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THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ROME is a private, independent American institution of higher education in Rome committed to offering liberal studies and professional courses in an international environment that promotes cross-cultural understanding. The university offers American degree programs primarily to undergraduate students. It also serves study abroad students, graduate students pursuing degrees at other universities and people interested in ongoing professional development and liberal education.
The American University of Rome provides equal opportunity for all qualified individuals in its educational programs and activities. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income or Vietnam-era veteran status. It conforms to all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. The policy of equal opportunity applies to every aspect of the operations and activities of the university generally and includes admissions and employment.
CURRENT TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
(updated May 19, 2008)
The Department of International Relations seeks a part-time instructor to teach the following courses in the Fall semester (Sept - Dec):
International Organizations (Mon/Wed 12.30-13.55. This course explores the role of international organizations in today¹s world. It will cover the genesis of these organizations from the Treaty of Westphalia, the League of Nations, to the creation of the United Nations. Special emphasis will be placed on the UN charter, the purpose and the structure of the UN, its membership and financing, and the role of the UN Secretary-General. Topics such as United Nations peacekeeping and human rights, economic development and cooperation, and contentious issues such as the expansion of the UN Security Council will also be discussed.
Introduction to Politics (T/Th 14.05-15.30). The course provides an introduction to the world of politics and the fundamentals of political science. It gives students a knowledge of the basic topics of politics:
power, government, nation, state; definitions and descriptions of forms of political behavior from democratic participation to revolutionary violence and the varieties of democratic and non-democratic forms of government.
The three Cs of War (Mon/Wed 9-10.25). The course examines how wars impact political, economic, and cultural developments in various countries. It examines both international and internal wars (including ethno-political and environmental conflicts) and their relative importance at different historic periods. It defines war, analyzes the reasons for the outbreak of war and the ways in which peace can be created. The course starts with a brief historic overview and then focuses in more detailon the wars of the end of the 20th century. The course also addresses the question how the occurrences of wars, their types, conduct and outcomes influence various developments in international and domestic systems. The course draws on the readings from international relations and comparative politics as well as works in political philosophy and history. The approach is comparative across time and space.
The successful candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent plus university level teaching experience. This is a one-semester appointment and carries no obligation of renewal.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and the names of two references to facultyrecruitment@aur.edu.
Department of Business Studies seeks a part-time instructor to teach Quantitative Methods in Decision Making, a senior management course (Tues/Thurs 5:15-6:40) for Fall 2008 (Sept 8-Dec 18). Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent, or comparable work experience plus university level teaching experience. This is a one-semester appointment and carries no obligation of renewal. Please send your cover letter, resume, and the names of two references to facultyrecruitment@aur.edu NOTE: In the subject field of your email please type the reference MGT and your full name. Fax: +3906-58330992. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Review of candidates begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.
The Department of International Relations seeks a part-time instructor to teach the following courses in the Fall semester (Sept - Dec):
Survey of Western Civilization (Mon/Wed 10.30-11.55). The course is a survey history of western civilization from ancient Mesopotamia to Louis XIV. It covers historical methodologies and topics going from near Eastern beginnings, Greece and Rome, the development of Christianity, the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation and European expansion.
Comparative Foreign Politics (Mon/Wed 14.05-15.30). The course examines today's main crises by comparing the attitudes, interests, ideologies and politics of the powers affected by them.
Political Movements in Europe (Tue/Thur 15.40-17.05). The course provides an in-depth look at the various political forces in Europe. Political parties, pressure and interest groupd, civil society and movements in the context of the EU.
The Developing World (Tue/Thur 17.15-18.40). The course give students a comprehnsive overview of the theory of and evidence on development from a broad and rigorous analytical base.
International Political Economy (Tue/Thur 9.00-10.25). An introductory course in IPE which examines the relationship between the global political and economic orders.
The successful candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent plus university level teaching experience. This is a one-semester appointment and carries no obligation of renewal.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and the names of two references to facultyrecruitment@aur.edu.
COMMUNICATION - The full-time faculty position in Communication has been deferred.
The Department of Business Studies and the Department of Art and Humanities: Search for Part-Time Instructor in the Economics of Art and Cultural Heritage.
This cross-listed course will be offered in the fall semester on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 5.15-6.40pm. Candidates should be in possession of a terminal degree. Experience of teaching American students an advantage, but not essential. Candidates must be fluent in English and hold Italian working papers.
Interested candidates should send CV and cover letter to facultyrecruitment@aur.edu quoting '’economics of art’ in the subject field of the e-mail. Search will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
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The Department of Art and Humanities: Search for Part-Time Instructor in the archeology of the American continent
The American University of Rome, Department of Arts and Humanities seeks a part time instructor in the archeology of north, meso and south America as part of the extension of the archeology program. Ph.D. essential. Experience of teaching American students an advantage, but not essential. Candidates must be fluent in English and hold Italian working papers.
Interested candidates should send CV and cover letter to facultyrecruitment@aur.edu quoting '’archeology’ in the subject field of the e-mail. Search will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
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The Department of Art and Humanities: Search for Part-Time Professor of Conservation and Restoration
The American University of Rome, Department of Arts and Humanities seeks a part time instructor in Conservation & Restoration as part of its long term expansion of the Art History program. The successful candidate should have a terminal qualification in an appropriate subject and practical experience. Experience of teaching American students an advantage, but not essential. Candidates must be fluent in English and hold Italian working papers.
Interested candidates should send CV and cover letter to facultyrecruitment@aur.edu quoting 'restoration' in the subject field of the e-mail. Search will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
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Department of Business Studies seeks part-time instructors to teach Intermediate Micreconomics (Tues/Thurs 2:00-3:25), Principles of Macroeconomics (Tues/Thurs 9:00-10:25) and Globalization (Tues/Thurs 3:30-4:55 pm) for Spring 2008 (Jan 28-May 12). Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent, or comparable work experience plus university level teaching experience. This is a one-semester appointment and carries no obligation of renewal. Please send your cover letter, resume, and the names of two references to facultyrecruitment@aur.edu.
NOTE: In the subject field of your email please type the reference ECO and your full name. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Review of candidates begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled.
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The Department of International Relations seeks a part-time instructor to teach the modern anthropology course The Mediterranean World (Tues/Thurs 10.30-11.55). The course addresses recent cultural, social and political changes in the Mediterranean area with a broad social science background.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent plus university level teaching experience. This is a one-semester appointment and carries no obligation of renewal.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and the names of two references to facultyrecruitment@aur.edu.
CURRENT STAFF OPPORTUNITIES
(updated October 25, 2007)
DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Job Description
Start Date: June 2008 or as soon thereafter as possible
Reports to: President
Description:
The Director of Enrollment Management is The American University of Rome’s enrollment planning and strategy leader, responsible for developing and implementing, in consultation with the President’s Senior Advisory Council of which the Director is a member, a worldwide enrollment management and recruitment plan, creating a marketing strategy for the University, and managing the US and Rome Offices of Admission.
Specific duties:
• Develop and implement an enrollment management plan
• Develop and implement a marketing plan, including strategies for raising the University’s profile locally and internationally
• Coordinate with the Director of Study Abroad in the context of the University’s enrollment management plan
• Supervise scholarship and financial aid processes
• Supervise the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid Administrator based in Rome and the US Director of Admissions based in Washington, DC
• Participate in the development of retention strategies and programs along with other members of the President’s Senior Advisory Council
Qualifications: A master’s degree and at least seven years of successful leadership experience in enrollment management or admissions, including international recruitment, experience with marketing in higher education, and evidence of success in increasing student diversity. Experience in American not-for-profit liberal arts higher education is preferred. A reasoned interest in living and working in Rome is essential.
DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT – The American University of Rome seeks applications for a Director of Enrollment Management to serve as its enrollment planning and strategy leader. Reporting to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Senior Advisory Council, the Director is responsible for developing and implementing a worldwide enrollment management and recruitment plan, creating a marketing strategy for the University, and managing the US and Rome Offices of Admission. Candidates should have a master’s degree and at least seven years of successful leadership experience in enrollment management or admissions, including international recruitment, experience with marketing in higher education, and evidence of success in increasing student diversity. Experience in American not-for-profit liberal arts higher education is preferred. A reasoned interest in living and working in Rome is essential. Salary and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send applications consisting of a cover letter including a statement of interest in living and working in Rome, CV, and contact details of at least three references, by e-mail to enrollmentsearch2007@aur.edu. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. The American University of Rome is an equal opportunity employer.
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