Drury University invites applications and nominations for the following positions:

Administrative Positions:

Director of the Breech School of Business Administration

The Breech School of Business Administration seeks an innovative and inspirational leader with charisma and vision. The Director of the Breech School of Business Administration reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Director is responsible for administrative and financial operations and academic programming. Areas of responsibility include: • Directs all graduate and undergraduate programs of the Breech School of Business Administration; • Promotes the Breech School of Business Administration program through leadership roles in civic and professional organizations; and, • Oversees marketing, strategic planning and program development for the Breech School of Business Administration, including admissions and recruiting programs.

The Breech School of Business Administration enrolls 450 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. The Breech School of Business Administration offers the Master in Business Administration (MBA) and six baccalaureate degree majors (accounting, computer information systems, economics, finance, management, and marketing). Drury University is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The successful candidate will have significant experience in budgetary management, recruiting, and work with undergraduate and graduate students, distance learning and related technologies, and teaching. The candidate should have a minimum of five years of successful leadership in some or most of these areas along with a record of success in the field of entrepreneurial, market oriented programming. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in a complex environment.

An earned doctorate degree is required and teaching experience is highly desired. Starting date may be negotiated. Compensation will be competitive and based upon the qualifications of the candidate.

Nominations, inquiries, or application materials including a letter of application, resume and references may be sent electronically in strict confidence to:Dr. Daniel R. Beach, Chair – Breech School Search Committee, dbeach@drury.edu. Review of applications will begin: September 30, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled.

Information on the Breech School of Business Administration may be found at http://www.drury.edu/breech.

Dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

The College of Graduate and Continuing Studies is an entrepreneurial division of Drury University, enrolling over 3,000 adult students in 21 bachelor and 20 associate degree programs, and over 500 graduate students in 12 master’s degree programs. These are delivered at nine locations across Missouri, as well through multiple online environments.

The Dean is responsible for the academic programming and administrative and financial operations of CGCS, and reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean of CGCS: * Directs all on-campus and off-campus graduate and undergraduate programs, summer school, May term, Winter term, online courses, and special projects and programs; * Promotes the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies program through leadership roles in civic and professional organizations; and, * Oversees marketing, strategic planning, financial operations, and program development for CGCS, including admissions and recruiting programs.

Effective communication, team building and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with day school administration, faculty, staff, and a diverse student population. CGCS is a dynamic division operating in a complex environment that requires a cohesive leadership style and a vision for the future of adult education.

Candidates should have a demonstrated record of successful leadership and significant experience in budgetary management. Experience with market-oriented programming, developing and implementing adult learning models, and online learning is also desirable.

An earned doctorate is preferred and college-level teaching experience is highly desired. Compensation is competitive and is based upon the qualifications of the candidate. Review of applications begins on September 30, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. A start date in early 2010 is desirable.

Interested individuals should send a letter of application, along with a current resume and at least four professional references to:

Human Resources Office Attn: CGCS Dean Search Drury University 900 North Benton Avenue Springfield, Missouri 65802

Director of Library and Information Services

We seek a creative and assertive leader who is committed to the integration of library collections and services to support learning, teaching, research, and information literacy, seeking to adapt the library to a diversity of learning behaviors and experiences. In addition to serving the Springfield campus’s students, faculty and staff, the Director oversees service to seven satellite campuses and four extension sites, administering operations, development, implementation and budgeting. S/he works with and supervises six library faculty, five full-time public and technical staff, and student assistants. The Director serves as the library’s advocate and representative at the campus, community, state and national levels.

The successful candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, with a record of experience in academic library administration, preferably in a liberal arts environment. An additional post-graduate degree in a specific subject area is preferred.

Review will begin on November 1, 2009 and will continue until an appointment is made. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of at least three professional references with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Nominations and applications will be treated in confidence and should be sent to Dr. Saundra Weddle, Chair of the Olin Library Search Committee, Drury University, 900 North Benton Avenue, Springfield MO 65802.

Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Faculty Positions:

School of Education and Child Development

The School of Education and Child Development at Drury University invites applicants for tenure-track assistant professors (2 positions – one in Springfield, Missouri and area branch campuses and the other in St. Robert, Missouri and area branch campuses) to begin August 2010. Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary and/or early childhood education, provide academic advisement to education candidates, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with partner schools and centers, and to work collaboratively with faculty at the assigned campus to maintain program consistency. Qualifications include an earned doctorate in curriculum/instruction, elementary education or early childhood education, prior teaching experience in elementary or early childhood school settings, demonstration of potential for scholarly productivity, evidence of inquiry-based uses of instructional technology and evidence of effective teaching and collaboration skills. Interested applicants should send a letter of application describing your qualifications, a current curriculum vita, three professional reference letters, and official transcripts from degree granting institutions to: Dr. Laurie Edmondson and Dr. Elisabeth Hargrave, Teacher Education Search Committee Chairpersons, Drury University, 900 N. Benton Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802. (Email: ledmondson@drury.edu or ehargrave@drury.edu)

Review of applicants will begin December 31, 2009.

European/World History Professor (rank open)

The Department of History, Political Science, and Geography at Drury University invites applications for a tenure-track position in modern European/world history, beginning August 2010 (open rank). The candidate should have the ability to teach introductory and upper-level classes in world history and modern Europe as well as contribute to Drury’s interdisciplinary core curriculum. World history specialization is open, with preference given to Africa (no Latin America, Middle East, or China/Japan). Teaching load: 3/4. Teaching excellence and an active research agenda expected; PhD in history required by August 2010. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.

Please send a cover letter, c.v., three letters of reference, transcripts, sample syllabi, and evidence of teaching excellence to Dr. Shelley Wolbrink, Chair of the History Search Committee, Drury University, 900 North Benton Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65802. Review of applications begins immediately; final deadline November 13, 2009. Interviews will be conducted at the AHA.

Sociology/Adult Education Coordinator

The Department of Behavioral Sciences at Drury University invites applicants for a tenure-track position in Sociology to begin August 2010. The interdisciplinary department offers undergraduate degrees in Criminology, Psychology, and Sociology and a graduate program in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The sociologist will teach courses in one or more of the following areas: community studies, social inequality, social movements, and sociological theory. The sociologist will also provide administrative support to the department chair in matters related to the university’s adult education program. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Sociology and a commitment to liberal arts education, civic engagement, quality teaching and scholarship.

Interested applicants should send a vita, a statement of teaching and research activity, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Jana Bufkin, Department of Behavioral Sciences, Drury University, 900 North Benton Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802. Review of applicants will begin October 15 and continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Drury University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. To learn more about Drury, visit our web site at www.drury.edu

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