AAS Committee on the Status of Women
Issue of March 6, 2009
eds. Joan Schmelz, Caroline Simpson & Michele Montgomery
This week's issues:
1. Interview Feedback Question
2. Funds Still Available for Childcare Grants for APS
3. Deputy Director, Space Telescope Science Institute
4. Opportunities at the IAEA
5. Dean, College of Science and Mathematics, Arkansas State University
6. How to Submit, Subscribe, or Unsubscribe to AASWOMEN
7. Access to Past Issues of AASWOMEN
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1. Interview feedback question
From: Kartik Sheth [astrokartik
gmail.com]
I recently applied for a faculty position at a teaching University -
although I made the shortlist and had a great visit, I was not offered
the position. When I asked them for some feedback on how I could have
done better - I got the strangest reply. Normally people in the field
have been exceptionally helpful I giving advice even if its off record
but I got an email that said "due to legal reasons, we cannot comment
on the search process." Has anyone else encountered this? I am sure
that it is uncommon but wanted to know more from the community.
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2. Funds Still Available for Childcare Grants for APS meeting
From: WIPHYS March 4, 2009
The Committee on the Status of Women in Physics is pleased to announce
that there are funds remaining for childcare grants of up to $400 to
APS meeting attendees who are bringing small children or who incur extra
expenses in leaving them at home (i.e., extra daycare or babysitting
services). Details at http://www.aps.org/meetings/april/events/index.cfm
(April meeting, Denver).
A grant from the Elsevier Foundation augments existing funds from the APS.
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3. Deputy Director, Space Telescope Science Institute
From: Christine Rueter [rueterstsci.edu]
The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), the science center for
the Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope, and a premier
astronomical research institution, is conducting a search for a Deputy
Director.
The coming decade will present outstanding opportunities for STScI. The
upcoming Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 4 is expected to
provide us with our most powerful and capable observatory ever, and we
are making steady progress developing the Science and Operations Center
for the James Webb Space Telescope. The STScI operates a world-class
multi-mission data and archive center. The Deputy Director will have
the opportunity to work with a diverse, multidisciplinary, top-ranked
staff to help transition STScI into the James Webb era, and help define
the future of space astronomy.
The Deputy Director will work with the Director in the overall
management of STScI's operations and development and in particular
will be responsible for STScI's communications and representation
in the astronomical community.
The ideal candidate will have a strong vision for space science, an
outstanding scientific background, and demonstrated leadership working
in a complex and evolving environment. As Deputy Director, the ability
to work effectively with, and in the Director's absence, lead the
Institute;s senior management team is essential.
A letter of interest in the Deputy Director position, curriculum vitae,
and publications list, along with the names of at least four
professional references from whom confidential information may be
solicited should be submitted in PDF to ddsearchstsci.edu by May 31,
2009. Additional information may be obtained from Dr. Matt Mountain,
STScI Director (410-338-4710, mmountainstsci.edu) or Dr. Brad Peterson,
(614-292-2022, petersonastronomy.ohio-state.edu) Search Committee
Co-Chairs.
Committed to the benefits of diversity, we strongly encourage qualified
women and minority candidates to apply. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.
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4. Opportunities at the IAEA
From: WIPHYS Feb. 23, 2009
The latest job vacancies at the IAEA can be found at
http://recruitment.iaea.org/phf/images/email/top_head.jpg. Should you
know of potential candidates, please do not hesitate to share these
vacancies with them. We particularly encourage women to apply. The
full listing of open vacancies, as well as procedures for applying are
available at http://www.iaea.org/About/Jobs.
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5. Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics, Arkansas State
University
From: WIPHYS March 4, 2009
Arkansas State University (ASU) is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the
achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
In pursuit of this commitment, the University seeks a leader to create
and implement a shared vision for the College of Science and
Mathematics (http://scimath.astate.edu).
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Research, the
Dean provides support and leadership for the departments of Biological
Sciences; Chemistry and Physics; Computer Sciences; and Mathematics and
Statistics. Responsibilities include: faculty recruiting and
development; improving enrollment and graduation rates; expanding
fundraising and externally funded research; enhancement of
accreditation; curriculum development; contributing to globalization of
the University; and facilitating the transition of the University into a
more research intensive institution. Salary is competitive and
commensurate with experience.
Qualifications: An earned doctorate in one of the disciplines of the
College of Sciences and Mathematics, strong interpersonal skills,
organizational acumen, a record of scholarly and/or professional
achievements warranting appointment as a tenured professor. Applicants
should demonstrate strong commitment to teaching excellence; leading
undergraduate and cross-disciplinary graduate programs; doctoral
education; administrative, budgetary, and other leadership experiences;
success in fundraising and obtaining extramural funding for grants/
contracts; and accomplishments in enhancing diversity of faculty and
students.
The University and Community: ASU (www.astate.edu) is a public,
multi-campus higher education system with enrollment of nearly 19,000.
Approximately 11,500 students attend the Jonesboro campus where the
student body is diverse. The campus has a renewed focus on international
student recruitment and capital campaign development. Jonesboro has a
population of 60,000 and is located 70 miles northwest of Memphis
(www.jonesborochamber.org).
For Additional Background Information Contact: Rent Consulting Group,
LLC, grentrentconsultinggroup.com
Applications: Applications must be received online at
https://jobs.astate.edu. Please review instructions for new users on the
home page and select the Dean of Science and Mathematics position
A00292. Applicants should upload a cover letter addressing
qualifications, curriculum vitae, and names, e-mail addresses, and
telephone numbers of five professional references. Review of completed
applications will begin on March 16, 2009, and will continue until the
position is filled. Anticipated starting date is August 1, 2009. Under
the Arkansas' Freedom of Information Act, applications are subject to
public inspection.
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