Full-Time Faculty Positions
SB-2018010
The Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences at Indiana University South Bend has a new Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) applicant program. The first cohort of OTD students are anticipated to be admitted in 2021 into a newly developed advanced health sciences center with dedicated OT labs and over 5,000 feet of state of the art teaching space.
The Fieldwork and Capstone Education Coordinator will collaborate with the program director in the creation of this new educational program, meeting the needs of twenty-first century learners and our clinical, educational and community partners from the ground up. Primary responsibility will be recruitment, retention and education of partner fieldwork educators and capstone mentors, assuring ACOTE standards compliance.
This is a 12-month clinical track faculty position.
Rank will be commensurate with experience.
IU South Bend is a regional campus of Indiana University with the resources and outstanding benefits of a premiere university in a smaller setting.
Indiana University South Bend is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Indiana University South Bend’s 2014–2020 strategic plan includes a commitment to advance diversity and open-mindedness and to create a civil, welcoming, and caring culture for all. Of over 7,500 students, 24% self-identify as minorities. The population of Hispanic students has exceeded 10% and IU South Bend has seen significant increases in the admission of African American students. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates who have mentored minorities or other underrepresented groups are encouraged to highlight such efforts in the application.
Qualifications
The successful applicant will
- have an earned doctoral degree (PhD, OTD, EdD, or DHS)
- hold or be eligible for licensure in the state of Indiana
- have a minimum of three years of practice experience is required
- preference will be given to those with university teaching experience
Application Process
Apply online only at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/6495
Position Start Date
July 1, 2019
Direct Questions to
Dennis Cleary, program director: DSCleary@iu.edu
SB-2018014
Dean, School of Education
Indiana University South Bend invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the School of Education. As the largest of the five regional campuses of the Indiana University system, the campus currently enrolls close to 5,300 students and employs over 250 full-time faculty. IU South Bend is comprised of six academic units: the School of Education, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Raclin School of the Arts, the Leighton School of Business and Economics, the Dwyer College of Health Sciences, and the Schurz Library.
Indiana University South Bend is a comprehensive, regional institution that offers over 100 degree and certificate-granting programs. IU South Bend serves the urban, suburban, and rural communities of north central Indiana and southwestern Michigan and has a significant international study body. Located in a mid-western area of unique strength in higher education, South Bend has easy access to the cultural and social advantages of Chicago. Coupled with a vibrant local culture and well-established ties to the broader community, IU South Bend is well-positioned to offer candidates an appealing work environment, an enjoyable quality of life, and an affordable cost of living.
The School of Education is accredited by NCATE with CACREP accreditation for its counseling programs. The School of Education currently covers the areas of Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, Special Education, Educational Leadership, and Counseling and Human Services. It has over 20 full-time faculty with approximately 527 undergraduate and graduate majors. Faculty are well-known for excellent teaching and actively promote K through 12 educational initiatives both statewide and within the region. The Dean serves as a strong advocate for the education profession both in the university and the community at large and should be able to lead the School to maintain true academic excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship.
The Dean of the School of Education will be an engaged and dynamic leader who understands the increasing complexities of higher education and embraces the importance of working collaboratively with the administration, faculty, and staff to ensure that the mission of the School and University is achieved. The Dean will also work collaboratively with the larger IU network of regional campuses and central administration to advance the institution’s commitment to student success. The Dean, as chief academic officer of the School, will take a leading role in supporting the teaching/learning, research, and service priorities of the School. The Dean will promote a climate, both in the School and on campus, of valuing excellent teaching, engaged scholarship, effective citizenship, and respect for diversity. As a member of the Academic Cabinet, the Dean reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
IU South Bend has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and in that spirit actively pursues applications from and nominations of a broad spectrum of candidates including women, veterans, minorities, and persons with disabilities. IU South Bend’s executive team includes people of color and women. However, at the executive level, both administrative and academic, IU South Bend has no Hispanic incumbents.
Indiana University South Bend’s 2014–2020 strategic plan includes a commitment to advance diversity and open-mindedness and to create a civil, welcoming, and caring culture for all. Of over 7,500 students, 24% self-identify as minorities. The population of Hispanic students has exceeded 10% and IU South Bend has seen significant increases in the admission of African American students. Candidates who have mentored minorities or other underrepresented groups are encouraged to highlight such efforts in the application.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in an appropriate field and an overall record of distinguished teaching, research, and administrative accomplishments for a tenured appointment in a discipline represented in the School.
In addition, other required qualifications include:
- An earned doctorate in an appropriate field that qualifies one for tenure in one of the School’s academic areas.
- A record of teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Administrative/managerial experience with a record of increasing responsibility in higher education, including budget management, fund raising, and effective decision making.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- A collegial style of leadership that will support and retain faculty and staff in their efforts to provide an excellent academic environment.
- Evidence of an ability to support recruiting and retention of a diverse student body.
- Knowledge of and success with NCATE/CAEP and CACREP accreditation and national program review processes.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Public school experience.
- Knowledge of current issues across an array of educational settings, particularly K-12.
- Appreciation for innovative instructional technologies, strategies, and delivery systems.
- Commitment to both Teacher Education and Graduate and Professional Studies.
Application Process
Apply online only at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/6780
Position Start Date
July 1, 2019
Application Deadline
December 3, 2018
Direct Questions to
Brenda Phillips at brenphil@iusb.edu
SB-2018012
The Dwyer College of Health Sciences, School of Applied Health Sciences, and Division of Radiography and Medical Imaging Technology is seeking applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor faculty position.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- didactic and clinical instruction in the Associate of Science in Radiography and the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology programs
- advising students
- developing and maintaining program evaluation and mentoring students in the program.
Additional responsibilities include:
- community service
- service to the University and College, scholarship equal to rank expected
Indiana University South Bend’s 2014–2020 strategic plan includes a commitment to advance diversity and open-mindedness and to create a civil, welcoming, and caring culture for all. Of over 7,500 students, 24% self-identify as minorities. The population of Hispanic students has exceeded 10% and IU South Bend has seen significant increases in the admission of African American students. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates who have mentored minorities or other underrepresented groups are encouraged to highlight such efforts in the application.
Qualifications
- The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree
- Applicants with an advanced imaging modality preferred
- Applicants should hold a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in radiography
- Experience in teaching, research, or service is also preferred
- Applicants must document two years’ clinical experience in the professional discipline and one year’s experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program.
Application Process
Apply online only at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/6656
Position Start Date
July 1, 2019
Application Deadline
November 1, 2018
Direct Questions to
Amy Gretencord at abeehler@iusb.edu
SB-2018003
The Indiana University South Bend Dwyer College School of Nursing invites applications and nominations for the Vera Z. Dwyer Endowed Distinguished Chair in Advanced Nursing Practice.
This is a 12-month appointment with a 3-year renewable contract.
The purpose of the Dwyer Endowed Distinguished Chair in Advanced Practice Nursing is to strengthen the connections between teaching and advance practice through community and/or direct patient care and to contribute to the intellectual growth of graduate nursing students within the School of Nursing. The Dwyer Endowed Distinguished Chair will promote the scholarship of practice as well as serving as an expert teacher-scholar within the School of Nursing and the Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences.
The position is integral to the implementation of theory-guided, evidence-based advanced nursing practice. The Dwyer Endowed Distinguished Chair in Advanced Practice Nursing will have the opportunity to further one’s own advanced nursing practice and research, enriching the School of Nursing’s profile locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The Chair will report to the Chief Nursing Administrator and work closely with the Graduate Nursing Program Director.
The faculty member in this position will:
- Teach graduate students
- Provide nursing-theory guided patient care services as an advanced practice nurse
- Contribute to the expanding role of advance practice nursing in the Dwyer College School of Nursing and community
- Provide leadership in the development and implementation of additional graduate nursing programsProvide
- leadership in the area of scholarship as it relates to advanced practice nursing and health care
Responsibilities Include:
Teaching and Research:
- Contribute to the teaching mission of the university by teaching
- Assist faculty with advancing knowledge and skills related to teaching and learning
- Establish national and international visibility within nursing through continuing scholarly and/or creative activities
- Assist all nursing students and faculty in writing scholarly articles
Service:
- Practice with individuals, families, and communities within the college and community
- Facilitate a Scholarly Lecture for the nursing community annually
- Confer with area healthcare agencies regarding practice models that integrate the use of advance practice nurses.
- Serve on School, College, University, and Community Committees.
Application Process:
Apply online only at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/5693
Direct Questions to:
Search committee chair, Caitlin Vlaeminck at cwendelb@iusb.edu
Position Start Date:
July 1, 2018
Application Deadline:
April 15, 2018
SB-2018009
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Indiana University South Bend invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Organic Chemistry beginning on August 1, 2019.
Our ACS certified department offers bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and biochemistry. The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of teaching Organic Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses. Additional courses may be assigned. The standard load is equivalent to 24 credits per year with 6 credits reassigned for research.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a research program in organic chemistry that includes undergraduate student researchers. Start-up funds will be provided for research, and the successful candidate will have access to an amply equipped laboratory and to the full range of instrumentation available in the department. Research publication is required for promotion and tenure. Service responsibilities include serving on committees at the department, college, and campus levels.
IU South Bend’s 2014–2020 strategic plan includes a commitment to advance diversity and open-mindedness and to create a civil, welcoming, and caring culture for all. Of over 8,000 students, 24% self-identify as minorities. The population of Hispanic students is approaching 10% and IU South Bend has seen significant increases in the admission of African American students. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates who have mentored minorities or other underrepresented groups are encouraged to highlight such efforts in the application.
Qualifications
Requirements for the position include:
- PhD in Organic Chemistry at the time employment and demonstrated research potential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Evidence of teaching ability/potential
- Evidence of laboratory experience in organic chemistry
- Ability to function effectively in our department and within the university
- Ability to serve a diverse student population
- Evidence of demonstrated commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and research
Additional Qualifications
- Candidates with relevant post-doctoral and/or visiting assistant professorship experience are preferred.
- Experience teaching undergraduate organic chemistry is highly desirable.
- Experience with a variety of chemical instrumentation is preferred.
- Medicinal chemistry or nanotechnology research experience is desirable.
Application Process
Apply online only at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/6294
Position Start Date
August 1, 2019
Application Deadline
September 30, 2018
Direct Questions to
Dr. Gretchen Anderson at ganderso@iusb.edu