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Employment Opportunities & Openings
Non-Position Specific Enquiries or Corrections to this page should be sent
to: Carolyn Ward (WardC@lmc.edu)
Vice President for Advancement
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC
Lees-McRae College seeks
an exceptional individual to serve as its Vice President for
Advancement, with a starting date of June 1, 2010 or earlier if
possible.
Lees-McRae College is a four-year, co-educational liberal arts
college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., located in
the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina.
Please see our website at www.lmc.edu
for more information.
Position Summary:
The Vice President will report
directly to the President and will serve as a member of the
President’s Cabinet. Dr.
Barry M. Buxton will become the 15th President of
Lees-McRae on June 1, 2010 after a successful decade as Vice
President for Special Projects at the Savannah College of Art and
Design. Working closely with the President, the Vice President will
cultivate relationships with alumni, foundation officers, corporate
executives, parents and families, volunteers, donors and prospects.
The Vice President will oversee all development, advancement and
alumni relations services and activities and will provide strategic
leadership for the College’s plans for resource development, capital
campaigns and other fund-raising priorities.
The development role includes major gift solicitation, annual
giving, gift planning, athletic related fund-raising, church
relations, foundation and corporate relations; advancement services
includes donor relations, research, gift processing and financial
reporting; alumni relations includes constituency groups,
gatherings, reunions and programming.
Requirements:
This position requires an experienced advancement
professional with substantial relevant leadership and management
experience, preferably in higher education; a broad vision and
command of the development field and best practices; strong
interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse
constituencies; excellent written and oral communication and an
appreciation for and understanding of working in a mission-focused
environment. Bachelor’s degree required.
Search Process:
Review of applications will begin as received and continue
until the position is filled. Candidates should submit letters of
interest or application or e-mail queries describing qualifications
and vision for this position to:
Chair, Vice President for Advancement Search Committee
c/o Abigail Lord,
Administrative Assistant to the President
Lees-McRae College
PO Box 128
Banner Elk, NC
28604
Email:
lorda@lmc.edu
References will only be
contacted with candidate’s prior notification.
Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply. AA/EOE
Position:
Lees-McRae College invites applications for a full-time assistant
professor or instructor of Philosophy, beginning in August 2010.
The College is seeking a
caring, energetic, and highly motivated individual with traits such
as a sense of humor, a commitment to a liberal arts education,
flexibility, creativity, and a sense of daring.
Qualifications:
Potential candidates must possess a doctorate in Philosophy, though
master’s or ABD candidates will be considered for an instructor’s
position. Teaching duties
may include introductory courses in philosophy and ethics, as well
as courses such as Logic, Social and Political Philosophy,
Environmental Ethics, and Environmental Philosophy to support a
minor in philosophy.
Other responsibilities include scholarship, professional
development, and service to the College and profession.
Preference is given to candidates with a commitment to
service learning, a desire to conduct faculty/student research
projects, and an interest
in interdisciplinary curriculum.
Submission:
Review of applications will begin March 26, 2010. Interested
individuals should submit a letter of application describing
teaching experience and philosophy, vita, all college transcript
copies, and names of three references with contact information to
the Philosophy Faculty Search Committee at
franklin@lmc.edu.
Lees-McRae
College, a four-year, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated
with the Presbyterian Church, USA, is located in the scenic Blue
Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina. Being a year-round
tourist destination, the area provides the best of a vibrant college
community coupled with natural beauty and a rich history. Please see
www.lmc.edu
for more information. Lees-McRae is an AA/EOE employer committed to
increasing the diversity of its faculty.
Professor, Business
Administration
Fall 2010
Assistant or Associate
Professor of Management and Small Business Development
Position: The Business Administration Program at Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, North Carolina, is seeking to fill the Division Chair and faculty position in Management and Small Business Development for the 2010-2011 academic year. The position is at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level (depending on qualifications).
Qualifications: Potential candidates must possess a Masters (required) or Ph.D. (preferred) degree in the field of Business with emphasis in Management and/or Small Business Development. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach courses in the following areas: principles of management, organizational behavior, human resources and entrepreneurship at the undergraduate level. Other responsibilities include advising of students, as well as committee and public service. Special emphasis will be placed on academic and work experience in the area of study. For applicants seeking the Division Chair position, management and leadership experience should be highlighted.
Submission: Submit letter of application and vitae or resume to:
Business Administration Search Committee
Office of Academic Affairs
Lees-McRae College
PO Box 128
Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604
Review of applications will be April 7, 2010.
Lees-McRae College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Professor, Business
Administration
Fall 2010
Assistant or Associate
Professor of Management and Small Business Development
Position: The Business Administration Program at Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, North Carolina, is seeking to fill a faculty position in Management and Small Business Development for the 2010-2011 academic year. The position is at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level (depending on qualifications).
Qualifications: Potential candidates must possess a Masters (required) or Ph.D. (preferred) degree in the field of Business with emphasis in Management and/or Small Business Development. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach courses and entrepreneurship at the undergraduate level. Other responsibilities include advising of students, as well as committee and public service. Special emphasis will be placed on academic and work experience in the area of study.
Submission: Submit letter of application and vitae or resume to:
Business Administration Search Committee
Office of Academic Affairs
Lees-McRae College
PO Box 128
Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604
Review of applications will be February 15, 2010.
Lees-McRae College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Assistant Biology Professor
The Department of Biology at Lees-McRae College has a full-time, permanent teaching faculty position for an assistant professor of Biology, beginning in August 2010.
Job description: Teaching duties include microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, and introductory courses, with the opportunity to design additional upper division courses to augment offerings in the pre-professional biology program that complement current expertise in A&P and Veterinary medicine. Faculty-advised undergraduate research is required of all majors, and preference will be given to candidates with a desire to conduct faculty/student research projects. Other responsibilities include serving as Coordinator of the Pre-Professional Biology Program and advising program majors, scholarship, and service to the College and profession. The annual contract covers 9 months, with the summer months off for professional or personal development. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in service learning and interdisciplinary curricula.
Lees-McRae is a small, four-year, co-educational liberal arts college serving Appalachia and the Southeastern United States. Through membership in the Appalachian College Association, Lees-McRae has access to academic libraries at 26 colleges, Sakai on-line course materials site, and teaching and learning workshops and opportunities. The college is located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina. Banner Elk is nestled between two popular ski areas and is within a short drive of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, and area cycling, hiking, and climbing. Please visit our website at www.lmc.edu.
Qualifications: Potential candidates must possess a doctorate in biology, though ABD candidates will be considered for an instructor's position. All qualified candidates, including women and minorities, are encouraged to apply. If not US citizens, applicants should indicate eligibility to work in the U.S. AA/EOE.
Submission: Review of applications will begin March 15, 2010. Submit the following with a cover letter: statement of teaching experience and philosophy (or teaching dossier), one page research statement, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names of three references with contact information to Dr. Gene Spears by e-mail at spears@lmc.edu or by post to:
Biology Faculty Search Committee
c/o Tammy Franklin
Office of Academic Affairs
Lees-McRae College
P.O. Box 128
Banner Elk, North Carolina, USA 28604
Associate Dean of Students
Position
Description:
The Associate Dean of Students is
a full-time, 12 month administrator in the Office of Student
Development. The
Associate Dean of Students is the primary administrator and educator
of Residence Life, Judicial Affairs, and Summer Conferencing.
Responsibilities:
·
Assist in
the supervision of the Student Development Staff
·
Provide a
safe living and learning environment in the Residence Halls
·
Train,
develop and directly supervise the Director of Housing, Residence
Life Staff and Summer Conferencing Staff
·
Oversee and
manage the Residence Life and Summer Conferencing budgets
·
Keep the
lines of communication open between facility services, housekeeping,
and campus security
·
Oversee the
judicial process; which includes reading reports, routing cases,
organizing the student conduct board, hearing cases, and sanction
follow up
·
Teach the
Residence Life Leadership Course
·
Serve on
Campus Committees
·
Assist the
Dean of Students as needed, or requested
Qualifications:
·
Master’s
Degree Required in College Student Development, Counseling, or a
related field of study
·
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with
students, faculty, administrators, and contracted groups.
·
Ability to
supervise student and professional staff.
Compensation:
·
Annual
Salary – Commensurate with experience
·
Meals
provided, when food service is in operation
·
Campus
Housing – The Associate Dean is required to live on campus
·
Health
Insurance
To apply:
Submit a letter of application and resume to Allison Norris, Lees
McRae College, PO Box 128, Banner Elk, NC 28604. Review of
applications will begin March 15, 2010 and will continue until the
position is filled.
For
more information:
Contact Allison Norris at Norrisa@LMC.edu 828-898-8797
Lees-McRae College is an AA/EEO employer.
Director of Student Financial Services
Lees-McRae College seeks a self-motivated,
organized, detail and customer-oriented individual for the position
of Director of Student Financial Services.
This position is responsible for all student accounts
receivable functions including daily oversight of cashiering
functions and working closely with students and families. Duties
include setup of tuition and fee charge tables, billing, collection
of tuition and fees, reconciliation and posting of all cash
receipts, invoices, and financial aid transfers, federal Title IV
financial aid cash management, assisting with requirements for
annual independent audit, and generation of annual 1098T forms and
IRS reporting.
Qualifications include two or more years of accounts receivable
experience, excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office
applications, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A Bachelors degree is preferred, but not required.
Interested parties should submit a letter of application,
resume, and three professional references to
See our web page at www.lmc.edu for more information. AA/EOE
