DESCRIPTION:

Instructor/Assistant Professor – tenure track, nine month academic year appointment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach classroom and lab activities within the Wood Technology program.Courses taught
may include (but not limited to) basic machinery and joinery, kitchen cabinetry, cabinetry computer software, veneering and laminate applications, AutoCAD and computer aidedmanufacturing software. Flexibility exists to match faculty strengths and interest within

program offerings. Additional responsibilities include: assisting short and long term strategic planning and departmental promotion; performing student advisement; developing and implementing curriculum; serving on departmental, college and university committees; maintaining professional educational and industry contacts; continuous scholarly endeavors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Appropriate baccalaureate degree with significant progress (9 credit hours) towards
completion of a master’s degree. Completion of master’s degree will be required for tenure-earning position and tenure; an earned doctorate will be required for advancement beyond
the rank of associate professor. Three years of related work within the wood manufacturing industry, teaching or training experience preferred. Appropriate industrial experience will be emphasized in the selection process. Candidate must show competency in AutoCAD and
CAM software, MasterCAM will be given preference.

ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE:

August 16, 2010

SALARY:

Competitive and commensurate with education and industrial experience, full benefits.

APPLICATION:

Please submit a letter of application, current vitae, official academic transcripts and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references, along with a one page visionary paper
of your role in the Wood Technology program to:

Doug Hague, Wood Technology Screening Committee Chair
Pittsburg State University
1701 S Broadway
KTC-E139a
Pittsburg, KS 66762

DEADLINE:

First consideration will be given to applications received by March 9, 2010. Search will continue until suitable hire is found.

PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER EMPLOYMENT WILL REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK