Employment

Cottey College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the College to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Job openings are posted below under faculty, administrative, and hourly listings. Unless otherwise noted in a specific listing, all faculty and academic affairs staff inquiries and applications should be directed to:
Office of Academic Affairs
Cottey College
1000 W. Austin
Nevada, MO 64772
The phone number for the office is 417-667-8181, ext. 2128.

All administrative and hourly inquiries and applications should be directed to:
Office of Human Resources
Cottey College
1000 W. Austin
Nevada, MO 64772
The phone number for the office is 417-667-8181, ext. 2103.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Cottey College invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The College seeks a proven major gifts fundraiser who has excellent strategic, leadership, and communication skills.

Now in its 127th year, Cottey College is a liberal arts college for women which awards associate and selected baccalaureate degrees. The College is strong financially with an endowment approaching $100 million, and has no debt and no deferred maintenance on its beautiful facilities and campus.

The A Defining Moment Campaign is on track to achieve its $35 million goal in 2013. Its fundraising efforts are supported by a phenomenal national volunteer network. The Campaign goals support Cottey's academic strengths in the fine arts, its commitment to preparing women leaders, and its success in transforming its students into strong and competent learners.

Under the general direction of the President, the vice president serves as a senior administrator on campus, oversees a staff of 14, and is a member of the President's Council.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicant screening will begin October 4, 2011. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, résumé, and three references to: Director of Human Resources, Cottey College, 1000 West Austin, Nevada, MO, 64772.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FRENCH

Cottey College, a non-sectarian liberal arts college for women, is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of French, starting August 2012. Area of specialization open. Ph.D. in French and competence to teach elementary Spanish are required. Ability in an additional language and/or to contribute to Women's Studies, Film Studies, Women's Leadership, or Hispanic Culture program a plus. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in college teaching. Teaching load is typically four courses per semester at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced intermediate language levels. Further information about Cottey is available at http://www.Cottey.edu. Review of applications begins January 27,2012, and continues until the position is filled. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts and contact information for three references to Dr. Cathryn Pridal, VPAA, Cottey College, Nevada, MO 64772. E-mail: dkerbs@cottey.edu Phone: (417) 667-8181 ext. 2128

TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN ART

Cottey College, a non-sectarian liberal arts college for women, is seeking to fill a tenure-track position in art beginning Fall 2012. Required qualifications: MFA or Ph.D. in art, the ability to teach Ceramics, 2D and 3D Design, Art Appreciation and Art History, ability to work in a variety of media. The candidate should be professionally active with a substantial exhibition record and demonstrate technical and conceptual ability in her/his own work. Preferred qualifications: post-graduate teaching experience, knowledge of glaze-mixing, kiln-firing (electric and raku), throwing, and sculptural techniques, familiarity with digital art, and conceptual sensitivity towards women's issues. Review of applications begins January 3, 2012, and continues until the position is filled. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, contact information for three references, and 20 digital images of artists' work and 20 digital images of students' work (if available) to be delivered by CD, DVD, or printed images to Dr. Cathryn Pridal, VPAA, Cottey College, Nevada, MO 64772. E-mail: dkerbs@cottey.edu Phone (417) 667-8181 ext. 2128