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Faculty

Elementary Methods and General Education Instructor posted 6/18/09

Adjunct Faculty, College for Working Adults updated 6/15/09

Staff

Environmental Technician posted 6/25/09

 

Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball and Men's/Women's Track posted 6/24/09

 

Lead Teaching Assistant for the Associate of Arts Degree Program posted 6/23/09

Administrative Assistant - Project Office posted 6/22/09

Director of Faculty & Curriculum, College for Working Adults posted 5/26/09

Part-time Bus Driver posted 7/29/08


Faculty


Elementary Methods and General Education Instructor

 

William Penn University, a four-year liberal arts Quaker institution in southern Iowa, is seeking a full-time instructor for elementary methods and general education classes. A doctorate in education and three years teaching experience are required. The position includes classroom teaching, student advising and committee responsibilities.

 

Send letter of interest, transcripts, vita, and three letters of reference to:

 

Carolyn Pickrell, Education Division

William Penn University

201 Trueblood Avenue

Oskaloosa, IA  52577

 

or by e-mail: pickrellc@wmpenn.edu

 

EOE/AA

 


Adjunct Faculty, College for Working Adults

William Penn University College for Working Adults (CWA) invites interested professionals to join our growing team of faculty. We have a continuing need for individuals who can facilitate high performing adult cohorts on the Oskaloosa, Eddyville, West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Ames campuses. 

 

The CWA Associate of Arts in Leadership Studies (AALS) program and the Bachelor of Arts in Business (BAB) program have a need for professional faculty in the disciplines of English, American literature, environmental science, wellness and fitness, mathematics, and statistics, and the fields of study including accounting, financial management, and economics.

 

To be qualified to become a faculty member in the WPU College for Working Adults, the candidate must possess a graduate degree in the discipline or field of study. A master’s degree is required and a doctoral (terminal) degree is highly preferred. Professional experience related to the discipline or field of study to be taught will also be necessary. (For example, work experience in business, as well as teaching assistantships are considered).

 

Qualifications for a faculty appointment to teach in the Master of Business Leadership (MBL) program require a doctoral (terminal) degree or an applicable master’s degree plus professional certification (CPA, Six Sigma, CIA, PMI, APICS, etc.) and/or significant leadership coursework and experience related to the discipline or field of study to be taught.

 

Applications should include a resume and/or curriculum vita and all official transcripts from any institution of higher learning where one has been granted a degree or attended. Please send all application materials to the closing address.

 

Dr. Jane Watkins

Director of Faculty

College for Working Adults

William Penn University

4200 University Avenue, Suite 311

West Des Moines, IA  50266

 

watkinsj@wmpenn.edu

(800) 496-7366 Ext. 121

(515) 222-9949 Ext. 121

EOE/AA


STAFF


Environmental Technician                 Read full description here.

This position requires the performance of typical custodial duties that are necessary to clean and maintain a large multi-use facility on the William Penn campus, under the supervision of the Director of Campus Support Services and the Director of the Penn Activity Center.

Please send cover letter, resume and three references to:

 

Louise Blaine, HR Director

William Penn University

201 Trueblood Ave.

Oskaloosa, IA 52577

blainel@wmpenn.edu

 

EOE


 

Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball and Men's/Women's Track

 

William Penn University is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Women’s Basketball/Assistant Men’s and Women’s Track Coach. Applicants should have experience with coaching and recruiting. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

 

Please send cover letter, resume and three references to:

 

Louise Blaine, HR Director

William Penn University

201 Trueblood Ave.

Oskaloosa, IA 52577

blainel@wmpenn.edu

 

EOE

 


Lead Teaching Assistant for the Associate of Arts Degree Program

 

The William Penn University Project Office is seeking a professional with both teaching and administrative experience to help coordinate and lead the AA in Leadership Studies education program.

 

The successful candidate will possess:

·     A B.A. degree in education, or a related field, and experience as a teacher

·     Experience with adult and/or at-risk students

·     Strong writing skills

·     Supervisory and/or administrative experience and skills

·     Experience working on a team

·     Ability to work independently

 

The Lead TA is not required to work from the William Penn University campus or to relocate to Oskaloosa. As the AA in Leadership Studies is a distance program, most of the program staff works from home.

 

A master’s degree and/or some Spanish ability would be helpful, though neither is required.

 

Send cover letter and three references to:

 

Jobi Lawrence, Director ESL Project Office

William Penn University

201 Trueblood Ave

Oskaloosa, IA 52577

lawrencej@wmpenn.edu

 

EOE/AA

 


Administrative Assistant - Project Office

William Penn University is seeking an administrative assistant to the Project Office. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to cultural competence and sensitivity to diversity of staff and students. Knowledge in the use of a variety of computer software programs (MS Word, Excel, Publisher and Access) as well as budgetary issues and accounting practices required.

 

Candidate must possess evidence of an excellent service record and experience in simultaneously managing multiple complex projects. Recruitment efforts will encourage underrepresented minority applicants to apply. Send cover letter, resume and three references to:

 

Jobi Lawrence

Project Director

William Penn University

201 Trueblood Avenue

Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577

lawrencej@wmpenn.edu

 

EOE

 


Director of Faculty & Curriculum, College for Working Adults

 

The College for Working Adults (CWA) is seeking strong leadership to fully support new systems and operations that will anticipate and address exponential growth during the next three years. This leader will play a key role in helping CWA build its reputation of quality, excellence and innovation. He or she is expected to take the Division of Faculty & Curriculum to even higher levels of academic success during a period of dynamic growth and change. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Faculty

  • In consultation with the Dean, articulate a vision for the Faculty & Curriculum Division that is forward-looking and captures the anticipated dramatic changes that are likely to define 21st century higher education.
  • Help establish an environment that is conducive for faculty to deliver quality learner-centered instruction, both on-line and face-to-face.
  • Create a faculty development series to address immediate faculty needs while setting a foundation for 21st century applications and benchmark practices in the classroom. (Example: CWA learning teams are about to function in a different manner with new objectives & outcomes. In order to accommodate these expectations, new paradigms must be created & faculty support must be provided so that the program can achieve the appropriate level of performance standards from all constituents.)
  • Develop rubrics & a gradual growth of standards among faculty to raise performance expectations and outcomes in the classroom
  • Develop on-line faculty support and procedures in preparation for the anticipated addition of new on-line curriculum delivery in Spring 2010.
  • Oversee all aspects of the new curriculum reform presently scheduled for January 2010.
  •  In consultation with the Dean, oversee faculty selection, orientation, evaluation, and dismissal.
  • Build a faculty infrastructure that accommodates dedicated full-time faculty growth for CWA.

 Curriculum

  • Determine consistent templates for all course modules. Ensure that the process is supported and streamlined to employ new products as quickly and efficiently as possible.
  • Develop a cadre of module writers & evaluators dedicated to consistency and transparent documents that enable both students and faculty to follow the course design and outcomes.
  • Regularly monitor the course modules to determine that they are functioning and performing according to expectations.
  • Serve as a coordinator among CWA partners to ensure that all curriculum-related products are created as cost-effectively as possible.
  • Create an environment among faculty members so that they feel empowered in the classroom & invested in CWA. 

Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC)

  • Facilitate meetings and agendas for the FAC.
  • Help determine membership roles & expectations to ensure that the FAC replicates typical governance operations in schools that rely more heavily on full-time faculty.

Technology

  • Provide leadership for the Division in the advanced use of technology – both in the classroom and to support internal staff needs.
  • Monitor cutting-edge applications of technology in the classroom and make recommendations to the Dean when necessary.

Staff

  • Build a strong team to support faculty and curriculum
  • Plan, organize and direct the Division to create lean systems and infrastructures that will utilize and promote flexibility and a “smart” working environment.

 

Candidate should minimally possess a master’s degree and have experience working directly with faculty and curriculum. Some college administration experience preferred, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Electronically submit a letter of application & curriculum vitae to Dr. Lee Bash, Dean of CWA, at bashl@wmpenn.edu. Deadline: June 12, 2009.

 


Part-time Bus Driver

Part-time bus drivers are needed for the 2008-2009 academic year. Eligible persons must have a Class A driver's license with a passenger endorsement. If interested, please inquire about positions by calling Stephanie Christner at 641-673-1705.


      

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