Demmie G. Mayfield Endowed Chair in Science and Undergraduate Research.

Schreiner University invites applications for the position of Demmie G. Mayfield Endowed Chair in Science and Undergraduate Research.

Integral to the mission of Schreiner University, the Mayfield Endowed Chair enhances undergraduate research in the sciences and across the university, facilitates student and faculty involvement in scholarly work, increases the university’s ability to attract outstanding faculty and prospective students to campus, and helps to promote the importance of research in undergraduate learning across disciplines. The Mayfield Endowed Chair also fosters opportunities for interaction and relationships with prestigious national forums related to undergraduate research. This position reports to the Dean of Faculty. This position is non-tenure track.

The position has teaching responsibilities for two courses each semester relevant to the faculty member’s discipline and interests. The Chair’s teaching load is expected to complement the teaching expertise of existing faculty. The specific goals of the Mayfield Endowed Chair in Undergraduate Research are to promote high quality student learning and student success.

Experience with administrative responsibilities including: developing and managing budgets, planning and writing reports, supervising staff and faculty scholars, administering internal grant programs, organizing events, and coordinating undergraduate research websites, social media and internal publications is desired. Position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Applicants must complete an online application and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, teaching philosophy, the names addresses and telephone numbers of three references, and other support materials such as teaching evaluations to hr@schreiner.edu. Materials that cannot be submitted electronically may be mailed to:

Schreiner University Human Resources
2100 Memorial Blvd CMB 6233
Kerrville, Texas 78028.

Schreiner University is an Hispanic-serving institution, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.