Faculty Openings
Faculty Hiring is coordinated by the various colleges. You may contact the appropriate college for further information.
Associate/Full Professor
Assistant Professor
Two Faculty Positions in Risk Management
We seek nominations and applications for candidates to fill two faculty positions at Butler University. The College of Business is the beneficiary of a generous gift to establish a program in risk management and insurance. This is an opportunity for the successful candidates to build a risk management program. We expect to fill one of the positions at the associate or full professor level and the candidate may be eligible for the William and Bernice Davey Chair in Risk Management and Insurance. The second position will be filled at the assistant professor level.
Candidates should have the Ph.D. and established credentials in Risk Management and Insurance, but also be qualified to teach in a related area such as finance or economics. The College is interested in building an undergraduate program in risk management. There is also potential for programs at the MBA level and in executive education. Candidates must provide evidence that they will be excellent teachers and researchers and display an interest in vigorous interaction with the business community. An established reputation is necessary for the chaired position, but we will consider less experienced faculty who clearly demonstrate potential for the assistant professor position.
Fully accredited by AACSB, the College of Business enrolls 650 full-time undergraduates, nearly 300 part-time MBA students, and has a Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) program. A vibrant university, Butler is committed to providing personalized liberal and professional education to 3,900 undergraduate and 500 graduate students in its five colleges (Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Education, and Fine Arts). Extensive internship and service opportunities are made possible by Butler’s location five miles from downtown Indianapolis, the twelfth largest city in the United States. Learn more about Indianapolis at www.indy.org.
Butler is committed to developing a diverse pool of applicants and encourages the application and nomination of women and people of color. Letters of interest should include a curriculum vitae and names of three references. An electronic version of applications is required and may be addressed to:
William K. Templeton, Associate Dean
College of BusinessButler University
E-mail: wtemplet@butler.edu
Please call 940-9652 for more information
Assistant/Associate Professor
Assistant Professor, Educational Foundations
Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - COUNSELOR EDUCATION (tenure track)BUTLERUNIVERSITY- CACREP Accredited School Counseling Program
Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in counselor education (expected completion by employment date) with an emphasis in school counseling; evidence of scholarly activity; minimum two years experience as a school counselor; familiarity with CACREP accreditation standards; and evidence of a school counselor identity.
Preferred Qualifications: Graduate of a CACREP approved program; graduate university teaching experience; evidence of technology applications; leadership experience in the school counseling profession; and NCC and/or other counseling credentials.
Responsibilities: teach graduate courses and supervise practica/interships, advise students, engage in scholarly activities, participate in continued program development, and provide service to the university and greater educational community. Summer school teaching is optional.
Application Process: Applicants must submit a letter of application detailing basic and preferred areas of qualification, current vitae, names and phone numbers of three professional references, and official graduate transcripts to:
Dr. Thomas Keller
Chair Search Committee
Butler University
4600 Sunset Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Additional information about the College of Education may be found on the College of Education Web Page at www.butler.edu (Butler University is an EEO/AA employer and educator and specifically encourages applications from persons of color.)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Butler University’s College of Education is seeking applications for two assistant professor positions: one in educational foundations and one in early childhood education. Candidates should have an earned doctorate. ABD applications will be considered contingent upon the stated completion date. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of classroom experience in K-12 settings, evidence of technological skills for the 21st century, evidence of collaboration and problem solving in an educational setting, and academic experiences and interests in culturally diverse groups. The candidate would help the College of Education meet the challenge incorporated in its vision statement, “to prepare our students for schools as they should be, not simply perpetuating schools as they currently exist.”
Candidates’ responsibilities would include mainly teaching undergraduate courses in their designated area of specialization (early childhood or foundations), but also possibly other courses in the college, both undergraduate and graduate, and courses within the University Core Curriculum. Candidates would also be expected to advise students, engage in scholarly activities, participate in continued program development, and provide service to the university and greater educational community. Summer school teaching is optional.
Additional information about the College of Education may be found on the College of Education Web Page at www.butler.edu. (Butler University is an EEO/AA employer and educator and specifically encourages applications from persons of color.)
Interview preferences will be given to those whose applications are submitted by December 1, 2009. Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. The positions begin fall semester of 2010.
Application Process: Applicants must submit a letter of application detailing basic and preferred areas of qualification, current vitae, names and phone numbers of three professional references, and official graduate transcripts to:
Educational Foundations: Dr. Deborah Corpus, Chair of the Foundations Search Committee, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208.
Early Childhood Education: Dr. Arthur Hochman, Chair of the Early Childhood Search Committee, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR –EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (tenure track)
The College of Education seeks a candidate able to collaboratively teach the initial professional education classes focusing on child development, an introduction to educating children with special needs, and the integration of technology into effective instruction. The candidate would work with colleagues to introduce students to the profession and help them understand the concepts that provide the framework for modern education.
Required qualifications: A doctorate (expected completion by employment date) focusing on an area of foundational studies, e.g., human growth and development, educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, or another related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with college teaching, demonstrated leadership abilities, demonstrated success in working with diverse student populations, and experience working in a site-based program.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (tenure track)EARLY/MIDDLE CHILDHOOD TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM
The College of Education seeks an individual with classroom teaching experience and expertise in a wide variety of early childhood theories and practices (e.g. Reggio Emilia, Project Approach, Montessori etc.). We are looking for an individual who has a commitment to the Core Values and Vision of the College of Education as well as the Program Identity of the Early/Middle Childhood Program.
Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate (expected completion by employment date) in early childhood education with a willingness to work collaboratively in a site-based, integrated, developmentally oriented elementary teacher preparation program, as well as demonstrated success in working with diverse student populations.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with technology integration, literacy, supervision, and other elements of elementary teacher preparation would be a strong addition.
Please call 940-9752 for more information.
Assistant Professor, Political Science
Assistant Professor in Public Relations
Assistant Professor in Journalism
Assistant Professor in Psychology
Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science
Assistant Professor, Gender Studies
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
The Department of Political Science invites promising candidates to apply for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor with a starting date of August 2010. The successful candidate will bring strengths in the politics of Asia or the Middle East, and U.S. Politics, as well as the ability to teach in Butler's innovative interdisciplinary core curriculum. We are especially interested in candidates meeting the above criteria with competencies in transformational politics (e.g., transnational social justice networks, economic policy alternatives, human rights advocacy).
The teaching load is nine hours per semester and will include course offerings at all undergraduate levels in addition to course contributions to the university core curriculum. We prefer candidates to have the Ph.D. in hand by August 15, 2010 however ABD applicants who are very close to completion will also be considered. We will also look for evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarly promise with the expectation of continued productivity.
Candidates should send a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample to:
Margaret Brabant, Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Political Science,
Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208.
We will begin reviewing applications on September 23, 2009 and promise to review all applications submitted by that date.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism, Butler University, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in public relations beginning fall of 2010.
The successful candidate should have competencies in one or more of the following areas: campaign development and evaluation, theories of persuasion, reputation management, visual communication, audience analysis and media effects, or creative and message strategy. The candidate will teach some combination of the following courses: introduction to integrated communication, public relations techniques, case problems, research methods, design and production, public communication campaigns and special topics courses such as new media, brand management, crisis communication, integrated marketing communication or global marketing.
A Ph.D. is required. Evidence of quality teaching and significant professional experience in public relations will add to the candidate’s qualifications. Candidates will be expected to develop a research and publication program that supports and extends teaching effectiveness. Butler University is committed to undergraduate teaching excellence, and all faculty advise students.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, all college transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Nancy Whitmore
Associate Professor and Director, Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism
Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208-3485
Review of applications will begin November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Consideration will be given only to complete applications.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN JOURNALISM
The Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism, Butler University, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in journalism beginning fall 2010.
The successful candidate should have competencies in one or more of the following areas: converged journalism, visual communication, media management and data-based and investigative reporting. The candidate will teach some combination of the following courses: introduction to mass communication, mass media ethics, media management, computer-assisted writing and reporting, photojournalism, multimedia editing and design, public affairs reporting, substantive courses in news editorial and special topics courses such as science and environmental reporting, business and economics reporting, magazine writing and design, information graphics. The candidate will advise the student media.
A Ph.D. is required. Evidence of quality teaching and significant professional experience in journalism will add to the candidate’s qualifications. Candidates will be expected to develop a research and publication program that supports and extends teaching effectiveness. Butler University is committed to undergraduate teaching excellence, and all faculty advise students.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, all college transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Nancy Whitmore
Associate Professor and Director, Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism
Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue \
Indianapolis, IN 46208-3485
Review of applications will begin November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Consideration will be given only to complete applications.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
The Department of Psychology at Butler University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning August, 2010. We seek a colleague who is committed to teaching, advising, and collaborative research with undergraduate students. The successful applicant will be broadly trained in psychology and have a specialty that complements current faculty, such as biopsychology, sensation & perception, I/O, or engineering. Standard teaching load is 9 hours per semester plus an active program of research involving undergraduate collaborators. This position requires a Ph.D. in psychology at time of appointment. Teaching assignment is dependent on area of expertise, but may include biopsychology, sensation & perception, I/O psychology, or personality psychology. Candidates will also teach advanced courses in their area of expertise, introductory courses and research methods.
Send vita, statements of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of transcripts, and three letters of reference to:
Kathryn A. Morris, Chair,
Department of Psychology
Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208.
Complete applications must be received by November 5, 2009 to be assured consideration.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
Tenure-track assistant professorship available Fall 2010. Must have a Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, or a related area, with demonstrated excellence in teaching and potential for significant research. The ideal candidate will have passed the Society of Actuaries examinations P and FM, with an interest in passing examinations MLC, MFE, and C. Butler University is a comprehensive, liberal arts-based institution with roughly 4400 students, located in a residential area of Indianapolis. Send cover letter, curriculum vita, copies of graduate transcripts, statement of research plans and teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Amos J. Carpenter
Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science
Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208
For more information about the department, see http://www.butler.edu/math-actuarial.
Deadline for applications: December 31, 2009.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR GENDER STUDIES
Butler University invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor of Gender Studies to begin Fall 2010. Successful candidates should be prepared to teach a range of upper- and lower- division courses, including: an introductory course on gender/women’s/sexuality studies, feminist and queer theory, U.S. social movements, and courses in the University’s Core curriculum. Research and teaching interests should be in one or more of the following areas: transexuality, queer race, third wave feminism, or transnational feminism. In their application materials, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and feminism. Ph.D. preferred; ABD considered. Special consideration given to those with a WS/GS terminal degree or WS/GS certificate. Teaching load is 3-3. Please submit letter of application, CV, copies of transcript/s, sample of research, sample course evaluations and three letters of reference to: Dr. Ann Savage, Director of Gender Studies, JH212, Butler University, 4600 Sunset, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Review of applications begins October 23; interviews at the NWSA.Please call 940-9224 for more information.
ADJUNCT POSITION, DEPARTMEN OF SOCIOLOGY
The Department of Sociology at Butler University seeks a part-time instructor for the Spring 2010 semester to teach an introductory sociology course. Candidates should possess at least a Masters in Sociology (PhD preferred) and have teaching experience at the college level. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, transcript, and, if available, documented evidence of quality teaching to: Dr. Katherine B. Novak, Department of Sociology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Butler University 4600 Sunset Av., Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA. Inquiries: (317) 940-6716 or 940-9319, e-mail: kbnovak@butler.edu.
Assistant/Associate Professor
Chair Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
The Butler University School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is seeking collegial, dynamic applicants with strong interpersonal skills for two 12-month, tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant or associate professor level in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Applicants must possess a Ph. D. in pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, or biochemistry; have post doctoral research experience; and be currently engaged in research with an emphasis in drug design and metabolism and/or neuropharmacology. Applicants must have a strong desire to teach in professional and graduate programs, to create a learner-centered teaching environment, and to conduct bench research involving both undergraduate and graduate students. The individuals selected for these positions will be expected to establish their own independent research programs and to seek extramural funding for them; Information about the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Butler University is available at: http://www.butler.edu/cophs/
Candidates are asked to submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; e-mail and telephone contact information for three references; statement of teaching philosophy; and five-year research plan in PDF format to Medhane Cumbay, Ph. D., Chair of the Search Committee, at mcumbay@butler.edu.
CHAIR DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (http://www.butler.edu/cophs/) of Butler University is seeking nominations and applications for Department Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Applications should be submitted electronically by January 5, 2010 with an anticipated appointment date of July 2010. Founded in 1904, the college offers programs leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy, Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Butler University is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the 13th largest city in the United States. It comprises a dynamic, private, comprehensive university with 3,900 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has just recently completed a 40,000 sq ft addition with faculty offices and state-of-the-art teaching and research space. The beautiful 290 acre campus is also home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Jordan College of Fine Arts, the College of Business, and the College of Education.
Qualifications include strong desire to teach in professional and graduate programs, an established and expanding reputation as a renowned pharmaceutical scientist having demonstrated leadership, research and academic excellence, and a track record of scholarship. Responsibilities include maintaining and strengthening the quality of academic programs in the pharmaceutical sciences for the college and faculty; expanding independent and ongoing research programs; seeking and obtaining sources of funding for research, and joining the college administrators to fulfill the college’s mission.
Applicants should submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; e-mail and phone contact information for three references; statement of teaching philosophy; and five-year research plan in a PDF format to Bruce Hancock, Co-Chair, Pharmaceutical Sciences Department Chair Search Committee, c/o LynnPoore (lpoore@butler.edu).
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and historically underrepresented groups.
Please call 940-9322 for more information.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the student body and its faculty and staff.
Chair of Department of Theatre
Chair, Theatre Department
The Jordan College of Fine Arts seeks a visionary Chair to lead dynamic theatre department featuring conservatory-quality training and international programming in the context of a liberal arts education. The Chair of the Department of Theatre provides administrative leadership for a dynamic and innovative department of 75 undergraduate majors, 6 full-time faculty, 3 staff, and 4 adjunct faculty. The Department of Theatre offers a NAST-accredited B.A. program featuring conservatory-quality training in acting (Stanislavski, Michael Chekhov, Folio-based Shakespeare), voice (Linklater), movement (Laban, Viewpoints), design (costume, scenic and lighting) and history/theory. The department offers a variety of international experiences including departmental study trips to London, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Prague; visiting international artists who teach and direct on campus; and semester-long study abroad programs. Butler Theatre maintains professional partnerships with the Indiana Repertory Theatre and the Phoenix Theatre. Our active production program includes regular collaboration with faculty and students from the other JCFA programs of Dance, Music, Media Arts, Arts Administration, and Visual Arts. The student population of JCFA is comprised of 550 students, or 14% of all undergraduates at Butler, a per capita concentration of artists nearly unparalleled among comprehensive universities in the U.S. The college will break ground for a new performance space in the upcoming year. The Chair of the Department of Theatre should be an influential and engaging leader in the department, the college, across the university and in the wider artistic community. Butler University, founded in 1855 on the principle of equal access to higher education for both genders and all races, is located on a 290-acre campus in the heart of a vibrant and diverse neighborhood and city. Indianapolis, Indiana, is the thirteenth largest city in the U.S., with world-renowned museums, theatres, symphony orchestra, and amateur and professional sports venues.
The Successful Candidate will
- In collaboration with theatre faculty, staff, and students, articulate the departmental vision which will further elevate Butler Theatre programs to national and international prominence
- Promote standards of excellence in teaching/advising, research/creativity, and service
- Instill a positive learning environment characterized by highest expectations, ethical behavior, and generosity of spirit
- Coordinate collaborative academic and artistic opportunities with other leaders on campus and in the community
- Strengthen existing international programs
- Maintain and broaden artistic and academic opportunities with local, national, and international artists and institutions
- Provide leadership in fund and friend raising for the department
- Provide leadership with departmental production program
- Direct one mainstage production each season
- Maintain an active professional profile
- Recruit and retain students
- Manage the departmental budget efficiently
- Support and enhance diversity in faculty, staff, and student populations
- Model excellence in teaching and advising
- Govern with wisdom, grace, humor, and compassion
Specific Responsibilities
- Lead faculty/ftaff hiring, evaluation, reappointment, tenure and promotion
- Lead curricular reviews and revisions
- Oversee faculty teaching responsibilities
- Balance faculty committee, service, and advising activities
- Teach in the department as assigned by the Dean
- Participate in College/University governance
- Maintain and expand international activities
- Prepare financial aid and scholarship recommendations
- Oversee departmental recruiting and retention
- Maintain open communication with current students and alumni
- Develop and manage budgets
- Direct public relations, publicity, regional/national visibility efforts
- Manage accreditation, lanning, and assessment
- Represent the department at performances and public functions
Position Requirements
- MFA or PhD in Theatre
- Accomplished record in teaching and scholarship/creative activity commensurate with the rank of senior faculty member
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, candidates should apply by September 15th, 2009. Applicants should submit: letter of interest, CV, teaching philosophy statement, contact information for a minimum of four references (to be contacted with the candidate’s permission), and any supporting materials to: Diane Timmerman, Chair of Search Committee. Electronic applications preferred: theatre@butler.edu. 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Department of Theatre, 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46208.
Anticipated start date for the position is Summer 2010.
Please call 940-9231 for more information.