A career at Long Island University (LIU) is a major step in advancing your professional growth, increasing job satisfaction, and serving the wonderful people of Brooklyn.
We are pleased to provide you with information on job opportunities at the Brooklyn Campus. You will find that at LIU there are always options for advancing in your chosen profession or for exploring new career paths. We are proud of the fact that our employees enjoy working here and many of them refer candidates for employment. It is yet another confirmation that LIU is one of the best places to work.
We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance, 403b retirement savings, tuition remission, and more. The program is designed so that the University can attract and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce.
With a focus on service quality, our Human Resources team strives to make your experience at LIU a positive one.
- Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure-Track)
Dept: Public Health
- Tenure-track Faculty
Dept: Occupational Therapy
- Director of Public Relations
Dept: Public Relations
- Paralegal/Administrative Assistant
Dept: Office of University Counsel
- Senior Assistant Director- Admissions
Dept: Office of Admissions
Updated 10/09/2009
Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure-track)
Department: Public Health
Responsiblities:
Duties of this tenure-track position include active engagement in research, mentoring graduate students, forging collaborations with local agencies and the ability to work with professional bodies. Candidates must have an interest in and/or experience working with diverse communities and minority populations. The successful candidate will be the initial faculty member in the new program.
Qualifications:
• PhD in Public Health or DrPH or doctorate in related field
• A distinguished record of teaching and service
• A demonstrated record of research, funding, and publication
• Demonstrated academic leadership and collaboration skills
Contact:
Letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the contact information (including email addresses) for three references should be sent to the search committee chair listed below.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, LIU seeks a diverse pool of applicants. Inquiries and questions can be addressed to Dr. Maria Compte, Physician Assistant Studies, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201, maria.compte@liu.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is September 1, 2009.
About us:
The MPH is a new program in the School of Health Professions (SHP) which is home to an exciting array of programs. Other programs in the SHP include Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Sports Science, Respiratory Care, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy and Community Health. The MPH will be a valuable addition to the School. CEPH accreditation will be pursued.
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Job Title: Tenure-track Faculty
Department: Occupational Therapy
Responsiblities:
The Division of Occupational Therapy at Long Island University is seeking for applications for a for a full-time tenure-track faculty position beginning in Fall 2009. We are seeking an educator with experience in teaching and established research goals and scholarship. Qualified applicants will have an earned doctoral degree or would be at the final stage of completion of their doctoral degree. Clinical experience of 5 years or more and eligibility for State of New York licensure are required. Applicants specializing in pediatrics will be preferred.
Our Department offers high quality education to students from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds, using innovative teaching pedagogies that integrate theory, evidence based practice and on-going clinical experience through community service and fieldwork education. Our faculty is committed to teaching, scholarship and service to the University and the Community. As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, LIU seeks a diverse pool of applicants.
To be considered for the position, applicants should submit the following:
A letter of Interest, Curriculum Vitae, and 3 letters of reference.
Contact:
Applications could be submitted in paper to Holly Wasserman or Doris Obler (co-chairs of the Division’s Faculty Search Committee) at the following address:
Division of Occupational Therapy, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Applicants could also submit their application via email at one of the following email addresses: holly.wasserman@liu.edu or doris.olber@liu.edu.
Interviews of applicants will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Job Title: Director of Public Relations
Department: Public Relations
Responsibilities:
Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus seeks a seasoned communications professional to manage its busy internal public relations department. Reporting to the Provost of the Campus and to the Associate Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations, the individual will be expected to develop and implement a public relations program, in tandem with the University public relations team, that supports enrollment goals and objectives, highlights accomplishments of gifted faculty members, and promotes the unique characteristics and selling points of one of the most culturally diverse college campuses in the country.
Qualifications:
Impeccable writing and editing skills; the ability to multitask, work as a team player and take on new challenges; excellent managerial and leadership skills; the capacity to work in a deadline-oriented environment; strongly established media contacts in the New York metropolitan area; and knowledge of the higher education market are required. Familiarity with AP Style is a plus.
Contact:
Send cover letter with resume, three writing samples, including at least one press release and one long article; salary history and salary requirements to Paola Curcio-Kleinman, Associate Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations, Long Island University, paola.curcio-kleinman@liu.edu or fax 516.299.2643
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Job Title: Paralegal/Administrative Assistant
Department: Office of University Counsel
Responsibilities:
This position would provide paralegal and administrative support to attorneys working in the Office of University Counsel. The ideal candidate for this position would have a background in both transactional work and litigation support. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Preparation of legal documents and correspondence such as answers, motions, and briefs
• Responsibility for managing the calendars and coordinating attorneys’ meetings
• Assisting attorneys with the oversight and tracking litigation matters
• Assisting attorneys with the review, tracking, and processing of contracts
• Performing clerical duties such as providing information to callers, composing and typing routine correspondence, reading and routing incoming mail and filing correspondence and legal documents in the office filing system
• Assisting in the design, implementation, and maintenance of an office workload tracking system
• General office support and assistance
• Legal research
Qualifications:
Excellent computer and communication skills (written and verbal) required. Paralegal certificate preferred.
Contact:
Mail two (2) copies of resume and letter of application to: Ms. Joanne Cavallo, Office of University Counsel, Long Island University/University Center, Brookville, NY 11548 or via e-mail at: joanne.cavallo@liu.edu
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Job Title: Senior Assistant Director- Admissions
Department: Office of Admissions
Description:
This position has a primary focus on new student (first-time to college and transfer) recruitment and admissions counseling. It incorporates a full range of admissions responsibilities including establishing and strengthening a recruitment territory, representing the University to secondary school counselors, prospective students and family members, evaluating admissions applications, and contributing to the planning and implementation of admissions projects and activities. The Sr. Assistant Director is responsible for practicing good student service principles and embracing a wholistic student development strategic plan. This position requires an understanding of best practices in higher education and admissions.
Sr. Assistant Director will act as an advocate, adviser, and counselor. The candidate is required to understand educational systems including but not limited to secondary schools (U.S. based and international); community colleges; associate and baccalaureate degrees; and post-bac/post doc programs. The Sr. Assistant Director is responsible for having a sensitivity to adolescent and college-student development.
Additionally, the Sr. Assistant Director will work closely with the Director of Undergraduate Admissions to establish an environment that is student centered and focused on practices and policies that advance the Undergraduate Admissions area. The Senior Assistant will help supervise the staff but all supervisory responsibility lies with the Director of Undergraduate Admissions.
Responsibilities:
• The candidate will represent the Brooklyn Campus’ on-campus programs at fairs, open houses, and other interested individuals and other recruitment events; overnight and long-term travel will be required.
• Participate in developing and implementing strategic enrollment goals for freshmen and transfer student enrollment
• Present to small or large groups; conduct student interviews; provide information and guidance to prospective students and their families.
• Assist with various marketing activities, applicant file evaluation (including secondary school, GED, and college transcripts), and a variety of administrative activities, as assigned.
• Serve as a liaison between the Office of Admissions, Academic Program Coordinators, and the community.
• Maintain a high level of customer service through contacts with prospective and current students; act as student agent, adviser and advocate from pre-enrollment through students’ first-year at LIU.
• Analyze effectiveness of recruitment activities and report on these activities to the Director of UG Admissions and the Dean of Admission.
• Promote and maintain favorable relationships with guidance counselors and other influencers of the admissions process.
• Represent the Brooklyn Campus during on-campus programs, open houses and other recruitment events.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and engage in professional development to assist with personal enlightenment and in return contribute to a “best-practices” office.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred. 3-5 years experience in college admissions, recruitment or marketing; familiarity and understanding for educational systems; student development and/or counseling experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong customer service skills and experience; understanding of the dynamic modes of communication with students and parents (i.e. use of technology and social networking vs. traditional use of email, phone campaigns and letter campaigns.). Ability to handle multiple assignments and responsibilities at the same time. Ability to adapt to a fast paced work environment and with diverse populations. Ability and willingness to travel, in some cases, overnight for long periods of time; requires valid driver’s license. Financial literacy related to college-bound student education. Sense of humor, creativity, team-oriented work ethic; ability to work autonomously and with direction; flexibility for work schedules that may include evenings and weekends.
Contact:
Mail two (2) copies of resume and letter of application: Cecelia Giordano, Admissions Office, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Cecelia.giordano@liu.edu
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Long Island University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
