Assistant Professor of Literacy Education
Posted On: Monday, August 19, 2013
Position Type: Faculty
College/Division: Academic Division - College of Education
Department: Department of Literacy Education
Contact: Dr. Jennifer Berne | jberne@niu.edu | 815-753-9032
Phone: 815-753-9032
Fax: 815-753-8563
Position Type: Faculty
College/Division: Academic Division - College of Education
Department: Department of Literacy Education
Contact: Dr. Jennifer Berne | jberne@niu.edu | 815-753-9032
Phone: 815-753-9032
Fax: 815-753-8563
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Department of Literacy Education at Northern Illinois University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Postsecondary Literacy. The Department of Literacy Education offers coursework in reading, language arts, bilingual education, ESL, and postsecondary literacy and is responsible for overseeing university and college literacy programming targeted to enhancing undergraduate student success.
The qualified candidate will be expected to teach graduate courses and oversee internships for college reading/learning specialists; teach undergraduate reading and learning strategy courses; undertake scholarship in the field of postsecondary literacy; take leadership in curricular redesign related to all aspects of postsecondary reading education; participate as needed in program, department, college and university service, This is a permanent, tenure-track position with salary based on experience. Desired start date is August 18, 2013.
The qualified candidate will be expected to teach graduate courses and oversee internships for college reading/learning specialists; teach undergraduate reading and learning strategy courses; undertake scholarship in the field of postsecondary literacy; take leadership in curricular redesign related to all aspects of postsecondary reading education; participate as needed in program, department, college and university service, This is a permanent, tenure-track position with salary based on experience. Desired start date is August 18, 2013.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Doctorate in reading education, developmental education, educational psychology, or higher education with an emphasis on postsecondary reading and learning instruction; two years postsecondary learning assistance or developmental education instructional experience; knowledge of strategic reading and learning theory, research, and best practice; knowledge of student assessment and testing; evidence of a developing scholarly agenda; and evidence of effective communication and planning skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess one or more of the following: Participation and/or leadership in professional organizations; ability to develop web-based communication and instruction. Experience in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
MATERIALS
Applicants must submit a letter of interest, a current vita, three professional references, and copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts are required prior to hiring). Applications should be sent to Dr. Jennifer Berne, Chair, Department of Literacy Education, College of Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115; FAX (815)753-8563. Electronic applications should be sent to jberne@niu.edu.
Review of complete applications will begin on November 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Northern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and recognizes dual career issues. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Review of complete applications will begin on November 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Northern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and recognizes dual career issues. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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