ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Department of ... The Graduate Program in Conflict Transformation of the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding
POSITION: Continuing faculty position in a graduate program in Conflict Transformation, teaching Conflict Analysis, Public Policy and Peacebuilding.
QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in conflict transformation or a related discipline. Experience in teaching or extensive training in public policy from both a domestic and international perspective and in conflict analysis and resolution.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching graduate level courses to a diverse student body in conflict analysis, conflict transformation, within a peacebuilding framework. In addition this person should be able to teach the dynamics of peace processes and how these processes tie to public policy advocacy and development. Design, monitoring and evaluation of peacebuilding programs are additional areas of expertise that are preferred.
POSITION DETAILS: Three-fourth time, nine-month contract. Salary and rank determined by education and experience. EMU uses an extended-contract system.
APPOINTMENT DATE: Position begins May 2011. EMU reserves the right to fill the position at any time or keep the position open.
INQUIRIES: Application review begins February 15, 2010. Applicants may be asked to respond to questions specific to EMU’s mission after initial inquiry. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, official transcripts and three references to:
Dr. P. David Glanzer, Graduate Dean
Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
david.glanzer@emu.edu
(540) 432-4244
The Graduate Program in Conflict Transformation of the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) offers a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Conflict Transformation and a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Transformation with specializations in Restorative Justice, Trauma Healing, Organizational Leadership, Peacebuilding, and Development. The program has approximately 100 students (50 on campus at any one time) working toward the master’s degree or graduate certificate. The program also has more than 300 alumni living and working in more than 50 countries. Although CJP is rooted in the historic Mennonite peace church tradition, we support individuals and institutions of diverse religious and philosophical backgrounds in the creation of a just and peaceful world.
Individuals who bring diversity are encouraged to apply. EMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Eastern Mennonite University conducts criminal background investigations as part of the hiring process. Eastern Mennonite University complies with federal and state requirements for non-discrimination in employment with regard to sex, age, race, color, disability, national and ethnic origin.
EMU seeks faculty who demonstrate evidence or promise of teaching excellence in a Christian, liberal arts environment, commitment to ongoing scholarship, and familiarity with and support of Anabaptist/Mennonite Christian faith practices. Eastern Mennonite University pursues creativity, innovation and excellence in all educational programs and invites students to experience Christ and follow His call to witness faithfully, serve compassionately, and walk boldly in the way of nonviolence and peace.