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Huntingdon College, founded in 1854, is a community of faith, wisdom, and service. The College serves approximately 900 students in undergraduate programs and in the W. James Samford Jr. School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Huntingdon provides an outstanding liberal arts education in an atmosphere that supports spiritual growth and inquiry. An excellent employee benefits program and the opportunity to work in a setting that supports growth in mind, body, and spirit await you at Huntingdon College.

Huntingdon College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Huntingdon College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Huntingdon College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Huntingdon’s Educator Preparation programs are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education. The Music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The Biochemistry program is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).

Huntingdon College, in accordance with Title IX and Section 106.8 of the 2020 Final Rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, other applicable federal and state law, and stated College policy, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. Similarly, it prohibits discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age and/or national origin in its education program or activity, including admission and employment. For more information, see www.huntingdon.edu/misconduct.

Huntingdon College is a smoke-free campus.

Positions Available

Faculty Positions

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (tenure-track)

Huntingdon College (Montgomery, Alabama) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor or Instructor of Criminal Justice. This full-time position will begin August 1, 2024. A successful candidate will be required to teach in-person courses at all levels of a traditional undergraduate program in Criminal Justice. Courses could include but are not limited to, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Private Security, Survey of Corrections, Criminal and Constitutional Law, Terrorism, and Research Methods in Criminal Justice.

Applicants with a PhD in Criminal Justice or Criminology will be considered for hire onto the tenure track at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a 4-4 teaching load plus requirements in service and scholarly activity. Applicants with a master’s degree in criminal justice or criminology and will be considered for hire at the level of Instructor, with a 5-5 teaching load but no additional requirements.

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to ethical behavior and professionalism. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, a statement of teaching philosophy, CV, graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted in the initial application), and a list of three professional references, to Dr.Sarah Conrad Sours, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, at officeofthecao@hawks.huntingdon.edu. Applications received by October 1, 2023 will receive best consideration; search will continue until position is filled.

Required Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Criminology. A Juris Doctorate will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: Five years of experience working within the criminal justice system. Experience teaching at the university/college level.

Huntingdon College, grounded in the Judeo-Christian tradition of the United Methodist Church, is committed to nurturing growth in faith, wisdom, and service and to graduating individuals prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Founded in 1854, Huntingdon is a coeducational liberal arts college.

Huntingdon College is committed to a policy against legally impermissible, arbitrary, or unreasonable discriminatory practices. Therefore, the College, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and stated College policy, prohibits discrimination in its employment practices and in the delivery of its educational programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, and/or national origin.

Instructor of Language and Literature (non tenure-track)

Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama invites applications for the position of Instructor of Language and Literature. This is a non tenure-track position, requiring a 5-5 teaching load, beginning January 1, 2024. Initial appointment will be for three semesters, with the possibility of extension after that. A successful candidate will be required to teach face-to-face introductory composition courses, general education introduction to literature courses, and possibly some upper-level courses.

Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching, especially in teaching first and second-year college students, and a strong commitment to ethical behavior and professionalism.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, a statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts (unofficial acceptable in the first instance), CV, and a list of three professional references, to Dr. Sarah Conrad Sours, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, at officeofthecao@hawks.huntingdon.edu. Applications received by November 10, 2023, will receive best consideration; search will continue until position is filled.

Required Education: At minimum, an earned MA in English or related discipline (18+ hours graduate work). An earned MFA or PhD in English or related discipline preferred. ABD candidates will be considered based on experience.

Preferred Requirements: Experience teaching undergraduate core courses (composition, introduction to literature).

Access Services Librarian (tenure-track)

Come Join the Huntingdon Family

Looking for a professional opportunity that provides for a broad professional library experience?
Seeking to develop your information literacy teaching skills?
Interested in being part of a small library team exploring creative ways to advance an academic library?
Enjoy working closely with students and faculty in a small, liberal arts environment?

Huntingdon College is seeking applicants to join its library faculty as the Access Services Librarian. This tenure-track, 12-month position (rank dependent upon experience) has daily management of the Library’s access services functions and supervisory responsibility for the Library’s student assistants. The Access Services Librarian:

Oversees the access services functions of the Library (we are an OCLC WMS library) to meet evolving needs of users, including but not limited to circulation, reserves, stack management, shared virtual reference/research assistance.
Works with other members of the library faculty & staff to develop and sustain effective and innovative pathways to resources and services that consider a wide range of potential barriers for diverse populations.
Oversees development of effective wayfinding resources in a variety of formats.
Oversees the Library’s student assistant program (e.g. supervision, training, evaluation).
Ensures necessary service desk coverage during full-access hours.
Prepares reports as needed.
Provides technology assistance to students and other library users.
Educates users on library policies, services, and collections.
Provides reference/research assistance.
Assists in delivery of the Library’s information literacy program.
Assists in delivery of InterLibrary Loan services (as needed).
Assists in development of collections, physical and electronic.
Possesses an understanding of a wide range of privacy and security issues.
Assists in development and delivery of library events and various observances.
Assists in overall promotion of the Library and its role in the academic development of students, as well as their overall well-being.
Assists in the development of the Library’s social media through contributing posts.
Possesses ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
Possesses a work ethic that extends beyond “It’s not in my job description.”
Provides some evening coverage during full-access hours, if needed.
Fulfills responsibilities associated with status as a faculty member.

To be successful in the position a librarian will need to be reliable in their work schedule and in the fulfillment of their responsibilities, have effective communication skills, be able to work productively with a diverse population, think creatively and analytically and conceptually, be an advocate for intellectual freedom, have an interest in working with students to help them prepare for their success in the workforce and in their life after college, show an enthusiasm for the overall opportunities a small college environment can provide — and exhibit patience and a welcoming environment. The successful candidate should understand that in most instances they are the visible frontline representation of the Library for those who visit our physical space.

The team of the Houghton Memorial Library includes 4 library faculty (ranging from 6 to 38 years in the profession), 4 full- and part-time staff, and an average of 25 student assistants (and one ghost!). An exciting space redesign project is underway.

An ALA-accredited Master’s in library science is required. Applications from qualified candidates recently completing their degree are welcome. We enjoy providing librarians their first post-degree professional experience. Applications from qualified candidates whose background has been in the public library field are also welcome. Ideal start date is early January 2024, with some flexibility for an earlier or later start date.

Huntingdon College is located in historic Montgomery, Alabama, which holds the unique distinction of being both the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement and having served as the first capital of the Confederacy. Huntingdon has recently implemented an exciting Race & Justice Initiative that includes the introduction of an African American Studies minor, several new courses across the disciplines, and a new lecture series. Montgomery is the headquarters of the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Equal Justice Initiative, and is home to such sites and attractions as Dexter Avenue Baptist Church (where Martin Luther King, Jr. preached and which served as a center point of the Montgomery Bus Boycott ), the Rosa Parks Museum, the Freedom Riders Museum, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the Capri Theatre (independent, foreign language, and documentary films), the Montgomery Biscuits (minor league baseball team), Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, and the new National Memorial for Peace and Justice and Legacy Museum. Montgomery is 3 hours from Gulf Coast beaches and 2 – 3 hours from Atlanta.

Huntingdon College is committed to a policy against legally impermissible, arbitrary, or unreasonable discriminatory practices. Therefore, Huntingdon College, in accordance with Title IX and Section 106.8 of the 2020 Final Rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, other applicable federal and state law, and stated College policy, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. Furthermore, Huntingdon College, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and stated College policy, prohibits discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived gender, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age and/or national origin in its education program or activity, including admission and employment.

Huntingdon College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internal or external to the institution. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination, which are prohibited under Title IX by policy. Inquiries and/or complaints that are not related to disability discrimination can be addressed to:

Huntingdon College Title IX Coordinator. Eric A. Kidwell. Library. 1500 East Fairview Ave.

Montgomery, AL 36106. TitleIXCoordinator@hawks.huntingdon.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vita with the names and contact information of three references, graduate transcript(s) (unofficial is acceptable at time of application), and statement of professional philosophy (i.e. philosophy of academic librarianship) to: Dr. Sarah Conrad Sours, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, at officeofthecao@hawks.huntingdon.edu.

Questions may be directed to Eric A. Kidwell, Professor & Director of the Library & Title IX Coordinator at ekidwell@hawks.huntingdon.edu.

Staff Positions

Accounts Payable/Accounting Clerk

Be familiar with all Business Office policies as they relate to the use of cash management, check requests, purchase orders, and Purchasing Card (P-Card) usage.

Have a general understanding of accounting policies as they relate to the Accounts Payable function. You should understand the ins and outs of the payable process, including how it affects reporting requirements. When reviewing invoices or contracts, you must be able to determine proper recognition of expenditure (asset addition, current expense, accrual or prepaid expense).

Be able to use software available to aid with the research of information, reporting and reconciliation requirements. Examples of software available currently are: Great Plains (GP), Excel, Word, File Maker, Adobe.

Understand and be able to fully utilize the Accounts Payable GP module. This includes, but is not limited to:

Use of reports in order to determine aging of invoices or as necessary to answer audit or reporting questions.
Void checks or invoices when deemed necessary.
Inquiry of paid items or entered invoices to avoid duplicate payments or answer vendor/employee questions in timely manner.
Periodic review of vendor lists, outstanding purchase orders, etc to ensure all items are correctly in system and up to date.

Review and evaluate all check requests and purchase order requisitions to ensure that it includes proper vendor name, address, amounts, GL accounting code, and authorized signatures. Enter the check requests or purchase orders into the GP system, using correct document numbers, due dates, and descriptions. Any discrepancies or questions should be addressed with the requestor and resolved before being entered into the system.

Be able to communicate with vendors and other employees when problems or questions arise in order to give them reliable and useful information.

Maintain Annuity payment schedule and make sure all payments go out timely.

Review all P-Card reconciliations received to ensure all policies were followed. Make sure all receipts are attached and approvals have been obtained. Any violations of policies should be resolved with the cardholder before being given to Comptroller for review and posting.

Be able to set up new P-card users, manage accounts, and resolve issues by utilizing on-line software. Keep proper documentation of all changes made to user accounts.

Maintain balance in Bulk Mail and Business Reply card postage accounts, and properly record usage in those accounts. Make sure usage of this postage is recorded in proper period. Replenish account balances as necessary.

Record end of month entries in order to aid with getting budget information and AR/Agency statements out by the 15^th of each month. End of month entries include:

Postage/Printing/Telephone/Cell phone/Business Reply Mail/Vehicle usage/Misc phone and cable charges/AR and Agency transactions.

Have an understanding of the cash receipts function and be able to serve in that role as needed. This includes the receipt of student payments. Need an understanding of the ins and outs of cash and how it relates to proper recording and reporting in sub-ledgers. Be able to balance cash drawer and recognize where problems with outages may exist. Also need basic knowledge of excel to be able to check and correct formulas to ensure numbers are calculating correctly.

Due to the small size of the department, make sure all expected absences are approved and added to the Business Office calendar as soon as possible. Consideration to other circumstances taking place in the Department and College should also be considered when requesting time off.

Communication and teamwork is critical for the Department to function in the capacity needed to serve the College. During the time of unexpected absences within the Department or other departments of the College, it is important to be available, willing and able to aid in areas needed. Leaving items or situations for the person to resolve when they return should be avoided if at all possible. You must also be prepared to come in during the extended holidays if deemed necessary to perform Business Office duties.

Security Officer (2)

Huntingdon College, Department of Public Safety invites applications for the position of Security Officer. The security officer position is responsible for providing security patrols and performing duties relating to the protection of College students, faculty, staff, personal and institution property through the enforcement of law and college rules to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Communicate and have an appropriate relationship with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Execute daily reports and patrol college property on foot and in motorized vehicles to preserve law and order.
Prevent and discover the commission of crimes.
Answer calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, lockouts, felonies, and other misdemeanors.
Administer first aid, conduct preliminary investigations, gather information, and prepare detailed accident investigation reports.
Interview person with complaints and inquiries and attempt to make proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.
Attend regular training classes in police methods, first aid, target practice and other law enforcement-related work as required.
Provide crowd and traffic control during sporting events and other special events.
Enforce and issue parking citations upon regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or GED approved by the State Department of Education.
21 years old or older.
Have a valid driver license with an insurable driving record.
Must be APOSTC certified

Preferred Qualifications

Must not have been convicted of a felony, misdemeanor involving force, violence, or moral turpitude.
CPR and First Aid certificates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of security, traffic, and parking practices and procedures.
Knowledge of general Huntingdon conduct rules.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Ability to administer CPR or First Aid.
Ability to recognize safety, security, or health hazards.
Ability to document investigations.
Ability to monitor fire and motion systems.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Note

An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment background check and drug test.

To Apply

Complete and submit a Huntingdon Application for Employment along with a resume to hr@hawks.huntingdon.edu.

Adjunct Teaching Opportunities

Huntingdon College maintains a part-time instructor pool to address any instructional needs that may arise in all disciplines represented at the College, e.g. accounting, art, biology, business administration, chemistry, Christian ministries, communication studies, criminal justice, economics, education, English, French, geography, history, management, mathematics, music (including instrumental studio instruction), physical science, political science, psychology, religion, Spanish, sport science and physical education, and theater.

The Office of Academic Affairs requests that individuals interested in teaching on a part-time basis at Huntingdon College submit the following materials for review:

Current resume or Curriculum Vita,
All post-secondary transcripts,
Three letters of recommendation,
Teaching philosophy

In order to be considered for as a potential part-time instructor, a candidate must have a completed graduate degree, and at least 18 hours of coursework in the discipline the candidate desires to teach. Additionally and specific to part-time instructors for the Music Program: the candidate must be highly skilled in the instructional area; able to communicate well and utilize delivery systems as needed; able to perform in public, assist students to perform in public in the music area taught; and must be physically able to handle materials and equipment related to teaching.

Interested individuals may send the above pieces to the Office of Academic Affairs at Huntingdon College via:

Email: officeoftheprovost@huntingdon.edu
Fax: (334) 833-4272
Mail: Office of Academic Affairs, Huntingdon College, 1500 East Fairview Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106-2148

Mission

Employee Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Insurance
Cancer, Life, Intensive Care, Accidental, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans
Retirement Plan
Holidays
Vacation (staff)
Sick Leave (staff)
Direct Deposit
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Tuition Scholarship; Application for Employee Tuition Scholarship; Application Procedures for Employee Tuition Scholarship
Tuition Exchange
Bookstore
Library Services
Recreation Facilities