POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The PCA/ACA invites applications for the position of Executive Director for the term 1 November, 2012 to 31 October, 2017. The Executive Director is the chief financial officer of the PCA/ACA and is responsible for the management of the Endowment and PCA/ACA investments; the long- and short-term financial planning of the annual conference; PCA/ACA’s operating budget, including the management of awards and honoraria; and, with the Program Director, planning and producing the annual conference program.

The position is part-time, although course reduction can usually be negotiated with your parent colleges or university. The starting stipend is competitive for such a position. PCA/ACA does not pay benefits. The Executive Director will hire a Program Director; this position is also part-time and is renumerated at a competitive rate.

The successful candidate should be experienced in the financial management of at least a medium-sized academic body or organization and should demonstrate a long-term commitment to and activity in the PCA/ACA. The candidate should demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and to work well with people.

Applications should include a letter of interest, a statement of purpose, and a current CV. Applications should be submitted electronically and should be sent to each member of the Executive Director Oversight Committee (see below) by 1 September, 2011.  The PCA/ACA is an EOE employer. Questions should be directed to Joy Sperling (Sperling@denison.edu).  For an informal discussion of the positions, candidates may contact John Bratzel at Bratzel@msu.edu.

The mission of the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association is to promote the study of popular culture throughout the world through the establishment and promotion of conferences, publications, and discussion. Aiding the PCA/ACA in this goal is the PCA/ACA Endowment which offers support for scholars and scholarship.

The PCA/ACA actively tries to identify and recruit new areas of scholarly exploration and to be open to new and innovative ideas. PCA/ACA is both inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary. Finally, the PCA/ACA believes all scholars should be treated with dignity and respect.

Executive Director Oversight Committee:
Fred Issac, Director of the Endowment: Fredisaac@aol.com
Joe Hancock, Vice President, Area Chairs: Jhh33@drexel.edu
Gary Burns Past President PCA/ACA: gburns@niu.edu
Diane-Calhoun-French: diane.calhoun-french@kctcs.edu
Joy Sperling, President PCA/ACA: sperling@denison.edu

Timeline:
Application Deadline: 1 September 1, 2011
Application Review: 5-30 September, 2011
Finalist Interviews: Popular and American Culture Associations in the South Annual
Conference: New Orleans, Louisiana 6-8 October, 2011 (costs of interview covered by PCA/ACA)
Announcement of new Executive Director: November 15, 2011.