University of Northern Colorado - Assistant Professor Position

The University of Northern Colorado is accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure track position at the assistant professor level in the Department of Human Services with the possibility of a summer appointment. Candidates must have a doctorate degree in a related field to Gerontology (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Family Relations, Human Development, Urban Planning, etc.), a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching experience at the university level, and a record of scholarly activity and research funding. The graduate program offers three areas of emphasis: Management/Administration; Direct Service, and Generalist. Applicants must address these specific areas of competence. Submit a letter of application, CV, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 references. Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 1997, and the position will begin August 20, 1997.

Contact: Robbyn Wacker, Ph.D.; Chair, Gerontology Search Committee; Department of Human Services; Gunter Hall 1250; Greeley, CO 80639. Fax: (970) 351-2176. Phone: (970) 351-1628. Email: rwacker@hhs.univnorthco.edu

University of Northern Colorado - Associate Professor Position

The University of Northern Colorado is accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure track position at the associate professor level in the Department of Human Services with the possibility of a summer appointment. Candidates must have a doctorate degree in a related field to Gerontology, a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, a minimum of 5 years of full-time teaching experience at the university level, an outstanding record of teaching effectiveness, and a record of scholarly activity and research funding. Responsibilities include coordinating the Gerontology Program, teaching, conducting research, grant writing, and community service. Submit a letter of application, CV, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 references. Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 1997, and the position will begin August 20, 1997.

Contact: Robbyn Wacker, Ph.D.; Chair, Gerontology Search Committee; Department of Human Services; Gunter Hall 1250; Greeley, CO 80639. Fax: (970) 351-2176. Phone: (970) 351-1628. Email: rwacker@hhs.univnorthco.edu

Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech is accepting applications for the Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Gerontology position (75% Extension; 25% Instruction), a 12 month, tenure-track appointment. Responsibilities include: providing statewide leadership in gerontology to county and city extension agents in collaboration with other specialty areas within Family and Consumer Sciences Programs; developing and providing aging-related educational materials and resources for extension personnel; traveling throughout the state to provide in-service training for extension personnel; monitoring federal and state policies and distributing policy information; conducting research and publishing in scholarly journals; and teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in human development, gerontology, or related field. Experience in cooperative extension is preferred. Send letter of application, CV, sample of writing, graduate transcripts, and direct 3 letters of reference to be be sent to the contact below. Review of applications will begin March 21, 1997 and will continue until a candidate is selected.

Contact: Karen A. Roberto, Director; Center for Gerontology; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0426. Phone: (540) 231-7657. Internet replies to Rosemary Blieszner: rmb@vt.edu

UAB School of Medicine

The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine is accepting applications for a Project Coordinator on a 5-year NIH- funded research project. The goal of the project is to design, implement, and evaluate environmental/behavioral interventions for individuals caring for family members with severe memory problems caused by Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders. Responsibilities include: coordination of all administrative and research activities related to the project; implementation of recruitment strategies; structured interviews with subjects; intervention development; data management; and project related correspondence with the NIH. Applicants must have at least a Masters Degree, preferably in Psychology or a related discipline. Knowledge of clinical research methods is required.

Contact: Drs. Louis Burgio or Alan Stevens; University of Alabama School of Medicine; 933 19th St. S., Suite 219; Birmingham, AL 35294-2041. Phone: (205) 934-7916. Internet replies to Dr. Alan Stevens: ASTEVENS@aging.dom.uab.edu

University of South Florida

The Department of Gerontology is accepting applications for a tenure track position at the assistant to associate professor level for Fall 1997, contingent upon funding. A doctorate in gerontology, a social or behavioral science, or related field at the time of appointment is required. The applicant should have excellent research and teaching ability, with strong interest in applied research on aging, and the potential to develop a program of research that will lead to research funding. Send a letter of application, CV, & the names of 3 references by January 1, 1997.

Contact: Dr. Wiley P. Mangum, Chair; Search Committee; Department of Gerontology; SOC 107; University of South Florida; 4202 East Fowler Ave; Tampa, FL 33620-8100. Fax: (813) 974-9754.

Ohio University

Ohio University School of Health Sciences is seeking applicants at an assistant or associate professor level for a tenure track position in Public Health with an emphasis in Community Health Service. Applicants should have a PhD degree in an applicable discipline, previous college teaching experience and/or community/public health service experience. The starting date for the position is September 1, 1997. Applications should be submitted by January 3, 1997. Applications should include a CV or resume, a letter describing how qualifications and accomplishments fit the requirements of the position, and the names, titles, addresses, and phone numbers of 3 current references.

Contact: Dr. Franklin B. Carver, Director; School of Health Sciences; Ohio University; 416 The Tower; Athens, OH 45701-2979. Email: Carver@ouvaxa.cats.ohiou.edu

Simon Fraser University Gerontology Program

The Simon Fraser University Gerontology Program is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Junior Associate Professor position. Applicants should have a specialization in the field of aging and health promotion or population health, demonstrated teaching ability, a Ph.D. degree, and a strong publishing record. The position begins September 1, 1997. Applications must be submitted by December 15, 1996, and should include a CV, transcripts, names of 3 references, and reasons for applying for the position.
Contact: Dr. Andrew Wister; Graduate Committee Chair; Gerontology Program; Simon Fraser University; 515 West Hastings St.; Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3; CANADA
email: gero@sfu.ca
url: http://biblio.ucs.sfu.ca/gero

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