ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PUBLIC HISTORY/MUSEUM STUDIES - The Department of History and Geography at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor in public history/museum studies beginning August, 2010. In addition to administrative duties to support NKU’s Public History graduate program, the successful candidate will teach graduate courses in Museum Studies as well as undergraduate general education courses. Ph.D. in History required.  In addition, an MA in Museum Studies, Museum Education, Public History with a focus on museums, or at least three years of practical experience in the field is preferred.  Send cover letter, a statement of professional experience, teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of reference to Paul A. Tenkotte, Ph.D., Chair, Department of History and Geography, Northern Kentucky University, LAC 415A, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099. Application review will begin November 6, 2009, and continue until position is filled. For more information visit http://www.nku.edu/~hisgeo/ and http://publichistory.nku.edu. Northern Kentucky University, located seven miles from downtown Cincinnati in an area offering an outstanding quality of life, is a nationally recognized metropolitan university committed to active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of nearly two million people. Our institution is built on core values that emphasize multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, access across the lifespan, civic engagement, diversity and multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, and collaboration across disciplines and professional fields. NKU is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty members who have both the interest and ability to work across the full breadth of the University’s teaching, research, and public engagement mission. For additional information on Northern Kentucky University visit www.nku.edu.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE LECTURER
The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a Lecturer position in Criminal Justice beginning August 2009. Requirements include a Master degree in Criminal Justice, at least 10 years teaching experience at the college level, at least 20 years of law enforcement experience which includes criminal investigation, and at least 5 years of experience creating and delivering CSI camp programs in the community. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 5 undergraduate courses per semester in criminal justice.  Commitment to undergraduate instruction and service to the university and community are expected. The department has 31 full-time faculty members and is built on values that emphasize the multidimensional excellence among faculty, a learner-centered education, and collaboration across all academic programs of the department and the university. NKU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university. Minority candidates and women are encouraged to apply. Review of applications begins on August 19, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. A criminal background screening is required. To apply: Please send a letter of application, vitae, evidence of teaching and outreach experience, as well as a list of three references to: Dr. Alexis Miller (millera11@nku.edu), CJ Lecturer Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, Founders Hall 444, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky  41099.

Part time program associates to teach English as a Second Language

Northern Kentucky University is seeking part time program associates to teach English as a Second Language in its Intensive English Program.  Qualifications include a Masters Degree in English or a related field and TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) experience.  Preference will be given to candidates with Intensive English experience and a TESL endorsement.  Interested applicants who meet the above qualifications should submit a letter of application, current resume, and the names of 3 professional references to:

Jamie Tanzman
American English Language Program
Northern Kentucky University
UC 425
Highland Heights, KY  41099
tanzmanj1@nku.edu

Positions begin August, 2009 and will be filled based upon student enrollment.  For more information about the NKU Intensive English Program, please visit: http://aelp.nku.edu/.