Center for Labor Research & Studies
Florida International University
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
CENTER FOR LABOR RESEARCH AND STUDIES
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Florida International University was founded in 1972 and is Miami's only public research university. Currently FIU has
38,000 students and graduates the most Hispanics of any university in the country. Its 21 colleges and schools offer more
than 200 bachelors, masters and doctoral programs. FIU has also been classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the
Advancement of Teaching as a "High Research Activity." This year FIU was authorized to establish a medical school, which
will open in 2009. FIU's College of Law recently received accreditation in the fastest time allowed by the American Bar
Association.
We seek candidates interested in working with us to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse, multicultural,
technology-driven society. All teaching programs in the College are accredited by NCATE. The College is comprised of
four academic departments housing 60 programs at the undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral levels.
Faculty Position:
The Center for Labor Research & Studies at Florida International University announces one permanent, full-time faculty
position (possible tenure earning status to begin August 1, 2007. The CLR&S offers an undergraduate Labor Studies
Concentration within a Liberal Studies program; two undergraduate Labor Studies Certificates; an under graduate certificate
in Vocational Education, a graduate certificate in Conflict Resolution and Consensus Building; conducts sponsored and
non-sponsored research and training; and offers a variety of non-credit programs.
Salary: Negotiable. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities: We are seeking an individual to write and secure research and/or training grants who will enhance and
increase the funded research/training efforts of the Center as well as contribute to the undergraduate, graduate and non-credit
teaching program and general mission of the College and the Center.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. or comparable terminal degree is required and teaching and research experience. Proven record of
grants preferred. Teaching and research focuses on one or a combination of the following Labor Studies/Adult
Education/Human Resource Development areas: globalization and the changing nature of work; immigration, ethnicity and
worker rights; workplace health and safety; worker literacy within changing technologies. In addition to the specified areas,
applicant must have a demonstrated interest in working with a diverse labor community. Good interpersonal skills
required.
Position will remain open until filled. Initial review will begin on April 26, 2007. Please submit a letter of
application that establishes position qualifications, vitae, samples of scholarly writing, copy of graduate transcripts and a
list of at least three references with phone numbers/e-mail address to:
Judith Blucker, Dean
c/o Lisa Frost
Center for Labor Research & Studies
11200 SW 8th Street LC 304
Miami, FL 33199
(305) 348-2371
FAX: (305) 348-2241
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