The Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and the Peace and Justice Studies program at Pace University invite applications for a position teaching negotiation, mediation and facilitation during the spring 2016 semester. Peace and Justice Studies is a major at Pace University and this course is part of the required core classes for the major.

The course is entitled “Working Through Conflict: mediation, facilitation and negotiation”. The section to be covered during the spring semester will runMonday/Wednesday from 4:35-6 pm. Classes begin the last week in January 2016.

Candidates should have at least an MA in Peace and Justice Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, International Studies or a related field. Candidates will also be considered commensurate with professional experience. The successful candidate must have teaching experience at the college level.

Professional experience working as a mediator, facilitator or negotiator and willingness to share these experiences with the students is a pre-requisite for the instructor of this course. The course will draw heavily on skill-building role playing activities which will be developed by the instructor. There is an existing syllabus for this course but candidates are welcome to propose their own.

Founded in 1906, Pace University is a private comprehensive university that offers more than 300 majors and 3,000 courses within six undergraduate and graduate colleges/schools. Its diverse student population is comprised of 9,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students.

How to Apply

For consideration, send a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and e-mail addresses of two or more references by November 6 to: Dr. Emily Welty, Director, Peace and Justice Studies, 41 Park Row, 5^th Floor, New York, NY 10038, or by email ewelty@pace.edu.   Applications will be accepted through November 6 or until the position is filled. Candidates should be available for an in-person interview conducted the third week of November and a decision will be made by December 1.

For more information, visit our web site at: www.pace.edu and then go to the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences.

Pace University is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/H/V, committed to ensuring a diverse learning and working environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.