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The University of Maryland's Learning Assistance Service is seeking a math counselor for the 2007-08 school year. Please see the position announcement below and feel free to share it with anyone who might be qualified. Anticipated Position Vacancy Position: Full-time Math Counselor, Learning Assistance Service, a division of the University Counseling Center (Exempt Staff #100345) Duties: Coordinates the Math Learning Program by providing resources to undergraduate and graduate students, individually and/or in groups, to help build self-confidence in math. Diagnoses math deficiencies and develops intervention strategies to help students be successful in their required mathematics courses. Trains and supervises the math learning graduate assistants. Collaborates with the Math Department and consults with on-campus colleges and departments, faculty and staff on mathematical learning skills. Serves as Lecturer in the Math Department and teaches general math courses, as well as math learning courses. Conducts Research on the impact of interventions and presents these results in journals or at national conferences. Qualifications: Doctorate required. Preferred academic concentration in Education, Math Education, Mathematics or a closely related field. Mathematics concentration at undergraduate and/or master's level will also be considered. College level teaching experience in undergraduate mathematics courses (developmental through lower level courses) preferred. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of general learning theories, learning styles, and math anxiety reduction techniques. Knowledge of general study skills. Managerial skills/experience preferred. Basic computer skills required. Salary: Competitive Position Available: July 1, 2007 Application: Send letter of application, vitae, transcripts and three letters of reference to: Chair, Math Counselor Position, University of Maryland, Counseling Center, Shoemaker Building, College Park, MD 20742-8111. (FAX 301-314-9206) DEADLINE: January 15, 2007 for early and full consideration. To make a suitable appointment, applications may be considered after that date. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer For further information contact Dr. Marcy Marinelli, LAS Director 301-314-7680 or [log in to unmask] Marcy Marinelli, Ph.D., NCC Director, Learning Assistance Service Assistant Director, Counseling Center 1104 Shoemaker Building University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 301-314-7680 301-314-9206 (fax) "We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are." ~Oprah Winfrey ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To access the LRNASST-L archives or User Guide, or to change your subscription options (including subscribe/unsubscribe), point your web browser to http://www.lists.ufl.edu/archives/lrnasst-l.html To contact the LRNASST-L owner, email [log in to unmask]