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The following information contains current positions open for hire at Wellesley College. They are sorted alphabetically by department. Wellesley College is an EO/AA educational institution and employer. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they will contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

Africana Studies

The Africana Studies Department at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track position in religion with interests in media and society studies and within the context of Africa and the African Diaspora. The position is open as to rank, starting in September 2008.

We are seeking candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and research. Candidates should have an active, theoretically-based research agenda, a strong publication record, and a record of superior performance in undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will teach at both the introductory and advanced levels. Our teaching load is 2 courses per semester. Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, a description of research and teaching interests, and three letters of reference. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, but shall be submitted by October 1, 2007. Applications should be sent to: Search Committee, Africana Studies Department, Wellesley College, 106 Central St., Wellesley, MA 02481. Fax 781-283-3672.

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American Studies

The American Studies Program at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor effective July 2008. We seek outstanding candidates with interdisciplinary training and a strong theoretical foundation who can help lead American Studies at Wellesley in exciting new directions. Particular field of study and area of specialization are open. Ph.D. in American Studies or a related interdisciplinary field must be in hand at time of appointment. Evidence of successful teaching and potential for significant scholarly publication is essential.

Candidates should submit c.v., personal statement describing research and teaching interests (with course proposals - for introductory and advanced courses), and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2007. Submit applications: Attention: Elena Tajima Creef, Search Committee Chair, Women's Studies Department, 106 Central St., Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481, (781) 283-2199, email: ecreef@wellesley.edu.

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Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2008. Founded in 1875, Wellesley College has been a leader in liberal arts and the education of women for more than 125 years. The College's 500-acre campus near Boston is home to 2,300 undergraduate students. The teaching load (four courses per year) is comparable to many universities, and faculty are expected to maintain an active research program. We especially encourage applications from candidates who have received a broad training in anthropology, including it's major sub-fields. We seek applicants who are interested in working in a cooperative and collaborative teaching environment and who are strongly committed to liberal arts education and excellence in scholarship. This position requires a Ph.D. in Anthropology along with teaching experience and a publication record.

To apply, send a cover letter indicating teaching and research interests, a curriculum vitae, any course syllabi (or proposed courses) and one letter of reference to: Chair, Search committee, Department of Anthropology, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481. Applications are due no later than October 15, 2007.

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Art (Studio Art)

The Wellesley College Art Department seeks an entry level, assistant professor, full-time, tenure-track, articulate, dynamic artist with expertise in painting, drawing and 2-D foundations. She/he should possess an MFA or equivalent terminal degree and have evidence of a promising strong career underway. Teaching load consists of four courses per year, including Basic 2-D design (emphasizing the fundamentals of composition applicable across all fields) and Drawing I, plus intermediate and upper level courses in painting, drawing and special topics such as Color and/or Painting Techniques.

Our undergraduate curriculum supports majors in Studio Art, Art History, Media Arts, and Architecture, and addresses the arts requirement for all majors in the College. The opportunity exists to develop new courses and to revise those existing within the curriculum.

The successful candidate will demonstrate clear aptitude for teaching two-dimensional design, painting and drawing as well as an ability to engage studio investigation within the broader aims of a liberal arts education. Strong exhibition record is desired as well as evidence of strong teaching capability. In addition to ongoing professional development and college wide service, responsibilities include assisting with the oversight and development of studio facilities. Collaboration with the Davis Museum and Cultural Center is encouraged, as is interface with nearby programs at MIT, Olin College of Engineering and Brandeis University.

To apply, send a letter of application, including a statement of teaching philosophy, a CV and the names and contact information for 3 references. Applications should also include 20 slides of their creative work, as well as 20 images of student work, clearly labeled as such. Please limit application materials to those requested; short-listed candidates will be asked to provide additional information. Send materials to: Studio Search, Department of Art, Jewett Arts Center, 106 Central Street, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481 (include e-mail address or SASE postcard for acknowledgment). Applications most be postmarked by December 1, 2007 to ensure full consideration.

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Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin August 2008. We are seeking a broadly-trained biologist who is strongly committed to excellence in both teaching and research in a liberal arts college environment. The position is open to any field of biology, however, we are interested in candidates in developmental biology, endocrinology or behavior. The successful candidate will teach courses at all levels of the curriculum and develop an active research program that involves undergraduates.

A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience are required. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, statements of teaching and research interests, and 3 letters of recommendation. Materials should be submitted in Word or PDF format to bio07search@wellesley.edu or mailed to Kaye Peterman, Department of Biological Sciences, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is October 15, 2007.

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Classical Studies (two openings)

Assistant Professor Classical Studies (Culture)

The department of Classical Studies at Wellesley College announces a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Material Culture to begin September 2008.

We invite applications from field archaeologists, marine or land based, doing innovative, theoretically-informed and interdisciplinary work in the material culture of Greco-Roman antiquity. We prefer someone who has connections with an on-going archeological project who could involve Wellesley students in that project. We need someone who is able and willing to teach language courses on a regular basis as part of his/her teaching load in the department. We welcome applicants whose work focuses on maritime trade or marine archeology. The teaching load is two courses per term, salary and benefits are highly competitive, and a faculty member is eligible for a full year's research leave after reappointment before the tenure review. Completion of Ph.D. By Oct. 1, 2008 is strongly preferred.

We plan to interview candidates at the APA Meetings in Chicago, and applicants should indicate whether they will be available to interview there or whether other arrangements will need to be made. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Please send application materials to Carol Dougherty, Chair, Material Culture Search Committee, Department of Classical Studies, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481 by Nov. 30, 2007.

Assistant Professor Classical Studies (Latin Lit.)

The Department of Classical Studies at Wellesley College announces a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Latin literature to begin in September 2008.

We invite applications from candidates specializing in Latin literature and literary culture with an engaging and productive research program that complements the strengths and interests of the current faculty. Candidates must be prepared to teach at all undergraduate levels in Latin, Greek, and Classical Civilization (courses in English on a wide range of topics). The teaching load is two courses per term, salary and benefits are highly competitive, and a faculty member is eligible for a full year's research leave after reappointment before the tenure review. Completion of Ph.D. by Oct. 1, 2008 is strongly preferred.

We plan to interview candidates at the APA Meetings in Chicago, and applicants should indicate whether they will be available to interview there or whether other arrangements will need to be made. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Please send application materials to Raymond J. Starr, Chair, Latinist Search Committee, Department of Classical Studies, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481 by Nov. 30th, 2007.

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Computer Science (two openings)

Wellesley College is delighted to announce two faculty openings for the next academic year, 2008-09. The first is for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computer Science; the second is for a two-year Hess Fellowship, generously funded by the Norma Wilentz Hess Faculty and Program Fund in Computer Science.

We are seeking outstanding teachers and scholars for both positions. The tenure-track position has a teaching load of two courses per semester, with the possibility for a one-year pre-tenure early leave to help the candidate extend and promote their research in preparation for tenure. Wellesley provides startup research funds, ample opportunities for internal research funding and strong support for external funding.

The Norma Wilentz Hess Fellowship is funded at the Visiting Assistant Professor level. This fellowship will help Wellesley maintain a flexible Computer Science curriculum that explores interdisciplinary learning and new directions of special promise. With a teaching load of one course per semester, the Hess Fellow will have ample opportunity for innovative course development and collaborative teaching and research projects with Wellesley faculty and students. The fellowship also includes support for travel, research, equipment, conference attendance, and other academic activities.

The Computer Science Department offers both a major and a minor in computer science and supports interdisciplinary programs in media arts and sciences, cognitive science, and neuroscience. Cross-registration programs with MIT, Olin College of Engineering, Brandeis, and Babson proximity to other Boston-area universities and industries dramatically increase the curricular and research resources available to Wellesley's faculty, staff, and students.

Applicants should have a Ph. D. (or be close to completion) in Computer Science or a related discipline. Strong candidates in any area of specialty will be considered, but we especially encourage applicants in computer systems, computer security, architecture, software engineering, and artificial intelligence, as well as interdisciplinary fields such as human/computer interaction, bioinformatics, educational computing, and ethical, social, and legal aspects of computing.

To apply for this position, candidates should submit their application materials and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent via e-mail to CSSearch@firstclass.wellesley.edu. The application should indicate whether the candidate is interested in one particular or both positions. It should include a CV as well as a research statement and a teaching statement. Given the composition of the undergraduate body, the candidate should possess the ability to provide effective mentoring to undergraduate women, and describe how s/he would contribute to increasing the number of women in physical/computer sciences.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled. For full consideration, all materials should be received by December 31, 2007. All questions concerning the position should be directed by email to Professor P. Takis Metaxas at pmetaxas@wellesley.edu.

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East Asian Languages & Literature

Wellesley College invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position in Traditional Chinese Literature, beginning July 1, 2008. A sub-field in poetry is desirable. Responsibilities include teaching advanced Chinese (including classical Chinese), depending on the need of the department, and at least one literature/culture course each semester, for a total of four courses per year.

For entry-level applicants, PhD in hand or very near completion; ongoing scholarship in a relevant field; native or near-native fluency in Chinese and English; and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates are all required. For applicants beyond the entry level, teaching experience and a level of scholarship commensurate with rank is expected.

Please send letter of application describing research interests and teaching experience, CV, example of scholarship, three recommendations, syllabi and teaching evaluations (if available) to Chair, Chinese Literature Search Committee, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, 230 Green Hall, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481-8203, USA. Application must be received by November 12, 2007. Fax and email applications not accepted.

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Economics (three openings)

Three rank-open faculty positions in the following fields to start September 2008, Statistics and Econometrics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. The ideal candidate will show a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and high-quality research. Teaching load is 4 one-semester courses per year.

Send vita, evidence of teaching ability (particularly summaries of teaching evaluations), 3 letters of recommendation, and a sample research paper by December 1, 2007.

Econometrics and Statistical Methods
CONTACT: Hiring Committee, Box S, Dept. of Economics, Wellesley College, 106 Central St., Wellesley, MA 02481

Microeconomics/Trade
CONTACT: Hiring Committee, Box T, Dept. of Economics, Wellesley College, 106 Central St., Wellesley, MA 02481

Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
CONTACT: Hiring Committee, Box M, Dept. of Economics, Wellesley College, 106 Central St., Wellesley, MA 02481

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English

The Wellesley College English Department, in connection with the Newhouse Humanities Center, invites applications for the position of Newhouse Professor/Writer-in-Residence, a non-renewable position in creative writing extending from one to three years depending on the interest and availability of the candidate. Normal teaching program is two courses per semester, plus direction of student independent work. Candidates may work primarily in fiction, creative non-fiction, screenwriting, or playwriting.

Rank open, competitive salary based on experience and distinction of publication record. Must have at least one published book or equivalent credits. Previous experience teaching creative writing strongly preferred.

Please send letter of application, CV, letters of reference, and a writing sample, not to exceed 25 pages, by December 1 to Vernon Shetley, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of English, Wellesley College, 106 Central St., Wellesley, MA 02481. Please provide email address for acknowledgment.

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French

Seventeenth century literature and culture. Rank Open. Tenure track. To begin fall 2008. Course load is two courses per semester. Interviews at the MLA convention (Chicago). Applicants must have the Ph.D., a native or near-native command of French, an active research program, and a demonstrated commitment to language teaching at all levels.

Send letter of application, dossier, relevant publications to: Catherine Masson, Chair of Search Committee, French Department, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481-8203. Materials should be postmarked by November 15, 2007.

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Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor beginning September 2008. We seek an exceptional scientist who can integrate classroom, field and laboratory approaches to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment. This individual will be expected to develop courses at all levels of our curriculum, with emphasis in structural geology. There will be an expectation to develop courses complementary to existing offerings. The ideal candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program that would provide significant research opportunities for undergraduates. Completion of the Ph.D. is required, and previous postdoctoral research and teaching experience is desirable.

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information (including email address) of three referees to: Geosearch@wellesley.edu. Further inquiry should be made to Dr. Daniel Brabander at Department of Geosciences, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481-8203. Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2007.

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German

Beginning Assistant Professor of German at Wellesley College. Tenure track. We are seeking a colleague who is prepared to teach language, literature, and culture at all levels of the curriculum; specialization post-1750; expertise in a secondary field (e.g. Political Science, History, Art History, Music, etc.) highly desirable. Ph.D. in hand preferred.

Please submit applications (cover letter, CV, dossier, including a letter assessing candidate in the language classroom) to Jens Kruse, Chair, Department of German, 407 Founders Hall, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481-8203 by November 1, 2007.

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History

Wellesley College seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track, first-level assistant professorship in modern European history (nineteenth and twentieth centuries). National specialization is open but must be continental, excluding Russia. Research and teaching interests in European international, transnational or comparative history, as well as the domestic impact of empire, are especially welcome. Teaching load is 2-2, and coverage of both 19th and 20th centuries is expected. Candidate should have Ph.D. by start of appointment in September 2008.

Please send by November 9, 2007 a detailed cover letter, including a statement of research and teaching interests, c.v., dissertation abstract, and a writing sample (one chapter of dissertation or published article) by email attachment to historysearch@wellesley.edu. Please forward dossier with three letters of recommendation by November 9, 2007 to European History Search, History Dept., Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481.

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Music

The Wellesley College Department of Music seeks a scholar with strengths in two of the following three areas: Composition, Theory, and Ethnomusicology. This is a search at open rank, but with a preference for a tenured scholar. Applicants should describe the full range not only of their scholarly and musical interests, but also of their pedagogical and administrative capabilities. Our Department offers a major and a minor in Music, as well as an outstanding Music Performance Program that provides students with individual and group lessons, and many ensemble performance opportunities.

Review of applications for the professorship will begin on September 15, 2007. A letter of intent along with curriculum vitae should be sent to Professor Charles Fisk, Chair, Department of Music, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. Please do not send any further supporting materials at this time.

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Neuroscience Program

The Program in Neuroscience at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of first-level assistant professor to begin July 2008. We are seeking broadly trained neuroscientists who are committed to excellence in both teaching and research in an undergraduate liberal arts environment. While the position is open to any field of neuroscience, we are particularly interested in candidates who have expertise in areas complementary to our current faculty, such as cognitive, behavioral or computational neuroscience, or neuropharmacology.

Candidates should have a PhD and postdoctoral experience. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and 3 letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2007. Online applications can be submitted to WCneurosearch@wellesley.edu. Applications can also be sent to: Search Committee, Neuroscience Program, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481.

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Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Wellesley College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship. AOS: social and political philosophy. AOC: open. The department seeks candidates who will combine innovative and challenging undergraduate teaching with excellence in scholarship. Two courses per semester. Competitive salary and benefits, including college grants to support research. Applicants must hold or be about to receive the Ph.D.

Please send applications by mail (including a cover letter that describes areas of teaching competence, a complete CV, graduate transcripts, at least three letters of recommendation, a sample of scholarly work, and evidence of teaching effectiveness) to Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481. Complete applications must be received by November, 9, 2007. Interviews at the Eastern Division APA meetings in Baltimore, December 27-30.

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Psychology

Assistant Professor in Cognitive/Affective/Behavioral Neuroscience

Wellesley College Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track first-level assistant professor position in behavioral neuroscience to begin July 2008. The teaching load is four courses per year, and will include a survey course in biological psychology, an advanced course in psychopharmacology, a seminar in the applicant's specialty area and introductory psychology or statistics. Other courses could include one or more of the following depending on the candidate's areas of expertise: emotion, behavior genetics, hormones, or sensation and perception. The ideal candidate would be an excellent teacher, and have a research program that could involve undergraduate students. The Wellesley Psychology Department is currently a 14-person department. Wellesley College is the top-rated women's college in the nation, with a very diverse student body, and is located 12 miles west of Boston.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in psychology. Deadline for receipt of applications is October 15, 2007. Applicants should submit a current curriculum vita, a letter outlining their teaching and research experience and interests, reprints, and three letters of recommendation to Chair, Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481.

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