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FACULTY POSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

Department of Human Environmental Studies
College of Education and Human Services
Central Michigan University

Position Description:

Full-time, Assistant Professor (temporary position) in Human Development and Family Studies beginning August 21, 2008.  This is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of the position being renewed and/or becoming a tenure-track line.  Primary responsibilities will be the instruction of undergraduate courses in infancy, early childhood and lifespan development. Additional duties include advising students.

Qualifications:

Required:

*Doctorate required, or ABD with degree awarded by August 2008 with at least one degree in child development, human development, family studies or related discipline;

*Competence in subject matter as evidenced by relevant course work;

*Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level;

*Affiliation with relevant professional organizations;

*Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

*Relevant professional experience working with children and families;

*Evidence of potential for successful research and scholarly activities;

*Demonstrated commitment to diversity.    

Related Information:

Central Michigan University seeks a qualified professional to join an energetic team. Established in 1892, 

Central Michigan University has an enrollment of 27,000 students, including approximately 20,000 students on the university's main campus.  Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral research university, CMU is recognized for strong undergraduate education and a range of focused graduate and research programs. CMU is a student focused university with opportunities for leadership, internships, and off-campus volunteer programs.  Mount Pleasant is an expanding mid-Michigan community of approximately 25,000 permanent residents. 

The Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) area includes 21 faculty positions, 14 of which are tenured and tenure-track, serving over 1900 majors and minors. We offer academic programs in Child Development, Family Studies (including two teacher certification programs), Gerontology, Human Development, and Family Life and Human Sexuality.  HDFS also offers an MA in Human Development and Family Studies and a Gerontology Graduate Certificate. 

HDFS includes the Human Growth and Development Laboratory (HGDL), an early childhood setting serving approximately 90 children and their families in several programs such as Head Start, Michigan School Readiness Programs, and a tuition-based preschool.  The HGDL serves as a research and training site for faculty and students. 

HDFS is located in the Department of Human Environmental Studies (HEV) which has 27 full-time tenure-track positions and serves approximately 3,000 majors and minors.  HEV is one of five departments within the College of Education and Human Services.

Please visit our website at www.ehs.cmich.edu/hev/ for more information about our curriculum, student and faculty accomplishments, and about Central Michigan University.

Application Procedures:

Screening for all applications will begin on March 10, 2008, and will continue until filled. Applicants should submit the following:

Letter of Application
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Current Vita
Official Transcripts
Three Letters of Recommendation 

Please send application materials to:

Human Development and Family Studies Search Committee
Department of Human Environmental Studies
205 Wightman Hall
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Phone: (989) 774-3218
Fax:  (989) 774-2435

FACULTY POSITION IN APPAREL MERCHANDISING AND DESIGN

Department of Human Environmental Studies
College of Education and Human Services
Central Michigan University

Position Description:

Full-time, 10 month tenure track Assistant Professor position in Apparel Merchandising and Design beginning August 18, 2008. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in at least two of the following areas: apparel product development, computer-aided-design for apparel, or textiles. The position requires the maintenance of a scholarly record to include publications and grant writing, as well as advising students, providing service to department, college, and university and professional involvement through appropriate professional organizations.

Qualifications:

Required:

*Doctorate required, or ABD with degree awarded before August 2008 with at least one degree in textiles and clothing or related area;

*Evidence of teaching effectiveness;

*Evidence of potential for successful research and scholarly activities;

*Evidence of competence in working with cad software or design related technology; and

*Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

*Professional industry experience;

*Existing ties to industry; and

*Record of active participation in professional organizations    

Related Information:

Central Michigan University seeks a qualified professional to join an energetic team. Established in 1892, Central Michigan University has an enrollment of 27,000 students, including approximately 20,000 students on the university’s main campus.  Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral research university, CMU is recognized for strong undergraduate education and a range of focused graduate and research programs.  CMU is a student focused university with opportunities for leadership, internships, and off-campus volunteer programs.  CMU competes at the NCAA Division I-A Football Bowl Subdivision level in athletics and is located in Mount Pleasant, an expanding mid-Michigan community of approximately 25,000 permanent residents.  A recently developed tourist destination point, Mount Pleasant has retained its small-town flavor while embracing a wide variety of special interest groups and outdoor recreation opportunities.

The Department of Human Environmental Studies offers a B. A., B.A.A., or B.S. degree in Apparel Merchandising and Design with concentrations in Apparel Design and Apparel Merchandising. The program serves over 300 majors and minors with well-equipped classrooms, laboratories and a nationally recognized computer-aided design component. Available for teaching and research purposes are a body scanner, walk-in environmental chamber and thermal cameras. Strong internship placements and opportunities for study abroad provide a competitive edge in the job market demonstrated by over 90% placement rate of our graduates. Effective Fall 2008, the program will start a new graduate program in Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology.

Please visit our website at www.ehs.cmich.edu/hev/ for more information about our curriculum, student and faculty accomplishments, and about Central Michigan University.

Application Procedures:

Screening for all applications will begin on February 15, 2008. Applicants should submit the following:

Letter of Application
Current Vita
Official Transcripts
Three Letters of Recommendation

Please send application materials to:

Apparel Merchandising and Design Search Committee
Department of Human Environmental Studies
205 Wightman
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Phone: (989) 774-3218
Fax:  (989) 774-2435

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).  Members of under represented groups are encouraged to apply. 
 

Foods and Nutrition Program  (Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor, Two positions)

POSITION

Central Michigan University seeks two Assistant Professors of Nutrition and Dietetics to join an expanding Foods and Nutrition program.  The positions are full time, tenure track, and effective August 2008. 

Serving 27,000 students, Central Michigan University is an innovative doctoral research university recognized for strong undergraduate education and a range of focused graduate programs and research.  Additional information about the university may be viewed at www.cmich.edu.

RELATED INFORMATION

The Foods and Nutrition program currently has seven (7) faculty and staff and is housed in the department of Human Environmental Studies within the College of Education and Human Services.

The program offers undergraduate majors in dietetics and food service administration and undergraduate minors in nutrition and food service administration.  Central Michigan University's Dietetic Internship and the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program are integral components of the Foods and Nutrition Program.

The Didactic Program in Dietetics is the second largest in the state of Michigan.  It offers students an outstanding educational experience in a supportive environment with relatively small class sizes, mediated classrooms, and individual attention from faculty.  Opportunities exist for service learning, community outreach, and sponsoring of undergraduate research projects.

The Foods and Nutrition program also houses Central Michigan University's Dietetic Internship.  The internship is a 30 week program which annually enrolls two classes of 10 interns each in partnership with several outstanding medical centers throughout Michigan.

A unique feature of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is that all of the courses in the program are offered using distance learning technology.  This enables students to complete degree requirements without having to attend classes or conduct their research on the CMU campus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:  Doctoral degree (or ABD with degree completion within one year of employment) with course work emphasis in human nutrition, dietetics, food science, or food service management; evidence of quality teaching at an accredited institution of higher education; and evidence of scholarly competence.

Desired Qualifications:  Registered dietitian status; experience in the areas of public health, and/or food science, and/or medical nutrition therapy; and computer mediated instruction and/or distance learning experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin December 20, 2007 and continue until the positions are filled.  Applicants should submit the following: 1) a letter of application indicating teaching philosophy, area of interest, and specialization; 2) current vita; 3) official graduate and undergraduate transcripts from all institutions from which a degree was received; and 4) three current letters of reference sent under separate cover directly to the search committee.

Please send application materials to:

Leslie Hildebrandt, PhD, RD
Chair, Nutrition and Dietetics Search Committee
Central Michigan University
Department of Human Environmental Studies
205 Wightman Hall
Mount Pleasant, MI  48859

Telephone:  989-774-2514; fax: 989-774-2435; email: hilde1la@cmich.edu; website: http://nutrition.ehs.cmich.edu.

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).  Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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