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Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a multi-campus, state-assisted regional institution in the Oklahoma System of Higher Education and is accredited by the North Central Association and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The student population is approximately 2,100 students.

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Position Available: Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation, Inc. Communication and Marketing Manager

Available: November 16, 2009 

Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for development, scheduling, budgeting, coordination, planning, and distributing of mass communiqué and advertisement for both the Foundation and Alumni office to include radio, newspaper, billboards, e-newsletter, website, e-mail, direct mail and television. This position will also perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a mass communications or marketing field preferred. Other qualifications include the ability to work with administration, faculty and staff; the ability to work with students in a pleasant and helpful manner and a working knowledge of the Northwestern Foundation and Alumni Association.

Salary: 20,000 - 26,000, DOE

Closing Date: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.   

Send resume and three (3) samples of writing (published and unpublished) to: 

Allen E. (Skeeter) Bird
Executive Director 
Northwestern Foundation and Alumni Association 
709 Oklahoma Blvd. 
Alva, OK 73717
E-mail: aebird@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a resume with contact information for three professional references and a completed university employment application form. Only persons who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer.

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Position Available: Adjunct Instructor of English

Available: January 2010 

Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include teaching Fundamentals of English (remedial) and/or Composition I courses. 

Qualifications: Master’s degree in English required. Preference given to candidates with teaching experience.   

Send Information to: 

Dr. Shawn Holliday
Chair, Dept. of English, Foreign Languages, & Humanities 
Northwestern Oklahoma State University 
709 Oklahoma Blvd. 
Alva, OK 73717
E-mail: spholliday@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a resume with contact information for three professional references and a completed university employment application form. Only persons who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer.

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Position Available: Secretary, Division of Nursing, Enid Campus (Part-time)

Available: November 2009 

Duties and Responsibilities: General clerical-related tasks, including greeting visitors, assisting students, keyboarding, maintaining student files, maintaining division website, and arranging and scheduling appointments/meetings for faculty. 

Qualifications: Associate’s degree preferred, but can be substituted with previous work experience.  

Send Information to: 

Joyce Garvie
Director of Human Resources 
Northwestern Oklahoma State University 
709 Oklahoma Blvd. 
Alva, OK 73717
E-mail: jagarvie@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a resume with contact information for three professional references and a completed university employment application form. Only persons who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer.

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Position Available: Database Support Analyst

Database Support Analyst needed in Alva, Oklahoma to modify and update the University’s Degree Audit System to optimize operational efficiency. Hand code using CSS and Javascript and correct data entry errors into database system related to university portal. Provide technical support for the administration of Jenzabar PX software system. Provide support and maintenance for the operation of the university’s portal, student information system, faculty access system, and degree audit system. Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or MIS plus 1 year of experience using the Jenzabar PX software. Experience may be obtained prior to completion of degree. Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. Send resume/references to: Joyce Garvie, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 709 Oklahoma Blvd., Alva, OK 73717. EOE.

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Position Available: Adjunct Faculty Position - Instructor of Voice

Available: January 2010 

Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include teaching applied voice and assigned courses in choral literature, diction and pedagogy.

Qualifications: Masters degree in vocal performance or vocal pedagogy required. Preference given to candidates with a strong performance background plus three or more years experience as a studio voice instructor.   

Send Information to: 

Dr. Stephen Kingsbury
Chari, Department of Fine Arts 
Northwestern Oklahoma State University 
709 Oklahoma Blvd. 
Alva, OK 73717
E-mail: sakingsbury@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a resume with contact information for three professional references and a completed university employment application form. Only persons who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer.

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Position Available: Faculty Position - Division of Education, Early Childhood, Elementary

Available: August 2009 

Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching assignment in the areas of early childhood and elementary education. Standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester. The position also requires teaching in a distance learning atmosphere, some travel and a flexible schedule of day and evening classes. Duties include: teaching content, theory and application to potential educators; supervising resident teachers and student teachers; advising students; serving on various administrative, faculty and standing committees as assigned; sponsoring student activities; performing other work-related duties as assigned; assisting in the development and submission of program reviews; assisting the Director of Teacher Education with the NCATE/state accreditation process.

Additional Responsibilities
Actively participate in professional organizations.
Explore opportunities to conduct or participate in research activities, grant writing, give state and national presentations and write in professional publications.
Participate in community service as related to their area of expertise.  

Qualifications: Earned doctorate preferred, master’s degree required. Public school teaching experience required.

Send Information to: 

Dr. James Bowen
Dean, School of Professional Studies 
Northwestern Oklahoma State University 
709 Oklahoma Blvd. 
Alva, OK 73717
E-mail: jlbowen@nwosu.edu   

Applicants should provide a resume with contact information for three professional references and a completed university employment application form. Only persons who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer.

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Applicants must list specific job openings on their application form and cover letter in order to be included in the applicant pool for that opening.

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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This institution, in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable federal laws and regulations, and to the extent required by law, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Inquiries concerning the application of these programs should be made to Brad Franz, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 709 Oklahoma Boulevard, Alva, OK 73717, (580) 327-8415.