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Career Information:
In addition to the resources here, please note that the University Career Center (UCC), located in Pullen Hall, serves master's and doctoral students in addition to undergraduates. They offer drop-in and individual appointments, workshops and presentations, resume/curriculum vitae (CV) preparation assistance, interview tips, and more.
Position Openings:
- Part-Time and Assistantship Position Openings
- Internship Openings
- Full-Time and Professional Position Openings
Important note: We publish information about position openings as a service to our graduate students. We publish information about openings as we have received it; we do not verify the information contained in the listing. Please contact the person listed in the position description to confirm details or ask questions about a position.
To submit position openings for inclusion in this list, e-mail Tara Hudson.
Career Workshop Handouts
On March 30, 2009, the College held a workshop entitled "Doctoral Students: The Secrets to Landing a Job," presented by Dr. Thomas Alsbury, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, and D. R. Ingram, Jr., Assistant Director, University Career Center. Handouts from the workshop are available for download as pdfs below:
- Tips for the Search, Application, and Interview Process
- Education Job Links
- List of Action Verbs (for resume/CV use)
- Major Components of a CV/Features of a Cover Letter
- University Career Center Confidential Career File Release and Recommendation
Part-Time and Assistantship Position Openings
Part-TIme Grant-Funded Position: Net Connect Project
Net Connect: Emergent Technologies for Social Justice Initiatives is a collaborative partnership between faculty and students in the Department of Adult and Higher Education at NCSU, North Carolina Council of Churches (NCCC), and college students in North Carolina private and public colleges and universities. The Net Connect project will generate new technology-based approaches for NCCC to use in reaching the many groups and organizations they collaborate with and for which they provide needed educational resources and training events. The project engages tech-savvy Net Generation college students in developing these plans. Through this initiative NCCC will also connect with a new generation of socially aware and active young adults and discover approaches that invite these students into the work of social justice in ways that are relevant and effective for millennials. Graduate students will participate in a Collaborative Knowledge Construction Summit to analyze and synthesize results of this project and generate content and process knowledge useful to NCCC in this program and in future collaborations.
We are seeking the assistance of a graduate student, for ten hours each week, to help with several aspects of the grant over the course of the academic year. Responsibilities will include the following:
- Review current literature and theory on emergent technologies with emphasis on “technology infusion strategies” that may enhance social justice initiatives of interest to the North Carolina Council of Churches. Prepare a resource document that summarizes our findings.
- Work with us to create a “Net Gen” advisory group of undergraduate students in North Carolina and engage with them through emergent technologies (and synthesize what we learn in a report).
- Help us to coordinate a Collaborative Knowledge Construction Summit with NCCC, AHE graduate students, and the undergraduate advisory board (we'll prepare proceedings based on the summit).
Please send a resume and statement of relevant qualifications to Dr. Alyssa Bryant (alyssa_bryant@ncsu.edu) and Dr. Diane Chapman (diane_chapman@ncsu.edu) by Monday, November 9.
Part-time Research Position Opening at NC State
Part-time (bi-weekly payroll) graduate student position funded by USDA/CSREES CYFAR in collaboration with NCSU Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Science and the University of Arizona
Private Investigator: Dr. R. Dale Safrit
Professor & Extension Specialist, 4-H Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7606 (512 Brickhaven Drive)
Raleigh, NC 27695-7606
Tel. 919.513.0306 FAX 919.515.7812
E-mail: dale_safrit@ncsu.edu
The position is for someone at the graduate level (doctoral student preferred; advanced masters student required). It is for an average of 20 hours per week for approximately 6 months, and will pay $25/hour (with required NCSU part-time biweekly benefits as well). Experience in project/program management and excellent verbal and written communications skills are required. Data entry and analysis experience using SPSS is preferred. The student must be self-motivating and able to work with a minimum of day-to-day supervision toward the project's goals and deliverables.
The student will work with Dr. Safrit to replicate the 2006 NC 4-H Core Element Study nationally with 4-H professionals and CYFAR program managers. The student will manage the day-to-day aspects of the project, including (but not limited to):
- communications and logistics with national Project Advisory Committee members;
- communications and logistics with the project's contracted web-based data collection company;
- development of verbal and written project updates and other reports; and
- other research and development duties as applicable.
Interested students should submit to dale_safrit@ncsu.edu:
(1) a letter of interest and (2) a current resume/CV.
The formal hiring process will not begin until NC State receives official notification of funding from the University of Arizona. However, the project will be on a fast-track schedule once that notification is received, therefore the position is being pre-advertised to determine interest. Interested students will be notified once final approval and contract is obtained. Expected early fall 2009.
Two Research Assistant Position Openings in Graphic Design
Professor Kermit Bailey in Graphic Design is seeking two graduate research assistants. Details of the job descriptions are below, and you should contact him directly (kermit_bailey@ncsu.edu) for more information. He prefers that the students have research interests or study interests in one or more of the following areas:
- e-collaborative learning and/or emerging technologies
- emerging trends in graphic design education with emphasis on "expanded school" models
- graphic design "best" practices and methods focusing on community engagement/participation
- visualization of data, systems
- applicable theory: place-based narrative, cultural criticism, genre theory/rhetoric, ethnomethods
Pay: $12 to $14 per hour (based on qualification), bi-weekly reported
Research investigator/contact: Kermit Bailey, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, kermit_bailey@ncsu.edu
PROJECT: "On place: A framework for multidisciplinary exploration of place-based narratives"
Abstract: Human responses to place and space are increasingly central to the theoretical and methodological framing of social, psychological, and environmental processes and structures. This proposal unites three previously unrelated research endeavors focused on space and place in South Park, a historically African American neighborhood in southeast Raleigh. Researchers in Linguistics, Graphic Design, and Landscape Architecture have each independently arrived at the need for a detailed, historically embedded understanding of residents' conceptions of and experiences with their physical surroundings in South Park.
Central unifying question among the three disciplines: How can complementary practices in the exploration of place-based narratives suggest a multidisciplinary framework?
(Graphic design) Discipline-specific research actions sought which support the main problem addressed
Understanding and translating community narratives of place involves a critical understanding of the complexity of interactions between people, objects, physical infrastructure / setting, policy, etc. – in summary, community systems. This research, through an understanding of such systems, will identify appropriate graphic design practices and teaching / learning methods consistent with actualizing concepts of an expanded "school community." As content, critical attention is given toward the South Park neighborhood proper (Raleigh, NC), with investigative practices ranging from traditional fieldwork done by graphic designers, visualization of information, and speculation of emerging elearning contexts, possibilities.
"Typical" duties student researcher might perform:
- Literature review
- Work effectively with students from two other disciplines (sharing, leveraging common data)
- Perform research linking community-defined narrative on the qualities of place to elements of complex community systems models (interaction of people, places, objects, and systems)
- Critical review of archival information, some supplemental interviews, community fieldwork, analysis
- Visualization of community demographic trends
- Speculative work and modeling of pedagogical frameworks, which include integration of technology and e-learning
Faculty Position in Educational Leadership, Watson School of Education, UNC Wilmington
We are a 60-member faculty in a growing school of education recognized for its quality and leadership at the local, state, regional and national levels. The Department of Educational Leadership seeks an applicant to join our dynamic faculty team in August 2010 to serve the doctoral program in Educational Leadership and Administration and the Master’s program in School Administration. The Watson School enjoys strong support from the Chancellor, Provost, Deans and from our 12 district UNCW University/School Partnerships. The Watson School was the 2006 winner of the Christa McAuliffe Award. The Watson School of Education is accredited by NCATE and all programs are approved by the state of North Carolina with the 2006 continuing accreditation visit resulting in all standards met, no areas of weakness, and four commendations. The Watson School is housed in a new state-of-the-art education building.
UNCW is a growing campus of the UNC system situated on 640 acres in the historic port of Wilmington, five miles from the Atlantic Ocean. The University is rated as one of the top 10 public universities in the south by US News and World Report. Current enrollment is 12,500 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students. UNCW and the Watson School of Education (WSE) value and reward undergraduate and graduate teaching, encourage and support faculty research and sustain a high level of service to public education and the profession. The WSE is housed in a new state-of the-art education building. The primary duties of the position include the opportunity to:
- Develop and teach face-to-face, blended, and on-line graduate courses in educational leadership and school administration with a particular emphasis in developmental, instructional and strategic leadership
- Maintain an active research agenda in educational leadership and/or school administration
- Chair master’s thesis committees, comprehensive portfolio committees, and doctoral dissertation committees
- Advise graduate students in educational leadership
- Assist in data collection and report writing for program assessment and accreditation
- Serve on program committees within the department and school
- Provide leadership and service to the Watson school, university, region, state and national levels
Requirements include: Doctorate in the appropriate educational leadership and/or school administration area; current rank of (or eligible for the rank of) Assistant, Associate or Full Professor; public school leadership experience as principal, district level supervisor and/or superintendent; a record of scholarly productivity; evidence of teaching excellence (face-to-face and technology-enhanced); a strong commitment to and experience in K-12 partnerships; and a national/international level of service in the educational leadership/school administration field. Experience in advising and serving on doctoral dissertation committees preferred.
Review of applicants will begin November 1, 2009, but will remain open until filled. Academic rank will be awarded on hire based on appropriate prior professional experiences and record of accomplishments.
To apply, please complete the online application process. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references should be addressed to the Educational Leadership Search Committee and attached to the online application—not e-mailed. MS Word (saved as Word 2003 file) or Adobe PDF attachments are specifically preferred. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Nancy Jones at 910-962-3179. Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and not subject to public release. Transcripts are required at the time selected candidates are invited to participate in phone interviews, but are not necessary for initial review. Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Criminal background checks will be conducted on finalists prior to offers of employment.
Please direct questions about the position to Dr. Howard V. Coleman, Search Chair at 910-962-7287 (colemanh@uncw.edu) or Dr. Elizabeth S. Foster, Professor and Chair, Department of Educational Leadership, (fostere@uncw.edu).
UNC Wilmington is committed to equal employment opportunity and is an affirmative action employer.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Internship Openings
Graduate Internships with NC State's Office of Advising Support, Information and Services (OASIS)
NC State's Office of Advising Support, Information and Services (aka OASIS) offers internship experiences for students in the academic advising, academic coaching, and teaching assistance areas. We are particularly recruiting for the teaching assistant and academic coaching internships right now, but will be glad to speak with students who may hold interest in any of the areas.
Student Organization Resource Center Internship, North Carolina State University
Paid internship: up to 15 hours per week ($18.25 per hour)
2009-2010 Academic School Year, excluding holidays and school closings
Occasional evening and weekend work required
Applications deadline: October 2nd
Expected start date: October 12th
The Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) is a unit of the Department of Campus Activities. The SORC is committed to enhancing out-of-class learning by providing resources and tools for the development and maintenance of student organizations and by keeping students informed of the opportunities provided through clubs and organizations. The SORC registers 450 – 500 student organizations annually.
The SORC graduate internship provides a unique opportunity for a graduate student at NC State to be involved in a rewarding and dynamic campus resource with a high level of student interaction. The graduate intern will provide assistance in the administration of the Student Organization Resource Center, support student organizations and serve as a liaison with the Organization Network powered by OrgSync™, our information management application.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with students, faculty and staff
- Display excellent oral and written communication skills
- Respond effectively to student organization needs and responsibilities
- Provide evidence of involvement in undergraduate or graduate student organizations
- Easily navigate Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, among other computer applications
- Demonstrate knowledge and effective use of current social media tools
- Learn, explain and uphold university policies, regulations and rules and departmental requirements regarding student groups at NC State.
Duties:
- Assist in management of the student organization registration process.
- Assist in the development of student organization leadership training modules using various resources and media, including traditional workshops, electronic media sources, and social media tools.
- Work with the SORC staff to implement a plan to promote student involvement
- Assist in the assessment of organization training, activities and events.
- Participate actively in Campus Activities departmental meetings and events
- Other duties as assigned
For consideration, send resume and cover letter by email to deborah_felder@ncsu.edu
Full-Time and Professional Position Openings
Assistant Director of the Association of International Education Administrators
The following position is available through the Association of International Education Administrators, currently based at Duke University:
Occupational Summary: The Assistant Director of the Association of International Education Administrators will manage and perform a range of administrative and financial activities within the AIEA Secretariat, including coordinating all of member services for this international association, managing all financial areas for the association, coordinating marketing on a national and international level, coordinating professional development nationally, developing and implementing member recruitment plans, designing and developing the AIEA website, and filling in for the executive director when the director is out of the office.
Note: The Association of International Education Administrators is an international professional association of over 450 members from around the United States and in other countries. Members are senior leaders (i.e., Vice Provosts, Vice Presidents, Deans) in international education. Duke University is currently hosting AIEA on campus and it will be at Duke at least 2 more years, possibly longer. This position is a 3/4 time position currently.
To apply and for further details, go to https://www.hr.duke.edu/secure/jobs/external.html. Interviews will begin late Sept/early October. The position is opened until filled.
Be sure to complete an online application for this position through Duke's Human Resources and in addition, send a resume and cover letter to d.deardorff@duke.edu. NOTE: An application will not be considered unless filed online through Duke's HR.
Dr. Darla Deardorff
Executive Director, AIEA
Duke University
Email: d.deardorff@duke.edu
