Vol. 18, No. 8Oct. 22, 1998

- #99F041 Assistant/Associate Professor, Biological Sciences-Tenure-track position. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. or equivalent, minimum of two years' postdoctoral experience. Preference given to an outstanding candidate with solid publication record, supported by federally-funded grant and committed to quality teaching. CONTACT: Submit complete curriculum vitae, description of research interests and goals, names of three references to David C. Usher, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716-2590 or fax information to 831-2281 or e-mail: <david.usher@mvs.udel.edu>. Available Sept. 1 or earlier. Review of applicants will begin upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information call 831-6977. DEADLINE: Feb. 1.

- #99F042 Chairperson, Department of English-LIMITED TO UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE EMPLOYEES. REQUIREMENTS: Distinguished scholarly record. Ability to lead the department in teaching, research and service activities. Submit a curriculum vitae, statement (no more than three pages) outlining views on what challenges/opportunities confront the English department in the next five years and how the candidate would address them. Statements due to the search committee chairperson by noon, Oct. 23. CONTACT: Send nominations to Sanford Robbins, Chairperson, Search Committee, Department of Theatre. DEADLINE: Oct. 23.

- #98P112 Director, School of Education, College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy-Seeking a candidate who can work to enhance a strong School of Education with many local and national interests. REQUIREMENTS: National recognition as a scholar with a record of exemplary performance in teaching, research/service sufficient to merit appointment as a tenured position in the school. A vision for education that takes into account national trends and issues and the ability to translate that vision into innovative teacher preparation programs and state and local activities. Promote successful multidisciplinary collaboration and a capacity to work with other colleges in the University to define and support high quality programs for teacher education that are rich in both pedagogical and content preparation; a commitment to support, and ability to enhance, faculty scholarship, research and public service. Administrative leadership experience in an accredited institution of higher education; commitment to involvement with schools and ability to work effectively with state education officials in the formulation of appropriate policy. Experience designing/implementing initiatives leading to the improvement of K-12 education. Outstanding communication skills, successful experience in advancing cultural/gender sensitivity and diversity and appreciation of academic freedom. Experience in attracting and managing internal and external funding. CONTACT: Send nominations or letters of application with current curriculum to Kenneth Biederman, Chair, Search Committee for Director of the School of Education, 315 Willard Hall Education Building, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716. Direct nominations/ inquiries to <EdDirSrch@ udel.edu>. DEADLINE: Jan. 15.

- #99P053 Research Associate I (Level 12), Chemistry and Biochemistry-A grant-supported position. Long-term funding expected. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field with a minimum of two years' directly related experience. Experience with experimental measurements on high temperature aqueous solutions highly desirable. DUTIES: High temperature conductance measurements on aqueous solutions using unique apparatus; prepare solutions, measure conductivity at high temperatures, repair/oversee service of the apparatus; perform general laboratory duties; maintain laboratory purchasing records and instrument manuals. Fit conductance data to equations using computer programs; participate in grant proposal preparation; supervise graduate students and/or employees. CONTACT: Send resume including names, addresses, telephone numbers of three references to Cathy Skelley, Assistant to the Chairperson, University of Delaware 107 Brown Laboratory, Newark, DE 19716 DEADLINE: Nov. 15.

- #99P054 Systems Programmer III (Level 13), Library Computing System- Provide access to both local/remote databases. See web site at <http://www.lib.udel.edu>. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree and minimum of three years' effective experience. Working knowledge of operating systems principles and in-depth professional applications programming experience. Strong C programming skills. Technical experience with UNIX/DOS/Windows. DUTIES: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals in an evolving automated environment. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to produce clear, concise documentation. Minimum salary, $30,000. CONTACT: Send letter of application, current resume, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Paul Anderson, Assistant Director for Library Administrative Services, University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE 19717-5267. DEADLINE: Nov. 16.

- #99S034 Senior Secretary (S-05), College of Arts and Science-Minimum, $17,945 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with two years' experience in a secretarial position; experience in University environment and business school training preferred. Knowledge of office practices and procedures, business English; ability to communicate effectively. Maintain records and prepare reports, or any equivalent combination experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Knowledge of Office 97, Microsoft Excel and SIS preferred. Web site maintenance skills desirable. DUTIES: Provide direct support and assistance for three associate deans and one assistant dean. Schedule appointments and meetings; compose letters, take minutes; support Arts and Science Senate by preparing and distributing agendas and monthly minutes. Provide support for annual Junior Science and Humanities Symposium; maintain peer review notification system and data for supplemental college grants. DEADLINE: Oct. 26.

- #99S068 Library Coordinator (L-06), University Library-Part-time, 20-hour position, Sundays-Thursdays, 8 p.m.-noon. Minimum, $10,250 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with two years' college course work or library course work preferred. Previous supervisory experience and substantial public service experience required. Work independently and devise solutions to problems. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to follow complex instructions. Knowledge of library records and circulation operations; experience with computer equipment and operation and typing ability. DUTIES: Function as night supervisor at the Circulation Desk, with primary responsibility for supervising students. Train new student assistants. Assist in the performance appraisal process for student assistants. Maintain effective liaison with security staff. Work the Circulation Desk, interpret library policies and procedures for library users. Create patron records for library borrowers. Prepare building for closing on Sunday throughThursday nights. Process material for the New Book Shelf and work with other ongoing projects as necessary. DEADLINE: Nov. 2.

- #99S070 Records Specialist (R-04), Graphic Communications Center- Minimum,$16,037 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with two years' responsible clerical processing and/or inventory control experience. Associate degree and University experience desirable. Knowledge of business operating procedures and standard business practices and able to perform mathematical computations. Ability to operate microcomputer and terminals and communicate effectively or any equivalent combination of training and experience. DUTIES: Code and batch data; receives, review, correct error reports; reconcile reports. Perform mathematical computations to calculate values, develop estimates or verify statistics. Obtain information from a variety of sources; verify content and dispense information orally and/or in writing. Select and organize data in established report format. Review and verify reports, documents, promissory notes and claims. Use computers to generate reports and review information for verification. Suggest revisions to existing methods or develop new procedures depending on job function. Guide work of students and miscellaneous wage workers, including assigning and reviewing work, developing schedules and training and resolving routine problems. Maintain inventory, contact vendors and prepare work orders. Perform other duties as assigned. DEADLINE: Nov. 2.

- #99S072 Secretary (S-04), Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management Program- Minimum,$16,839 per annum. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with one year of experience in a clerical or secretarial position, ability to maintain records and prepare reports, communicate effectively or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Experience with Macintosh and IBM compatible computers, laser printer and copying equipment preferred. Working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, FileMaker Pro, QuarkXpress a plus. DUTIES: Type correspondence, prepare calendars, seminars and promotional material. Enter data into advisory board and student information databases. Maintain student records, prepare class registration information and order textbooks. Use SIS to produce class lists/reports. Answer telephone and act as receptionist. DEADLINE: Nov. 2.

- #99S073 Electronics Technician (T-05), Bartol Research Institute-This is a 35-hour-per-week position. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with a half hour lunch. Full UD benefits. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. with completion of standard technical and trade school courses in electronics, with one-two years' experience. Basic computing knowledge. Knowledge of principles of electronics and electronic instruments; construct equipment from written oral instructions; technical aptitude; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Ability to read and understand electrical and electronic schematics and wiring diagrams required. Experience building circuits using wire wrap techniques and assembling complex printed circuit boards desirable. Windows 95 or Macintosh OS required, familiarity with both is desirable. DUTIES: Provide technical support to an electronics engineer/senior technician working on various experimental physics projects. Work closely with the senior person throughout hardware development process, from prototype to finished product. Solid understanding of basic electricity and electronics. Formal classroom study in the basics of both analog and digital circuit analysis. Develop exceptional soldering technique, strive for high standards of craftsmanship. Responsible for cosmic ray neutron monitor observatory. Provide daily maintenance for the Newark observatory. Assist in the annual maintenance of the neutron monitor at Thule, Greenland, and other field locations from time to time. Travel, including foreign travel, also may be required in support of other on-going scientific projects. The technician will have primary responsibility for ordering and maintaining the supply of components stocked in the laboratory. The individual must be comfortable dealing with vendors, primarily through telephone contact. DEADLINE: Nov. 16.

- #99A016 Maintenance Mechanic, Facilities Management AFSCE Local 3472-40-hour-per-week position, third shift, Sundays-Thursdays, from 11 p.m.-7:30 a.m. REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or equivalent and certifiable vocational school training with a minimum of four years' trade experience in at least two of four listed trades (electrical, plumbing, masonry, heating/ventilating /air conditioning), or any combination of training and/or experience to equal same. Extensive working knowledge and experience necessary regarding maintenance and system practices including repair, preventive and predictive maintenance. Certificate of completion as a Type I and II technician as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, of the Federal Clean Air Act is required, or ability to obtain this certification within 90 days from date of hire. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license in order to drive a University vehicle. Ability to perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance and repair tasks at the senior journeyman level in a variety of trades relating to the operation and maintenance of equipment and systems within all University buildings. DEADLLINE: Oct. 26.