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Faculty Positions

Clinical Practice Supervisor for Early Childhood Student Teachers (Part-time)

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)
Department: School of Education
Date Posted: Jun 19, 2009
Reports To: Director of Placement for Clinical Practices
Availability: 8-15-2009

Description:

The Supervisor is responsible for visiting each of 3-6 student teachers 5-6 times during the semester, followed by a conference. The Supervisor communicates with the student teacher in between visits as often as necessary, and keeps an open line of communication with the cooperating teacher. The Supervisor is responsible for collecting and reporting the cooperating teachers’ mid-term and final evaluation materials, as well as each student’s mid-term and final self- and site-evaluations.

 
Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities):  

Illinois Certification in Early Childhood Education (Type 04)

Education//Experience:  

A Master's Degree with 3-5 years of experience in Early Childhood classrooms.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume & contact information for 3 references to Dominican University, Human Resources, 7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305 or hr@dom.edu. Dominican University is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking applicants from underrepresented groups.

Adjunct Instructor/German

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)
Department: Modern Foreign Language, German
Date Posted: Jun 5, 2009
Reports To: Dean, Rosary College of Arts & Sciences
Availability: 09/01/2009

Job Components//Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

Dominican University is looking for an adjunct instructor to teach German at the intermediate level in the fall of 2009 and possibly spring 2010, depending on enrollment.  German 111 is scheduled for MTWF from 12:30 - 1:30 in the fall 2009 semester.

Education//Experience:  

Applicants should have a master's degree or higher in German and teaching experience at the college/university level.

 

Adjunct Instructor/English Composition

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)
Department: English
Date Posted: Jun 4, 2009
Reports To: Dean, Rosary College of Arts & Sciences
Availability: 09/01/2009

Job Components//Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Education//Experience:  

Clinical Practice Supervisor for High School/Middle School Mathematics Student Teachers (Part-time)

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)
Department: School of Education
Date Posted: May 28, 2009
Reports To: Director of Placement for Clinical Practices
Availability: 08/15/2009

Description:

Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities):
Illinois Certification in Mathematics


Education//Experience:
A Master's Degree with 3-5 years of experience in Mathematics classrooms.

Adjunct Instructor, Art/Art History

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salary)
Department: Art
Date Posted: May 15, 2009
Availability: Fall 2009

Primary Purpose//Position Summary:
  Education//Experience:

Ph.D. or ABD in Northern Renaissance Art required. Candidates with Ph.D. or ABD in other Renaissance specialty areas, or with an MA in Northern Renaissance art history, may be considered depending on the strength of the primary applicant pool.

 

Clinical Practice Supervisor for Foreign Language Student Teachers (Part time)

FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)
Department: School of Education
Date Posted: Mar 11, 2009
Reports To: Director of Placement for Clinical Practice
Availability: 08/15/09

Description:

The Supervisor is responsible for visiting each of 3-6 student teachers 5-6 times during the semester, followed by a conference. The Supervisor communicates with the student teacher in between visits as often as necessary, and keeps an open line of communication with the cooperating teacher. The Supervisor is responsible for collecting and reporting the cooperating teachers’ mid-term and final evaluation materials, as well as each student’s mid-term and final Supervisor evaluations.

 
Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities):

Illinois Certification in Foreign Language

  Education//Experience:

A Master’s Degree with 3-5 years of experience in Foreign Language classrooms

Assistant/Associate Professor- Early Childhood Education

FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)
Department: School of Education
Date Posted: Oct 24, 2008
Availability: August 2010

Description:
The Dominican University School of Education invites applicants for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in Early Childhood Education. Starting date is August 2010.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

a. Ph.D./Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education, Educational Psychology or a related field.
b. A minimum of five years of teaching experience in Early Childhood Education (birth through 3rd grade) classrooms.
c. University teaching experience and expertise in instructional technology preferred.
d. Knowledge of performance assessment for improvement of instruction.
e. Evidence of teaching excellence, commitment to scholarship, an interest in curriculum development, research potential and strong communication skills are important qualities for consideration

Responsibilities of the position include the following:

a. Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses related to Early Childhood Education.
b. Advise undergraduate or graduate students in the Early Childhood Education Program.

Dominican University offers programs in liberal arts and sciences as well as professional and pre-professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Dominican University is an Equal Opportunity Employer; minority applicants are especially urged to apply. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Send letter of application, vita, three recent letters of recommendation, and transcripts to:


Dominican University
Human Resources
7900 W. Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305
hr@dom.edu

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Staff Positions

Assistant Director

FSLA Status: Salary
Department: Rose K. Goedert Center for Early Childhood Education
Date Posted: Jun 16, 2009
Reports To: Center Director
Availability: 9/8/2009 Full Time

Primary Purpose // Position Summary:
Job Components//Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assume the responsibility of Acting Director of the Center in the absence of the    Director.
• Provide classroom coverage as needed.
• Maintain all students' records and files as appropriate.
• Handle student registrations, correspondence and lists related to students
• Maintain accurate financial accounts including tuition deposits and payroll.
• Respond to requests for Center information: brochures, etc.
• Communicate Center information to Dominican University offices, as appropriate under the guidance of the Director.
• Retain records of oral communication with parents and other guests of the Center.
• Perform general receptionist duties.
• Performs other duties as requested, delegated or assigned.

Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities):  

• Evidence of emotional maturity and physical health.
• Evidence of sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations.
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to the children, teachers, staff and guests.
• Excellent computer skills, oral and written communication skills, attention to detail.

Education//Experience:  

Interactive Web Manager

FSLA Status: Exempt (Salary)
Department: Office of Marketing and Communication
Date Posted: May 18, 2009
Reports To: Director of Marketing and Web Services
Availability: 05/25/2009

Description:

Job Components//Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day and strategic aspects of the Dominican University web site.
• Write compelling web copy that showcases the breadth of the university’s educational and cultural offerings. 
• Oversee and analyze web analytics. 
• Collaborate with university clients to identify and fulfill their web marketing and communication needs. 
• Keep up-to-date on web best practices and emerging technologies. 
• Coordinate with university academics and departments to enrich web content, including managing a network of web content managers. 
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities):

• Demonstrated ability to help create a brand experience online through words and images.
• Strong project management skills.
• Understanding of the hierarchy of web content.
• Ability to collaborate and manage a wide variety of clients as part of an integrated web services team.
• Direct response marketing experience.
• Collaborative, innovative and persuasive communicator.
• Working knowledge of html and content management systems.
• Experience with leveraging social networking, a plus.

Education//Experience:

University Chaplain (half-time)

FSLA Status: Exempt (salary)
Department: Mission & Ministry
Date Posted: Apr 21, 2009
Primary Purpose // Position Summary:

Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois, seeks a Roman Catholic priest in good standing to serve as half time chaplain for the university faith community. The chaplain is a member of the university ministry team with responsibilities of presiding and preaching at university liturgical celebrations and of being a strong pastoral presence within the university community. The half time position offers opportunities for adjunct teaching at Dominican University.

  Job Components//Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with university ministry team in serving the spiritual and pastoral needs of the community
2. As a pastoral presence within the community be available for spiritual direction and counseling
3. Offer a pastorally sensitive and informed ethical voice on contemporary issues
4. Nurture a vital sacramental life for the community including celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
5. Participate in liturgy planning with students and coordinator of liturgy and music
6. Preside at weekly Sunday Eucharist for students and serve in weekly rotation of presiders for the daily Eucharist in Rosary Chapel
7. Preside at university community liturgies including Freshman Orientation, Mass of the Holy Spirit, Baccalaureate Mass, Alumnae/i Remembrance Masses, Ash Wednesday, Holy Days of Obligation and Alumnae/I Reunion Masses.
8. Participate in liturgy planning with students and coordinator of liturgy and music
   

Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities):

1. A person of deep faith, well grounded personally in the Catholic theological tradition, capable of thoughtful and dynamic preaching relevant to the student community
2. Previous successful experience in a collaborative ministry setting
3. Experience in pastoral/spiritual direction and collaborative planning of prayer and worship
4. Openness to discerning and honoring gifts entrusted to the community and to encouraging relationships of mutuality and equality
5. Pastoral skills responsive to the needs of the community, especially at times of sickness and death
6. Ordained Catholic priest in good standing

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume & contact information for 3 references to Dominican University, Human Resources, 7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305 or hr@dom.edu.

Dominican University is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking applicants from underrepresented groups.

Assistant Dean

FSLA Status: Exempt (salary)
Department: Graduate school of Library and Information Science
Date Posted: Mar 30, 2009
Reports To: Dean, GSLIS
Availability: Immediate

Primary Purpose // Position Summary:

To provide direction and leadership for the recruitment of students to GSLIS and to head GSLIS marketing efforts.

  Job Components//Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Student Services
a. Develops the GSLIS recruitment plan, including the development of collateral marketing pieces.
b. Plans and coordinates the orientation sessions for new students.
c. Oversees on-campus and off-campus recruiting events, including arranging and staffing exhibits at meetings.
d. Presents candidates for committee consideration by the GSLIS Admission Committee when appropriate.
e. With the Dean, develops a plan for search and outreach activities.
f. Serves as preliminary point of contact for students contacting Dean about exceptions and issues (Administrative withdrawals, waiving requirements and other issues of sensitive or confidential nature).
g. Develops drafts of policy statements pertaining to student affairs, for approval by GSLIS Academic Council and the Dean.
h. Prepares statistical reports regarding recruitment and admissions.

2. Admissions and Financial Aid
a. Oversees the prospects & admissions process (providing information to prospects, responding to questions about application process, preparing files for admissions committee, corresponding with potential students).
b. Oversees communications with prospective students.
c. Ensures flow of applicant files to the Faculty Admissions Committee as appropriate.
d. Directs the maintenance of GSLIS admission files in accordance with FERPA regulations. Develops and implements a file retention program for files related to the admission process.


3. Marketing/Communications
a. Drafts memos/correspondence, messages and some press releases for GSLIS for Dean’s approval.
b. Works with Communications and Marketing Department and GSLIS Coordinator of Student Placement to develop marketing materials, including the Bulletin, alumni newsletter, ads and web information.
c. Develops marketing information and coordinates publicity for Spring, Follett, and McCusker lectures, and other public events sponsored by GSLIS.
d. Coordinates and directs Open Houses/Information Sessions/New Student Orientation programs.
e. Represents GSLIS at receptions at professional conferences (such as ILA, ISLMA, Chicago Public Library staff development conference) and arranges for Alumni participation, where needed.
f. Updates and maintains items pertaining to student recruitment on the GSLIS website.

4. Support to Dean
a. Works with dean in writing and management of grants upon request.
b. Works with dean on fund-raising and all that entails upon request.

5. Other Duties
a. Performs other duties as requested, delegated or assigned.

Competencies (Required knowledge, skills, abilities):

• Admissions experience
• Leadership and goal orientation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work with complex administrative computer systems
• Proven organizational skills and problem solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed knowledge and appreciation for Dominican University’s GSLIS programs
  

Education//Experience:

• Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program
• Demonstrated competence in managing systems and meeting deadlines
• Experience with integrated computer information systems
• Supervisory experience
• Marketing and Communications experience
• Proven leadership experience
• Grant writing ability desirable

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume & contact information for 3 references to Dominican University, Human Resources, 7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305 or hr@dom.edu. Materials will be accepted until the position is filled, with priority given to materials received by May 1, 2009. Dominican University is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking applicants from underrepresented groups.

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Dominican University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status or sexual orientation in the administration of its education policies or any other policies or programs administered by the university.