TUFTS UNIVERSITY
School of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering
Faculty Searches for 2011-2012

Tufts University, located in the Boston area, is seeking candidates for the following full-time positions to begin September 2012.  Tufts is committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching, and to building a faculty that reflects the diversity of both its students and the world for which it is preparing them. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

NOTE:  All positions are tenure-track unless noted otherwise.

SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Anthropology: Anthropology of the Environment
Assistant Professor
Tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor in the Anthropology of the Environment, beginning September 2012. Topical focus can include, but is not limited to, environment and health, environmental justice, environmental media and communication, resource use, sustainability, climate change, disasters and aftermaths, food security, and globalization as it relates to environmental crisis and regulation. Geographical area open. Preference will be given to candidates who are actively engaged in a program of field research and who are willing to develop a capstone undergraduate research experience outside the classroom. Evidence of a strong record of scholarship required. PhD in Anthropology and teaching experience required. Candidate will be expected to teach Environmental Anthropology as an introductory course, as a mid-level course with a regional focus, and as an upper-level undergraduate seminar. Also expected to teach Anthropological Thought in rotation. This position is part of a multidisciplinary cluster-hiring initiative designed to deepen and broaden the Environmental Studies program as well as to enhance traditional academic departments.

To apply, submit cover letter and CV to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/784. Review of applications begins October 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Chemistry: Chemistry/Biology Interface OR Energy and New Materials
Assistant Professor
The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position with research interests at the chemistry–biology interface or in the areas of energy and new materials, broadly defined. All subdisciplinary areas of chemistry will be considered. Successful candidates must demonstrate the potential to develop an internationally recognized research program and excel in teaching. The Chemistry Department at Tufts is a well-funded, thriving community of researchers with collaborations spanning the University. Excellent resources are available for new investigators. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses in chemistry and /or the biochemistry curriculum. Additional information about the department can be found at http://chem.tufts.edu. Applicants should submit a CV, a research plan, and three letters of recommendation via AcademicJobsOnline.org. Alternately, these materials may be sent to Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Evaluation of candidates will begin October 3, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Applications from women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

Child Development: Curriculum Laboratory
Lecturer/Director (Non-tenure-track)
The Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development seeks qualified candidates for the position of Full-time Lecturer in Child Development and Director of the Evelyn Pitcher Curriculum Resource Lab. This position reflects the university’s commitment to early childhood education and a newly envisioned early childhood teacher preparation program focused on preparing teacher leaders for work in urban education settings, particularly those serving dual language learners. This new vision includes developing the lab as a community outreach and research environment for the study of children’s early learning, effective teaching, professional development support of in-service educators, and the development and assessment of curriculum for diverse learners.

This person will play a major role in conceptualizing and implementing the expanded vision of the Curriculum Lab. Responsibilities will include establishing and managing lab operations and supervising those responsible for its maintenance; community outreach; grant writing to support lab initiatives; participating in program development and teaching in the early childhood teacher education program at the undergraduate and graduate masters levels. This person will teach four courses and be released from two courses for lab administration purposes.

Requirements include at least a master’s degree (e.g., M.Ed., M.S.Ed., or M.A.) in early childhood education or related field, interest and expertise in early childhood curriculum and/or pedagogy, theoretical currency, and experience working with children and professionals in urban education settings. Familiarity with technology, documentation and project-based approaches to child and adult learning are especially valuable. Expertise in a particular subject matter content area in early childhood (e.g., reading, mathematics, science, technology, the arts) is highly desirable. Teaching experience at the college or university level required.

Tufts University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Send cover letter, CV, and 3 references to Dr. Christine McWayne, Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development, Tufts University, 105 College Ave, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information email: christine.mcwayne@tufts.edu or call 617-627-0478.

Drama and Dance: Dance
Lecturer/Director (Non-tenure-track)
Tufts University's Dance Program of the Department of Drama and Dance seeks applicants for a non-tenure-track, full-time Lecturer in Dance for the program directorship, a rotating set of studio courses, and a lecture/discussion course. The position, beginning on September 1, 2012, involves renewable contracts pending review outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: MA or EdM in dance with advanced studio training or MFA with some graduate level research course work (other than artistic inquiry). Choreographic expertise. Five years of college teaching. Preparation to teach a lecture/discussion course in an area such as dance history or culture.
• Preferred:  Mid-career applicant.  PhD or EdD (dance focused, if not from a dance department). Potential for interdisciplinary teaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Undergraduate teaching, program administration, and choreography.

TEACHING AREAS IN ROTATION:  Composition, levels of modern dance, a second studio form, and a lecture/discussion course.

THE TUFTS DANCE PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA AND DANCE: Tufts University attracts some of the best students from within and outside the US who may elect beginner to advanced dance classes.  The Program offers a minor and enables students to fulfill the arts distribution requirement. The Dance Program's mission supports liberal arts goals for all levels of dance students who are preparing for non-dance careers. Program concerts are scheduled at the end of each semester, and Tufts also hosts guest artists who present events and master classes.  Facilities include two studios with sprung floors--the larger, convertible to a black box. Also see www.ase.tufts.edu/drama-dance/dance.  Finally, the Boston area boasts a vibrant dance scene.

APPLICATIONS:  Send only a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Downing Cless, Dance Search Committee, Department of Drama and Dance, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Letters must come directly from recommenders, or from a confidential file with a reference letter service. Review of applications begins November 15, 2011, and continues until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified of their application status and asked for additional materials (non-returnable). For inquiries email Downing.Cless@tufts.edu (but applications only accepted by postal mail).

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Drama and Dance: Lighting Design
Lecturer (Non-tenure-track)
The Department of Drama and Dance welcomes applications for a Lecturer in Drama, with a specialization in Lighting Design. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment which will begin September 1, 2012.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and previous experience.

QUALIFICATIONS: MFA in lighting design with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Comprehensive knowledge of lighting equipment and electrics, including Vectorworks and Lightwright proficiency; ability to effectively and safely manage a student electrics crew, including dimmer and electrics maintenance; excellent communication skills; collaborative approach to theater. Ability to supervise stage management and/or to create and record sound design and maintain sound equipment is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach at least two classes in lighting and possibly sound design during the academic year. Design the lighting and/or sound for three departmental major productions. Supervise and maintain theater's electrics department. Supervise student electrics employees. Supervise and/or advise student lighting designers. Contribute to the continuing development of lighting/electrics curriculum in response to the department's mission. Serve on committees as needed. Support the University's ongoing commitment to service and outreach.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and non-returnable supporting materials (slides, photos, drafting) to: Ted Simpson; Chair, Lighting Design Lecturer Search; Department of Drama and Dance; Tufts University; Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications begins November 1, 2011 and will continue until the position has been filled.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Economics: Environmental Economics
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
The Department of Economics invites applications to fill a full-time faculty position at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor, starting in September 2012. Candidates for this position should have research and teaching interests in the field of Environmental Economics. This position is part of a multidisciplinary cluster-hiring initiative designed to deepen and broaden the Environmental Studies program as well as to enhance traditional academic departments.

Candidates for the associate or full professor rank should have an exceptional record of scholarly achievement and a demonstrated ability to be excellent teachers of both undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates for the assistant professor rank should possess potential for significant research accomplishment and excellence in teaching. Candidates should expect to receive their Ph.D. prior to the start of the appointment.

To apply, all candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a recent research paper at www.academicjobsonline.org. Candidates for the associate or full professor rank should include names and addresses of four references. Candidates for the assistant professor rank should have three writers of reference letters submit their letters directly to www.academicjobsonline.org (the link for "writers of reference letters" is listed on the Academic Jobs On Line home page).

Review of applications begins in October 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Economics: Economic Growth and Development
Assistant Professor
The Department of Economics invites applications to fill a full-time faculty position at the rank of assistant professor, starting in September 2012. The Department is looking for an economist with research and teaching interests in economic growth and development. Candidates should possess potential for significant research accomplishment and excellence in teaching, and should expect to receive their Ph.D. prior to the start of the appointment.

To apply, all candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a recent research paper at www.academicjobsonline.org. Candidates should also have three writers of reference letters submit their letters directly to www.academicjobsonline.org (the link for "writers of reference letters" is listed on the Academic Jobs On Line home page).

Review of applications begins in October 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Education: Cultural and Social Foundations of Education
Assistant Professor
The Department of Education at Tufts University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of cultural and social foundations of education. Responsibilities include teaching and advising in the Department's Masters and Ph.D. programs, conducting research in cultural and social foundations of education, active grant writing, and participation in departmental initiatives. Preferred area of scholarship is gender studies in one of the following disciplinary fields: history of education, philosophy of education, sociology of education, or anthropology and education. Doctorate at time of appointment required.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit the following materials electronically: a cover letter; two examples of scholarship; names and contact information of three references; and a curriculum vitae to David Hammer; Chair, Cultural and Social Foundations Search Committee; Department of Education; Tufts University; Medford, MA 02155, care of Carla Walsh at carla.walsh@tufts.edu.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

English: Eighteenth-Century British Literature
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. must be awarded by August, 2012. Candidates should have expertise in British literature from the Restoration to the end of the 18th century and be capable of teaching a broad range of courses across the period, including courses on poetry, drama, and prose. We welcome candidates with a transatlantic focus. Must be able to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to supervise and mentor students writing dissertations and senior theses. Evidence of superior scholarship and excellence as a teacher required. We will begin to review applications on November 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will take place at the MLA Convention in Seattle. Please send your letter of application, CV, and dossier including three letters of recommendation to Professor Joseph Litvak, Chair, Department of English; Search Committee for Eighteenth-Century British Position; Department of English; Tufts University; Medford, MA 02155.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literatures: Russian Language and Literature
Lecturer (Non-tenure-track)
The Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literatures at Tufts University invites applications for a one-year Full-time Lecturer position in Russian Language and Literature for the 2012-2013 academic year. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements: PhD in Russian Literature; native or near-native fluency in Russian and English; preference given to candidates with demonstrated experience in designing and teaching both Russian literature and Russian language courses at the college level in the U.S.

Responsibilities include teaching primarily survey courses in 19th and 20th century literature as well as language courses at various levels; three courses per semester.

Letter of application and CV should be sent electronically to ruslecturer@tufts.edu and a hard copy should also be sent to: Professor Vida Johnson, Director, Program in Russian, Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literatures, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. In addition, three letters of recommendations must be sent directly from recommenders or from a confidential file with a reference letter service, both electronically and in hard copy.

Review of applications will begin January 10, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

History: Chinese History
Assistant Professor
The Department of History, Tufts University, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Chinese history at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the Fall 2012 semester. Specialists in all periods are welcome to apply. Candidates will be expected to teach two courses per semester, including surveys of pre-modern and modern periods (flexibly defined) in addition to specialized courses. Ph.D. required by time of appointment. Promise of excellent scholarship and teaching required; significant teaching experience desired. Send letter of application, CV, writing sample, and have three letters of reference sent directly to: Professor Gary Leupp, Department of History, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155 (gleupp@tufts.edu with copy to annette.lazzara@tufts.edu).

Review of applications begins October 14, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Music: Director of Orchestral Activities
Lecturer/Director (Non-tenure-track)
The Department of Music at Tufts University announces a full-time lecturer position as Director of Orchestral Activities beginning in September 2012.

We seek a dynamic and creative conductor dedicated to leading an orchestral program in a liberal arts university with excellent music facilities. The department currently has a 65-member symphony orchestra. Applicant should be open to partnerships with directors of choral music, jazz, opera, and world music ensembles, as well as to coordinating programming with composition and other academic offerings.

Responsibilities will include conducting weekly rehearsals, sectionals, and other rehearsals as required. Two-three concerts per semester, yearly children's concert, special performances, and regular tours. Teaching responsibilities will include two other courses per semester, and may include musicianship, conducting, chamber music, and other areas of the candidate's interest.

DMA preferred, MM required; experience in conducting required.

Review of applications begins November 1, 2011 and continues until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, video of rehearsal and performance, list of repertory performed, and three letters of recommendation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Mail materials to:
Conductor Search Committee
Department of Music
Tufts University
20 Talbot Avenue
Medford, MA 02155

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly urged to apply.

Occupational Therapy: Occupational Therapy with Children and Adolescents
Lecturer (Non-tenure-track)
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Tufts University has an opening for a full-time, non-tenure-track lecturer to teach and advise occupational therapy graduate students starting January 1, 2012. The position requires expertise in occupational therapy with children and adolescents, which is the primary area of teaching. Secondary areas of teaching include clinical reasoning, health conditions, and the candidate's area of specialized interest.

The Department of Occupational Therapy is a graduate department in the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University. Tufts is a teaching and research institution with a rigorous intellectual culture and established ties to the surrounding communities. The school offers students and faculty alike in-depth educational and service learning experiences and opportunities to explore interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, learning, and scholarship.

Applicant must hold a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, ScD, OTD, EdD) by January 2012 and be eligible for occupational therapy licensure in Massachusetts. The application requires demonstrated ability to develop high quality teaching and advising, with a focus on clinical and community-based practice, and a strong commitment to mentoring students' development of practice and scholarship skills. 

Screening of applicants will begin August 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of interest and CV directly to Occupational Therapy Search Committee, Department of Occupational Therapy, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155 along with an electronic copy to Michelle.Molle@tufts.edu. In addition, have three letters of reference sent directly to the same address. Tufts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Philosophy: Environmental Ethics
Assistant Professor
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2012. Area of Specialization: Normative Ethics or Metaethics with a proven specialization in Environmental Ethics. Area of Competence: Open. Four courses/year, some of which will be cross-listed in Environmental Studies, an undergraduate interdisciplinary major. Usual non-teaching duties.

The Department seeks a promising ethicist or meta-ethicist who will enhance its undergraduate and MA programs, complement its existing teaching and research strengths, and contribute to the teaching and research mission of Tufts' Environmental Studies program. Ph.D. in Philosophy at time of appointment and teaching experience required. This position is part of a multidisciplinary cluster-hiring initiative designed to deepen and broaden the Environmental Studies program as well as to enhance traditional academic departments.

Tufts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty; candidates from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications must include a CV, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and an e-mail address and phone number at which the candidate may be reached in December. Evidence of teaching experience and expertise welcome. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the December APA meetings. To be assured of full consideration applications must be complete by November 20, 2011.

To apply, all candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample at www.academicjobsonline.org. Candidates should have three writers of reference letters submit their letters directly to www.academicjobsonline.org (the link for "writers of reference letters" is listed on the Academic Jobs On Line home page.)

Political Science: International Relations
Assistant Professor
The Department of Political Science at Tufts University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of international relations. We are particularly interested in candidates with a demonstrated focus on one or more of the following regions: East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, North Africa or sub-Saharan Africa. The promise of excellence in scholarship and teaching is required, as is broad training in international relations theory. Teaching duties are two courses per semester and will include an introductory course in international relations. A Ph.D. in political science by 1 September 2012 is required. Please post a dossier including curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to www.academicjobsonline.org. In addition, please have all writers of reference letters submit their letters to www.academicjobsonline.org. The link for "writers of reference letters" is listed on the Academic Jobs On Line home page. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty.  Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The search committee will begin screening applications on 15 September  2011 and will continue until the position is filled.  Please contact Jeannine Lenehan, Communications Coordinator for the Department of Political Science, at jeannine.lenehan@tufts.edu with any questions.

Psychology: Social Psychology
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
The Psychology Department at Tufts University is seeking applicants at the assistant, associate, or full professor level for a position in Social Psychology to begin September 2012. Area of specialization is open. Candidates must have an ongoing research program with evidence of, or strong potential for, extramural funding. In addition to an established research program in Social Psychology, we are especially interested in candidates with the potential to make connections with the Department's other strengths in cognition and neuroscience. In addition to teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in Social Psychology, some teaching of statistics and/or research methods courses and contributions to our Ph.D. program are expected.

Applicants should submit a C.V., research synopsis, statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and copies of representative scholarly work via academicjobsonline.org. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the faculty's diversity. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Psychology: Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
The Psychology Department at Tufts University is seeking applicants at the assistant, associate, or full professor level for a position in Cognitive and Brain Sciences, broadly defined, to begin September 2012. Although area of specialization is open, we are especially interested in applicants who could contribute to our new interdisciplinary undergraduate and Ph.D. programs in this area. In this regard the successful candidate should have research interests that bridge to those of other members of the program and have an active research agenda capable of supporting extramural funding. In addition, applicants should be willing and able to teach introductory and advanced courses in their interest area; contribute to quantitatively oriented laboratory, statistics, and/or research methods courses; and contribute to our Ph.D. program.

Applicants should submit a C.V., research synopsis, statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and copies of representative scholarly work via academicjobsonline.org. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the faculty's diversity. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Romance Languages: Latin American Studies
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor of Latin American Studies (tenure-track), beginning in Fall 2012. Specialist in Spanish Caribbean and/or Mexican literatures and cultures, and their diasporas. Ability to teach interdisciplinary courses highly desirable. A working knowledge of Brazilian literary and cultural traditions and Portuguese language would be a plus. The candidate should be able to teach both introductory courses as well as advanced seminars for majors. Requirements: potential for outstanding scholarly achievement, native or near-native fluency in Spanish, Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment. Please send one 15-25 page sample of scholarly work and complete dossier, including three letters of recommendation, to: Professor José Antonio Mazzotti, Chair, Romance Languages, Olin Center, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications begins November 15, 2011 and continues until position is filled. For full consideration and possible MLA interview, applications should be complete by November 15.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Romance Languages: Spanish Language
Lecturer (Non-tenure-track)
Full-time Lecturer of Spanish Language and Literatures (non-tenure-track) beginning September 1, 2012. The Department of Romance Languages is seeking a full-time lecturer in Spanish to teach all levels of language and beginning levels of literature, both Spanish and Latin American (three courses per semester). M.A. or equivalent and previous college-level experience required; native or near-native fluency essential; Ph.D. desirable. Previous teaching experience and familiarity with computer programs would be a plus. Review of applications begins November 15, 2011 and continues until the position is filled. Send cover letter, updated CV, and three letters of reference to: Professor José Antonio Mazzotti, Chair, Department of Romance Languages, Olin Center, 180 Packard Avenue, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Sociology: Open
Associate/Full Professor and Department Chair
The Department of Sociology invites applications for the position of Department Chair at the rank of Full or Associate Professor, to begin Fall 2012.  The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader committed to fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching.  He or she will have a Ph.D. in sociology or a related discipline, extensive publications, and excellent teaching evaluations. Areas of specialization are open. The department's strengths are 1) media, culture, and society; 2) social inequalities and social change; and 3) globalization, transnationalism, and immigration.  Candidates must be committed to teaching a highly motivated and diverse student body.  Department chairs teach one course per semester. Tufts University is a category I research university ranked in the top thirty universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is located in the vibrant intellectual community of Boston. The successful applicant will be the tenth member of a department that currently has six tenured members and three tenure-track faculty members. Candidates should send a letter stating their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, the names of three or more references, a sample of published work, and a statement of teaching philosophy to Joan Kean, Department Administrator; Department of Sociology; Eaton Hall 102A; 5 The Green; Tufts University; Medford, MA 02155. Review of the applications will begin October 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

School of Engineering (department TBD): McDonnell Family Professorship in Engineering Education
Assistant/Associate Professor
Tufts University School of Engineering (SoE) seeks candidates for the McDonnell Family Endowed Professorship in Engineering Education – a tenure-track faculty position that focuses on engineering education. Specifically, we seek a creative and forward-looking individual whose research focuses on engineering education, K-12 or K-16, and whose expertise and interests complement current strengths in engineering education at Tufts.

Candidates are required to have earned a doctorate in engineering, education, or learning sciences-related fields. We expect to fill this position at the academic rank of assistant/associate professor but may consider exceptional senior candidates as well. The successful candidate will have a primary appointment in one of the six SoE departments (Biomedical, Chemical and Biological, Civil and Environmental, Electrical and Computer, and Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science) and may be offered a secondary appointment in an appropriate department in the School of Arts and Sciences (e.g., Education). It is anticipated that he/she will play a pivotal role in the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) at Tufts and will actively participate in Tufts' MSTE graduate program by teaching and advising doctoral students in either engineering or education. Preference will be given to candidates with classroom teaching experience and with research interests that offer opportunities for collaboration with CEEO-affiliated faculty and other faculty members throughout the Schools of Engineering and Arts and Sciences. The CEEO is dedicated to building collaborations between researchers in engineering, science, and the social sciences and to increasing the engineering literacy of all students. It has an extensive array of active collaborations with industry, government, and teachers worldwide. Current CEEO activities encompass K-12 classroom outreach, research on student learning, approaches to teaching, and the development of new educational technologies. Other related interdisciplinary programs supported by the SoE include undergraduate and graduate programs in Human Factors Engineering and Computer Science and Cognitive and Brain Sciences.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant School of Engineering that distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs within the environment of both a "Research Class 1" University and a top-ranked undergraduate institution. As home to seven graduate and professional schools across three campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-School partnerships. Located on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, only six miles from historic downtown Boston, SoE faculty members have extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, research and educational plans, summary of teaching experience, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Chris Swan, Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, Tufts University, 474 Boston Ave, Curtis Hall, Medford, MA 02155 or via email to ceeoinfo@tufts.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Chemical and Biological Engineering: Biological Engineering; Sustainable Energy
Assistant/Associate Professor
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (ChBE) at Tufts University will be filling several tenure-track faculty positions over the next few years, consistent with our plans for faculty expansion. In academic year 2011-12, we are seeking faculty members at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in the broad fields of Biological Engineering (cell, metabolic, or molecular aspects) and Sustainable Energy (catalysis, advanced materials, process systems engineering). However outstanding candidates from any subfield of chemical engineering are encouraged to apply. Truly exceptional senior candidates may also be considered for appointment at the level of Full Professor. We seek individuals committed to fostering excellence in scholarship and teaching, and whose research contributes to the interdisciplinary thrust areas of the School of Engineering at Tufts. Tufts ChBE Department presently comprises eight tenured and tenure-track faculty, one research professor, two Professors of the Practice, and three adjunct professors. The department prides itself as an excellent place of learning, offering an integrated curriculum in chemical and biological engineering to a highly select group of students. The faculty has a strong presence in the academic community, with research expertise that spans the areas of catalysis, energy materials, biotechnology, cell and metabolic engineering, nanotechnology, and systems engineering.

The past seven years have been a period of extraordinary growth for Tufts School of Engineering, witnessing recruitment of over half of its current tenured and tenure-track faculty members and a three-fold increase in research expenditures. The SOE distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs within the environment of both a "Research Class 1" University and a top-ranked undergraduate institution. We offer the best of a liberal arts college atmosphere, coupled with the intellectual and technological resources of a major research university. As home to seven graduate and professional schools across three campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-School partnerships. Located on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, only six miles from historic downtown Boston, SOE faculty members have extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.

Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in chemical engineering or a closely related discipline and show strong potential for leadership and the ability to develop and sustain an externally funded, internationally recognized research program. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of publications, a brief description of research and teaching plans, and full contact information of at least four references to: Professor Christos Georgakis, Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby St., Medford, MA 02155. Applications should be submitted electronically via e-mail to erin.quigley@tufts.edu. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Civil and Environmental Engineering: Environmental Health
Assistant/Associate Professor

Note: This is a continuation of the search begun in AY 2010-2011.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in the Environmental Health Program at the Assistant or Associate level, with rank determined by experience and accomplishments. Exceptional senior candidates may also be considered for appointment at the rank of Full Professor.

Candidates are expected to hold a doctoral degree in engineering, applied science or medicine.  We are particularly interested in individuals conducting interdisciplinary research at the interface between life sciences and engineering in areas such as environmental microbiology, transmission pathways of infectious diseases, gene-environment interactions, and environmental toxicology. The successful candidate will join an Environmental Health Program that is positioned at the junction between engineering and public health.  Principal responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate teaching, establishment of a strong externally-funded research program, and development of active collaborations with research partners, creating synergy both inside and outside Tufts University.   The ideal candidate will have research interests that complement existing departmental strengths, including waterborne and water-related pathogens, contaminant fate and transport, air pollution monitoring, biostatistics, epidemiology, and neurotoxicology, and that provide opportunities for collaboration with faculty in the Schools of Engineering and Arts and Sciences, as well as the Schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nutrition Science and Policy, and the Fletcher School.

The mission of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is to educate students to become leaders in the solution of important societal problems of the 21^st century. Technically rigorous but broad in scope, our programs focus on the interactions between the natural and built environments.  Tufts has a unique set of schools that are internationally recognized and known for interdisciplinary collaborations, as exemplified by the graduate program in Water: Systems, Science and Society and the IGERT program in "Water Diplomacy".  Located only six miles from the historic Boston downtown area, faculty members on the Tufts Medford/Somerville campus have extensive opportunities for academic collaboration and participation in the rich intellectual life of the Boston area.

Candidates should submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching objectives, and contact information for three references to Dr. David M. Gute, Search Committee Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 200 College Avenue, 113 Anderson Hall, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155 or via email to ceefacsearch@tufts.edu.  Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. The start date is anticipated to be between January and September 2012. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity

Computer Science: Computer Science
Lecturer (Non-tenure-track)
The Department of Computer Science seeks applications for a full-time Lecturer to teach computer science courses beginning in September 2012.

A Lecturer is a full-time, non-tenure-track member of the faculty who is committed to teaching, advising, curriculum development, and other departmental and university service and administration. A Research I university, Tufts has extensive and highly regarded liberal arts, sciences, and engineering programs that draw outstanding students from around the world with the highest academic achievement and standing. Tufts is widely respected for its excellent teaching and student-centered approach. The Lecturer position is a full-time partner in the Department of Computer Science's educational process.

Candidates should hold a PhD and have an exceptional record of classroom instruction and curricular innovation with regard to computer science courses. Lecturers teach courses in the introductory sequence and higher level courses in their area of expertise. The initial appointment is for two years with possibility of longer contracts and the promotion to Senior Lecturer over time.

We request that applications include the following materials (a) letter of intent (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy, (d) names and affiliations of three potential references. All these should be submitted online though academicjobsonline.org Review of applications will begin February 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

For more information about the department and the position, please visit http://www.cs.tufts.edu.

To apply for the position go to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1366

Tufts University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Electrical and Computer Engineering: Signals and Systems
Assistant/Associate Professor
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tufts University seeks a junior tenure-track faculty member at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. Truly exceptional senior candidates may also be considered at the level of Full Professor. The department is particularly interested in attracting an individual with expertise in the field of Signals and Systems. Particular subfields of interest include statistical and wireless communications with an emphasis on physical-layer communications and network information theory including the study of network coding, co-operative communications, and security and secrecy in information and communication systems. The ideal candidate will have two to three years of postdoctoral experience that includes a strong publication record, supervision of graduate students, and substantive interaction with funding agencies. Primary evaluation criteria will include an ability to build and sustain cross-disciplinary research programs, the potential for developing collaborations with current faculty, and a strong desire to inclusively mentor both graduate and undergraduate students. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will also contribute to one or more of the School's three strategic focal areas: Engineering for Human Health, Engineering for Sustainability, and Engineering the Human-Computer Interface.

The past seven years have been a period of extraordinary growth for Tufts' School of Engineering, witnessing recruitment of over half of its current tenured and tenure-track faculty members and close to a three-fold increase in research expenditures. The SOE distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs within the environment of both a "Research Class 1" University and a top-ranked undergraduate institution. We offer the best of a liberal arts college atmosphere, coupled with the intellectual and technological resources of a major research university. As home to seven graduate and professional schools across three campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-School partnerships. Located on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus, only six miles from historic downtown Boston, SOE faculty members have extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.

Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. The applicant should clearly describe a research and teaching plan that builds on existing strengths and focal areas within the ECE Department and the School of Engineering. Candidates should upload a letter of application, research and educational plans, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to academicjobsonline.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mechanical Engineering: John R. Beaver Professor and Department Chair
Full Professor
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University is pleased to announce the establishment of the John R. Beaver Endowed Professorship in Mechanical Engineering. The inaugural holder of this Professorship will also serve as Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and lead the faculty in continuing to grow and strengthen a dynamic engineering program. We are seeking a forward-looking individual who is internationally recognized for the impact of his/her scholarship and is committed to interdisciplinary research and education. We expect to fill this position at the academic rank of full professor. Primary evaluation criteria will include a demonstrated ability to build and sustain cross-disciplinary research programs, leadership potential, and a track record of successful and inclusive mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. Outstanding candidates from any subfield of mechanical engineering are encouraged to apply. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will contribute to one or more of the SOE’s three strategic focal areas: Engineering for Sustainability, Engineering for Human Health, and Engineering the Human/Technology Interface.

The past seven years have been a period of extraordinary growth for Tufts’ School of Engineering, witnessing recruitment of over half of its current tenured and tenure-track faculty members and close to a three-fold increase in research expenditures. The SOE distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs within the environment of both a "Research Class 1" University and a top-ranked undergraduate institution. We offer the best of a liberal arts college atmosphere, coupled with the intellectual and technological resources of a major research university. As home to seven graduate and professional schools across three campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-School partnerships. Located on Tufts’ Medford/Somerville campus, only six miles from historic downtown Boston, SOE faculty members have extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaboration, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering currently consists of 13 full-time faculty, and the new Chair will have the opportunity to recruit a number of new faculty members to its ranks in the next few years. Faculty scholarship spans a broad spectrum of interests including materials engineering, human factors, biomechanical systems, electromechanical systems, and sustainable energy. The Department offers an ABET-accredited BSME, and MEng, MS, and PhD degrees in mechanical engineering, as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees in human factors. Recognized for its synthesis of theory and practice, the Department has an enrollment of approximately 200 undergraduate students and 90 graduate students. See http://engineering.tufts.edu/me/ for more information.

Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a vision for research and education within the discipline of mechanical engineering, a statement of leadership style, and names and contact information for at least three references to Professor Jeffrey Hopwood, via email: Jeffrey.Hopwood@tufts.edu with copies to Lorin.Polidora@tufts.edu. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship, and to building a faculty that reflects the diversity of both its students and the world for which it is preparing them. Members of underrepresented groups and women are strongly encouraged to apply and are invited to identify this status in their cover letters.

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