The Learning Resource Centers (LRC) Department at James Madison University seeks applications and nominations for the position of Director. The appointment is at the rank of tenure track Associate Professor and will begin July 1, 2009.

Areas of support in LRC include Disability Services, English Language Learner Services, Learning Strategies Instruction, Speech Services, the Science and Mathematics Learning Center, Supplemental Instruction, and the University Writing Center. A 100,000 sq. ft. Student Health and Success Center planned for completion in 2011/12 will include new facilities for the LRC.

Successful candidates must demonstrate a history of competent leadership in developing and administering academic support programs, pedagogy, and curriculum; a record of scholarly achievement and excellence in teaching and research at the college level; the capacity to lead a diverse group of faculty and staff in the delivery of programs that help students become more effective, efficient, and engaged learners; an understanding of higher education administration, the capacity to facilitate consensus in decision-making, and an ability to collaborate with various stakeholders across the campus. A doctorate in communication, education, mathematics, science, writing, or related fields is required.

Academic responsibilities include: program development, outcomes assessment, and evaluation; liaison with faculty in supported academic programs; instruction and tutoring. Administrative responsibilities include: administration of faculty, staff, and student affairs within the department; budget and resource management; faculty and staff recruitment and retention; facilities planning.

JMU is a comprehensive, innovative, student-oriented university of 18,000 students located in Harrisonburg, a community of 41,000 in the Shenandoah Valley. The university has been ranked as the South’s top public master’s level university for the 15th consecutive year in U.S. News and World Report’s 2008 “America’s Best Colleges” guide. JMU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Equal Access employer, and especially encourages applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Initiate the online application process at https://joblink.jmu.edu. This will include a cover letter reviewing qualifications and administrative philosophy; curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three additional references. Candidates are also required to mail a copy of their transcripts to:

James Madison University Joan Fahrney MSC 1911 Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Questions should be addressed to: Dr. David Carothers, Head, Mathematics and Statistics Department (carothdc@jmu.edu).