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Job Openings at Randolph College
- Ainsworth Visiting Scholar of American Culture
- Assistant or Associate Professor of Theatre
- Custodial Supervisor
- Custodian
- Office Assistant
- Part-time Office Assistant (Temporary)
- Visiting Faculty
- VP for Enrollment Management
Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer.
Ainsworth Visiting Scholar of American Culture
Department:
Sociology
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Faculty
Description:
Randolph College, a selective liberal arts college in Lynchburg, Virginia, invites applications for a position funded by the Hilseweck Foundation to enhance the diversity of perspectives at the College. This is a two-year appointment at the assistant professor level beginning July 1, 2010.
We seek a scholar who will offer two courses within her or his expertise each fall semester, and who each spring will join Randolph College’s signature American Culture Program, a bloc of interrelated courses and travel-study, which probes what it means to be an American by exploring broad themes (liberty, democracy, capitalism, race, religion, etc.) in American culture. The program includes visits to historic sites, workplaces, government agencies, churches, and museums both in Virginia and in other parts of the United States. Area of expertise is open, but we encourage applicants with strengths in the related fields of Religious Studies, Cultural Geography, and Anthropology.
Qualifications: PhD, well-advanced ABD, or equivalent; evidence of scholarly achievement or promise; and success in teaching undergraduates. Salary to commensurate with credentials and experience.
To Apply:
Applications are especially encouraged from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Review of applications will begin December 1. Send letter of interest, CV, and three letters of reference to Julio Rodriguez, Director of the American Culture Program, Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 EOE
Assistant or Associate Professor of Theatre
Department:
Theatre
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Faculty
Description:
Randolph College (established as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College), a selective liberal arts college in central Virginia, invites applications for a tenure-track Faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in Theatre/ Performance in a three person department. The successful candidate will have a clear vision of the role of the Theatre curriculum in an undergraduate Liberal Arts environment and significant directing experience, a defined approach to actor training. A secondary area of interest in promotions, front of house, costume design and/or other production areas is highly desirable. Teach 2 – 3 classes per semester in directing, acting, Intro to Theatre, History, and other topics as developed, in coordination with adjunct schedules. Direct 1-2 main stage and 1- 2 Studio Season productions per year, and supervise student directors. Work with other faculty to manage an aggressive production season, coordinate guest artists in directing and design, mentor students in specialty areas, and develop the curriculum and production program. Position will manage a planned local touring program and help develop a summer production season. Other responsibilities include scholarly/creative activity appropriate for advancement within the college, active Department and college service and committee participation, and academic advising. Interest in developing community outreach desired. The Department of Theatre offers a BA degree with emphasis in performance and design/tech, and an interdisciplinary BFA in coordination with other Arts programs. The production program involves an average of 80 – 100 individuals from a broad spectrum of majors across campus with average of 3 per class year majoring in Theatre. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to undergraduate theatre education in a liberal arts environment, be affable, possess notable skills, and work positively under pressure. MFA (preferred) or PHD required. Teaching experience on the college level preferred.
To Apply:
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and appropriate support materials by January 31, 2010 to Dr. Dennis Stevens, Dean of the College, Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503, or by email to dstevens@randolphcollege.edu. (please put “Theatre position” in the subject heading of your email). Review of applications begins immediately. EOE
Custodial Supervisor
Department:
Buildings and Grounds
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Staff
Description:
Randolph College is seeking a full-time Custodial Supervisor to work Monday through Friday with some weekend work required. Position supervises and trains custodial employees, as well as sets and maintains custodial work standards for the group and manages custodial supply inventory. Supervisor must have excellent management and communication skills, the ability to plan, and attention to detail. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Excellent benefits package. Salary to compensate experience.
To Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, references, and salary expectations to the Director of Human Resources, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or via email to employment@randolphcollege.edu. EEO
Custodian
Department:
Buildings & Grounds
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Staff
Description:
Randolph College has an immediate full-time custodial opening. Position consists of a wide variety of cleaning duties including trash removal, stripping and waxing floors, mopping, sweeping, etc. Ability to operate various types of cleaning equipment, climb and work from ladders, lift 50 pounds, and work in extreme weather conditions required. Custodial experience desirable. Regular hours Monday–Friday 7:00 to 3:30 with occasional weekend work. Valid drivers license required. The College offers a competitive benefits package including health and life insurance, pension, paid vacation and sick leave, etc.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should mail application (available at Main Hall Switchboard or www.randolphcollege.edu) OR cover letter and resume to: Director of Human Resources, Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or via email to employment@randolphcollege.edu EOE
Office Assistant
Department:
Dean of Students
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Staff
Description:
Randolph College has a full-time opening for an Office Assistant. Responsibilities include courteously greeting guests, answering telephones and other inquiries, light typing, bookkeeping, organizing projects and managing/updating the Dean of Students’ web pages. Required qualifications include typing at least 50 wpm, proficiency with Microsoft Office, general office technology, familiarity with and interest in use of the internet. High school diploma is required. Some receptionist or secretarial experience desired.
To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, and three employment references to Human Resources, Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or email employment@randolphcollege.edu EOE
Part-time Office Assistant (Temporary)
Department:
Dean of the College
Full-time or Part-time:
Part-time
Staff or Faculty:
Staff
Description:
Randolph College seeks a temporary, part-time Office Assistant to work 20 hours per week. This position will be responsible for data entry, typing, organizing, and compiling information relative to the College's accreditation process. The job is expected to last approximately one year.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to: Director of Human Resources, Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or via email (preferrable) to employment@randolphcollege.edu. EOE
Visiting Faculty
Department:
Psychology
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Faculty
Description:
The Department of Psychology at Randolph College (founded as Randolph-Macon Woman's College in 1891), an independent, selective liberal-arts institution, invites applications for a one-year visiting position in Cognitive/Experimental Psychology with a preference for individuals who specialize in social cognition. A Ph.D. is preferred. Teaching responsibilities include introductory psychology, research methods, cognitive psychology with a lab component, social psychology, and an upper-level class in candidate’s specialty area. Teaching load is three courses per semester. Applicants with teaching experience will be given priority.
To Apply:
Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Professor Holly Tatum, Department of Psychology, Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, Virginia 24503 or via email: htatum@randolphcollege.edu. Applications received by March 1 will receive first priority, but will be considered until the position is filled. EOE
VP for Enrollment Management
Department:
Enrollment
Full-time or Part-time:
Full-time
Staff or Faculty:
Staff
Description:
Randolph College seeks an experienced and innovative admissions professional for the position of Vice President for Enrollment Management. Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Enrollment Management provides leadership and direction for the offices of admissions, student financial services, and student success. The Vice President oversees the development and implementation the College’s recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and retention policies and practices. The Vice President is expected to work closely with key institutional stakeholders to refine a recruitment plan for the College which creates a strong and consistent link between the College’s external communications and overall enrollment goals. The new Vice President will also oversee and evaluate financial aid policies and practices to ensure strategies support the College’s enrollment and net tuition revenue goals and work closely with student affairs and academic affairs to craft a comprehensive campus-wide retention program. This position manages a staff of 20 and serves as the division budget officer.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree is preferred, with progressively responsible experience within admissions, financial aid, or enrollment management. The new Vice President will ideally possess expertise in developing and implementing strategies for marketing and outreach to students, including international, transfer, and graduate students, with a successful record of administration in short and long range planning, budgeting, and program development, and with knowledge of strategic enrollment management that includes retention planning. The Vice President for Enrollment Management is expected to work closely with faculty, students, parents, alumnae, staff, and administrators and be a collaborative and contributing member of the President’s senior staff.
EOE
To Apply:
Review of applications will begin March 5, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the SJG website at www.spelmanandjohnson.com under the link Open Positions. Confidential inquiries and nominations for this position may be emailed to Martha Smiles at mhs@sjgsearch.com. If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please call SJG at 413-529-2895.
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Randolph College – VP Enrollment
Martha Smiles – Senior Search Associate