Xavier University of Louisiana currently has the following faculty openings.
Please refer to the specific ad for more detailed application and contact
information.
College of Arts and Sciences Openings -- Starting Fall 2008
Business Division – One Tenure-Track position
- Conrad N. Hilton Chair in Entrepreneurship
Biology Department -- Two Tenure-Track positions
Chemistry Department -- Four Tenure-Track positions
Communications Department -- One Tenure-Track positions
- Speech Communication
Physics Department – One Tenure-Track positions
College of Pharmacy -- Ongoing Searches
Division of Clinical and Administrative Sciences - Non-Tenure Track positions:
- Clinical Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
- Assistant or Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
- Drug Information Specialist
College of Arts & Sciences
Business Division
Conrad N. Hilton Chair in Entrepreneurship
The Hilton Chair in Entrepreneurship, Division of Business, Xavier University of Louisiana exists to: seek funding from government and private sources, conduct community seminars and workshops, establish networks with the business community, and teach undergraduate courses in entrepreneurship and business. Requirements - Ph.D. in business or a related field, teaching and/or research/consulting/business ownership experiences, and a strong commitment to the mission of Xavier University. Tenure-track position, beginning January or August 2009. Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three professional references to: John Mitchell, Ph.D.; Chair, Faculty Search Committee; Division of Business; Box 52; Xavier University of Louisiana; New Orleans, LA 70125-1098. E-mail: jmitchel@xula.edu. Division of Business (www.xula.edu/business) is fully accredited by ACBSP. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Consideration of credentials will begin IMMEDIATELY and continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE.
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Biology Department
The Biology Department of Xavier University of Louisiana seeks applicants for two tenure-track positions starting in Fall 2009. Candidates must have a Ph.D., a track record of publications and a strong commitment to undergraduate research. Post-doctoral training is strongly desired. Teaching: Position one: General Biology. Position two: General Biology and clinically-oriented electives like Immunology and Medical Micro. Research: Position one: Any area of biology and/or pedagogy. Position two: Cancer research (best) or application-based project related to cancer. Send curriculum vitae and names of three references to Dr. M. C. Carmichael at mccarmic@xula.edu. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately. AA/EOE.
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Chemistry Department
The Chemistry Department of Xavier University of Louisiana invites applications for tenure track faculty positions in the areas of organic, analytical/physical and biochemistry beginning Fall 2009. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and show strong potential for effective teaching and research involving undergraduates. Additional information at www.xula.edu/chemistry/department. Send a CV, 3 letters of recommendation, and description of research to Dr. Ann Privett (email: aprivett@xula.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.
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Communications Department
Communications Department – Speech Communications
The Department of Communications at Xavier University of Louisiana, a historically Black, Catholic institution located in the heart of New Orleans, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor beginning August 2009. Current responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load (three sections of the University’s core curriculum requirement and one section of an upper level course), scholarship, service, student advising, mentoring undergraduate research, and curriculum development.
Applicants should possess evidence of teaching excellence and an active scholarly agenda. A Ph.D. in Communication Studies is required for rank of assistant professor. ABD candidates who are actively pursuing degree completion will be considered.
We are particularly interested in scholars who will contribute to existing programs in undergraduate research, service-learning, and social justice. We seek dynamic candidates interested in shaping the future of the department by participating in curriculum revision and development. We especially welcome applications from those who bring diverse ethnic, racial, and international perspectives to their scholarship and teaching. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Department of Communications actively supports Xavier’s mission of promoting a more just and humane society through service-learning projects and community-based research collaborations. New faculty without prior full-time teaching experience teach a 3/4 load during the first semester of appointment, and all faculty are eligible to apply for release time for scholarly projects administered through the department. Faculty are encouraged to seek funding for teaching and research projects through the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and the Center for Undergraduate Research. We encourage applicants to visit the University website for more information: www.xula.edu.
Candidates should submit a letter of application (that includes your teaching/research interests), a curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy, a representative course syllabus, and a sample of scholarly writing. In addition, candidates should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the committee, one of which should primarily address teaching effectiveness. Application materials should be submitted via e-mail to:
Dr. Kimberly J. Chandler (kchandle@xula.edu), Search Committee Co-Chair; Department of Communications. Tel. (504) 520-5091; Fax (504) 520-7982.
Review of applications will begin November 10, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will be considered for initial interviews at the NCA Conference in San Diego.
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Physics Department
Xavier University of Louisiana, a Catholic, Historically Black University, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in the Department of Physics. The preferred starting date for the position is January 2009, however applicants who are only available to start in August 2009 will also be considered. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and undergraduate research.
Teaching loads average 12 credits per semester of undergraduate courses. Applicants should email a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, research plan, and curriculum vitae to the Search Committee at physics@xula.edu in PDF, (preferred), or Word format. Research programs involving undergraduates are preferred. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the above email address. Consideration of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Xavier is an equal opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
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College of Pharmacy
Pharmacy -
Clinical Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy is seeking qualified pharmacists to help with the facilitation of clinical education and case discussion courses. The successful candidate will be tasked to maintain a medication therapy management service in partnership with one or more of the clinical faculty. Minimum qualification: PharmD with at least two years experience. Interested Candidates should contact Dr. Janel Bailey Wheeler, Chair of the Recruitment Committee, at jbailey1@xula.edu. A letter of interest, a CV, official college transcripts and three letters of reference will be required of every applicant.
Pharmacy -
Assistant or Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy is seeking qualified pharmacists to precept clinical education students and participate in didactic courses. The successful candidate will be tasked to maintain a medication therapy management service in a clinical site consistent with the applicant's practice interests. Ambulatory and Acute Care sites available. Minimum qualification: PharmD with completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency or three years clinical practice experience. Special consideration will be given to applicants with PGY2+ training, those with additional years of clinical experience and those with specialty certifications. Interested Candidates should contact Dr. Janel Bailey Wheeler, Chair of the Recruitment Committee, at jbailey1@xula.edu. A letter of interest, a CV, official college transcripts and three letters of reference will be required of every applicant.
Pharmacy -
Drug Information Specialist
Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy is seeking qualified pharmacists to help with the facilitation of clinical education and the delivery of drug information services. The successful candidate will be tasked to the Xavier University Drug Information Center in partnership with the Center's Director. Minimum qualification: PharmD with at least two years experience. Experience in one or more aspects of drug information is preferred but not required. Interested Candidates should contact Dr. Janel Bailey Wheeler, Chair of the Recruitment Committee, at jbailey1@xula.edu. A letter of interest, a CV, official college transcripts and three letters of reference will be required of every applicant.
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