This page is primarily for faculty positions and will be updated as positions become available and are filled.  These openings are only for full time faculty or full time visiting faculty positions.  If you are interested in adjunct positions, please contact the appropriate academic department.  We do not accept unsolicited resumes.  If you would like to submit your information in response to a position you see listed on our Job Openings page, please reference the title of the positions for which you are applying and send it to the address indicated in the ad.

Resumes that do not identify the positions for which the candidate is applying will not be considered.  Thank you for your interest in Rockhurst University.

Rockhurst University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

(Position information updated 09/22/2008)

Tenure Track Positions - Department of Education

Rockhurst University, the Jesuit University in Kansas City, Missouri, seeks candidates for two (2) full-time tenure track positions in the Department of Education beginning in August 2009.

Candidates should hold a doctorate in education or a related field and demonstrate the potential to contribute to the intellectual vitality of the department through excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. ABD candidates will be considered. Responsibilities include teaching courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs, supervision of student teachers, advisement of pre-service teachers, and collaboration with other faculty. Experience working in K-12 schools and post-secondary levels, with diverse populations and with a variety of learners is preferred. Possible assignments include:

Technology position: educational technology and curriculum courses.

Generalist position: literacy, special education, educational psychology.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2008 and continue until the positions are filled.  Please send a letter of interest for a specific position, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a brief teaching philosophy statement, and samples of recent scholarly work to:  Dr. Patricia Lucido, Search Committee Chair, Department of Education, Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Rd, Kansas City, Missouri 64110.  EOE

Tenure Track Faculty Position - Communication Sciences and Disorders

The Rockhurst University (Kansas City, MO) Communication Sciences and Disorders Department, a CAA accredited program, invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position.  A terminal degree is preferred, however, ABD applicants or applicants with a master’s degree, currently enrolled in a doctoral program and certification in speech-language pathology will be considered.  Successful applicants will be expected to engage in graduate and undergraduate education, research within area of specialty, and service to the university and community. The position is open immediately. Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Rank and salary are commensurate with background and experience. Qualified applicants should send a letter of application with statement of interest in teaching, research, and service; curriculum vitae; and three letters of recommendation to: Carol Koch, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Rockhurst University, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2561, carol.koch@rockhurst.edu. Rockhurst University is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Reflecting its Catholic and Jesuit roots, Rockhurst seeks to develop men and women who will be leaders in service and in their professions. Rockhurst University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Assistant Professor - Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Rockhurst University invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in Organic Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level for Fall, 2009. We are a collaborative department that actively engages students in the learning process and promotes innovative teaching styles, the use of technology in the classroom, and undergraduate research.

Candidates must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Teaching responsibilities will primarily include organic chemistry class and lab, although other elective or instrumental classes could be included.  Faculty members are expected to direct undergraduate student research projects. Service and scholarship activity is also expected for tenure and promotion.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry and teaching experience at the college level. Review of applications will begin after October 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please mail curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference as well as statements of teaching philosophy and scholarly interests to the following address. Electronic submissions (.doc or .pdf formats) are also welcome.

Dr. Dale Harak

c/o Ms. Kim Roberts

Department of Chemistry

Rockhurst University

1100 Rockhurst Road

Kansas City, Missouri 64110

Kim.Roberts@rockhurst.edu

Rockhurst University is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Reflecting its Catholic and Jesuit roots, Rockhurst seeks to develop the very best in the minds and hearts of men and women who will be leaders in service. The University typically enrolls about 3000 students and is located in the cultural and artistic center of the racially and ethnically diverse Kansas City metropolitan area. For more information about Rockhurst, please visit our website at www.rockhurst.edu. Rockhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity.

Department of Occupational Therapy

Two Positions Available

Rockhurst University seeks two full-time, tenure-track faculty in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program.  These nine-month appointments require responsibilities in teaching, scholarship and service.  Seeking candidates  with expertise in pediatrics or mental health/behavioral theories. Prefer candidates with a doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field; however, consideration will also be given to candidates who have made substantial progress toward the completion of a doctorate; 2+ years of clinical experience; previous teaching experience; eligibility for licensure in MO or KS is required.  Salary, rank, and benefits will be determined based upon experience and qualifications.  Submit a letter of intention, current curriculum vitae, three professional reference letters and one recent scholarly artifact to:

Dr. Amy Foley

Interim Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs

School of

Graduate and Professional Studies

Rockhurst University

VA 300

1100 Rockhurst Road

Kansas City, MO   64110

Email:  amy.foley@rockhurst.edu

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  For further information, you may visit us on the web, http://www.rockhurst.edu/academic/ot/index.asp

Rockhurst University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.