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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Lab in Molecular Biology
Barnard College is seeking an individual to teach a Laboratory in Molecular Biology course during the Spring 2010 semester. This lab course covers basic techniques in molecular biology at the junior/senior level; previous manuals and procedures are available. Applicants are expected to have acquired a Ph.D. prior to January 2010 and teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Barnard is a liberal arts college for women affiliated with Columbia University in New York.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a record of prior teaching experience, and a list of 3 potential references to Brian Morton, Department of Biological Sciences, Barnard College, Columbia University, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 or electronically to biologyjob@barnard.edu. Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of under-represented minorities are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: 10 November 2009
Last Update: 10/12/09
Lectures
Up to 2 renewable term appointments with possibility of promotion to Senior Lecturer. Other term appointments not to exceed four years, pending budget availability. Teaching responsibilities include Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced language courses; the ability to teach literature/culture survey courses when deemed necessary by the Chair. Ph.D. in hand by Spring 2010. Strong record of achievement in teaching French at undergraduate college level (at least three years experience). Send letter of interest, a complete curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Chair, French Search Committee, Department of French, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Application deadline: 1 November, 2009. Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups.
Last Update: 8/3/09
Assistant Professor
Barnard College, Columbia University, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor of urban history. Located in the History Department, the position will also involve significant participation in the College's vibrant Urban Studies Program. Candidate is expected to demonstrate research-teaching strengths in American history and comparative urban history. Send dossier (cover letter of application, c.v., three letters of reference, writing sample) to: Chair, Department of History, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. All applicants must have a PhD at time of application and teaching experience. The deadline for receipt of materials is November 1, 2009. An Equal Opportunity employer, Barnard College particularly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Last Update: 7/21/09
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
We invite applications for a postdoctoral research scientist to work in the area of black holes and gravitational wave astrophysics at Barnard College, Columbia University, to begin in September 2010 for a 2 year appointment. The successful applicant would work with Prof. Janna Levin on theoretical aspects of astrophysical sources such as black hole dynamics. The successful applicant would also join The Institute for Strings, Cosmology, and Astroparticle Physics (ISCAP) at Columbia. Other research areas in which ISCAP members are active include cosmology, string theory, particle astrophysics, and gravitational physics. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at
http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/BCCU
The candidate must have a PhD or the equivalent and will be asked to supply a letter of interest; a complete curriculum vitae and publication list; and 3 letters of recommendation. Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups. The candidate must have a PhD or the equivalent and will be asked to supply a letter of interest; a complete curriculum vitae and publication list; and 3 letters of recommendation. Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Contact Information:
Professor Janna Levin,
Department of Physics and Astronomy,
Barnard College/Columbia University,
3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027, email:
janna@astro.columbia.edu
Last Update: 11/18/09
Assistant Professor
The Religion Department at Barnard College seeks applications for an Assistant
Professor in the field of Islam. The area of specialization (e.g., historical period,
geographical region, theoretical/methodological approach) is open, but the
successful candidate will be conversant in broad questions that currently animate
the academic study of religion, including theoretical and comparative concerns,
and interested in teaching in such a framework. Documented competency in the
relevant languages for research in the field is essential. We welcome applications
from candidates who can contribute substantively to the College’s Africana
Studies program.
All members of the Barnard Religion department participate in one or more of the
College’s interdisciplinary undergraduate programs, as well as the Graduate School of
Arts and Sciences at Columbia University. Complete applications
should include a cover letter addressing research interests and teaching
philosophy; a current c.v.; a short writing sample (e.g., a published article, a
dissertation chapter, or the like); teaching evaluations (if available); and three
confidential letters of recommentation. Evidence of teaching excellence and a
serious research program are essential. Review of applications will begin on
October 8, 2009. Please send applications and dossiers/letters of recommendation
to: Professor Elizabeth A. Castelli, Chair, Religion Department, Barnard College,
3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Barnard College is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and individuals
from underrepresented groups.
Last Update: 6/29/09
Assistant Professor
Barnard College, Columbia University. The Department of Sociology invites applications for a
full-time position at the rank of assistant professor starting Fall 2010. The position is open with
respect to substantive fields and methodological approach. However, we are especially
interested in candidates with primary research and teaching interests that focus on the dynamics
of race, class and gender in urban environments, including such subfields as urban inequality and
labor markets; residential segregation and neighborhood development; poverty and social policy;
crime and criminal justice; urban politics and social movements; and labor and community
organizations. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in
addition to an established record of scholarly accomplishments. Send application, including
C.V., research and teaching statement, 2 samples of scholarly work, and 3 letters of
recommendation to: Debra Minkoff, Chair, Department of Sociology, Barnard College, 3009
Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Review of applications will begin on October 5, 2009 and will
continue until the position is filled. Barnard College is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups.
Last Update: 6/29/09
Two Lecturers in Language
Full-time, renewable appointments beginning fall 2010. Degree or training in foreign language teaching at all levels essential. Ph.D. preferred. Indispensable: native or near-native Spanish, excellence in Spanish teaching at all levels. Candidates must be interested in task-based, focus-on-form, content-based instruction and with expertise in new technologies for language classroom. Send application letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, writing sample, teaching evaluations, three letters of recommendation by November 1, 2009 to Alfred Mac Adam, Co-Chair, Department of Spanish and Latin American Cultures, Barnard College-Columbia University, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027-6598
Barnard College is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from
women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
Last Update: 6/30/09
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track: World Theatre
The Department of Theatre at Barnard College, Columbia University, seeks to appoint a tenure-track Assistant Professor in nonwestern theatre studies. Field of research may include indigenous performance in the Americas, or any area of Asian or African theatre studies, and may also include theatre and performance in the Asian and African diaspora, as well as postcolonial or intercultural performance and/or dance studies. Ph.D. required. Candidate will contribute to the joint Barnard-Columbia undergraduate major in theatre, and be considered for teaching in the Columbia University Doctoral Program in Theatre; candidates with appropriate background may also teach courses in practical theatre and contribute to the Department's production season. A commitment to working closely with undergraduate students is essential. Application must be accompanied by complete dossier, including cover letter characterizing your work, c.v., three letters of recommendation, and writing sample. Applications must be received by 15 October 2009 to assure full consideration; please include email for acknowledgment. Send to: W. B. Worthen, Chair, Department of Theatre, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York NY 10027. Barnard College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Last Update: 8/3/09
Assistant or Associate Professor of Professional Practice: Stage Directing
The Department of Theatre at Barnard College, Columbia University, seeks to appoint an Assistant or Associate Professor in Professional Practice in the field of Stage Directing. Successful candidates for the position will have significant professional directing credits, as well as significant experience teaching undergraduate students. MFA strongly desired. Candidate will contribute to the joint Barnard-Columbia undergraduate major in theatre, by directing in the departmental season, by supervising the undergraduate directing students in the thesis festival, and by teaching courses in directing. Teaching interest and expertise in other fields is desirable, and commitment to working closely with undergraduate students is essential. Application must be accompanied by complete dossier, including cover letter characterizing your work, c.v., three letters of recommendation, and CD/DVD production portfolio. Applications must be received by 15 October 2009 to assure full consideration; please include email for acknowledgment. Send to:
W. B. Worthen, Chair, Department of Theatre, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York NY 10027. Barnard College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Last Update: 8/3/09
Associate Director – Writing Program
The Associate Director oversees and implements new programming and writing initiatives for ESL students and students underprepared for college writing and provides support for faculty and departments working with these populations. The Associate Director will oversee the curriculum for Barnard’s developmental writing courses and work in conjunction with the Writing Center to make sure that students are receiving as much support as needed. Additionally, the Associate Director will support the Higher Education Opportunity Program’s summer program and work with admissions to identify incoming students who would benefit from increased support. The Associate Director will work with the college to both individually work with students and institutionally support internationalization efforts. This non-tenure full-time post includes teaching responsibilities (including First-Year English and lower- and upper-level composition courses) and service responsibilities. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or be ABD and have had prior experience working in a Writing Center (preferably administrative experience), experience working with ESL and developmental writers, and experience teaching composition courses. Additionally, candidate must demonstrate ability and enthusiasm to initiate programs that link writing to identity and diversity in an effort to support campus-wide diversity efforts. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations required.
To apply, send cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and statements of your approaches to teaching writing by December 2, 2009 to Pam Cobrin, Director of the Writing Program, English Department, Barnard College, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. Have three reference letters sent directly. Barnard College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Last Update: 11/2/09
