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Falconer Scholar-in-Residence

Employer
Spelman College
Location
Atlanta, GA

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Employment Type
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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Employment Status:

Full-time

Faculty/Type Rank:

Falconer Scholar-in-Residence

Begins:

August 2022

About the College:

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Summary:

Applications for the Spelman College Center of Excellence for Minority Women in STEM (COE-MWS) Falconer Scholar-in-Residence are sought from exceptional individuals who, through their record of scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and service, as well as their skills, experiences, and areas of scholarship, can substantially advance STEM innovation at Spelman College. Deadline: October 10, 2021.

Dr. Etta Z. Falconer was a visionary whose entire career was dedicated to the advancement of Black women in STEM. Dr. Falconer was largely responsible for developing most of the departments in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) at Spelman and is recognized nationally for her contributions to the retention of underrepresented groups in the STEM disciplines, particularly in the mathematical sciences. Named in her honor, the Falconer Scholar-in-Residence is a female scholar of color who has shown a commitment to increasing gender and racial equity in STEM.

Please read the important information below, including requirements for the Falconer Scholar-in-Residence and the steps of the application process.

RESIDENCY EXPECTATIONSEach Falconer Scholar-in-Residence will spend a minimum of one semester (maximum one academic year) at Spelman College, and will be expected to:· Serve in a full-time, temporary, salaried position; hence, Scholar is required to be in residence and on campus regularly during the academic year in order to fully engage with students, faculty, and the community· Collaborate with a Spelman NSM faculty member(s) on research in an area aligned with a DoD Modernization Priority· Deliver some combination of special topics/research courses, lectures and interdisciplinary workshops to share her expertise with students, faculty, and the general public· Serve as an undergraduate research mentor for up to four students in her host department The COE-MWS, in collaboration with the host department, will assist in identifying and selecting students.· Share ideas about curricular development with her host department, as well as seek opportunities to guest lecture in existing courses· Attend department and Spelman-wide seminars/colloquia and events and be an active and visible member of the Spelman faculty community

Qualifications:

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSAll applicants for the Falconer Scholar-in-Residence must:· Have earned a PhD or other comparable terminal graduate or professional degree· Have an established record of research aligned to a Department of Defense Modernization Priority (e.g. artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, biotechnology, quantum science, etc.) · Have an established record of a commitment to gender and racial equity in STEM· Be currently authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship is available for this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEach Falconer Scholar-in-Residence will be provided with the following:· Shared office space, a computer, printer, and library access;· An annual salary of $100,000, including all benefits offered to staff of Spelman College; and· A $1,500 travel allowance and $2,000 supply budget each semester.

APPLICATION GUIDELINESCover letter should include:o How your work has been significant in your field and how it aligns to the Department of Defense Modernization Prioritieso How you have promoted gender and racial equity through your scholarship, teaching, and/or mentoringo Discussion of how your engagement with students at Spelman College could be effective in developing them personally and professionallyo What research project(s) you will work on during your residency at Spelman College, if selectedo How you would like to engage with your host department, students, and the community during your residency
Full curriculum vitae (CV) should include:o Educational and professional experience and a comprehensive list of publications or other significant contributions to your field (technical reports, product development documentation, etc.)o Any significant professional service such as boards or key committees, as well as thesis and dissertation committee service.
Professional references should include:o Up to 3 individuals familiar with your research and/or commitment to gender and racial equity.
Letter of support from a Spelman College Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) department or program faculty member should be uploaded to Supporting Documents.

Questions? Contact us at COE-MWS@spelman.edu

Posting Number:

F265P

Open Date:

09/10/2021

Close Date:

10/10/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Support Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement:

Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference:

10/10/2021

Organization

Working at Spelman College

Spelman College is a prestigious, highly selective historically Black college that prepares women to change the world. Spelman’s holistic liberal arts education empowers women to excel intellectually, think creatively, serve wholeheartedly, act globally, and lead boldly. Located in Atlanta, Spelman College’s multifaceted, person-centered learning community creates lasting bonds of sisterhood and support. Providing an educational experience unlike any other, Spelman embraces a long-standing and life-changing commitment to academic rigor, career development, community involvement, and positive social impact.

Spelman is part of the Atlanta University Center, the largest consortium of historically Black institutions of higher learning in the world. Its partner institutions include Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine. Spelman shares cross-registration with its undergraduate partners. The AUC institutions also share the newly renovated Robert W. Woodruff Library.

A historic campus of 32 acres, dating back to 1883, Spelman is five minutes west of downtown Atlanta. There are 25 buildings on the lush, well-manicured campus, including a new, silver LEED- certified green residence hall, The Suites, and The Camille O. Hanks Cosby Academic Center, which houses the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art and the state-of-the-art College Archives.

As a result of its dedicated faculty and staff, Spelman College has gained an excellent national reputation and high rankings in the media’s annual college guides. The College ranks among the top 70 Best Liberal Arts Colleges, consistently ranks as a top producer of Fulbright Fellows and Teach For America candidates, and has the distinction of being the leading producer of Black females who go on to earn doctoral degrees in science and engineering.

Spelman College is also home to SpelBots, the first all-women, African-American robotics team to take part in the international RoboCup competition in 2005, long considered the Olympics of Robotics and artificial intelligence. In addition, the Women’s Research and Resource Center, the WISDOM Center and Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, as well as the College’s departments of art and drama and dance, are among the many esteemed programs that showcase the College’s strengths in the humanities, arts and service leadership.

Dedicated, talented, and well-qualified faculty members are a hallmark of Spelman College. Home to 183 full-time faculty members, Spelman boasts an 11:1 student/faculty ratio, providing students with greater opportunities to engage with professors across disciplines. The William and Camille Cosby Endowed Professorship Program, for example, supports professorships in the fine arts, humanities and the social sciences. It is a multidisciplinary initiative designed to enhance the intellectual, cultural and creative life of Spelman College and its surrounding community. Previous Cosby Chairs include former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin; award-winning author and poet Pearl Cleage, C’71; the Rev. Renita Weems; distinguished scholar and economist William Darity, Ph.D.; and Bernice Johnson Reagon, C'70, an internationally known producer, composer and recording artist, and founder of the Grammy Award-nominated a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey and the Rock.

Spelman faculty have a significant impact on the College’s mission to educate students to lead and serve their communities and the world. To this end, Spelman’s iconic representative is the Millenial professor. The College is strengthening its Faculty Development Program to be comprehensive – recruiting and retaining talented individuals who pursue creative, rigorous scholarship and course development within their disciplines and in multidisciplinary ventures. These professors will also lead the way in internationalizing the curriculum.

As part of the College’s strategic plan for 2015, Spelman’s agenda is to strengthen the academic core of the institution. Constituents such as students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumnae, trustees and community partners participate by taking specific actions called GOALS. Spelman’s faculty goals are: global engagement; ongoing professional development; advising students to prepare not only for careers but for lives of success, leadership, and service; leadership through participation in shared governance; and service learning integrated across the curriculum.

The Spelman MILE – My Integrated Learning Experience – forms the foundation of Spelman College’s strategic plan. Symbolizing a transformational journey of learning, the Spelman MILE will ensure key competencies – such as critical thinking, effective communication, quantitative reasoning, and digital literacy – that Millenial students need for personal success. Student GOALS include: global engagement, including at least one meaningful international travel experience; opportunities for undergraduate research and career-related internships; alumnae connections to strengthen our sisterly bonds early on; leadership development focused on individual potential and best practices; and service learning that pairs hands-on community engagement with coursework shared governance.

Each year, the College hosts Research Day in April, as well as Faculty Research Day in October. Both events are designed to showcase excellence in student and faculty research across academic disciplines.

For more information about Spelman, visit http://www.spelman.edu/.

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Location
350 Spelman Lane SW
Atlanta
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United States

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