Professor of Economics – Southern Virginia University – Buena Vista, VA
Southern Virginia University invites applications for a full-time position in economics to begin Fall 2010. The appointment may be at the assistant, associate, or full professor level, depending on qualifications.
Description:
Southern Virginia emphasizes excellence in teaching, but the candidate should also be committed to scholarly research and writing. Additional responsibilities include committee work and academic advising. Summer teaching is available but not required.
Requirements:
We are particularly interested in individuals who can inculcate an economic way of thinking and an appreciation for market processes at the introductory and intermediate level. Graduate students finishing their theses will be considered, but the Ph.D. must be finished within a predetermined time to be eligible for appointment in Fall 2010. Field of specialization is open, but the ability to teach economic history and/or the history of economic thought would be considered a plus.
Please email a letter and CV to claire@talentmarket.org.
Finalists will be asked for at least two letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a copy of graduate transcripts. Additional documentation may be requested of candidates selected for interviews. Review of applications begins on January 4, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.
About Southern Virginia University
Southern Virginia University is a four-year residential liberal arts college that provides a rigorous undergraduate education in letters, arts, and sciences to faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and any who live by Latter-day Saint values. Southern Virginia has an honor code for students and faculty that upholds and promotes Latter-day Saint values. Applicants are encouraged to comment on their familiarity with these values in the letter of application.
Southern Virginia University
1 University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
Director of Development – Goldwater Institute – Phoenix, AZ
The Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute, hailed by George Will as “America’s most potent advocate of limited government,” seeks an experienced, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented Director of Development.
The Director of Development is responsible for leading the fundraising team in developing, implementing and supervising fundraising initiatives in support of the Institute’s mission. The Director will oversee a new strategic fundraising initiative that will be designed to double the Institute’s base of support in a two-year period. The Director coordinates with development consultants and the Institute’s policy, communications, and litigation teams. Additionally, the Director oversees all Institute events and is responsible for developing and sustaining relationships with Institute donors, prospective donors, and community leaders. This position reports to the President.
Minimum Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree
• Six to ten years of related work experience in fundraising and development, preferably in politics or public policy, more experienced candidates welcome to apply
• A demonstrable history of setting and achieving concrete fundraising goals
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and
• Understand and embrace the Institute’s mission and public policy objectives
Qualified candidates will have a proven track record of success in identifying and cultivating donor relationships, exercise maturity, professionalism and integrity at all times, possess excellent management and mentoring skills, and be able to handle multiple projects in a growing organization.
Goldwater pays a competitive salary and provides excellent benefits: employer-paid group health insurance, health savings accounts, 403(b) plan with an employer match, long-term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, accrued vacation and sick time, and a voluntary dental plan.
Address cover letter and resume and two writing samples to claire@talentmarket.org.
The Goldwater Institute is an equal opportunity employer. www.goldwaterinstitute.org
