WASHBURN UNIVERSITY is located on a spacious, attractive campus in Topeka, the capital city of the state of Kansas. Washburn is a municipally supported, state assisted university comprised of six major academic units; the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of  Law, the School of Business, the School of Nursing, the School of Applied Studies and the Division of Continuing Education. There are over 7,000 students enrolled in traditional undergraduate degree programs, two-year associate degree programs and professional graduate programs in Law, Business, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice and Liberal Studies.

Unless otherwise stated, all searches will be continued until a suitable candidate is found; a doctorate or appropriate terminal degree is required for appointment at rank of Assistant Professor.  Please contact the appropriate department, School, or College office for additional information.

ADJUNCT CLINICAL NURSING INSTRUCTORS - SCHOOL OF NURSING: Washburn University's School of Nursing invites applications for adjunct clinical instructor positions in Med/Surg and Obstetrical Nursing available January 2010. Qualifications: BSN and RN licensure in Kansas required; Master's degree in Nursing with clinical practice experience in obstetrical or medical surgical nursing preferred. Salary commensurate with academic credentials/experience. Application review begins immediately and continues until suitable candidates identified. Submit letter of application, resume, transcripts, names/phone numbers of three references to Dean, School of Nursing, Washburn University, 1700 SW College, Topeka, KS 66621, 785-670-1526. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Washburn University is an EOE.

INSTRUCTIONAL LIBRARIAN - UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES: Washburn University invites applications for the position of Instructional Librarian. The University Libraries seek a creative and energetic librarian to assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of an expanding information literacy program within a team-oriented, teaching library environment. The successful candidate will teach information literacy and help coordinate curriculum-integrated information literacy instruction, including delivering and scheduling sessions, assigning instructors, developing instruction programs, and collecting and analyzing data related to library instruction. The incumbent also serves as a subject liaison, with responsibility for collection development and participates in the provision of research services to library users on-site and at a distance (some evening and/or weekend hours required). The design of online instruction, both web-based tutorials and content modules for delivery through the course management system (Angel Learning Systems), will be a strong focus as the Washburn Libraries chart their future for the 21 st Century learning environment.

Washburn University is a comprehensive Masters degree granting institution of about 7400 students, located in the Capital City of Kansas, Topeka. With small class sizes (median upper division class size is 10 students, and an overall student/faculty ratio of 15:1) and outstanding faculty (over 90% having the terminal degree in their field), Washburn is highly ranked as an independent public institution, rated 7 th in the Midwest among public Master's level universities in 2009 by U.S. News and World Report. The University's endowment of $100M+ ranks it near the top among masters degree institutions in endowment per student. The University has initiated an exciting program for its students called the “Washburn Transformational Experience,” with the anticipation that the library will play a key role in supporting this initiative.

Requirements:

• An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree, with a demonstrated commitment to the library as a central institution within the life of the university
• A demonstrated ability in teaching and a strong commitment to student learning and the application of technology in the effective design and delivery of instruction
• Familiarity with current trends, standards and technologies in information literacy
• A strong service orientation, with effective interpersonal, oral, written and online communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse environment
• The necessary vision and leadership skills to position the Library to meet future needs

Preferred:

• A Subject Master's degree
• Experience in reference and library instruction or teaching experience
• Familiarity with course management systems, such as Angel Learning Systems
• Experience with assessment of student learning

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a letter describing interest in the position and a vision for the future of Washburn University Libraries, at least three letters of reference and copies of transcripts. Review of applications begins November 20 and continues until the position is filled. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Washburn University is an EOE.

Applications should be submitted to Mr. Keith Rocci, Search Committee Chair, either by regular mail (Washburn University, 1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, KS, 66621) or electronically, preferably in PDF format, at keith.rocci@washburn.edu .

To learn more about Mabee Library at Washburn University visit http://www.washburn.edu/mabee/ or direct questions to Mr. Rocci, at keith.rocci@washburn.edu .

DISTANCE EDUCATION/HEALTH PROFESSIONS LIBRARIAN - UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES: Washburn University invites applications for the position of Distance Education/Health Professions Librarian. The University Libraries seek a creative and energetic librarian to assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of an expanding information literacy program within a team-oriented, teaching library environment. The successful candidate will teach information literacy and help coordinate curriculum-integrated information literacy instruction, including delivering and scheduling sessions, assigning instructors, developing instruction programs, and collecting and analyzing data related to library instruction. The incumbent also serves as a subject liaison to the areas of Nursing and Allied Health, with responsibility for collection development and participates in the provision of research services to library users on-site and at a distance (some evening and/or weekend hours required). The design of online instruction, both web-based tutorials and content modules for delivery through the course management system (Angel Learning Systems), will be a strong focus as the Washburn Libraries chart their future for the 21 st Century learning environment.

Washburn University is a comprehensive Masters degree granting institution of about 7400 students, located in the Capital City of Kansas, Topeka. With small class sizes (median upper division class size is 10 students, and an overall student/faculty ratio of 15:1) and outstanding faculty (over 90% having the terminal degree in their field), Washburn is highly ranked as an independent public institution, rated 7 th in the Midwest among public Master's level universities in 2009 by U.S. News and World Report. The University's endowment of $100M+ ranks it near the top among masters degree institutions in endowment per student. The University has initiated an exciting program for its students called the “Washburn Transformational Experience,” with the anticipation that the library will play a key role in supporting this initiative.

Requirements:

• An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree, with a demonstrated commitment to the library as a central institution within the life of the university
• A demonstrated ability in teaching and a strong commitment to student learning and the application of technology in the effective design and delivery of instruction
• Familiarity with current trends, standards and technologies in information literacy
• A strong service orientation with effective interpersonal, oral, written and online communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse environment
• The necessary vision and leadership skills to position the Library to meet future needs

Preferred:

• A Subject Master's degree
• Experience in reference and library instruction or teaching experience
• Familiarity with course management systems, such as Angel Learning Systems
• Experience with assessment of student learning

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a letter describing interest in the position and a vision for the future of Washburn University Libraries, at least three letters of reference and copies of transcripts. Review of applications begins December 15 and continues until the position is filled. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Washburn University is an EOE.

Applications should be submitted to Ms. Kelley Weber, Search Committee Chair, either by regular mail (Washburn University, 1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, KS, 66621) or electronically, preferably in PDF format, at kelley.weber@washburn.edu .

To learn more about Mabee Library at Washburn University visit http://www.washburn.edu/mabee/ or direct questions to Ms. Weber, at kelley.weber@washburn.edu .

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY - PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT: Washburn University's Psychology Department invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position beginning August 2010 contingent upon funding. Qualifications: Ph.D. (ABD considered) from APA-accredited Clinical, eligible for licensure. Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate Intro, Abnormal, upper division specialty courses, Personality possible; graduate (Masters) Assessment, with Ethics, Multicultural possible. Opportunities to provide clinical supervision and supervision of student research. Application review begins Feb. 1, 2010. Send application letter, vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness/promise, reprints/preprints, all graduate transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation to: Search Committee, Psychology Dept., Washburn University, Topeka, KS 66621; 785-670-1564, dave.provorse@washburn.edu See www.washburn.edu/cas/prospectivefaculty for more information. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Washburn University is an EOE.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY - CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT: Washburn University invites applications for an analytical chemistry assistant professor tenure track position beginning August 1, 2010, pending available funds. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in chemistry and a strong commitment to excellent and innovative teaching and scholarship in an undergraduate liberal arts environment. Teaching responsibilities include freshman, analytical and instrumental labs/lectures. An ability to work with undergraduates in research is very important. For more information about the WU community and the ACS certified chemistry department, please visit: http://www.washburn.edu/cas/prospectivefaculty/ and http://www.washburn.edu/cas/chemistry/

Applicants should send a letter of application, vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of personal teaching philosophy, an outline of research plans that would involve undergraduates, and three recent letters of recommendation to Dr. Stephen Angel, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Washburn University, 1700 SW College Ave., Topeka KS 66621 . Consideration of applications will commence December 9, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Employment at Washburn University may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Washburn University is an EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

To enrich education through diversity, Washburn University is an EOE. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to hire. Arrest information is not considered in the selection process.