(Descriptions by Discipline follow the General Information Section)

HOPE COLLEGE is a Christian coeducational, residential liberal arts undergraduate college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America; has over 3,000 students (3,087 FTE) and 250 FTE faculty; is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association; is accredited by NCA, NCATE, ACS, NASAD, NASD, NASM, NAST, CCNE, CSWE, EAC of ABET, and CAATE, and is located in a city of 35,000 enriched by a significant Latino population and growing Asian and African American populations in a rapidly growing urban area of over 100,000, near Lake Michigan, within short driving distance of Grand Rapids (over 500,000), and relatively close to Ann Arbor and Chicago. Additional information about Hope College can be found on the Web at http://www.hope.edu/.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to combine excellence in classroom teaching with scholarly or other appropriate professional activity; commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective.

Hope College Mission Statement

RANK AND SALARY: Tenure track with rank open, unless specified. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Terminal degrees are required for all positions unless otherwise noted.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE (unless noted otherwise in specific ads below): Consideration of candidates will continue until the positions are filled. Submit curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and competencies, research plans if applicable, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, three current letters of recommendation to:

Chairperson (per position listing below)
Hope College
P.O. Box 9000
Holland, MI 49422-9000
(616) 395-7000

Hope College places a high priority on sustaining a supportive environment that recognizes the importance of having a diverse faculty in order to best prepare our students for successful careers in our multi-cultural nation and global community. Applications from qualified persons with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women and persons of color are, therefore, especially welcomed. Hope College complies with federal and state requirements for nondiscrimination in employment.

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POSITION LISTING BY DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE
last updated 02/08/2010

BEGINNING FALL 2010:

Provost

Communication: Responsibilities include teaching video/film production and mass media courses in our new state-of-the-art production facility. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to combine teaching excellence with scholarship (research and/or recognized video/film production) and be committed to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective. A Ph.D. in Communication or an M.F.A. in film or television production is required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarly potential is necessary, and an interest in student-faculty projects, film competitions, and documentary or television production is desirable. (Dr. Deirdre Johnston, department chairperson, johnston@hope.edu)

Education (Early Childhood/Elementary Certification Program): Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in early childhood and elementary curriculum and methods (e.g., language arts, social studies, and sciences), and classroom management for P-8 settings. Ability to teach educational psychology will be considered a plus. Earned doctorate or near completion of doctorate in elementary curriculum and methods and/or early childhood. Qualifications include a valid teaching certificate, a record of excellence in teaching and scholarly/ creative activity, experience in and a commitment to diversity in education, knowledge and skills in assessment, application of technology for instruction, and effective interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate selected for this tenure track position will demonstrate expertise in early childhood or elementary teacher certification programs and preference will be given to individuals with extensive P-8 classroom teaching experience. (Dr. Richard Mezeske, department chairperson, rmezeske@hope.edu)

Engineering: Requires Ph.D. in bioengineering, bioelectrical engineering, biomedical engineering or closely related field, and an interest in undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and conduct research and scholarly activity in engineering and involve undergraduate students in this work. The Hope College engineering major is ABET accredited and offers a range of courses designed to prepare students for entry into engineering graduate school or the workplace. We welcome candidates who are able to contribute ideas and energy to the development of a high-quality undergraduate engineering education. (Engineering Search Chair, engrsearch@hope.edu)

Kinesiology (Exercise Science): Responsibilities include but are not limited to: teaching and program development in the areas of exercise science/health dynamics, anatomical kinesiology, biomechanics, and pre-health care profession courses; advising and professional development of exercise science students; and scholarship in and service to the exercise science profession. Ph.D. in exercise science required. (Dr. Mark Northuis, department chairperson, northuis@hope.edu)

Kinesiology (Health Education/Softball Coach): Responsibilities include but are not limited to: (1) teaching and program development in the areas of health education, health dynamics, and pre-health care profession courses (2) advising and professional development of health education students, (3) scholarship in and service to the profession, and (4) coaching the varsity softball team. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher and Certified Health Education Specialist with a proven record of scholarship. A candidate with a terminal degree in public health, health education, or exercise science who has collegiate coaching experience of softball is strongly preferred. (Dr. Mark Northuis, department chairperson, northuis@hope.edu)

Librarian (Metadata)

Management: Responsibilities include undergraduate teaching of principle-level courses and upper-level elective courses, advising of students, and research. All fields will be considered. The ability to teach marketing will be given a preference. Ph.D. or ABD in related field required. (Dr. Brian Porter, search committee chairperson, porter@hope.edu)