The American Association of University Professors seeks applications for an entry-level program officer in the Department of Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Governance. Responsibilities include implementing AAUP-recommended standards by providing advice and responding to faculty complaints, working with staff and leaders to address pertinent policy issues in higher education, and representing the AAUP in national, regional, and local forums. Faculty experience and a working familiarity with AAUP principles and standards preferred. The successful candidate will have the ability to analyze complicated cases, the capacity to handle multiple projects, excellent writing skills, a diplomatic temperament when dealing with diverse viewpoints and personalities, sound judgment, scholarly/legal training, and the capacity for cooperative work with staff colleagues and volunteer leaders. Salary mid-60s, bargaining-unit position, excellent benefits.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled, with the appointment beginning no later than summer 2011. Applicants should submit a letter indicating their interest, along with a résumé of relevant experience, by e-mail to commasearch@aaup.org or by mail to: Academic Freedom and Tenure Search Committee, AAUP, 1133 Nineteenth Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3655. No telephone inquires please. Applications from minorities and women are encouraged. The AAUP is an equal-opportunity employer. The national AAUP does not discriminate on the basis of characteristics not related to job performance. These include age, sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, military service, personal appearance, and any other bases prohibited by law.
