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The Donegal School District, Mount Joy, PA, has an opening for a middle school English teacher.

English 7-12 certification required. There is a permanent position available for the 2009-10 school year. Please apply through PA-Educator.net and send a letter of interest to Donegal School District, Administrative Office, Attn: Lisa Bates, 1051 Koser Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552 or email lisa.bates@donegal.k12.pa.us. Letters accepted until position is filled. EOE

The district is centrally located between Hershey, Lancaster, York and Harrisburg with a student population of 2800. Please check our website for details on the district - www.donegal.k12.pa.us.

Fellowship Advisor, Office of Fellowships, Meijer Honors College, Grand Valley State University (near Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Grand Valley State University is seeking applications for the position of Fellowship Advisor, to begin August 2009. The Fellowship Advisor will be responsible for understanding and maintaining up-to-date information on prestigious national and international scholarships and fellowships; recruiting and advising students, from the point of inquiry all the way through the application process; acting as the institutional representative to granting organizations; working with faculty, staff, and students to publicize opportunities; and participating in the National Association of Fellowship Advisors.

Qualifications:

Required: A master's degree. At least two years experience in higher education or comparable setting as an advisor; evidence of strong organizational and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and independently; experience working with diverse populations; experience in publicizing opportunities (through print, websites, and networking),
recruiting candidates, facilitating and coordinating preparatory workshops.

Preferred: Experience in developing a multi-year recruitment plan, an understanding of the fellowship recruitment process, and knowledge of the best practices of fellowship and scholarship administration. Past recipients/applicants of major scholarships/fellowships encouraged to apply.

Salary commensurate with experience. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org. Include a cover letter and resume/cv. The online system
will allow you to attach these documents electronically. The online application will ask for contact information for three references. If you have questions or need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Research/National Fellowships

http://www.cmu.edu/jobs
Posting # 5646

The Assistant Director is responsible for administrative and programmatic tasks related to the Undergraduate Research Office and the Fellowships and Scholarships Office. The offices work together to offer Carnegie Mellon students an opportunity to compete internally for undergraduate research awards and externally for selected national and international fellowship and scholarships. The position includes: gathering and disseminating of information; identifying, advising and assisting students; reading proposals and applications; working with faculty and staff across multiple disciplines; building connections with a national network of professionals connected to undergraduate research and fellowships/scholarships.

The Assistant Director will report to the Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. The Assistant Director will provide students with a full panoply of undergraduate research and fellowship opportunities, coupled with support services and creative programming to students in all disciplines. The main tasks include: development and implementation of strategies and programs to raise campus awareness of internal opportunities for undergraduate research and external scholarship opportunities; counseling of a diverse pool of undergraduate students and alumni; oversight of proposal writing and application process; the selection of campus representatives for various awards; connecting to the national, local and international fellowship and scholarship community; collaboration with faculty mentors; day-to-day administration of the Undergraduate Research Office and the Fellowships and Scholarships Office.

Minimum education: MA, required; Ph.D. desirable; strong writing and communication skills; strong counseling skills; strong organizational skills; ability to work well with a culturally diverse student body; ability to interact with a wide range of faculty and staff at a Research I University. Experience with fellowships and scholarships and/or undergraduate research desirable but not required.

Candidates interested in joining the Carnegie Mellon team should go to http://www.cmu.edu/jobs to create an applicant profile and apply online.
Hard copy/emailed resumes cannot be accepted. Individuals without access to an Internet-capable computer can use computers at libraries, Internet cafes, local or state employment offices, or the Carnegie Mellon Human Resources office at 143 North Craig Street, Pittsburgh. Carnegie Mellon University is an EEO/AA employer.


Stephanie Wallach, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice Provost for
Undergraduate Education
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Warner Hall 531
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890

412-268-5702
Fax: 412-268-6159
sw4s@andrew.cmu.edu


Julia Spencer
Program Assistant
Fellowships and Scholarships Office
Carnegie Mellon University
Warner Hall 530F
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 268-9987
Fax: (412) 268-6159
http://www.cmu.edu/fso

Middle School English Teacher

Southern Teachers Agency, the oldest educational placement service in America, receives job listings from hundreds of PK-12 private schools around the South, many of which do not require teacher certification.

A private, college-preparatory school near Washington, DC, is seeking a Middle School English teacher to commence work in August 2009.

The teaching duties are expected to be in Grade 6.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the full life of the school by coaching athletic teams or supervising extracurricular activities.

Location: Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC

Work Begins: August 2009

Compensation: Salary range is $41,500 - $81,000. Good benefits package.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in English or English Education. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Strong academic record. Teacher certification not required, but if a candidate has not gone through a teacher education program, then he/she must have significant other experience working with middle-school students, e.g., as a camp counselor or coach.

Application process: Interested candidates should apply to Southern Teachers Agency. The process consists of completing an STA application (available online), sending a credentials file, and having a telephone interview.

Please visit our website or contact:
Southern Teachers Agency
7 Elliewood Ave., Suite 2A
Charlottesville, VA 22903-2603
Tel 434.295.9122
Fax 434.295.6448
Teachers@SouthernTeachers.com
www.SouthernTeachers.com