Faculty Position Openings Template

The Interim Associate Director for the Center of the Study of the Civil War Era will manage the daily operations of the Center and serve as the primary contact for it’s Advisory Board. Incumbent will work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, board members, and the general public and media to promote the Center and its mission. Duties include developing public relations materials and website; coordinating resources for the research collection; maintaining technology and other collateral materials; selecting the academic theme and speakers for the annual symposium; conducting outreach, including a public lecture series; giving public lectures and presentations to area historical societies and other groups. Incumbent will also coordinate fund-raising activities for the Center, including soliciting private donations and grants, and perform other related duties in support of the Center.

The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree in a related discpline. Previous experience in an academic environment preferred, with a minimum of three (3) years experience with collection management, public speaking and event planning and fundraising.

In addition, candidate must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish effective relationships with academic administrators and faculty, students, staff, and other public constituencies. Candidate must be well-organized and detail-oriented, be able to handle multiple projects, with ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Department:	College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Position Title:	Interim Associate Director-Center for the Study of the Civil War Era - Pending Budget Approval
Position Qualifications/ Responsibilities:	The Interim Associate Director for the Center of the Study of the Civil War Era will manage the daily operations of the Center and serve as the primary contact for it’s Advisory Board. Incumbent will work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, board members, and the general public and media to promote the Center and its mission. Duties include developing public relations materials and website; coordinating resources for the research collection; maintaining technology and other collateral materials; selecting the academic theme and speakers for the annual symposium; conducting outreach, including a public lecture series; giving public lectures and presentations to area historical societies and other groups. Incumbent will also coordinate fund-raising activities for the Center, including soliciting private donations and grants, and perform other related duties in support of the Center. The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree in a related discpline. Previous experience in an academic environment preferred, with a minimum of three (3) years experience with collection management, public speaking and event planning and fundraising. In addition, candidate must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish effective relationships with academic administrators and faculty, students, staff, and other public constituencies. Candidate must be well-organized and detail-oriented, be able to handle multiple projects, with ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Application Procedure:	Candidates should send a letter of application addressing their position qualifications; current curriculum vitae; names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for at least 3 references; and official transcripts to: Richard Vengroff Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences email : iadcivilwar@kennesaw.edu Mail: Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Road #2201, Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591. For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page at www.kennesaw.edu .
Date Position Available:	Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, materials for your application must be postmarked by June 12, 2009.
Policy Statement:	Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in employment or provision of services. Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE.
Questions About Position Opening:	For questions about this position, please contact Richard Vengroff at iadcivilwar@kennesaw.edu