Manager of The Gustavus Annual Fund – Institutional Advancement

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full time Manager of The Gustavus Annual Fund. This person’s primary focus will be to provide oversight and management for the planning and implementation of all components of the annual giving program to encourage continued annual giving, to re-engage lapsed donors and acquire new donors from alumni, parents and friends of the College in a manner that engages the highest level of ethics and fundraising standards.

Bachelor’s degree, excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage and motivate others is required. Three to five years experience in successfully cultivating, soliciting and closing annual fund gifts is preferred.

Please submit letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Director of Human Resources, Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter, MN 56082. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Gift Planner – Institutional Advancement

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a full time Gift Planner in the Office of Institutional Advancement. This person will focus on the cultivation and solicitation of major and planned gifts of ,000+, aggressively securing an increasing stream of income for Gustavus. This person will build and maintain relationships with prospects, and collaborate with Board members, volunteers, faculty, and other staff members in the development and implementation of invitation strategies.

Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in a discipline related to the field is helpful. Five years experience in successfully cultivating, soliciting and closing major outright, deferred, and annual fund gifts is preferred. Non-development experience in areas of estate and financial planning or a closely related profession will be considered.

Please submit letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to Director of Human Resources, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Renaissance Literature – English

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor in Renaissance literature for the Department of English to begin September 1, 2009.

We seek candidates who have an earned doctorate, but will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status. In order to enhance our students’ educational experiences, we encourage applicants who have an interest in developing and implementing curricula that address multicultural issues.

Primary responsibilities will include introductory and advanced literature courses for the major, including Renaissance Literature, Shakespeare, and general education; the teaching load is seven courses per year.

Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (photocopies acceptable), and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Laura Behling, Chair

Department of English

Gustavus Adolphus College

800 West College Avenue

Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

www.gustavus.edu/humanresources

For more details, visit the department web site at: http://gustavus.edu/academics/english/ or contact Dr. Laura Behling at 507-933- 6090 or lbehling@gustavus.edu. All applications will be acknowledged. Review of applications begins April 9, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2500 students. It is the practice of the College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Contact: Laura Behling – 507-933- 6090

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Assistant Professor of Economics/Finance – Economics and Management

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (with appropriate qualifications) in Economics/Finance in the Department of Economics and Management to begin September 1, 2009.

Primary responsibilities will include teaching six courses per year, a once-month experiential course in January taught every other year. Specific course assignments are somewhat flexible, but would include Managerial Finance, Investments, and Financial Markets and Institutions. Trade-offs of teaching assignments with accounting and/or economics might be possible, depending upon qualifications and interests, and to contribute to general education. A commitment to teaching and advising is essential.

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, transcripts (photocopies acceptable), and three letters of professional recommendation to:

Dr. Glenn Barnette, Chair

Department of Economics & Management

Gustavus Adolphus College

800 West College Avenue

Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

www.gustavus.edu/humanresources

For more details, visit the department web site at: www.gustavus.edu/academics/ or contact Dr. Barnette at 507-933-6120 or gbarnett@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. We will attend the January 2009 meeting of the AEA in San Francisco. In order to be considered for an AEA interview, we must receive a complete application by December 15, 2008.

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Pre-requisites: We seek candidates who are high quality teachers, professionally active in research, practice, and service. The Ph.D. in Economics or Finance (at the time of appointment) is required. We encourage candidates to describe their experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.
Contact: Dr. Glenn Barnette – 507-933-6120

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Banquet Wait Staff – Dining Service

The Dining Service at Gustavus Adolphus College has the following full-time position available: Banquet Wait Staff – Hours depend on catering schedule (to include weekends as needed)

Candidates for this position must have a high school diploma or equivalent, six months wait staff/hosting experience, and willingness to work flexible hours.

To receive an application form, call (507) 933-7304 or you may download an application above. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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Organic Chemistry – Chemistry

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a one-year position of Visiting Assistant Professor for the Department of Chemistry to begin September 1, 2009.

We seek candidates who have an earned doctorate, but will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status. The successful candidate will have prior experience with coursework and/or research in organic chemistry.

Primary responsibilities will include 100- and 200-level Organic Chemistry courses with associated labs, and a January-Term course.

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, transcripts (photocopies acceptable), and three letters of professional recommendation to:

Dr. Brian O’Brien, Chair

Department of Chemistry

Gustavus Adolphus College

800 West College Avenue

Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

www.gustavus.edu/humanresources

For more details, visit the department web site www.gustavus.edu/academics/chem or contact Dr. O’Brien at 507-933-7320 or bobrien@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin in late March, and continue until the position is filled.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2500 students. It is the practice of the College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Contact: Brian O’Brien – 507-933-7320

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Visiting Assistant Prof. of Biology (3 positions) – Biology

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for three one-year positions as a Visiting Assistant Professor for the Department of Biology to begin September 1, 2009.

We seek candidates who have an earned doctorate, but will consider candidates who are ABD status. A successful candidate will contribute to a student-centered undergraduate biology curriculum. In their application candidates should discuss their commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment. We are interested in applicants who will complement our commitment to students and faculty from diverse cultural groups, and who will diversify the expertise and experiences represented in the department.

Primary responsibilities of the three positions include five classes, generally with associated labs:

Position 1: In fall semester, a first-year course called Principles of Biology (Bio101) and an upper-level Animal Behavior course (Bio372), a January interim course appropriate to the candidate’s expertise, and in the spring, a first-year Organismal Biology course (Bio102) and an upper-level Ecology course (Bio370).

Position 2: In fall semester, a first-year course called Principles of Biology (Bio101) and an upper-level Comparative Anatomy course (Bio344), a January interim course appropriate to the candidate’s expertise, and in the spring, a first-year Organismal Biology course (Bio102) and a Vertebrate Zoology course (Bio242).

Position 3: In fall semester, two second-year labs for Cellular and Molecular Biology (Bio201 — no lecture responsibilities) and a non-majors biology course plus lab with an emphasis in the candidate’s expertise or interests, a January interim course appropriate to the candidate’s expertise, and in the spring, two first-year Organismal Biology labs (Bio102— no lecture responsibilities) and Developmental Biology course plus lab (Bio382).

The Department of Biology graduates 60-70 majors each year. The department prepares students for continuing education in post-graduate and professional programs in biology, environmental or health-related fields. Students are engaged in research experiences both within and outside of classes. The department recently received a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Science Education Grant.

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable) and two letters of professional recommendation to:

Dr. Pamela Kittelson, Chair

Gustavus Adolphus College

800 West College Avenue

Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

www.gustavus.edu/humanresources

For more details, visit the department web site at: www.gustavus.edu/academics/biology or contact Dr. Pamela Kittelson at 507-933-7331 or pkittels@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until each position is filled.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2500 students. It is the practice of the College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Contact: Pamela Kittelson – 507-933-7331

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Biblical Studies – Religion

Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for two, one-year leave replacement positions in the Department of Religion in the area of Biblical Studies to begin September 1, 2009.

We seek candidates who have an earned doctorate, but will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status. Promise of excellence in teaching is required.

The college plans to hire two visiting faculty in the Biblical area, one specializing in Hebrew Bible and another in New Testament. Candidates must be able to teach a Bible survey class, including the New Testament, which meets the college’s theology/biblical studies requirement for a course substantially in the Christian tradition. Additionally, the Hebrew Bible instructor will teach a course on Prophets; the New Testament instructor will teach one course on Jesus and the Gospels and another in the candidate’s area of specialization. Academic experiences and interests in culturally diverse groups a plus. The total teaching load for the academic year is seven courses (3 Fall, 1 January, 3 Spring).

To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, graduate school transcripts (photocopies acceptable), and three letters of professional reference to:

Dr. John Cha, Chair

Department of Religion

Gustavus Adolphus College

800 West College Avenue

Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498

www.gustavus.edu/humanresources

Electronic applications are acceptable only if promptly followed by the required materials in hard copy.

For more details, visit the department web site at: www.gustavus.edu/academics/religion or contact Dr. John Cha at 507-933-6167 or jcha@gustavus.edu . Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2500 students. It is the practice of the College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Contact: John Cha – 507-933-6167

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Project Manager – Transportation Careers Project

This position will coordinate all operations for the Transportation Careers Pipeline Project supported by a federally funded grant that provides education and training to adults and older youth in Tacoma, Longview and Yakima, Washington via simulcast instruction.  The Project Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with project partners, ensuring all project deliverables and outcomes are achieved within budget and time limits, prepare and submit quarterly and annual performance reports, and provide oversight of instructional design and delivery of courses.  This position reports to the Dean of Enterprise & Economic Development.

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Nursing Instructors (Adjunct)

Facilitate student clinical preparation.  The instructor will be an expert nurse generalist and hold expertise in one of the following areas: medical-surgical, maternal-child, or mental health nursing.

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