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COMMUNICATION FACULTY POSITION

Davis & Elkins College, a private college in the liberal arts tradition, invites applications for a full-time position in Communications, beginning in August 2021. A Ph.D. in Communication or a related field with experience in college-level teaching and advising is preferred, but those with a Master’s in Communication with college-level teaching experience will be considered. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience. The position is renewable upon satisfactory performance. Davis & Elkins College is an affiliate of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and covenant partner with the Presbytery of West Virginia.

Davis & Elkins College seeks to “prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world.” To fulfill this mission, the successful candidate will be committed to providing a rigorous and collaborative education that provides students with opportunities to synthesize complex information and communicate that information clearly in written and oral form. We continue this work by involving our students in the cultural, civic, and economic development of our city, state, and region by establishing partnerships and serving as a resource for all who seek to improve their local communities.

The faculty member’s primary responsibility will be teaching Communication courses in the General Education core.  Additional responsibilities include teaching courses in the Communication minor, advising students, serving on College committees, and pursuing continuing professional development. Opportunities exist to develop courses within the successful candidate’s area of specialty. The interest in and ability to work with other disciplines, e.g., English, Theatre, Business, etc., and advise an on-campus speech and debate club is a plus.

All applications must include a letter of interest addressing how the applicant can fulfill the requirements of the position and advance the mission of the College, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information (including phone numbers and e-mail addresses) of four professional references. Official transcripts and a background check will be required before an appointment is made.

Please submit materials electronically via e-mail to Ms. Donna McCauley, Administrative Assistant, Office of Academic Affairs, Davis & Elkins College at mccauleyd@dewv.edu. Please write Communication in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately, and all applications received on or before December 1, 2020 will receive full consideration.

Davis & Elkins College, a private college in the liberal arts tradition, invites applications for a full-time position in English, preferably beginning in January 2021.   A Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field is preferred, but ABDs will be considered.  The minimum degree requirement is a master’s in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field.

The successful candidate will be a Generalist in English who is 1.) firmly committed to providing high-quality undergraduate teaching and mentoring, 2.) interested in and able to offer a wide variety of introductory and upper-level courses, and 3.) capable of enthusiastically developing, leading, and promoting the department’s writing concentration and minor to a wide range of students and colleagues across the campus.  Experience in teaching, mentoring, and program development is preferred.  Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.  The position is renewable upon satisfactory performance.  Davis & Elkins College is an affiliate of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and covenant partner with the Presbytery of West Virginia. 

Davis & Elkins College seeks to “prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world.”  To fulfill this mission, the English Department is committed to providing a rigorous and collaborative education that provides students with opportunities to conduct independent research, synthesize complex information, and communicate that information clearly in written and oral form. We continue this work by involving our students in the cultural, civic, and economic development of our city, state, and region by establishing partnerships and serving as a resource for all who seek to improve their local communities.

Essential, ongoing responsibilities associated with the position include the following:

• Successful teaching in a variety of courses.

• Successfully mentoring and advising students.

• Leading and promoting a writing program within the English department.

• Working collaboratively and creatively with colleagues across the campus and within the local community. Engaging in ongoing assessment activities.

• Acting in a professional and collegial manner (this includes maintaining an ongoing presence on campus, maintaining confidentiality as required, holding daily office hours, participating in recruitment and retention efforts, and being accessible to students and colleagues).

All candidates are encouraged to provide evidence of successful college-level teaching, including strong professor-student relationships, commitment to student development, and creative pedagogical practice.  All applications must include a letter of interest addressing how the applicant can fulfill the requirements of the position and advance the mission of the College, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information (including phone numbers and e-mail addresses) of four professional references. Official transcripts and a background check will be required before an appointment is made.

Please submit materials electronically via e-mail to Ms. Donna McCauley, Administrative Assistant, Office of Academic Affairs, Davis & Elkins College at mccauleyd@dewv.edu. Please write English in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately, and all applications received on or before October 15, 2020 will receive full consideration.

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Davis & Elkins College, a private college in the liberal arts tradition, invites applications for a full-time position within the Department of Business and Entrepreneurship. A master’s degree in business, a related field or an MBA is required. Teaching and professional experience and ability is preferred. While specialization is open, we seek candidates who have academic and professional interests in some combination of marketing, management and leadership. The position is renewable upon satisfactory performance and rank is dependent upon qualifications. The Department is accredited through IACBE and Davis & Elkins College is an affiliate of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and a covenant partner with the Presbytery of West Virginia.

Davis & Elkins College seeks to “prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world.” To fulfill this mission, the Department is committed to providing a rigorous education that also provides students with opportunities for experiential learning, and encourages entrepreneurship, collaboration and practical problem-solving. We also seek to support and advance the professional and economic development of our city, state and region by establishing partnerships and serving as a resource for all who seek to improve their local communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

We seek applicants with a strong interest in teaching, advising and mentoring, who will be able to teach a variety of introductory and upper level courses in marketing, management and leadership. Service to the Department and College, a willingness to collaborate across academic disciplines, and an interest in developing community partnerships is also required.

Application Instructions 

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, the contact information for three academic or professional references and a cover letter which speaks to how the applicant expects to fulfill the responsibilities of the position and advance the Mission of the College.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to all applicants who apply on or before October 15, 2019. The start date is negotiable, but we would prefer that the selected candidate be available for the Spring 2020 semester. Nominations and applications can be submitted to Ms. Donna McCauley at mccauleyd@dewv.edu. Please write Marketing in the subject line.

Davis & Elkins College, a private college in the liberal arts tradition, invites applications for two (2)  full-time positions in nursing faculty beginning in August 2020. The successful candidate will join a collegial faculty in a department with multiple programs (ASN, RN-BSN, and BSN) and a commitment to student success, as demonstrated by the current 100% post-graduation employment rate and three consecutive years of a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will: provide quality education for students in the nursing program through the use of classroom and/or clinical instruction; promote an environment conducive to student growth and satisfaction: participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing curriculum; participate in the selection of learning experiences for students; evaluate students in the classroom and clinical area; participate in advising of assigned students and engage in service at the division, college and community levels.

Qualifications

Licensure as a registered professional nurse in West Virginia or the ability to attain licensure, a master’s degree in nursing plus teaching and professional experience is preferred, but candidates with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and professional experience will be considered. All candidates without a Master’s Degree in Nursing will be required to enroll in a program within one year and demonstrate satisfactory progress toward degree completion to retain the position. Expertise in Psychiatric Nursing and/or the Med/Surg area is strongly preferred. The position is renewable upon satisfactory performance and rank is dependent upon qualifications.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter which speaks to how the applicant expects to fulfill the responsibilities of the position and advance the Mission of the College., a curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references to Ms. Donna McCauley at mccauleyd@dewv.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the two positions are filled.

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