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Office of the Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Employment Opportunities
Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 180 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research.
Trinity College announces the following faculty positions, which will begin in July 2010. Searches will be conducted during the 2009-2010 academic year. Trinity College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and supporting a faculty of women and men who fully represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the United States. We seek applications from minorities, women, and other under-represented groups. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. |
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Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of Urban Studies
Trinity College seeks a geographer to fill the newly endowed chair for the Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professorship
in Urban Studies beginning in fall 2010. We expect such a scholar to offer courses and conduct research in one or more of the
following subfields: environmental geography, cultural geography and/or political geography. We are eager for a colleague who
has a strong interdisciplinary and global orientation, even as s/he will probably have a strong investment in empirical work
within one or more urban localities. This scholar is also expected to participate in the development of the urban studies curriculum.
All applicants for Raether Distinguished Professor in Urban Studies should submit the following materials to Vijay Prashad
(George and Martha Kellner Chair in South Asian History)
(vijay.prashad@trincoll.edu),
c/o Center for Urban and Global Studies, Trinity College, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106 by January 15, 2010:
- A detailed application letter stating research and teaching interests and expertise;
- A complete Curriculum Vitae;
- a writing sample, such as the most recent book and/or a refereed journal article;
- Names of three references;
- Sample syllabi for two undergraduate courses that relate to and reflect the applicant’s research interest and expertise.
The search committee also includes Dr. Xiangming Chen (Dean and Director of the Center for Urban and Global Studies),
Dr. Davarian Baldwin (Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of American Studies), Dr. Joan Morrison (Professor of Biology),
Dr. Beth Notar (Associate Professor of Anthropology).
Additional information about the department can be found at:
http://www.trincoll.edu/UG/UE-home.htm
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Department of Engineering
The Engineering Department of Trinity College invites applications to fill a tenure-track position in
Mechanical Engineering at the Assistant Professor level starting fall 2010. Trinity has an ABET-accredited Engineering Program.
The successful candidate will teach primarily undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering and be committed to teaching science
courses for non-science majors. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in mechanical engineering. Scholarly work in structural
analysis, micro/nano/biomechanics, mechatronics, robotics, and MEMS are particularly welcome. Trinity College strongly encourages
all faculty members to conduct research in collaboration with other faculty and with undergraduates. Interested applicants should
send a CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching and research objectives, and the names and addresses of
three references to: Professor Taikang Ning (taikang.ning@trincoll.edu),
Chair, Department of Engineering, Trinity College, 300 Summit St., Hartford, CT 06106.
The committee will begin reviewing applications on January 1, 2010, and continue until the position is filled.
Additional information about the department can be found at:
http://www.trincoll.edu/academics/study/engineering/
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Department of Language and Culture Studies
The Dept. of Language and Culture Studies invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Chinese to
start in September 2010. Specific expertise in Modern Chinese Language and Literature. Requirements: Ph.D. in hand by the time of
appointment, and evidence of successful teaching and scholarly commitment. Please send letter of application, copies of placement
file with graduate transcript, CV, and three letters of reference, to Katherine Lahti Chair, Dept. of Language and Culture Studies,
300 Summit Street, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 06106-3100, by no later than November 15, 2009.
Additional information about the department can be found at:
http://www.trincoll.edu/academics/study/modernlanguages/
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Department of Physics
The Physics Department invites applications for a
tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Physics, beginning July 1, 2010. We seek
candidates who are enthusiastic about teaching all facets of undergraduate physics and who are
committed to initiating and pursuing an active program of experimental research in physics in
which upper-level undergraduates may participate. A doctorate in physics is required; some
teaching experience is highly desired. Consideration of applications will begin December 15,
2009 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a curriculum vitae,
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, research plan,
and statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent
to: Search Committee (Experimental Physicist), Physics Department, Trinity College, 300
Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106. For further information please contact Dr M P Silverman at
(mark.silverman@trincoll.edu).
Additional information about the department can be found at:
http://www.trincoll.edu/academics/study/physics/
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Department of Physics
The Physics Department invites applications for the position of laboratory instructor. Candidates should have an
advanced degree (masters or Ph.D.) in physics or a closely related field by the time of the appointment, and a demonstrated
interest and ability in teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the educational mission of the
Department by teaching laboratories in our introductory undergraduate courses and contributing to the continued innovation
and development in these courses. Duties for the position include working closely with the Physics Department faculty,
giving short laboratory lectures, supervising student work in the laboratory, overseeing and training student teaching
assistants, and grading laboratory assignments. This is a continuing contract position with initial review after two years.
Consideration of applications will begin December 15th 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
Send a c.v., undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience,
and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Laboratory Instructor Search, Department of Physics,
Trinity College, 300 Summit St, Hartford, CT 06106. For further information please contact
Dr. Christoph Geiss at
(christoph.geiss@trincoll.edu).
Additional information about the department can be found at:
http://www.trincoll.edu/academics/study/physics/
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Department of Athletics
Trinity College invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Athletics and Chair of Physical Education.
A highly selective coeducational institution of 2,200 students and 210 faculty, with a long tradition of both academic and
athletic excellence, Trinity College’s academic mission is to “foster critical thinking, free the mind of parochialism and prejudice,
and prepare students to lead examined lives that are personally satisfying, civically responsible, and socially useful.”
As a member of The New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), which includes eleven of the finest liberal arts
colleges and universities in the United States, Trinity participates in a conference that enjoys a long tradition of success
both in meeting high standards of athletic performance and in helping every student realize his or her full capabilities.
The college is located in the city of Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, halfway between New York City and Boston.
Responsibilities: The Director of Athletics reports directly to the Dean of Faculty, who is the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The Director is responsible for the 29 varsity intercollegiate sports, intramural as well as recreational programs, the supervision
of the college’s Physical Education Department, and all of the College’s athletic facilities. The director will be responsible for
compliance with all policies, rules, and regulations of Trinity College, NESCAC and NCAA, to which it belongs. In coordination and
cooperation with the development office at the College, the Athletic Director will enthusiastically fundraise for the Department.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry on Trinity’s history of excellence in intercollegiate athletics and ensure that
all students who love sports will find ways to participate.
Qualifications: The committee will be searching for an Athletic Director who will, in the great NESCAC tradition, nurture sportsmanship
and skill in equal measure, someone who will always bring into balance athletic and academic excellence. The successful candidate is
expected to have the highest standards of integrity, to understand all coaching and gender equity issues, to demonstrate a commitment
to diversity, to be able to mentor and evaluate staff effectively. Additionally, the director should be able to work collaboratively
with other parts of the College community. He or she must have the proven ability to manage complicated budgets and be an articulate
and passionate spokesperson for Trinity athletics and Trinity College. Knowledge of NCAA regulations at the Division III level and
experience in a senior administrative position will be expected.
Highly desirable qualifications include a master’s degree, coaching experience, and at least five years of senior level experience in
athletics administration.
Compensation: Open and competitive; commensurate with experience.
Starting Date: It is anticipated that the successful candidate will assume his or her duties July 1, 2010.
Application Procedure: The review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Complete applications should be received by December 1st for full consideration. A brief letter of application explaining the
candidate’s coaching and teaching philosophy, as well as the role of college sports in a Division III liberal arts setting, a
professional resume, and three letters of professional references should be sent to: Dean Rena Fraden and Professor Drew Hyland,
co-chairs, Trinity College, 101 Williams Hall, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106.
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Ann Plato Pre/Post-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship
Trinity College invites applications for a one-year pre- or post-doctoral fellowship to promote
diversity at our nationally recognized liberal arts college in Hartford, Connecticut. Ann Plato Fellows will join
the faculty in one of our 30 academic departments or interdisciplinary programs, interact regularly with colleagues
and students on campus, and work on their own research. Pre-doctoral fellows will teach one course during the year;
post-doctoral fellows will teach two courses.
Date of fellowship: September 1, 2010 to May 31, 2011.
Stipend: Between mid-$40,000 (pre-doctoral) to mid-$50,000 (post-doctoral), plus health benefits, office space,
computer, conference travel expenses, and assistance in finding housing near campus.
For eligibility guidelines and to apply on-line, visit our website. Review of applications begins November 15th,
and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, contact our administrative assistant via email
(nancy.horton@trincoll.edu) or phone
(860-297-2128).
http://www.trincoll.edu/Academics/DeanOfFaculty/AnnPlatoFellowship.htm
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