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TUFTS UNIVERSITY
School of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering
Faculty Searches for 2009-2010
Part-time Faculty Positions
Tufts is 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. Tufts is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and strongly encourages members of
underrepresented groups to apply.
SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES
ANTHROPOLOGY:
Lecturer, Spring 2010. Tufts University Department of Anthropology is seeking
qualified applicants to teach one course, Biological Anthropology (Anthropology 40),
in Spring 2010, enrollment 150-200 students. Lecture, no sections, but Teaching
Assistants are used for grading and office hours. This introductory course applies
evolutionary perspectives to basic concepts of human biology -- including Mendelian
and population genetics, human growth and adaptation, primates, and human paleontology –
and a range of contemporary problems such as emergent diseases, urbanization, and global
warming. The proportion devoted to each topic will depend on specialization of the
instructor. Teaching experience required. Applicants must have at least ABD standing
in Anthropology.
Please send letter of application, CV, names and e-mail contact information for two
references, and list of potential topics and readings to:
Stephen Bailey
Department of Anthropology
Tufts University
302 Eaton Hall
Medford, MA 02155
Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2009 and continue until the position
is filled. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty.
Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Members of
underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information,
please contact stephen.bailey@tufts.edu
(Posted: October 15, 2009) ART HISTORY:
Part-time lecturers for Summer Session 2010 and/or
replacement courses during the 2010-2011 academic year. 1) African art and/or
architecture; 2) Latin American art and/or architecture; 3) History of Modern
Architecture. College level teaching experience required; PhD preferred. Apply
with letter, CV, sample course syllabi, and names/addresses of three references
to Daniel Abramson, Chair, Department of Art & Art History, 11 Talbot Avenue,
Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications begins on December
1, 2009 and continues until the positions are filled. Tufts 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.
(Posted: November 9, 2009)
BIOLOGY:
The Department of Biology invites applications for positions teaching the courses
listed below in Spring 2010. Candidates should have a doctoral degree and relevant
teaching and/or research experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter indicating
which course(s) they are applying to teach, a curriculum vitae, a separate statement
of teaching experience, and have two letters of reference sent to:
Ms. Karin Murphy; Department of Biology; 163 Packard Avenue; Tufts University; Medford, MA 02155.
Review of applications begins 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. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Biology 46: Cell Biology
Basic concepts of cellular organization, function, regulation. Emphasis on
molecular/biochemical approach to fundamentals of bioenergetics; plasma membrane
functions such as transport, secretion, and signal transduction; organelle function
and biogenesis; cell growth and division. The syllabus used in the Spring 2008
semester can be found
here. The course
is normally offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Enrollment will not
exceed 90 students.
Biology 52: Experiments in Cell Biology
The field of Cell Biology focuses on examining cells and the behaviors they perform.
This course will introduce students to the investigation of several laboratory problems
using standard techniques of cell biology. Emphasis on subcellular fractionation,
microscopy, cell culture, and chromatography. One laboratory session per week plus
one discussion period. The syllabus used in the Spring 2008 semester can be found
here. The course is
offered Thursdays 1:00-5:00 p.m. Enrollments will not exceed 12 students.
Biology 152: Biochemistry and Cellular Metabolism
An in-depth examination of the structure and function of biomolecules: chemical
and physical properties of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; enzyme kinetics
and mechanisms; metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids and the
metabolic relationships of organ systems. The syllabus used in the Spring 2009
semester can be found
here.
The course is normally offered Mondays 9:30-10:20 a.m.,
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30-11:20 a.m. Enrollment will not exceed 150 students.
(Posted: October 22, 2009)
CHEMISTRY:
Tufts University seeks a part-time lecturer to teach Biochemistry II
in the Spring 2010 semester. The position provides an excellent opportunity to work
with talented and motivated undergraduate and beginning graduate students and
may require supervision of a graduate teaching assistant. Information about
the department can be found at
http://chem.tufts.edu. Please send a curriculum
vita, a statement of teaching interests, and three letters of reference to Temporary
Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155.
Review of applications will begin immediately 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.
(Posted: October 22, 2009)
EDUCATION:
Tufts University Department of Education seeks a qualified candidate to teach
Curriculum Development for Museum - School Collaborations during Spring 2010.
Masters degree preferred and experience in college-level teaching required.
The course will engage Museum Studies students in exploring the theories, planning,
and implementation of museum curricula that support education programs for K-12 students.
The candidate will have museum teaching experience, and be knowledgeable about learning
theory, curriculum development, working with teachers, and state curriculum frameworks
pertinent to museums of all types. The course meets on Wednesday nights, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Applicants should send an application letter describing professional and teaching experience,
along with a resume and three references (preferably one reference should speak to the
candidate's teaching experience) to Cynthia Robinson via email at
cynthia.robinson@tufts.edu,
by fax to (617) 627-3901, or by mail to Cynthia Robinson, Director of Museum Studies,
302 Paige Hall, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications begins
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.
Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
(Posted: October 15, 2009)
EDUCATION:
Tufts University Department of Education seeks qualified
candidates to teach the course ED 274: Methods of School Psychology
Research to students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences’
School Psychology Program during the Spring term of 2010. Doctorate
in School Psychology and successful university teaching experience
are preferred.
This course is an introduction to the research methods employed in
conducting and understanding educational and psychological research.
Topics will cover quantitative and qualitative methods. The
successful candidate should have broad familiarity with the
statistical knowledge necessary for the daily practice of school
psychology such as: single subject and small group research designs,
data-based decision making, progress monitoring, and program
evaluation.
Send CV and two letters of reference to: Dr. Steven Luz-Alterman,
Department of Education, Tufts University, Medford MA 02155. Review
of applications begins 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. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly
encouraged to apply.
(Posted: June 3, 2009)
POLITICAL SCIENCE:
The Department of Political Science at Tufts University invites applications for
part-time lecturer non-tenure-track appointment in the following courses in Fall
and Spring semesters of the academic year of 2009-10:
Themes and Topics in: International Relations; Comparative Politics (Open
as to Regional Concentration); Ancient or Modern Political Thought; American Politics.
There is a possibility that successful applicants will be able to teach a second
course in their area of specialty in each semester. Please send curriculum vitae,
names of references, and teaching evaluations if available. Review of applications
will begin in January 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. The material should be sent to: Chair, Department of Political Science,
Eaton Hall, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155.
(Posted: January 13, 2009)
PSYCHOLOGY:
The Psychology Department of Tufts University is seeking applicants for a part-time
position to teach a course in the area of Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice during
the Spring 2010 semester. The individual filling this position must have a doctoral-level
degree in a relevant area with background in psychoanalytic/psychodynamic theory, and
experience in practice with actual clients/patients. Send letter of application,
curriculum vitae, names of two references, and a brief statement of teaching philosophy to:
Professor Robert Cook, Chair, Psychology Department, 490 Boston Ave., Tufts University,
Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications begins 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. Members of underrepresented
groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
(Posted: October 22, 2009)
PSYCHOLOGY and MUSIC:
The Psychology and Music Departments of Tufts University are seeking applicants for
a part-time position to teach a course in the Psychology of Music for the Spring
semester 2010. The individual filling this position must have a doctoral-level degree in
relevant area with a background or experience in psychological perspectives on different
aspects of musical perception, processing, appreciation and abilities. Send letter of
application, curriculum vitae, names of two references, and a brief statement of teaching
philosophy to: Professor Robert Cook, Chair, Psychology Department, 490 Boston Ave.,
Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications begins October 30, 2010
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.
(Posted: October 22, 2009)
RELIGION:
We are seeking sabbatical replacement faculty to offer the following two courses:
History of American Religion (Spring 2010) and Introduction to Christianity
(Fall 2010). Candidates must hold an advanced degree or be ABD in an appropriate discipline,
and have experience teaching courses in Religion. In your cover letter please make clear
which course or courses you are proposing to teach. Review of applications will begin
November 1, 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled. Please send a
letter of application, CV, sample course syllabi, and names of three references to:
Kevin Dunn, Chair, Department of Religion, 302 Eaton Hall, 5 The Green, Tufts University,
Medford, MA 02155. Tufts University is and Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented
groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
(Posted: October 15, 2009)
SOCIOLOGY:
The Department of Sociology at Tufts University will be hiring lecturers for the following
courses for Spring 2010. Candidates should send a letter indicating the course they are
applying to teach, their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, teaching
evaluations (especially if available for the course they are applying to teach), a
tentative syllabus for the course, and the names of two references to:
Joan Kean, Department Administrator; Department of Sociology; 115 Eaton Hall;
5 The Green; Tufts University; Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications will
begin November 16, 2009, and continue until each 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.
Sociology 40: Media and Society
Social and economic organization of the mass media of communication.
Effects on content. Themes of mass culture. Social composition of the audience.
Effects of the media on the audience. Topics such as television, films, the press,
books, magazines, and advertising.
Sociology 149C: Sociology of Culture
Sociological investigation of culture, broadly defined to include the meanings of
cultural objects such as religious symbols, consumer goods, and art, as well more
abstract meanings and values such as racial identity, love, and nationalism.
Classical and contemporary theories of the sources and impact of cultural meanings.
Possible applications of the theories include “culture wars,” social stratification,
immigrant communities, and various subcultures.
(Posted: October 22, 2009)
URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND PLANNING:
Part-time Lecturer, Financial Analysis and Management, Spring 2010 (graduate course).
The Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning seeks a qualified candidate
to teach Financial Analysis and Management during the Spring term of 2010. A Masters
degree and some previous experience in college-level teaching is required. This course
is designed to teach the tools and terminology needed by staff of public and nonprofit
organizations to effectively manage financial resources. Emphasis on how to create
tools and systems needed to analyze fiscal data and how to use the data to answer
fundamental questions facing financial managers. Topics include budgeting, construction
of cash flow projections, reading and analyzing financial statements, internal and
external reporting requirements, internal controls, and borrowing and investment decisions.
Faculty members are hired as part-time visiting lecturers for the given session that
they will teach.
To be considered for this teaching position, please send CV and relevant materials to:
Professor Julian Agyeman, Chair, Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning,
97 Talbot Avenue, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications begins
immediately and continues 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.
(Posted: October 15, 2009)
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING:
The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Tufts University invites applications
for a part-time lecturer position. This is a non-tenure-track position with
responsibilities for classroom teaching. We seek outstanding candidates in
biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or related areas. The successful
candidate will teach an interdisciplinary course in Fall 2009 entitled “Analytical
Tools for Biomedical Engineering.” The course covers statistical methods
of data analysis with emphasis upon biomedical applications. Probability,
random variables, covariance and correlation, normal distribution, samples, error
analysis and propagation of errors, statistical tests, method of least squares,
linear regression, independent component analysis, principal component analysis,
and noise reduction in biomedical data. Candidates should possess an earned
doctorate in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; and
demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching.
Interested persons should send a resume, a statement of teaching interests, and
the names and contact information for three references to: Keleigh Sanford,
Department Administrator, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University,
4 Colby Street, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applicants will start immediately
and 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.
Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
(Posted: April 9, 2009)
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING:
The Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Tufts University invites
applications for a Part-Time Lecturer for the Spring semester beginning January 21, 2010.
Duties will require classroom teaching of ChBE 161: Protein Purification
-- a graduate-level course. Applicants for the Lecturer position must possess an
advanced degree in chemical engineering with
good communication skills and an enthusiastic classroom teaching style.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with screening to begin immediately.
Applicants should send a cover letter describing professional and teaching experience,
along with a curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, and two letters of reference to:
Nakho Sung, Department Chair, Tufts University, CHBE Department, 4 Colby Street,
Medford, MA 02155. Please transmit all application materials electronically to
ChBE@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.
For additional information about the department, please visit
http://engineering.tufts.edu/chbe/.
(Posted: October 22, 2009)
CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING:
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is seeking part-time lecturers for two courses
to be offered in the Fall 2009 semester: (1) Mechanics (Statics and Dynamics) and (2) Soil Mechanics.
The Mechanics course is taught to sophomore Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental,
and Mechanical engineering students as part of our ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees.
The Soil Mechanics course is a required course, typically taken by students pursuing an
ABET-accredited undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering.
PhD or MS with relevant professional experience required.
Prior teaching experience preferred.
Email CV, statement of qualifications and names of two or more references to:
Professor Masoud Sanayei, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department,
Tufts University, C/O Grace.Clemence@tufts.edu.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are 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.
(Posted: April 17, 2009)
COMPUTER SCIENCE:
The Department of Computer Science at Tufts University has an ongoing search for qualified part-time
lecturers. We invite applications from individuals who are capable and interested in teaching one
or more courses either currently offered by CS, or new courses that the applicant thinks CS might
wish to offer. This includes local industry experts who are interested in teaching advanced evening
classes in cutting-edge new areas.
Tufts University is a Research I class institution that happens to be the smallest such institution,
giving it unique character. With about 5,000 undergraduates, 3,000 graduate students, and a world-wide
reputation for its undergraduate education and several of its graduate programs, Tufts offers a unique
opportunity for academic professionals interested in combining world-class research with close
connections to outstanding undergraduate, Masters, and Ph.D. students. Located just a few miles or a
short 'T' ride from Boston and Cambridge, the CS Department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer
Science. For more information about the Department or other Tufts positions available, please visit
http://www.cs.tufts.edu/.
Applicants should submit a resume, a letter of intent, a teaching statement and ensure that at least three
confidential letters of recommendation are sent directly to us. Electronic submission of materials is
preferred. Please email any such materials to csadmin@cs.tufts.edu
with a subject of "Part-Time Lecturer." Alternately, applicants can send materials by hard copy mail to:
Part-Time Lecturer Search Committee, Computer Science Department, Tufts University, 161 College Avenue,
Medford, MA 02155.
Review of applications occurs as they arrive and is on-going until positions are filled. An Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Tufts University is committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship,
and to building a faculty that reflects the diversity of both its students and the world. Members of
under-represented groups (people of color, persons with disabilities, Vietnam veterans, and women) are
strongly encouraged to apply.
(Posted: November 6, 2007)
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING:
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tufts
University is conducting an ongoing search for highly-qualified,
enthusiastic part-time lecturers. We invite applications from
individuals who are interested in teaching courses listed in the
ECE
course offerings. This includes local industry experts who are
interested in teaching advanced evening classes in cutting-edge new
areas. Strong preference is given to applicants with a Ph.D. in
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an appropriately
related field.
Tufts School of Engineering distinguishes itself by the
interdisciplinary focus and integrative nature of its engineering
education within the intellectually rich environment of a "Research
Class 1" University and a top ranking undergraduate institution.
Located only six miles from historic downtown Boston, members of the
Tufts community have extensive opportunities for academic and
industrial collaboration as well as participation in the rich
intellectual life of the area. For more information about the ECE
Department, please visit http://www.ece.tufts.edu.
Applicants should submit a resume, a letter of intent, a teaching
statement, and past teaching evaluations (if available). Please
arrange for at least three confidential letters of recommendation to
be sent directly to us. Electronic submission of materials is
preferred. Please email any such materials to
ylandry@ece.tufts.edu
with a subject of "Part-Time Lecturer Application." Alternately,
applicants may send materials by hard copy mail to: Part-Time
Lecturer Search Committee, ECE Department, Tufts University, 161
College Avenue, Medford, MA 02155.
Applications are reviewed upon receipt and the search for part-time
lecturers will continue until all positions are 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.
(Posted: February 12, 2008)
EXPERIMENTAL COLLEGE
EXPERIMENTAL COLLEGE:
Instructors wanted for the Spring 2010 semester to teach small,
discussion-based courses that promote active learning and engage
Tufts undergraduates in an exploration of ideas and experiences
shaping the world today. Classes that offer critical contexts
for thinking about cultural studies, current affairs, technology,
film, television, law, social issues, world religions, advertising
and marketing, business, healthcare, and ethics have all been well
received. Twenty courses will be chosen from a very competitive pool.
Classes meet in the evening, will begin Thursday, January 21, 2010,
and will run for thirteen weeks.
For more information and an
application packet, go to
www.excollege.tufts.edu, call 617-627-3384, or email us at
excollege@tufts.edu.
Deadline to apply: Friday, October 9, 2009.
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.
(Posted: August 20, 2009)
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.
(Updated: November 9, 2009)
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