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Employment Opportunities

Prescott College employs approximately 180 staff members, administrators, and faculty. College personnel are dedicated to providing quality service to the students. Staff and administrator employment opportunities are posted below and filled on an on-going basis. Full-time faculty employment opportunities are typically posted in the fall for openings the following academic year.  Adjunct Faculty (part-time) hiring information and Mentor (contractor) opportunities can be found by clicking here.

The College provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The benefits package includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, naturopathic and life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; tuition assistance; 21 days of vacation/sick; paid holidays; and a retirement plan.

The College encourages all qualified applicants to apply for current job openings. We must receive an application with a specific posted position listed in order for you to be considered an applicant.  Unsolicited applications (applications for positions not posted or resumes/inquiries without applications) will NOT be returned to the applicant nor will they be considered. Prescott College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Smoking Establishment.

Prescott College is committed to equal opportunity for its applicants for employment, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex or sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital or parental status, status with respect for public assistance or veteran’s status.

The Equal Opportunity Coordinator, the Director of Human Resources (contact phone # 928-350-4200) is available to discuss and investigate matters concerning discrimination. 

All positions are open until filled unless there is a specific announcement on the listing stating otherwise.

Application materials submitted will not be returned to the applicant.

To apply for Faculty positions listed below, see specifics with each listing.

The Prescott College Employment Application described in the requested materials is accessible just below in the instructions for Staff position applicants.

To apply for any of the Staff positions listed below:

Please submit the following to the Human Resources Department at Prescott College:

  • a letter of interest,
  • a current resume
  • and the Prescott College Employment Application available in Acrobat and Word format.  Click on the format of your choice to access the application:

                    Acrobat format           Word format

 

Mail or In-Person: 

Prescott College
Human Resources Department
220 Grove Avenue
Prescott, AZ 86301

E-Mail:

jobs@prescott.edu

Fax:

(928) 776 - 5103

Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department

at 928-350-4200 or jobs@prescott.edu.

 


Current Staff Job Openings


Current Staff Positions

 

Position: Development Assistant

Department: Development

                           

Position Summary:

Provides administrative support for the Development, and Parent and Alumni Relations offices, including stewardship of donor gifts and providing researched information on prospective donors.  Maintains the development database; processes correspondence; updates contact lists; filing; planning, organizing, and attends development functions and special events.  Assists with Development office publications as needed.

 

Responsibilities:

  1. Support the Development Staff:
    • Support Vice President for Development and staff in all administrative and front desk/reception duties
    • Act as first contact for those interacting with department including answering incoming telephone calls and assisting walk-ins.
    • Provide general office support including fax machine, filing, and preparing documents
    • Open and distribute incoming mail daily
    • Maintain supplies for department
    • Develop and maintain comprehensive files on current and prospective donors
    • Assist with website updates of giving and alumni pages
    • Assist with mass e-mailings to constituencies
    • Supervise student workers, assigns tasks, and oversees their work as needed
    • Support phone-a-thon activities
  2. Assist in the maintenance and reporting of Development Department database systems
    • Enter donation information into database
    • Generate reports as needed
    • Deliver gifts to business office with proper paperwork
    • Process and mails thank you/response letters to donors
    • Set-up and update alumni and donor records
    • Develop and generates reports to aid gift solicitation; generates address lists for mailings
    • Work with Parent and Alumni Relations Director and Annual Fund Manager to develop data standards and reporting schedules
    • Assist in any conversion or other data-intensive projects
  3. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED required.   AA or Bachelors degree preferred.
  • Must be computer proficient.  Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, & Outlook highly preferred.
  • Experience updating and maintaining database systems preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of experience which includes clerical support or office management
  • Must be detail, quality & customer driven
  • Ability to interact with employees and the public in a professional manner
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain organized office systems
  • Displayed ability to exercise discretion and judgment
  • Must be versatile and collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
 

Position: Grant Writing and Foundation Relationship

Coordinator

Department: Development

                           

Position Summary:

Responsible for the identification, cultivation, and grant submissions to foundations, corporations and government agencies that can support the funding priorities and academic programs at Prescott College.  Oversees all foundation and other grant writing activity for the College.  Works closely with administration and faculty to identify, write, submit and report on all grants.  Develops and implements systems and standards for grant coordination internally and externally.  Serves as the central clearinghouse for all grants and stewards important foundation relations.   

Responsibilities:

  1. Research and identify potential foundation, corporate and government funding grant opportunities consistent with institutional funding priorities.
  2. Maintain a resource library and database of grant opportunities.
  3. Provide faculty and administration with information about grant resources.
  4. Assist administration and faculty with writing and submitting grant opportunities.
  5. Write and submit grants to support institutional priorities and academic programs.
  6. Develop and implement systems and protocols for all grant activity.
  7. Monitor all grant activity including evaluation procedures and reports required to comply with grant guidelines.
  8. Coordinate with Business Office to insure grant budgets are accurately managed and matching grant requirements are met.
  9. Maintain calendar and database of all grant funding contacts by College representatives. 
  10. Arrange and schedule appropriate visits by College representatives.
  11. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree required
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a non-profit organization.  Experience in Higher Education preferred.
  • Proven track record of successful grant writing
  • Must be computer proficient.  Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, & Outlook highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated excellence in research and writing skills. 
  • Excellent oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be detail, quality & customer driven.
  • Ability to interact with employees and the public in a professional manner
  • Must be highly organized with strong attention to planning and detail.
  • Displayed ability to exercise discretion and judgment.
  • Must be able to relate to faculty and be committed to the mission and programs of Prescott College.
  • Must be versatile and collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
  • Willingness to learn and work in a cohesive environment to support the overall field aspects of Prescott College
  • Some travel, night and weekend work is required.
 

Position: Custodial Technician

Department: Facilities

                           

Position Summary:

Performs general cleaning and light maintenance of College facilities to ensure that the facilities are in good and proper operating condition for use by students, employees and the public.  Also performs basic tasks to provide evening presence on campus and to encourage security of buildings and people.

Responsibilities Include:

  1. Performs cleaning of College facilities to standards laid out in CCAP for each type of area.  These tasks include, but are not limited to: trash removal, recyclable removal, relocating trash and recyclables to dumpsters, dusting, sweeping and dust mopping, vacuuming, mopping hard surface floors, operating carpet cleaners and polishing machines/buffers, cleaning restrooms and kitchens, stocking paper supplies and soap dispensers, cleaning conference tables and furniture, polishing stainless steel, spot cleaning and deep cleaning as appropriate.
  2. Follow safety guidelines and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for each type of task being performed.
  3. Perform daily inventory of cleaning supplies and paper/soap supplies in custodial vehicle and re-stock as necessary to have adequate materials to complete daily tasks.
  4. Maintain clean, orderly and properly stocked “janitor’s closets” where they are available and appropriate in each building.
  5. Work in tandem with the facilities teams to maintain a clean and inviting exterior environment on campus.
  6. Assist with monitoring of campus during work times to ensure building security and campus safety. 
  7. Assist with set-ups for special events including cleaning conference and community spaces, move and set-up tables and chairs, re-locate stage, prepare trash collection and various other tasks are required by each particular set-up request.
  8. Perform basic maintenance tasks as necessary such as snow removal, light bulb replacements, moving furnishings, etc.
  9. Report necessary maintenance and/or repairs to buildings, furnishings, etc. into FMMS on a daily basis.  This also includes reporting unsafe conditions and property damage.
  10. Perform other duties as assigned to standards outlined.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Custodial experience is preferred
  • Pride in work is essential
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently or with a team
 

Position: Assistant Director of ADGP Admissions - Tucson

Department: Enrollment Management - ADGP Admissions

                            Tucson Center

Position Summary:

Responsible for achieving the enrollment goals that are designated for the Tucson Center through building an effective and cost-sensitive regional marketing outreach program that attracts new inquiries into our pool of candidates. Works with prospects and applicants in the enrollment process by providing a personalized brand of customer service and admissions advising. Establishes and nurtures relationships with individuals and feeder organizations who will inform others of our school.

Responsibilities Include:

  1. Collaborate with the ADGP Admissions team in Prescott and Tucson Center to develop and execute a comprehensive outreach strategy for the Tucson Center region. Results to include a broader awareness of the Prescott College brand and an increase of new inquiries (leads). The Assistant Director of Admissions must research possible areas for recruiting and develop and nurture relationships with individuals and institutions. 
  2. Responsible for the successful planning and participation of numerous regional recruitment activities such as: Information Sessions (on and off-campus), college transfer fairs, special events, and relevant professional organization and civic events. Host meetings and training sessions with community college transfer/academic advisors to increase community college transfer students into Adult Degree Program (ADP) offerings. Acts independently while traveling for, and representing, the College and follows all established Prescott College policies regarding travel.
  3. Maintain regular contact with applicants to ensure enrollment. 
  4. Manages process of reviewing students admissions packets and recommending admissions status.
    • Utilize a knowledge of all relevant internal Prescott College admissions policies and Federal Government policies including FERPA and ADA and works within these policies and regulations to guide process.
    • Assist with conducting phone interviews, documents analysis of files, and reviews and evaluates application materials. 
    • Consider various factors that emerge in the file and during the interview and makes an independent judgment as to whether the file will be advanced to the faculty for consideration for acceptance.
    • Along with one faculty member, review and evaluate application material and recommend admissions status. 
    • Ensure that internal criteria are applied appropriately in the review of applications. 
    • Prepares and signs admissions decisions letters when needed.
  5. Advise prospective students in-person and through phone, fax and email by providing information regarding all aspects of the Adult Degree Program (ADP) and the College as well as admissions procedures. Part of a team that is responsible for meeting or exceeding enrollment goals designated for the Tucson Center.
  6. Cross-trained to perform pre-admission academic advising duties such as: assess transfer course credits and create program plans. The advanced knowledge that is required to make academic advising decisions is acquired through experience working at an academic institution.  Uses independent judgment and discretion with respect to any part of the recruitment and admissions process.
  7. Work with the Prescott College Life Experience Coordinator to properly advise students about the process of obtaining credit for life experience.
  8. Collaborate with others to write and edit various admissions information and marketing materials.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree required
  • Two years of experience which includes background in customer service, educational sales/promotions, computer applications, office management, writing/ editing and public speaking.
  • Requires advanced knowledge of higher education to understand the requirements for a liberal arts degree
  • Must be computer proficient.  Strong user of Word, Excel & Outlook preferred
  • Knowledge of higher education admission and enrollment policies and procedures
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an environment characterized by large workloads, deadline pressures and high standards
  • Organizational skills including ability to establish and maintain office files and ability to schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops and events
  • A service oriented approach and an awareness of the needs and concerns of a selective private college is required
  • Excellent written, oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, counselors, alumni and other constituents
  •  Represent the College through a variety of outreach methods and     provide accurate and compelling information to prospective students.
  • Travel, night and weekend work is required.

Position: ADGP Admissions Counselor

Department: Enrollment Management - ADGP Admissions

                      Prescott Campus

Position Summary:

Supports the overall goals of enrollment management through the effective marketing of the College to prospective students.

Participates in all activities and responsibilities involved in the recruitment of students.  Communicates accurate program information and guides prospects through the admissions process in an encouraging manner. Assists the Director and Assistant Directors with activities including, data collection and reporting, counseling and applicant follow-up. Participates in determining successful candidates for acceptance to Prescott College. Maintains a strong working knowledge of the ADGP program and policies; and acts as liaison between the program and admissions office.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree required
  • Must be computer proficient.  Strong user of Word, Excel & Outlook preferred
  • Knowledge of higher education admission and enrollment policies and procedures
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an environment characterized by large workloads, deadline pressures and high standards
  • Organizational skills including ability to establish and maintain office files and ability to schedule and coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops and events
  • A service oriented approach and an awareness of the needs and concerns of a selective private college is required
  • Excellent written, oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population of students, counselors, alumni and other constituents
  •  Represent the College through a variety of outreach methods and     provide accurate and compelling information to prospective students.
  • Travel, night and weekend work is required.

Position: Field Operations Assistant

Department: Field Operations

Position Summary:

Assists the Director of Field Operations in daily operations of department.  The goal of the department is to liaison with agencies to ensure access to federal, state and local venues for use by the Prescott College Community and to support the highest quality curriculum in the field.   This is a new department at the College that is working on the cutting edge of the changing political landscape that determines how public lands are used by academic institutions.

Responsibilities Include:

  1. Overall support of the basic field functions for Prescott College and the support of the Director of Field Operations
  2. Assist the Director of Field Operations in developing and maintaining filing, tracking and organizing systems in support of a greater field-based vision for the overall college, including:
    • Organize governmental correspondence and permitting information
    • Track permit expirations and renewals. 
    • Organize inventories, maintains, and checks in/out maps.
    • File itineraries and waivers specific to field courses.
  3. Update boat registrations and local Prescott National Forest parking passes on an annual basis.
  4. Maintain a phone log of correspondence with agencies and updates Contact Folder with all new agency information.
  5. Create and distribute Field Packets prior to every enrollment period to field-based courses.  Orient faculty to the information and answer questions.
  6. Keep up-to-date records of field activities utilizing an Excel/Access database
  7. Assist in reserving accommodations for field-based courses (i.e. Backcountry Skiing, etc)
  8. Collect, analyze and report data dealing with land use by the College
  9. Liaison with faculty members to collect data regarding destinations of field courses.  Compile and report data in a meaningful way.
  10. Work with Faculty members and Director to collect data and determine need for future use of various public lands.
  11. Act as first contact for those interacting with department including answering incoming telephone calls and assisting walk-ins.
  12. Provide general office support including fax machine, filing, typing documents and producing presentations utilizing the computer
  13. Open and distribute incoming mail daily
  14. Maintain supplies for the office
  15. Update and maintain minimum number of forms and information packets on hand
  16. Create and maintain filing systems, including filing and creation of new files as needed
  17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma required.  Post-secondary education preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of experience which includes clerical support or office management
  • Must be computer proficient.  Word, Excel & Outlook experience required, Access database experience preferred
  • Must be detail, quality & customer driven
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain organized office systems
  • Displayed ability to exercise discretion and judgment
  • Must be versatile and collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated excellence in written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn and work in a cohesive environment to support the overall field aspects of Prescott College
  • Interest in public land management or adventure education preferred

 

Position: Director of Library Services

Department: Library Services

Position Summary:

The Director of Library Services is responsible for manifesting the Prescott College mission of interdisciplinary and experiential learning for social justice and environmental sustainability through library services provided to students and faculty of our high-residency and low-residency B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. programs. 

The Director of Library Services directs, plans, organizes and provides oversight for the college library and technological systems, electronic holdings, learning resources comprising the Information Commons.  The Director represents library interests on campus and within the Yavapai Library Network and other appropriate consortia.  The Director is a “hands-on” servant leader who supervises a collaborative team of staff and faculty library professionals and who works collaboratively with faculty, staff and students across Prescott College.

Responsibilities Include:

  1. Supervises staff
    • Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates performance of staff.
    • Facilitates effective employee relations (e.g., teamwork, conflict resolution).
    • Plan and coordinate staff training programs and professional development opportunities for faculty.
    • Confer regularly with staff to plan, coordinate and review activities, resolve problems, etc.
    • Maintains positive working environment and service orientation.
  2. Promotes and develops library mission as a teaching and research library for faculty and students from all undergraduate and graduate programs.
    • Plans, implements, administers, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the functions / services of library for all constituencies.
    • Forms long-range and short term strategic plans and objectives.
    • Oversees reference and public services, technical services, acquisition, cataloging, and processing of materials, serials, media, and electronic databases.
    • Provide general reference service as needed.
    • Attend faculty, directors and other meetings as appropriate.
    • Serve on campus committees.
    • Leads integration of library services into curricula as appropriate; enhances usage by constituencies.
    • Assures development and scheduling of research and library skills classes for students, staff and faculty as needed.
    • Exercises discretion and judgment in developing / modifying / implementing policies and procedures.
  3. Proposes and administers department budget.
    • Collect data to prepare and create annual department budget.
    • Monitors and records expenses.
    • Ensures compliance with all budgetary policies and procedures.
    • Recommends new budgetary policies / procedures as needed.
    • Plan for library facilities, space management and technology needs.
  4. Coordinate collection development and maintenance.
    • Develops / implements procedures for determining additions to collection.
    • Establishes / monitors maintenance of collection.
    • Works with faculty of all programs to determine additions to collection.
  5. Maintain and enhance library public relations.
    • Maintains visible presence in community through participation in networks, groups, and associations.
    • Represent College on the Management Council of the Yavapai Library Network.
    • Develop and maintain effective communications within the College; Attend and contribute as appropriate at faculty meetings across the College.
    • Develops library outreach functions and events as appropriate.
  6. Seek outside funding sources to supplement the library budget for facilities, automation, materials, and special projects.
  7. Professional Development
    • Stays abreast with current trends in library and information services.
    • Seeks innovative ways to deliver library and information services efficiently and effectively to meet changing constituent needs.
  8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Masters Degree in Library Science (or equivalent terminal degree in Library and Information Sciences)
  • Two years of experience in an academic library is required and should include all facets of librarianship:  library planning and management; technical knowledge of library methodologies
  • Supervisory skills
  • Demonstrated excellence in written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Must be organized, detail, quality & customer driven
  • Displayed ability to exercise discretion and judgment
  • Must be versatile and collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
  • Experience working with library consortia preferred. 
  • Exuberant creativity and sense of humor required

Position: Residence Director / Student Activities Asst.

Department: Student Life

(revised 07-24-08)

Position Summary:

The Residence Director/Student Activities Assistant is a live-in position responsible for the total administration and operation of the campus student housing community.  RDs are expected to enhance the living environment of the campus residential community by prioritizing four focus areas: sense of belonging, student learning, diversity, and physical environment.  RDs do this through staff and student development, resident outreach, community building, attention to facilities, and administrative organization.  There are currently 30 students in residence with plans for building and developing a residence program with a minimum of 100 residents.

Responsibilities Include: 

  1. Staff Supervision & Development:
  • Hire, train, supervise and evaluate Resident Assistants.
  • Supervise Housing Coordinator in the application and assignment process.
  • Conduct Resident Assistant training. 
  • Work with staff members individually to encourage growth and development.
  • Organize and facilitate staff development activities to promote a strong sense of team and support, and to respond to staff concerns.
  • Guide RAs in the implementation of community building and resident outreach.
  • Develop skills of Resident Assistants in peer helping and referral techniques.
  • Provide staff members with ongoing positive and constructive feedback.  Handle individual staff concerns as they arise.
  • Facilitate weekly staff meeting.

2. Student & Community Development:

  • Interact with students from a wide variety of age groups and social backgrounds, providing them with personal and administrative support necessary in developing an inclusive community environment.
  • Possess a strong understanding and commitment to the development of students.
  • Become acquainted with students living in the residences and provide personal and administrative support necessary in developing an inclusive community environment.
  • Work with students to develop and maintain an atmosphere conducive to study and community living, and encourage students to take responsibility for developing a community atmosphere.
  • Counsel, advise and provide appropriate referrals for residents in need of professional services.
  • Handle emergency or crisis situations appropriately as they arise.
  • Apply conflict resolution skills and counseling techniques when responding to student crisis situations.
  • Be familiar with and enforce the rules and regulations of Prescott College and the Office of Student Life.
  • Direct housing-level student conduct.  Address inappropriate behavior of students. In consultation with the Dean of Student Life and following due process, determine fair and appropriate sanctions.  Make conduct and counseling referrals as appropriate.
  • Initiate change, and develop and implement new ideas and concepts to improve the quality of life within the residential community.

3. Administrative:

  • Communicate regularly with Dean of Student Life, providing accurate and detailed information, and keep supervisor informed of events in the residences on a timely basis.
  • Maintain office hours.
  • Open and close residences at the beginning and end of each semester.  Submit summary closing report at the end of each academic year.
  • Facilitate residence operations including student room assignments, room change requests, consolidation, occupancy reports and annual application process.
  • Monitor expenditures for residence operations including staff development, community building, and supplies.
  • Serve as a liaison to facilities and custodial staff.  Report, track and follow up on facilities issues in the residences. Advocate for facilities improvements to enhance student development and academic success within a residential setting.
  • Tour and inspect facilities to ensure building security and safety; recommend modifications in policy and procedure to upgrade safety and security of facilities.
  • Provide and share on-call coverage for campus, including weekend and holiday coverage.

4. Student Activities Assistant

  • Assists Student Activities Coordinator with campus events and activities, including planning and supervision.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, psychology or related field and one year residence life experience;  OR Three years residence life employment experience; OR an equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education OR Master's degree in behavioral science area, such as Student Affairs/College Student Personnel, Counseling, or Higher education
  • Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles; supervisory skills
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies; helping skills
  • Effective oral and written communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of administrative practices; organizational skills
  • Knowledge of student development theory and practice
  • Ability to work independently and meet multiple/diverse campus community
  • Awareness of and commitment to the mission of the Office of Student Life and Prescott College
 

To apply:

Submit a letter of interest, current resume and the Prescott College Employment Application (see above) to Human Resources. Review of applications will begin

immediately.


Position:  Driver - Part Time - On Call

Department:  Transportation

$8.25 per hour

This position provides transportation utilizing College vehicles for various classes, trips, and airport shuttle needs of the College and assisting with logistics on those trips.  These positions are on an as needed basis.  Drivers may be needed for evening and or weekend schedules, or for extended periods of time.  In or out of state travel may be required. 

We frequently have Trips that will need staffing

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be at least 25 years of age
  • Valid Arizona drivers license with good record
  • Successful completion of Prescott College Driver Training Course

Position:  Catering Assistants - Part Time - as needed

Department:  Crossroads Cafe

Prepares, cooks and stocks food, maintains health and safety standards in work area, assists with preparing and serving catered food, and helps with set-up/clean-up for catered events.

We frequently have Catering Events

that will need staffing

Class I ($ 7.00 hour)

High School Diploma or equivalent education. No food service experience required. Must obtain Yavapai County food worker certificate within a week.

Class II ($ 8.00 hour)

One-year experience in a food service and/or public service capacity. Must obtain a Yavapai County food worker certificate within a week of hire date.



Current FACULTY OPPORTUNITIES include:

ll Time Faculty Positions

Full Time Positions

Position: E Learning Coordinator / Faculty Member

Department: Adult Degree and Graduate Program

                           

Description: 

The Coordinator of E-learning is a full-time faculty hired to work primarily within a specific ADGP program, but may also work in other degree programs given the needs of The College and with the approval of the ADGP Dean.  ADGP Faculty are eligible for multi-year contracts as detailed in the ADGP Faculty Handbook.  ADGP Faculty report to the ADGP Dean.

The primary responsibilities of all ADGP Faculty are threefold: 1. to teach and advise students, support student learning, and oversee their programs of study;  2. to serve the College and community (e.g., through committee work, programmatic development, academic decision-making, and other curricular activities for the degree program as a whole); and 3. to engage in scholarship and professional development that develop our programs and our learning environments for students (e.g., community-based research, action-research, scholarship of teaching and learning, etc.).

In addition, ADGP Faculty may be assigned the role and responsibilities as Program Director to coordinate the programmatic activities of ADP, MAP or PhD programs.  Graduate Faculty may be assigned role and responsibilities as Chair to oversee one of the five interdisciplinary MA degree programs.  Such additional responsibilities are specified in annual offer letters.

Minimum qualifications are a Masters or a Doctorate (terminal degree strongly preferred) in an appropriate field and a minimum of one year of relevant experience working in higher education.  Graduate faculty positions require a terminal degree.  Experience using Moodle is highly desired.

The Coordinator of E-learning is an ADGP faculty member with all the associated required qualifications, rights and responsibilities.   In addition to the regular duties of ADGP Faculty, the Coordinator of E-learning is responsible for leadership of all aspects of administration and management of online learning management systems including:

  • Student training and support for on-line learning and e-portfolios including orientations;
  • Staff and faculty training and professional development in best practices in E-learning;
  • Curricular design and adaptation for online learning platforms;
  • Integration of course and e-portfolio templates with College and program assessment systems;
  • Interface with I.R.T. and other College offices on e-learning systems and related processes;
  • Support duties include some travel to the Tucson Center to support students, staff and faculty;
  • Collaborative use of E-learning platforms to accomplish program and College goals.

ADGP Faculty Responsibilities:

  • Fulfill primary responsibilities so as to manifest and advance the College mission and strategic plans;
  • Set mission and strategic plan, appropriate professional development goals, and appropriate assessment methods each year;
  • Participate in development, support and teaching of core curricula and other educational activities;
  • Support individual student program development and approve study plans;
  • Advise students towards completion of program graduation and other requirements; support student learning; evaluate and provide timely feedback on student work;
  • Identify, recruit, train, assign, and supervise graduate advisors, mentors, QP readers, other adjuncts;
  • Assist students in locating internships and practicum experiences; provide support and oversight;
  • Maintain regular communications with assigned students, other faculty, graduate advisors and/or mentors; keep regular on-site or remote office hours;
  • Participate in faculty meetings, retreats, and graduation ceremonies as appropriate;
  • Develop, grow, and support new and/or existing curricular areas, including the assisting in the recruitment, advising and application evaluation for new students;
  • Assist with recruitment and admissions processes of new students in general degree areas, specific curricular areas, and geographic region as appropriate;
  • Attend residency events (e.g., colloquia and orientations);
  • Conduct community outreach;
  • Other duties as assigned by the ADGP Dean.

The FTTE load and other duties for the Coordinator of E-learning are assigned by the ADGP Dean so as to balance responsibilities for e-learning with teaching, advising, service and scholarship.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications are a Masters or a Doctorate (terminal degree strongly preferred) in an appropriate field and a minimum of one year of relevant experience working in higher education.  Graduate faculty positions require a terminal degree.  Experience using Moodle is highly desired.

To apply, please direct the following to jobs@prescott.edu:  letter of interest; current CV; Prescott College employment application (available online at www.prescott.edu/jobs/).

Review of candidates begins October 1, 2008


Position: Instructor of Latin American Studies

Department: Resident Degree Program

We seek an innovative cross-disciplinary teacher for an Instructor position in Latin American Studies, from late September 2008 through early May 2009. 

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses potentially including Revolution: The Latin American Experience; Central America: History and Current Issues; Latin American History through Film; and Women & Power in Latin America.  There also may be an opportunity to teach a course in the area of Ecological Economics as it relates to Latin America and elsewhere.  Particular areas of academic emphasis that would be appropriate for this position include Political Economy, Border Studies, Environmental Studies, History, and/or Cultural Studies.  The successful candidate will have experience with facilitating field courses; will be very knowledgeable about contemporary social and ecological issues in Latin America; and will be comfortable working with self-directed and highly motivated students in a small-class setting. 

Open until filled.

M.A. or A.B.D. considered; Ph.D. in relevant field preferred.

To apply, please direct the following to jobs@prescott.edu:  letter of interest; current CV; Prescott College employment application (available online at www.prescott.edu/jobs/).

Part Time Positions

Part Time Positions

Adult Degree & Graduate Program

None

 

For details including position summary, qalifications and application information, please see below.

 

 

 
Prescott College • 220 Grove Avenue, Prescott, AZ 86301 • (877) 350-2100
Tucson Center • 2233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719 • (888) 797-4680
Prescott College - For the Liberal Arts and the Environment