Ireland University College Cork, Lectureship in Physical Geography - jowoq.blogspot.com

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Applicants must hold a doctoral qualification.  Consideration will be given to applicants from any major specialism within PhysicalGeography , although preference will be given to those with expertise in applied, environmental management themes and/or those working in coastal and marine areas.
The appointee will be expected to contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to contribute to research supervision within the Department.  Evidence of peer reviewed publications will be expected, together with experience in teaching within the third-level education system.
For informal enquiries about the post, please contact Professor Robert Devoy, Head of the School of Geography and Archaeology: The Human Environment on +353 21 4904360 (email r.devoy@ucc.ie), or Ms Agnes O’Leary (Executive Assistant, Geography) on +353 21 4902517 (email agnes.oleary@ucc.ie)
For further information on UCC’s Department of Geography see http://www.ucc.ie/en/geography/
Salary scale (new entrants 2011)*: €31,821 – €51,270 / €62,353 – €81,459
* Existing public servants continuously employed in the public sector on/after 31st December 2010 will be placed on the 2010 salary scales (non new entrants).  In all instances the successful appointment will be at the first point of the scale
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday, 1st July 2011
Application forms must be completed, and are available, together with further details, on our website at: www.uccc.ie/hr/vacancies or from Department of Human Resources, University College Cork, Ireland. Tel: +353 21 4903603 / Email: recruitment@per.ucc.ie/ Fax: +353 21 4271568
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependant upon University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector
University College Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer



Job Title Lectureship in Physical Geography
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Org Name University College Cork
City Cork
State/Province N
Country Ireland
Application Deadline 2011-Jul-01

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Faculty position in Engineering, natural science and sustainable energy.
The School of Science and Engineering at Reykjavík University is looking for candidates to lead the academic program within the Reykjavík Energy Graduate School of Sustainable Systems (REYST). We are looking for a person with an interest in and knowledge of sustainable energy systems. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in engineering or natural science. Industry experience is beneficial, but not essential.

The REYST program is a cooperative effort between Reykjavík University and Reykjavík Energy. It offers a program of graduate studies leading to a MS degree in sustainable energy science or a MS degree in sustainable energy engineering. The REYST program is based on a broad foundation where all students are required to take classes on energy technology, geoscience and energy economics before specializing further. The REYST program has strong industrial ties and emphasises professional rigour.
Additional information about the REYST program can be found at the website www.reyst.is
Interested parties can contact the Dean of Engineering, Gunnar Tómasson (gunnargt@ru.is). Applications should be sent to appl(at)ru.isby June 30th 2011. Applications should include a CV, list of publications, research statement, teaching statement and references.

Reykjavik University is an international university located at the heart of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Reykjavik University (RU) is Iceland’s largest private university, with 3000 students and 250 full time employees.

RU‘s focus is on research, excellence in teaching, entrepreneurship, technology development and co-operation with industry and the business community.
RU‘s School of Science and Engineering is one of Iceland’s largest faculties with close to 1000 students and 50 faculty members covering a wide range of engineering studies. Reykjavik University graduates two out of three individuals completing university degrees in the field of technology. Reykjavik Un


Job Title Faculty position in Engineering, natural science and sustainable energy.
POST DETAILS
Org Name Reykjavik University
Contact Person Gunnar Gudni Tomasson
Tel +354-5996200
E-Mail appl(at)ru.is
City Reykjavik
State/Province N
Country Iceland
Application Deadline 2011-Jun-30

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The secretary’s duty is to pro-actively support the Executive Board and handle the day-to-day management, for examples in relation to the following tasks:

• Regular liaison with the ECIU Local Coordinators to build and support a strong information flow between institutions, and within institutions; 
• Monitoring the four Steering Committees that have been set up to oversee the ECIU’s core areas of activity: Education, HR Development, Knowledge Triangle, and EU Policy; 
• Monitoring ECIU projects and working groups; ensuring coordination across groups to harvest synergies and share relevant information across areas of activity; 
• Settling the day-to-day finances of the foundation; 
• Preparing the agenda and putting together reports and materials for Executive Board meetings, working out the minutes and following up on resolutions of the Executive Board; 
• Supporting strategic initiatives; in particular those initiatives where ECIU funding is given to buy out staff time at other ECIU institutions;
• Liaising with the ECIU’s representative in Brussels to support the representative in developing an internal ECIU network for EU Liaison staff; to monitor work carried out and to support in prioritisation of work tasks when required.

The secretary is appointed under the responsibility of the Executive Board, and works together closely with speaker of the board.

Requirements

For this highly interactive task, we are looking for a person with the following characteristics:
- Successfully completed higher education degree
- Expertise of higher education management
- Experience in consulting senior management
- Knowledge of relevant issues of European higher education policy
- Good negotiation skills in English
- Strong intercultural competences
- Strategic thinking
- Assertiveness and a pro-active attitude
- Flexibility and willingness to travel

For more information about this position you can contact MSc Mr. Lotze telephone 0031 53 4895679, email, s.lotze@utwente.nl
To apply for this position, please fill in the application form, through the link below, before June 19th, 2011.

Conditions of employment

We offer you a part time position (0,5). The salary is based on the job profile Management Secretary, scale 11 (max. € 4374,00 on fulltime base) under the Dutch CAO NU. Entry date for this position is 1 August 2011.
Applicants should hand in their CV and references as well as a two-page position paper on “Current challenges for universities and university networks in European context” by 19 June 2011.

Organisation
 
The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.



Job Title Secretary General (0,5) for the European Consortium of Innovative Universities ECIU
POST DETAILS
Org Name University of Twente
City Enschede
State/Province N
Country Netherlands
Application Deadline 2011-Jun-19