Whitman College, a private, selective, non-sectarian, residential college of the liberal arts and sciences with approximately 1400 students and 120 faculty, located in southeastern Washington State, is conducting searches to fill a variety of faculty positions, both continuing and temporary. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Recent entering classes have had an average high school GPA of 3.84 and average SATs of 1330. Whitman seeks applicants with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, advising and scholarship. Salaries and benefits are competitive, and opportunities for professional development and sabbaticals are especially generous. Anticipated openings include the following positions:
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ART-STUDIO (Digital/New Genres): Tenure track position in Studio Art with expertise in Digital/New Genres, at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2010. M.F.A. and significant college-level teaching experience beyond the T.A. level required, plus active exhibition/presentation record and knowledge of contemporary theory and practice. Area of teaching specialization and intellectual/creative life must lie within the digital environment. The successful candidate will offer courses in Introduction to Digital/New Genres; Foundation Design/Theory and Practice; Intermediate, Advanced Digital Arts/New Genres; and other fine arts courses or special topics within the person's skill sets and interests. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae, plus 20 images of personal work and 20 images of student work; teaching philosophy statement; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Submission of professional work and student work will also be accepted on CD/DVD in Powerpoint presentation format only. Electronic applications cannot be accepted. Send materials and SASE to: Chair of the Studio Art Search Committee, Fouts Center for Visual Arts, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: Postmarked by January 4, 2010. The Whitman College Art Department is dedicated to providing a strong intellectual and technical foundation for making art that embraces 21st century strategies, concepts, and practices. The Art Department is newly situated in a 38,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility designed by Portland Architect Thomas Hacker & Associates. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the scenic Columbia Basin, is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
ART-STUDIO (Sculpture): One-semester visiting position in Art Studio with expertise in contemporary sculptural theory and practice, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective January 2010. M.F.A., college level teaching experience desired. The successful candidate will teach three courses during the semester: Beginning Sculpture, Intermediate/Advanced Sculpture, and Beginning Drawing; contribute to and facilitate the Senior Studio Art Thesis process; participate in departmental events; and maintain and supervise Sculpture Area, which includes a large lab for work with plaster, clay and molds, as well as dedicated Wood and Metal Shops. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working as teachers and scholars with undergraduates in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; and how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; 20 images on a CD of your own and 10 student works; three letters of reference; an artist statement; a statement of your teaching philosophy; syllabi for Beginning Sculpture and Intermediate/Advanced Sculpture; graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Michelle Acuff, Chair of the Search Committee, Art Department, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: received by Friday, November 13, 2009. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities for students. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
ART HISTORY AND VISUAL CULTURE STUDIES: One-year visiting position in Art History and Visual Culture Studies at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August 2010. The successful candidate should have a good knowledge of art historical methodologies and their application to broader aspects of visual culture. Ph.D. preferred, ABD required. The successful candidate will offer 3 courses in the fall semester and 2 in the spring, including 3 sections of "Introduction to Art History & Visual Culture Studies" and courses in the area of specialization. The college catalog is available at http://www.whitman.edu/content/catalog. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working as teachers and scholars with undergraduates in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference (under separate cover); graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction; and a sample syllabus for an intro course. Send materials to: Chair, AHVCS Search Committee, Olin Hall, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Only prearranged interviews will be conducted at the CAA meeting in Chicago. Deadline: January 19, 2010. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities for students. The College provides generous professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
ECONOMICS (Finance): Tenure-track position in Economics, with expertise in Finance, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August, 2010. Ph.D. in Economics required. The successful candidate will offer courses in financial economics and principles of micro- or macroeconomics. Other possible teaching areas might include industrial organization, economic statistics and areas that expand the department's course offerings. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Economics Finance Search Chair, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Electronic submission accepted (pdf format preferred) at econ_finance@whitman.edu. Deadline: November 20, 2009. Initial interviews will be held at the ASSA meetings in Atlanta. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the scenic Columbia Basin, is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. Informational URL: http://www.whitman.edu/economics and www.wallawalla.org.
ECONOMICS (International Political Economy-IPE): Tenure-track position in Economics, with expertise in International Political Economy, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August, 2010. Ph.D. in Economics required. The successful candidate will offer courses in international political economy (including for example, International Trade, Development, Transitional Economics, and Immigration), and Principles of Micro- or Macroeconomics. Other possible teaching areas include economic statistics and areas that expand the department's course offerings. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Economics Political Economy Search Chair, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Electronic submission accepted (pdf format preferred) at econ_ipe@whitman.edu. Deadline: November 20, 2009. Initial interviews will be held at the ASSA meetings in Atlanta. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the scenic Columbia Basin, is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. Informational URL: http://www.whitman.edu/economics and www.wallawalla.org.
JAPANESE (Language and Culture): Tenure track position in Japanese, with expertise in Japanese language, modern Japanese literature, and Asian Studies, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August 2010. Ph.D. required. The successful candidate will offer courses in all levels of Japanese language instruction, from beginning to advanced, courses in modern Japanese literature, and courses for Asian Studies. The candidate must also be willing to teach Asian Studies 160, Introduction to Asian Studies, when necessary and to participate in the Asian Studies Senior Seminar and direct senior theses. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction; and separate statements on the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda. Send materials to: Akira Takemoto, Chair (Japanese Search), Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: October 30, 2009. Preliminary interviews will be held at the meeting of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in San Diego, California, November 20-22, 2009. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the scenic Columbia Basin, is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent education opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org
JOHNSTON VISITING PROFESSORSHIP IN MUSIC HISTORY AND LOW STRINGS: One-year visiting position at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August, 2010. Doctorate required, with evidence of scholarship in the field. Six-course load will include courses in Music History and Applied Lessons in Cello and String Bass. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application materials, candidates should address their potential contribution to the promotion of diversity, a core value of the Whitman College community; their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application indicating teaching background in Music History, Music Appreciation and Applied Lessons in Cello and String Bass; curriculum vitae; three confidential letters of reference; graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: David Glenn, Johnston Professorship Search Chair, Department of Music, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: January 4, 2010. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College, located in the scenic Columbia Basin, is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities for students. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
PHILOSOPHY: Tenure track position in Philosophy, with expertise in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy, at the rank of assistant professor. Effective August, 2010. Ph.D required. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to cross-list courses with the Classics Department and should be ready to teach in Whitman's required first-year Encounters program (syllabus available at http://www.whitman.edu/general_studies/encounters.html.) Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. In their application, candidates should address their interest in working as teachers and scholars with undergraduates in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. Send materials to: Professor Tom Davis, Chair, Philosophy Department, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Deadline: November 16, 2009. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Whitman College is a small, selective, liberal arts college dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities for students. The College has a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching. For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
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