Head of Reference and Government Documents Librarian

Description: The L. Mendel Rivers Library at Charleston Southern University has an immediate opening for a Head of Reference and Government Documents Librarian.

Qualifications: ALA accredited master’s degree required. Demonstrated knowledge of print and online resources, including Federal publications; knowledge of current trends in higher education and in academic libraries; ability to work collaboratively with library and faculty colleagues and with the larger academic community; effective written and oral communication skills; strong customer service orientation. Progressively responsible academic library experience, including Reference and Government Documents, required.

Charleston Southern University seeks candidates who are professing Christians and who are committed to excellence in teaching and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education and be willing to explore with students the integration of faith and learning.

Responsibilities: The Head of Reference and Government Documents offers both traditional and innovative reference services to CSU’s constituents, assists in the selection and organization of information resources, provides oversight of a small selective Federal Depository, conducts bibliographic instruction, supervises one full-time employee, and provides direction for the departments. This 12-month, non-tenure track position carries faculty rank.

Application Process: Applicants should forward a letter of interest addressing qualifications and compatibility with the University’s mission, current vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references to applications@csuniv.edu or Human Resources Office, Charleston Southern University, P. O. Box 118087, Charleston, SC 29423-8087. Direct questions regarding the position to Mrs. Sandra Hughes, Director of the L. Mendel Rivers Library (shughes@csuniv.edu).

Charleston Southern University is an independent comprehensive university with over 3,200 students and offers over 30 undergraduate majors and graduate degrees in Education, Business and Criminal Justice. The University is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Mathematics Adjunct Instructor

Description: Charleston Southern University invites applications for adjunct instructors of Mathematics for the Spring 2009 semester

Qualifications: A minimum of a Master’s degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Eduation with at least 18 content hours of graduate level mathematics

Charleston Southern seeks candidates for faculty positions who are professing Christians and who are committed to excellence in teaching and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education and be willing to explore with students the integration of faith and learning.

Responsibilities: Adjunct instructor(s) needed to teach courses in lower level mathematics which may include Business Calculus

Application Process: Applicants should forward a letter of interest addressing qualifications and compatibility with the University’s mission, current vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references to applications@csuniv.edu or Human Resources Department, Charleston Southern University, P. O. Box 118087, Charleston, SC 29423-8087, (843) 863-8070. Direct questions to Dr. Todd Ashby, Department Chair, (tashby@csuniv.edu).

Charleston Southern University is an independent comprehensive university with over 3,200 students and offers over 30 undergraduate majors and graduate degrees in Education, Business and Criminal Justice. The University is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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ENGLISH

Description: Charleston Southern University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in English with evidence of excellence in teaching and potential for scholarly activity; we are seeking Rhet/Comp writing specialists. Applicants with secondary education and NCATE experience will receive preference.

Responsibilities: Teaching assignments may include freshman composition and sophomore literature courses with occasional upper-level courses; additionally, faculty are called upon to participate in academic advising, serve on committees and fulfill other obligations.

Charleston Southern seeks candidates for faculty positions who are professing Christians and who are committed to excellence in teaching and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education and be willing to explore with students the integration of faith and learning.

Application Process: Applicants should forward a letter of interest addressing qualifications and compatibility with the University’s mission, current vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references to applications@csuniv.edu or Human Resources Office, Charleston Southern University, P. O. Box 118087, Charleston, SC 29423-8087. Direct questions regarding the position to Dr. Scott Yarbrough, Chair, English Department (syarbrou@csuniv.edu).

Charleston Southern University (www.csuniv.edu) is an independent comprehensive university with over 3,200 students and offers over 30 undergraduate majors and graduate degrees in Education, Business and Criminal Justice. The University is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention and employs faculty who are professing Christians. Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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BIOCHEMISTRY

Description: Charleston Southern University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biochemistry.

Responsibilities: Teach 24 semester hours per academic year to include a two semester biochemistry sequence, develop an active and challenging undergraduate research program, follow university policies related to instruction, attend and participate in departmental and university functions and serve on committees as required, teaching experience and experience in supervising undergraduate research (including grant writing) is desirable.

Charleston Southern seeks candidates for faculty positions who are professing Christians and who are committed to excellence in teaching and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education and be willing to explore with students the integration of faith and learning.

Application Process: Applicants should forward a letter of interest addressing qualifications and compatibility with the University’s mission, current vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references to applications@csuniv.edu or Human Resources Office, Charleston Southern University, P. O. Box 118087, Charleston, SC 29423-8087. Direct questions regarding the position to Dr. Steve Hudson, Chair, Physical Science Department (shudson@csuniv.edu).

Charleston Southern University (www.csuniv.edu) is an independent comprehensive university with over 3,200 students and offers over 30 undergraduate majors and graduate degrees in Education, Business and Criminal Justice. The University is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention and employs faculty who are professing Christians. Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Description: Charleston Southern University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Education

Qualifications: Ph.D. or Ed.D., knowledge of NCATE and ACEI performance standards, expertise in elementary education (grades 2-6), with special emphasis on social studies and science methods, reading and language arts literacy and three years of teaching in elementary school classroom environment are required.

Charleston Southern seeks candidates for faculty positions who are professing Christians and who are committed to excellence in teaching and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education and be willing to explore with students the integration of faith and learning.

Responsibilities: undergraduate and graduate teaching, collaboration with faculty and public schools, commitment to scholarly activity, program leadership

Application Process: Applicants should forward a letter of interest addressing qualifications and compatibility with the University’s mission, current vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references to applications@csuniv.edu or Human Resources Office, Charleston Southern University, P. O. Box 118087, Charleston, SC 29423-8087, (843) 863-8070. Direct questions to Dr. Lorraine Wylie, Dean, School of Education, (lwylie@csuniv.edu).

Charleston Southern University is an independent comprehensive university with over 3,200 students and offers over 30 undergraduate majors and graduate degrees in Education, Business and Criminal Justice. The University is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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REFERENCE AND INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN

Description: The L. Mendel Rivers Library at Charleston Southern University invites applications for a Reference and Instruction Librarian

Qualifications: ALA accredited masters’ degree required. Demonstrated knowledge of print and online resources, knowledge of current trends in information literacy, libraries, and higher education, customer service orientation, ability to work collaboratively with other librarians and faculty across campus, effective written and spoken communication skills required. Academic library experience, teaching experience preferred, reference experience preferred.

Charleston Southern seeks candidates for faculty positions who are professing Christians and who are committed to excellence in teaching and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education and be willing to explore with students the integration of faith and learning.

Responsibilities: The Reference and Instruction Librarian serves the university community by offering traditional and nontraditional reference service, conducting bibliographic instruction, and ensuring a professional level of arrangement and access to the resources held in the CSU collection. This 12 month, non-tenure track position carries faculty rank.

Application Process: Applicants should forward a letter of interest addressing qualifications and compatibility with the University’s mission, current vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references to applications@csuniv.edu or Human Resources Office, Charleston Southern University, P. O. Box 118087, Charleston, SC 29423-8087. Direct questions regarding the position to Mrs. Sandra Hughes, Director of the L. Mendel Rivers Library (shughes@csuniv.edu).

Charleston Southern University is an independent comprehensive university with over 3,200 students and offers over 30 undergraduate majors and graduate degrees in Education, Business and Criminal Justice. The University is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL STUDIES

Description: Charleston Southern University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Social Studies

Qualifications: Earned Ph.D. in Social Studies Education/History/Political Science; experience in social studies teaching at the secondary level; evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduates; potential for scholarly activity in content area

Charleston Southern seeks candidates for faculty positions who are professing Christians and who are committed to excellence in teaching and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education and be willing to explore with students the integration of faith and learning.

Responsibilities: develop and teach undergraduate courses in secondary social studies pedagogy and some content areas; supervise and evaluate student teaching; serve as content advisor for secondary Social Studies Education majors; coordinate assessment and analysis of Social Studies Education program; fulfill other faculty obligations as required

Application Process: Applicants should forward a letter of interest addressing qualifications and compatibility with the University’s mission, current vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references to applications@csuniv.edu or Human Resources Office, Charleston Southern University, P. O. Box 118087, Charleston, SC 29423-8087, (843) 863-8070. Direct questions regarding the position to Dr. David Naylor, Search Committee Chair (dnaylor@csuniv.edu).

Charleston Southern University is an independent comprehensive university with over 3,200 students and offers over 30 undergraduate majors and graduate degrees in Education, Business and Criminal Justice. The University is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention and employs faculty who are professing Christians. Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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ADJUNCT FACULTY

Charleston Southern University invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach in the following disciplines: Biochemistry, Anatomy, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Sociology, Political Science, Communications/Theatre, English and Spanish. Candidates must have a master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline. Prior academic teaching experience is preferred. Send letter of application, vita, and names and addresses of three references to: Human Resources Department, Adjunct Faculty.

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