Vol. 17, No. 1	Sept. 4, 1997

- #97F047 Assistant Professor of Management, Business Administration- Tenure-track position in strategic management. REQUIREMENTS: Must have, or anticipate completing, a Ph.D. on or before Sept. 1, 1998, and have a secondary teaching interest in th e organizational behavior area. Completed degrees and some experience in rank as assistant professor elsewhere encouraged to apply. Demonstrated record of publication in the top journals in strategic management literature, be pursuing a nationally visible research program and have evidence of effective teaching in graduate and undergraduate courses. DUTIES: Primary teaching responsibilities will include two MBA courses: corporate strategy and a team-taught skills-based course focusing on leadership and te am processes or core course in organizational behavior. Teaching load is two classes per semester and excellent support for research. CONTACT: Send resume, three letters of reference and summaries of teaching performance to Mary Kernan, Chair, Search Comm ittee, Department of Business Administration, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Dec. 15.

- #97F048 Assistant/Associate Professor, Business Administration-Tenure-track position in strategic management. Advanced assistant and associate level encouraged to apply. REQUIREMENTS: Evidence of teaching excellence and, due to expanding MBA and EMBA programs, teaching skills in MBA courses especially important. At the rank of assistant professor, one or more years of experience after receiving the Ph.D., and have demonstrated the ability to publish in the top strategic management journals. At a senior level, a nationally visible research program that includes publications in the leading strategic management journals and desire to enhance already distinguished scholarly record. DUTIES: Teaching load is two classes per semester and excellent suppo rt for research. CONTACT: Send resume, three letters of reference and summaries of teaching performance to Mary Kernan, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Business Administration, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Nov. 1.

- #97F0409 Assistant/Associate Professor of Marketing, Business Administration-One or possibly two, tenure-track marketing positions. Assistant and associate levels encouraged to apply. Salary, benefits and support are competitive with AACSB accred ited institutions. REQUIREMENTS: Evidence of teaching excellence and, due to expanding MBA and EMBA programs, effective teaching skills in MBA courses especially important. For the rank of assistant professor, one or more years of experience after receivi ng a Ph.D. in marketing and demonstrated ability to publish in the top marketing journals. At a senior level, a nationally visible research program that includes publications in leading marketing journals and have the desire to enhance an already distingu ished scholarly record. CONTACT: Send resumes to Rich Andrews, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Business Administration, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Oct. 1.

- #97F050 Chairperson, Department of History-Available September 1998. REQUIREMENTS: Distinguished scholarly record in any field of history, meriting appointment as full professor, demonstrated administrative ability, and desire to lead a departmen t strongly committed to excellence in research and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels. CONTACT: Send nominations and applications including letter of application, resume and five references to William Frawley, Chair, Search Committee, Departmen t of History, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, telephone 831-6806 or send e-mail to billf@copland.udel.edu. DEADLINE: Nov. 17.

- #97F051 Associate or Full Professor, Department of History-REQUIREMENTS: Historian of industrialization with broad scholarly interests to enhance its existing strengths, especially those of the UD-Hagley Program. Interests may include, but are no t restricted to, the history of work, technology, consumption, business and economics. Area of specialty should be in European or American history. Interest in comparative history desirable. DUTIES: Teaching responsibilities will include courses in area(s ) of specialty and appropriate undergraduate survey courses. CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume and at least three letters of reference to James Curtis, Chair, History of Industrialization Search, Department of History, 46 West Delaware Ave., New ark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Postmarked by Nov. 17.

- #97F052 Assistant Professor, Political Science and International Relations-Tenure-track position in comparative politics. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in hand at time of appointment. Make strong, broadly theoretical contributions to discipline. The depart ment has adequate coverage of African, European, Chinese and Japanese politics. Latin American politics specialization of greatest interest, but will be considered with interests in areas not listed above. Ability to offer courses in a second major field such as international relations or public policy a plus. DUTIES: Teaching load is 2/2. Help establish a new degree program at our southern campus. Special opportunities exist for research in areas like migration studies. CONTACT: Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, writing samples and syllabi and/or teaching evaluations to John Deiner, Search Chair, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 1 9716. DEADLINE: Nov. 1.

- #98F002 Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences- Tenure-track position in scientific computation. Available Sept. 1, 1998. REQUIREMENTS: Show excellent promise in research with potential for external funding. Interest in establis hing and mentoring links with industry and other academic disciplines weigh heavily. Expertise in any of the areas of wave propagation, computational electromagnetism, fluid dynamics, material science, inverse problems is a plus. Evidence of effective tea ching essential. CONTACT: Send curriculum vitae (including funding history), reprints and/or preprints and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Scientific Computing Search Committee, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of De laware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Jan.l 1, 1998.

- #98F003 Chair, Department of Biological Sciences-Level of professor. Available immediately. Salary and benefits competitive. REQUIREMENTS: Scientist with a distinguished record of scholarly activity, active an internationally recognized research program in molecular cell biology and commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Demonstrated administrative skills and exhibit a dynamic approach to leadership that will create a comprehensive research training and educational prog ram in contemporary biological sciences. CONTACT: Send curriculum vitae with names of five reference to Joan Burnside, Chair, Search Committee, 201 Elliot Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 or send e-mail to joan@udel.edu. DEADLINE: Sept. 30 o r until position is filled.

- #98F004 Dean, College of Arts and Science-Available Sept. 1, 1998. REQUIREMENTS: Outstanding academic record, strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education, and a clear understanding of the shifting national R & D policies and how these policies might be influenced. Demonstrated ability to manage a complex academic enterprise, commitment to facilitating programmatic goals and experience in sponsored programs highly desired. The University is committed to the importance of interdis ciplinary multicultural, gender and equal opportunity concerns and to the principles and goals of affirmative action. The dean should be equally committed. DUTIES: Expected to provide academic leadership for approximately 500 faculty in 24 departments, 10 programs and 3 research centers. Reporting directly to the provost, occupy a key role in the life of the University and must function effectively as part of the central management team. As the college's chief academic and administrative officer, should h ave a collaborative and ethical leadership style, experience in recruiting and retaining excellent faculty, familiarity with strategic planning and the ability to initiate and implement innovative academic programs. Responsible for a budget of $50 million and should have excellent budgetary and management skills. CONTACT: Submit letter of interest, detailed resume and the names and addresses of four or more references to Evelyn Satinoff, Chair, Arts and Sciences Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 or send e-mail to satinoff@udel.edu.; if by floppy disk (in Word, WP or HTML) to L. Conrad at the above address. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence. DEADLINE: Nov. 1 or until positi on is filled.

- #98F005 Assistant Professor, Psychology-Tenure-track position in social psychology. More senior candidate with outstanding credentials also be considered. Available September 1998. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. and demonstrated excellence in teaching and r esearch. DUTIES: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Develop a productive program of research in laboratory and/or field settings that involves graduate students and is competitive for extramural funding. CONTACT: Submit detailed cover letter discus sing experience and general teaching and research qualifications , curriculum vitae, statement of research plans and three letters of reference to James M. Jones, Chair, Social Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716-2577. DEADLINE: Review begins Dec. 1. Applications accepted until Jan. 15.

- #98F006 Assistant Professor, Psychology-Tenure-track position in cognitive psychology at the assistant or associate professor level. Available Sept. 1, 1998. REQUIREMENTS: Candidates with research interests in the areas of visual perception or co gnitive neuroscience are particularly encouraged to apply, but candidates in any area of cognition will be considered. Ph.D. with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. DUTIES: Undergraduate and graduate teaching and development of an active pr ogram of research. CONTACT: Send cover letter, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to Cognitive Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Dec. 1.

- #98F007 Senior Assistant or Associate Professor, Chemistry/Biochemistry-A faculty position as assistant professor is available in protein crystallography. Exceptionally well-qualified candidates could be considered at a higher rank. Applicants sh ould have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience. We seek an outstanding candidate who will establish a nationally competitive, vigorous and independent research program in a significant area of structural biology, and will participate in undergraduate/gradu ate teaching. Opportunities for research collaboration are also present in this intellectually stimulating environment. Excellent new facilities and generous start-up funds will be provided. Review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until Nov. 1. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of current and future research plans and have three letters of reference sent to: Prof.Colin Thorpe, Protein Crystallography Search Committee, Department of Chemistry and Bioche mistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716.

- #98F008 Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences-Tenure-track position in biology education. Available Sept. 1, 1998. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in biology with expertise in educational research, or a Ph.D. in science education. At least a master's degree (or equivalent) in the biological sciences, preferences given to individuals with teaching experience at the middle and/or high school level. DUTIES: Develop research program concerned with recent advances in theory and practice of scienc e education, teach courses in secondary science education, oversee academic advising and the student teaching supervision of secondary science education majors, acquire and administer grants, provide leadership in biology education research within the dep artment, participate and provide leadership in an existing campus-wide community of science faculty and science educators committed to the enhancement of science education and foster productive relationships between the UD and K-12 teaching community. CON TACT: Submit a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, copies of representative reprints and a statement of present and future research plans to Steven D. Skopick, Chair, Biology Education Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Un iversity of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 or send e-mail to Steven.Skopik@mvs.udel.edu. DEADLINE: Applications reviewed as received, interviewing in November.

- #98F009 Assistant Professors, Materials Science Program-Tenure-track positions in electronic materials and devices, polymers, inorganic materials or biomimetics, but a tenured appointment at a more advanced level will be considered depending on t he qualifications. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. degree in materials science or related field, qualified to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials science and willing to develop a world-class research program which includes collaborations with existi ng materials-based groups within the University and in local industry. Effective communicator and enjoy teaching and mentoring. Demonstrated independence in the choice of research areas as evidenced by quality publications and the submission of a clear re search plan is an important part of the evaluation process. CONTACT: Send a resume, a description of proposed research and three letters of recommendation to John F. Rabolt, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Materials Science Program, Spencer Laboratory, U niversity of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Nov. 1, and will continue to accept applications until position is filled.

- #98F010 Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry-Tenure-track position in organic chemistry. Available Sept. 1, 1998 (subject to budgetary approval). REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related area essential and postdoctoral exp erience an asset. Research area can be in any area of modern organic chemistry, broadly defined, that complements the expertise of the current faculty. Teach at all levels of organic chemistry and to initiate a well-funded, vigorous research program. CONT ACT: Submit a curriculum vitae and a detailed description of the proposed research program and arrange to have letters of recommendation on their behalf sent to Steven Brown, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Oct. 15.

- #98F011 Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry-Tenure-track position in analytical or physical chemistry. Available Sept. 1, 1998 (subject to budgetary approval). REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related area is essential, a nd postdoctoral experience is an asset. Research area can be in any area of analytical or physical chemistry, broadly defined, that complements the expertise of the current faculty. Teach at all levels and to initiate a well-funded, vigorous research prog ram. CONTACT: Submit a curriculum vitae and a detailed description of the proposed research program and arrange to have letters of recommendation on their behalf sent to Steven Brown, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware , Newark, Delaware 19716. DEADLINE: Oct. 15.

- #98P012 Assistant or Associate Policy Scientist, Center for Community Development and Family Policy, College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy-REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. (or equivalent in training and experience) with one to two years' rel ated experience in one of the social sciences, established reputation or evidence of capacity to develop a state/local reputation in a recognized area related to human service delivery systems, evidence of capacity to develop proposals and obtain external funding; evidence of the capability to author reports and journal articles; and skill to make polished public presentations. Placement at the assistant or associate level is dependent upon strength of qualifications. DUTIES: Develop series of applied res earch and public service projects concentrating on the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of human service delivery systems. Report to director of the Center for Community Development and Family Policy, work with the center's faculty, staff and graduate students to develop and maintain relationships with a variety of senior staff in public and nonprofit organizations and generate funding which supports this research and public service work. Continuation of position beyond one year will be p artially determined by the success of the research and public service projects carried out and the availability of nonuniversity funding. CONTACT: Letters of application, resumes and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references should be sent to Steven W. Peuquet, Chair, Search Committee, Center for Community Development and Family Policy, University of Delaware, Graham Hall, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Sept. 15.

- #98P018 Director (Level 16), Laboratory Animal Care Facility/ Office of Vice Provost for Research- Available: Jan. 1. DUTIES: Manage daily operation of the animal facility, provide veterinary care, manage animal care budget and cost accounting sy stem and provide training in animal care and use. REQUIREMENTS: DVM or VMD and state license with significant experience in laboratory animal research and knowledge of AAALAC standards. CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume and names and addresses o f three references to Calvin L. Keeler, Chair, Search Committee, Office of the Vice Provost for Research, 210 Hullihen Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Sept. 15, 1997.

- #98P020 Information Resource Consultant I, Educational Technology Specialist (Level 12), IT-User Services- REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), one-two years' experience in a technology-related field, preferably in instructional techn ology. Effective presentation, teaching and writing skills with emphasis on presenting technical material to nontechnical audiences. Expertise in Windows environment and Internet resources and some knowledge of Macintosh and UNIX systems. Technical expert ise in most of the following: web page creation and design, presentation software and manipulation of digital media (graphics, audio, video). Expertise in a multimedia authoring package, CGI script usage and Java preferable, but not required. Should have a well established practice of continually learning new technologies and should have the ability to apply that new knowledge to educational materials and resources. DUTIES: Assist in the design, development and delivery of educational resources with speci al emphasis on those resources which help faculty incorporate technology into teaching. Provide demonstrations, orientations, seminars, consulting and writing support for a broad range of applications of instructional technology. Contribute to periodic re ports, technical papers and web-based documentation. CONTACT: Send a letter of application, resume citing specific examples of related experiences and three professional references to Janet de Vry, User Services, 031 Smith Hall, Newark, DE 19716. Official transcripts will be required from finalists. DEADLINE: Sept. 22.

- #98P021 Campus Information Technology Associate II (Level 13), College of Marine Studies, Lewes Campus-Salary, low $30s. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a scientific discipline and several years' experience in an academic computing environment. Background should include experience in DOS/Windows, UNIX, Macintosh in a networked environment and the ability to troubleshoot a wide range of technical problems. DUTIES: Responsible for assisting and promoting the use of effective informat ion technology in the college, facilitating the use of networking resources for research and teaching. Liaison between the college and the Information Technologies units to provide effective support and identify long-range planning needs. Support of a net worked student computing site, a two-way interactive video classroom, dedicated presentation graphics system and the information technology needs of the Lewes faculty, students and staff. CONTACT: Submit letter of application, resume citing specific examp les of related experience and names of three professional references to Carol Anderer, Manager, IT-User Services, 028 Smith Hall, Newark, DE 19716. Official transcripts will be required from finalists. DEADLINE: Sept. 26.

- #98S003 Secretary (S-04), MALS Program-Minimum of $8,553 per annum. Permanent part-time, 20 hours per week. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma (or G.E.D.) with one year's experience in clerical or secretarial position; business school training pre ferred. Knowledge of office practices and procedures, business English, ability to communicate effectively, maintain office records and prepare routine reports or any equivalent combination of experience and training. DUTIES: Type letters, memoranda, manu scripts, articles, newsletters and publications using WordPerfect 6.1 and Microsoft Word 6.0 software packages. Compose and edit routine correspondence in accordance with established MALS/Outreach procedures, maintain calendars, schedule and arrange event s, maintain office records and files and answer/respond to inquiries. DEADLINE: Sept. 9.

- #98S034 Library Analyst (L-06), University Library-Minimum of $18,314 per annum. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree in computer-related field with two years' relevant microcomputer experience. Strong microcompu ting skills developed through a variety of technology applications, ability to transfer technology concepts across applications, problem solve under time constraints, work effectively with people who are new to computing systems or who are having difficul ty with their computers, communicate technical information to people with various levels of computer experience and previous experience with Microsoft Windows. DUTIES: Provide software and hardware support for all microcomputers in the five UD libraries. Install software and hardware including boards, hard drives and peripherals of all types. Make recommendations for hardware configurations. Troubleshoot staff and public access microcomputers and data communication problems. Maintain inventory database of all microcomputing equipment and software. DEADLINE: Sept. 9.

- #98S037 Library Technician (L-03), University Library, Access Services Department/Copy Center-Minimum of $8,103 per annum. Part-time, 20-hour-per-week position. Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m., Friday; 1-5 p.m., Saturday; 1-10 p.m., Sunday; and 5-9 p.m., M onday. Hours vary for winter and summer sessions and semester breaks. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma (or G.E.D.) required with two years of college course work preferred. Experience handling money and making change, ability to learn equipment maintenan ce routines, ability to follow complex written/oral instructions, maintain moderately complex clerical records, basic typing skills and previous public service experience. DUTIES: Provide direct assistance to library users during evening and weekend hours . Sell and update copy cards, sell borrowers' cards, process account transactions, make photocopies and assist library users on photocopy machines. Close out cash register and maintain self-servipaper and toner and disengaging paper jams. Photocopy materi als brought to the Copy Center by library users. Provide limited training and functional supervision of student assistants. DEADLINE: Sept. 9.

- #98S038 Senior Secretary (S-05), Research and Development Center/CHEP- Minimum of $17,090 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or G.E.D. with two years' secretarial experience; experience in the University environment and business school training preferred. Knowledge of office practices and procedures, business English, ability to communicate effectively, ability to maintain records and prepare reports or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Knowledge of Macintosh strong ly preferred. DUTIES: Perform secretarial duties; oversee records management for the unit; reconcile unit accounts; process, monitor and track expenditures on grant accounts. DEADLINE: Sept. 9.

- #98S039 Secretary (S-04), Residence Life-Minimum of $16,037 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma (or G.E.D.) with one year experience in a clerical or secretarial position; business school training preferred. Knowledge of office practices and procedures and knowledge of business English. Ability to communicate effectively, maintain office records and prepare routine reports, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Knowledge of WordPerfect for Windows and experience with data entry preferred. DUTIES: Perform moderately complex secretarial duties. Principal emphasis is on a wide variety of secretarial duties. Independent judgment required in the application of prescribed procedures and methods in routine matters. DEADLINE: Sept. 9.

- #98S041 Service Representative (V-04), Information Technologies, Network and Systems Services-Minimum of $16,037 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with three years' experience involving public contact. Communicate effectively and maintain good public relations. Tolerate stress and to be sensitive to the needs of others. Asses and manipulate information from microcomputers and/or mainframe system. DUTIES: Act as the first point of contact for the public and University communit y calling the University's main line, 831-2000. Answer all incoming calls and make proper connections to persons or departments. Answer routine, nontechnical questions and refer other questions, determine how to process call requests, assist personnel hav ing problems making calls, maintain knowledge of campus layout and department functions, knowledge of changes affecting call traffic and advise manager, update campus directory, prepare reports, support management directed response to an emergency or natu ral disaster and provide one day a week coverage at Help Center desk and backup as needed. DEADLINE: Sept. 9.

- #98S043 Office Coordinator (S-06), Economics Department-Minimum of $18,314 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma (or G.E.D.) with four years of increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial experience. Associate degree and prior Univer sity experience preferred. Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures principles and practices of general administration and organization. Communicate effectively, analyze and interpret data, make independent decisions and judgments in keeping with level of the position, plan, assign, review and evaluate the work of staff, or equivalent combination of experience and training. DUTIES: Coordinate the secretarial and administrative activities of the office, work with budgets and spreadsheets and transcribe dictation. DEADLINE: Sept. 9.

- #98S045 Staff Assistant (S-06), Civil and Environment Engineering-LIMITED TO UD EMPLOYEES. Minimum of $18,314 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma (or G.E.D.) with four years' increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial experience. Associate degree and prior University experience preferred. Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures, principles and practices of general administration and organization, experience with specialized software packages. Communicate effectively , analyze and interpret data, make independent decisions and judgments in keeping with level of the position; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. DUTIES: Responsible for the Undergraduate Program, perform secretarial assignments and process financial forms and record keeping duties. DEADLINE: Sept. 9.

- #98S046 Secretary (S-04), Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management-20 hours per week (flexible schedule). Minimum of $8,019 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma (or G.E.D.) with one year experience in a clerical or secretarial posit ion; business school training preferred. Knowledge of office practices and procedures; knowledge of business English. Communicate effectively, maintain office records and prepare routine reports, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. A bility to operate Macintosh computer using Quark, Xpress, Excel, Photoshop and Director World strongly preferred. DUTIES: Perform routine secretarial duties and some layout/design work. DEADLINE: Sept. 9.

- #98S047 Service Coordinator (V-05), Facilities Administration-LIMITED TO UD EMPLOYEES. Minimum of $17,090 per annum. 40 hours per week, second shift, 3-11 p.m. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with four years' related experience or ass ociate degree with one year experience. Excellent customer service skills with ability to handle a fast-paced work environment required. Strong computer skills required with experience working with order systems and data entry preferred. Must be able to w ork permanent second shift. DUTIES: Primary point of contact for all facilities maintenance service calls from the University community. Receive calls through radio, pagers, telephone and e-mail and dispatcher work through radio and the computerized work order system. Handle multiple tasks requiring attention to accuracy and detail. Manage computerized work order system to prepare reports, assign work and manipulate the data base. Communicate with all levels of the University community in a friendly and p rofessional manner. Must be able to hear, see, speak and use two hands in order to manipulate and operate radio, pager, telephone and computer keyboard to communicate orally and in writing with colleagues. DEADLINE: Sept. 9.