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Unlikely Haven for Humanities Publishing  Jan. 8

U. of Houston-Victoria, home to a host of scholarly publications and activities, is an emerging intellectual destination (albeit one whose coordinates not everyone knows yet). more

Outmoded Engineers?  Jan. 8

A department at Cornell, founded in the ’60s, is latest of its kind to be merged or eliminated. Critics say more theoretical programs are valuable, but vulnerable because they generate fewer large grants. more

A Call for Assessment — of the Right Kind  Jan. 8

Reinforcing 2004 statement, liberal education group exhorts colleges to ramp up measurement of student learning — but with emphasis on internal improvement rather than external accountability. more

‘Online Social Networking on Campus’  Jan. 8

Co-author of new book offers advice on how colleges should help the Facebook generation of students. more

Quick Takes: U.S. Audit Slams Fifth Third Over Student Loans, Northeastern Ill. Withdraws Proposal on Protests, Effort to Save AP Italian Fails, Baltimore Hebrew May Merge Into Towson U., For-Profit Purchases  Jan. 8

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New Presidents or Provosts: Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, Drake U., MiraCosta College, Pikeville College, Salem State College  Jan. 8

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Assistant Professor of Philosophy
James Madison University

Join one of the finest regional universities in the nation. James Madison University, home to 18,000 + students, welcomes you ... see job

Automotive Service Technology & Heavy Equipment/Transport Technology Instructor
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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Assistant Professor in Physiology/Developmental Biology
College of Notre Dame of Maryland

College of Notre Dame of Maryland is experiencing a time of growth and renewal and is seeking new faculty and departmental ... see job

Faculty — Chair, Dept of English, Speech, & Foreign Languages — 9ASESF02
Texas Woman’s University

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Assistant or Associate Professor, Vision Researcher
Oakland University — MI

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2008/09 GERMAN Teaching Specialist/Lecturer, Dept of German, Scandinavian & Dutch
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota is a premier employer and a talent magnet attracting leading faculty and staff from around the ... see job

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Music; Associate Director of Bands — Tenure Track Positio
Jackson State University

DUTIES: Teach applied instruments, instrumental methods, and music appreciation. Assist the Director of Bands with the ... see job

Coordinator of Student Housing
Roosevelt University

Job Summary Roosevelt University is teeming with energy, enthusiasm and vibrancy this fall as the new class ... see job

Open Rank Faculty in Infectious Disease
East Carolina University

East Carolina University, a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, is a doctoral institution with an ... see job

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor
Western Carolina University

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION COLLEGE OF BUSINESS WESTERN ... see job