.

The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses, including all levels of language, culture, and literature. In addition, the position will require teaching participation in the College’s interdisciplinary curriculum, including freshman-writing seminars. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish, teaching experience and a commitment to undergraduate education are essential. Candidates must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by the start date.

Submit pdf documents including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research statement, writing sample, and three (3) letters of recommendation to the Chair of the Department, H. Rosi Song, [email protected]. The letters of recommendation can also be mailed to:

Professor H. Rosi Song, Chair Department of Spanish Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

For full consideration, please send materials by November 14, 2012. We will be scheduling interviews for the 2013 MLA Convention in Boston.

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lives, and a desire to make meaningful contributions to the world. Bryn Mawr comprises an undergraduate college with 1,300 students, as well as coeducational graduate programs in social work and in some humanities and sciences. The College promotes faculty excellence in both research and teaching, and has strong consortial relationships with Haverford College, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr College is an equal-opportunity employer; minority candidates and women are especially encouraged to apply.

Theater Program

Assistant Professor

The Theater Program at Bryn Mawr College, which serves students from Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges, invites applications for a full-time, beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin July 1, 2013. The position involves directing theater productions and teaching courses in at least two of the following areas: directing; acting and physical theater; dramaturgy and playwriting. In addition, the candidate may teach courses in other areas of interest. We seek a practicing artist or artist/scholar whose work and teaching will engage students in both creative and intellectual aspects of the artistic process.

Required qualifications: strong college/university teaching experience, demonstrated practice as a director or originator of theater work, and commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education. Candidates must have completed requirements for a terminal degree (M.F.A. or Ph.D.) by the start date.

Submit a letter of application including a CV, a statement of teaching interests and a statement of artistic and/or research plans, and arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be sent by standard mail to: Professor Mark Lord, Theater Program, Bryn Mawr College, 101 North Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2899. Electronic submissions not accepted. The search committee will begin reading applications November 15, 2012. Applications received by December 1, 2012 will receive full consideration.

Continuing Non-Tenure Track Faculty Searches

Department of Biology

Laboratory Lecturer

The Department of Biology at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a full-time continuing non- tenure track Laboratory Lecturer position to begin August 1, 2013. The position is a three-year appointment with the potential to be renewed for multiple terms. The successful candidate will teach the

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laboratory portions of Introductory Biology courses and supervise undergraduate instructional assistants. Additional duties include ordering materials and supplies and maintaining laboratory equipment. Commitment to curricular development and innovative approaches to teaching are critical. An advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Biology and at least one year of relevant experience by the appointment start date are required. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy that includes examples of innovative laboratory exercises by January 18, 2013 to Biology Lab Lecturer Search Committee, c/o Jodi Jacoby, Department of Biology, Bryn Mawr College, 101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. In addition, arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the same address.

Department of French and Francophone Studies

Lecturer

The Department of French and Francophone Studies invites applications for a full-time continuing non- tenure track position in French language and culture to begin July 1, 2013. The successful candidate will have a higher degree (Ph.D. preferred) in French or an appropriately related field, will demonstrate native or near-native proficiency in French, and will be expected to teach and coordinate the first and second years of our very successful intensive language sequence. In addition to duties related to the intensive sequence, such a person would fill other language instruction duties where and when necessary and appropriate. Submit pdf documents including a cover letter, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be sent to: French CNTT Search, Department of French and Francophone Studies, [email protected]. The search committee will begin reading applications October 15, 2012. Applications received by November 19, 2012, will receive full consideration.

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