Employment

Cottey College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the College to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Job openings are posted below under faculty, administrative, and hourly listings. Unless otherwise noted in a specific listing, all faculty and academic affairs staff inquiries and applications should be directed to:
Office of Academic Affairs
Cottey College
1000 W. Austin
Nevada, MO 64772
The phone number for the office is 417-667-8181, ext. 2128.

All administrative and hourly inquiries and applications should be directed to:
Office of Human Resources
Cottey College
1000 W. Austin
Nevada, MO 64772
The phone number for the office is 417-667-8181, ext. 2103

Vice President for Administration and Finance

Cottey College invites applications and nominations for the position of vice president for administration and finance. The College seeks a financial leader and communicator with excellent strategic, technical, and critical thinking skills in addition to personal qualities of integrity, accessibility, and commitment to the College community. The vice president provides sound, creative financial direction to the College, based on established institutional values and strategic planning priorities while serving as a change leader, relationship builder, and steward of the institution's human, financial, and physical assets. This individual works actively and collaboratively with other executives, students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Now in its 128th year, Cottey College is a liberal arts college for women which awards associate and selected baccalaureate degrees. The College is strong financially with an endowment approaching $90 million, no debt, and no deferred maintenance on its beautiful facilities and campus.

Under the general direction of the President, the vice president serves as a senior administrator on campus and oversees the physical plant, food service, human resources, information technology, mail and print services, bookstore, and the business office. Qualified candidates must possess a master's degree in business administration or related field and seven years' progressive experience in higher education management or related job experience. Preference given to private higher education experience.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Applicant screening will begin February 2013. Interested candidates should send letter of application and résumé to: Search Committee, VPSearch@cottey.edu. For more information, click here. EOE

Physics

Cottey College, a leading private liberal arts college for women, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for an adjunct faculty member to teach Introduction to Physics and General Physics I and II, for the 2013-2014 academic year. We are looking for an individual who is able to teach Introduction to Physics and the calculus-based Physics course sequence, including lecture and lab sections for these courses. Introduction to Physics and General Physics I would be offered during the fall semester, August 26, 2013, through December 19, 2013. Introduction to Physics and General Physics II would be offered during the spring semester, January 13, 2014, through May 15, 2014. Semester stipends for teaching these courses would be $6,000 each semester. Assistance with travel costs may be available, depending on commuting distance. Further information about Cottey is available at . Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts and contact information for three references to Dr. Cathryn Pridal, VPAA, Cottey College, Nevada, MO via e-mail to: dkerbs@cottey.edu. Phone: 417-667-8181. EOE

Mathematics

Cottey College, a private liberal arts college for women, invites applications for a full-time, tenure track assistant/associate professor of mathematics, beginning August 2013. A doctorate (ABD considered) in mathematics or a related field and the ability to communicate effectively with students and other faculty are required. College teaching experience is preferred. Further information about Cottey is available at and further information about the position is available at www.mathjobs.com. Review of applications begins January 7, 2013 and continues until the position is filled. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, and contact information for three references (including at least one who can address your teaching ability) to Dr. Cathryn Pridal, VPAA, Cottey College, 1000 W. Austin, Nevada, MO 64772 or via e-mail to: dkerbs@cottey.edu. Phone: 417-667-8181.

Counselor

Cottey College is seeking to fill the position of counselor. The qualified applicant will possess a master's degree and Missouri licensure in counseling, psychology, or social work. Responsibilities include providing short-term therapy to individuals and groups, crisis intervention, and program development. Preference will be given to qualified individuals with a minimum of two years experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults in a clinical setting. This is a full-time, nine-month position beginning August 1, 2013. Send a letter of application and resume with three professional references to:

Jeanna Brauer, LCSW
Coordinator of Counseling
Cottey College
1000 W. Austin
Nevada, MO 64772