Vol. 17, No. 5Oct. 2, 1997

- #98F012 Assistant Professor, Department of Music-Tenure-track position in choral music education and director of University Chorale. Available Sept. 1. REQUIREMENTS: Must have doctorate, evidence of successful secondary school music teaching, dem onstrated excellence with high school and college-level choral ensembles, experience supervising student teachers, success in outreach and recruitment activities; university-level teaching experience desirable. DUTIES: Teach undergraduate and graduate sec ondary choral/general music education courses, direct University Chorale, teach choral conducting and literature; supervise student teachers; and other courses as appropriate. CONTACT: Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to Claire Nanis, Chairperson, Music Education Search Committee, Department of Music, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 or send e-mail to cnanis@udel.edu. DEADLINE: Dec. 10.

- #98F016 Assistant Professor of Finance, Department of Finance-Position subject to budgetary funding. REQUIREMENTS: Finance specialties desired are corporate finance, investments and financial institutions. Research, as well as participation in se rvice activities of the department expected. Earned doctorate in finance. Evidence of research capacity through publications preferred. CONTACT: Andrew Fields, Department of Finance, College of Business and Economics, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19 716 or telephone 831-1015. DEADLINE: Jan. 1.

- #98F018 Assistant Professor of Spanish, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures-Full-time tenure-track position. Available Sept. 1. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in hand, native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English. Specialization in contemporary Latin American literature. DUTIES: Teach Spanish language courses at all levels and literature and civilization/culture courses in Spanish and in translation. Strong commitment to research and teaching essential. CONTACT: Send letter of appli cation, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, graduate transcript, telephone numbers and e-mail address to Spanish Search Committee, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Nov. 14.

- #98F019 Assistant Professor of Classics, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures-Full-time, tenure-track position. Available Sept. 1. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. Specialization in ancient Greek or Latin literature. DUTIES: Teach courses in ancien t Greek and Latin languages and literatures at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum in the original languages and in translation. Participation in interdisciplinary programs and service related to fostering the classics is expected as is an interest in the most recent pedagogy. CONTACT: Send letter of application in which you include your thoughts on the role of a small classics program in a research-oriented university, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, graduate transcript, e-mail address and telephone numbers to Classics Search Committee, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Nov. 14.

- #98P031 Communications Specialist (Level 13), Agricultural Communications- REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in journalism or a communications-related field, with master's degree preferred. At least five years of relevant professional experience. D emonstrated writing/editing competency, including interviewing, profile and feature writing and science writing. Computer wordprocessing ability and World Wide Web familiarity, with desktop publishing and database management skills preferred. Background i n Cooperative Extension and program development desirable. Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills. DUTIES: Research, write and edit feature stories and media releases relating to cooperative extension, research and teaching progr ams of the College of Agricultural Sciences. Exercise creativity in using a variety of information delivery techniques, contribute to team projects and be proactive with media relations. CONTACT: Send resume, course transcripts, samples of work and three references to Search Committee Chair, Agricultural Sciences Communications, 101 Townsend Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19717 or telephone 831-1125. DEADLINE: Oct. 20.

- #98P032 Poultry Manager (Level 12), Department of Animal and Food Sciences- Professional staff position at poultry research and teaching farm. REQUIREMENTS: B.S. degree in animal science or related field and two to four years' experience working with poultry. Supervisory experience preferred. DUTIES: Daily care, feeding and record keeping for poultry; cleanup, disinfecting and setup of research facilities; staff supervision; maintenance and repair of facilities; assist in research and teaching. D emonstrate an understanding of biosecurity. CONTACT: Send resume, three letters of reference to Robert Alphin, Dept. of Animal and Food Sciences, 040 Townsend Hall, 531 South College Ave., Newark, Del., 19717-1303. DEADLINE: Oct. 20.

- #98P033 Educational Researcher (Level 15), Delaware Education Research and Development Center-REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in program or policy assessment, measurement, applied statistics, research methodology, related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience and an extensive professional background in design and development of assessment procedures. Ability to work with elementary and secondary school staff on assessment and inclusion matters. DUTIES: In consultation with the direct or, responsible for the on-going research on alternative assessment formats and the effects of accommodations to performance assessment arrangements to promote the inclusion of special populations, i.e. students with disabilities and limited English speak ing proficiencies. Will have lead responsibilities on a team of members charged to conceptualize, develop and implement a program of research and development examining the possibilities and effects of planned manipulations of testing conditions so as to p romote wider spread and increased access to large-scale assessment programs. Educational researcher analyzes, develops and designs appropriate assessment methodologies and oversees the execution of those designs, often in collaboration with or while super vising graduate students. CONTACT: Send application letter, vitae, three letters of reference and recent papers to Paul LeMahieu, Delaware Education Research and Development Center, Willard Hall Education Building, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 . DEADLINE: Oct. 24.

- #98P034 Graphic Designer (Level 13), University Media Services- REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in graphic design, minimum of two years of professional experience with proven knowledge and ability in digital design and imaging using a Macintosh computer with Quark Xpress, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Illustrator and desktop scanning software. Knowledge of desktop animation and/or television graphics a plus. DUTIES: Under the direction of the visual media design manager, work with administ rators, staff and faculty to plan, design and produce visual materials in a variety of media for publication, display and presentation. Assist in the design and layout of alumni and internal periodicals, design of the World Wide Web, design of advertising and promotional materials for special events and instructional and research presentations. CONTACT: Send applications including resume, five samples of work in appropriate medium on disk/zip/slide/print or URL (include where published or displayed), offi cial transcripts and three letters of reference to Dennis Williams, Search Committee Chair, East Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, 19716. DEADLINE: Oct. 31.

- #98P035 Assistant Registrar (Level 13), Registrar's Office-REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree with two to four years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with one to two years relevant experience in an educational setting. Must have a workin g knowledge of computer systems, Internet applications or PC-based software. DUTIES: Manage the Academic Services unit of the registrar's office. Plan, coordinate and manage registration services for students enrolling in the University's eight colleges a nd divisions. Provide administrative support to deans' offices and academic departments by conducting periodic analysis of course offerings, registration patterns and projected enrollments. Responsible for the academic records of enrolled students, manage the mid-term and final grading processes and prepare periodic reports. Supervise three full-time and 10 part-time/student employees. CONTACT: Submit letter of application and resume to Jeffrey Palmer, Chair-Assistant Registrar Search Committee, Universit y Registrar's Office, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Oct. 14.

- #98L022 Limited Term Researcher, Delaware Education Research and Development Center-REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in assessment, measurement, applied statistics, research methodology, related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience a nd an extensive professional background in design and development of assessment procedures. Must possess ability to work with elementary and secondary school staff on assessment and inclusion matters. DUTIES: Work on the Inclusive Comprehensive Assessment System (ICAS), a federally-funded research and development project conducted in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Education and report to the project director. In consultation with the project director and appropriate center staff, will resea rch alternative assessment formats and the effects of manipulation of administrative conditions and accommodations upon performance assessment arrangements to promote the inclusion of special populations, i.e. students with disabilities and limited Englis h speaking proficiencies. CONTACT: Send application letter, vitae, three letters of reference and recent papers to Paul LeMahieu, Delaware Education Research and Development Center, Willard Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. DEADLINE: Oct. 24 .

- #98S057 Technical Secretary III (S-06), Civil and Environmental Engineering-LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum of $18,314 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with three years of technical secretarial experienc e and at least one year of technical secretary II experience or any combination of training and experience. Demonstrated ability to type accurately, understand scientific terminology and communicate effectively. Computer experience required and supervisor y experience desirable. Knowledge of IBM and/or MAC technical typing strongly preferred. DUTIES: Type specialized vocabulary, scientific or mathematical material which consists of Greek letters and symbols, equations, formulas or numerical data. Set up an d type various statistical tables. Edit journals, newsletters and seminar materials. Prepare technical graphics and extract data for reporting purposes. Compile and evaluate data for special studies and prepare and maintain reports. Perform administrative duties in keeping with the level of the position. Train and instruct other personnel regarding usage of software programs and computers. Use University computing equipment and software packages. Responsible for administrative aspects of special programs, coordinate record keeping and application processing, coordinate student advisement and assist in editing and preparation of publications. DEADLINE: Oct. 7.

- #98S058 Records Analyst (R-6), Personnel Records-LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum of $18,314 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: Associate degree in business administration or related field with three years' responsible records systems e xperience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, knowledge of University operating procedures preferred, ability to operate microcomputers and terminals, good analytical/mathematical skills or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Prior knowledge of HR documents preferred. DUTIES: Process approximately 20 percent of the University's units' pay documents. Batch input to be sent to data entry. Create ad hoc reports using SuperNatural. DEADLINE: Oct. 7.

- #98S059 Executive Secretary (S-06), Educational Studies-LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. Minimum of $18,314 per annum. Position is soft-funded. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with four years of increasingly responsible cl erical and secretarial experience. Associate degree and prior University experience preferred. Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures; knowledge of the principles and practices of general administration and organization; ability to communi cate effectively, analyze and interpret data, make independent decisions and judgments in keeping with level of position, plan, assign, review and evaluate the work of staff, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional 97 including Word, Access, Excel and Powerpoint strongly preferred. DUTIES: Duties divided between working with the Alternative Routes for Teacher Certification (ARTC) coordinator and as executive secretary for the Special Education f aculty. ARTC duties will consist of performing complex and administrative tasks, including preparation of confidential, administrative forms such as registrations and permits, student data, reimbursements and payroll requests. Maintain budget records, spr eadsheet files and mail merge files. Maintain multiple databases and compose and mail routine and nonroutine correspondence, provide support of occasional meetings, workshops and institutes, some of which may occur outside of regular office hours. Support for the special education faculty will include typing correspondence, exams and course work. DEADLINE: Oct. 7.