Saturday, October 31, 2015

ANUNCIO DE CONSULTORÍA #PAN-15-023 Asistencia técnica para el seguimiento a la implementación del Plan Quinquenal de Educación Intercultural Bilingüe

Subject: ANUNCIO DE CONSULTORÍA #PAN-15-023 Asistencia técnica para el seguimiento a la implementación del Plan Quinquenal de Educación Intercultural Bilingüe
 
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A continuación encontrarán el Anuncio de consultoría en la sección de Evaluación y Planificación de la oficina de UNICEF Panamá:
 
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ANUNCIO DE CONSULTORÍA #PAN-15-023
Asistencia técnica para el seguimiento a la implementación del Plan Quinquenal de Educación Intercultural Bilingüe
10 meses
 
Contrato de consultoría
UNICEF Panamá
Evaluación y Planificación
Jueves, 12 de noviembre de 2015 a las 23:59 hora local de Panamá
Remitir formulario P-11 de Naciones Unidas debidamente firmado, hoja de vida actualizada y propuesta técnica y económica a la dirección de correo electrónico: consultantpanama@unicef.org para que su aplicación sea válida, con referencia al número y nombre de consultoría a la cual está aplicando, antes de la fecha de cierre de aplicación.
 
 
Para ver y aplicar a esta vacante deben ingresar al siguiente Link:  http://www.unicef.org/panama/spanish/jobs.html
 
Se les solicita a las agencias/oficinas regionales­/de país colocar copia del anuncio en su tablero informativo, y de igual forma circularlo entre sus contactos.
 
Atentos saludos,
 
UNICEF Panama

Faculty Position: Assistant/Associate Professor-Developmental Education Literacy, Texas State University

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 


Department/School: Curriculum and Instruction                   Job Posting Number:      

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor-Developmental Education Literacy
Appointment Date: 09/01/2016

Closing/Review Date: The position will close 01/08/2016 and review of applications will begin on 01/11/2016.
                                                                                                                                               

Position Description (responsibilities/duties)
Texas State University is seeking to fill a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Developmental Education with a focus on literacy education. Developmental education is a field of research, policy, and practice focused on student success at the postsecondary level. The field aims to understand and support all students in postsecondary contexts, but especially students who struggle and students who are identified as academically underprepared.

The Graduate Program of Developmental Education is housed within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education. This innovative and rapidly growing program offers Ph.D., Ed.D., and M.A. degrees in developmental education with three specialization areas: literacy, learning support, and mathematics. The search committee is looking for a candidate with the expertise and ability to serve in the literacy specialization area. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, and especially those who are linguistically or culturally diverse, or who can contribute diverse perspectives to our program and university. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
·      Publishing peer-reviewed research at national and international levels in the areas of literacy and developmental education.
·      Seeking external funding related to literacy and developmental education.
·      Presenting on research and practice at local, national, and/or international conferences.
·      Teaching doctoral- and master’s-level courses. Course topics include but are not limited to: literacy theory, research, and pedagogy with a focus on postsecondary contexts.
·      Serving on thesis and dissertation committees.
·      Recruiting, advising, and mentoring graduate students.
·      Working collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff.
  • Engaging in service at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels.


Qualifications for Associate Professor Rank
Required:
·      Earned doctorate, by hiring date, in education, literacy education, developmental education, or a related area.
·      Evidence of teaching literacy (reading and/or writing) at the postsecondary level and/or evidence of scholarly activity with a focus on postsecondary contexts commensurate with rank.
·      Demonstration of excellence in teaching at the university level.
·      Evidence of the ability to establish and sustain a strong research agenda as evidenced by publications, presentations, grants, etc. commensurate with rank.
·      To be eligible for hire at the associate professor rank, candidate must meet the requirements for that rank as established by the department. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on University and department established standards.

Preferred:
·      Evidence of research and practice in the areas of developmental education, postsecondary student success, college readiness, transitions to college, and/or transitions from college to work.
·      Evidence of working with students who are linguistically or culturally diverse.
·      Evidence of published research and conference presentations in literacy education, developmental education, or a related area commensurate with rank.
·      Evidence of quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods research knowledge, skills, and experience.
·      Evidence of teaching literacy (reading and/or writing) effectively in postsecondary educational settings commensurate with rank.
·      Evidence of success in advising and mentoring master’s and doctoral students.
·      Evidence of success in seeking external grants and contracts.
·      Evidence of successful collaboration with university colleagues, students, and staff within a diverse environment

Qualifications for Assistant Professor Rank
Required:
·      Earned doctorate, by hiring date, in education, literacy education, developmental education, or a related area.
·      Evidence of teaching literacy (reading and/or writing) at the postsecondary level and/or evidence of scholarly activity with a focus on postsecondary contexts commensurate with rank.
·      Demonstration of the potential for excellence in teaching at the university level commensurate with rank.
·      Evidence of the ability to establish and sustain a strong research agenda as evidenced by publications, presentations, grants, etc. commensurate with rank.

Preferred:
·      Evidence of commitment to research and practice in the areas of developmental education, postsecondary student success, college readiness, transitions to college, and/or transitions from college to work.
·      Evidence of commitment to working with students who are linguistically or culturally diverse.
·      Evidence of published research and conference presentations in literacy education, developmental education, or a related area.
·      Evidence of quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods research knowledge, skills, and experience.
·      Evidence of teaching literacy (reading and/or writing) effectively in postsecondary educational settings commensurate with rank.
·      Evidence of success or the potential for success in advising and mentoring master’s and doctoral students.
·      Evidence of success or the potential for success in seeking external grants and contracts.
·      Evidence of successful collaboration with university colleagues, students, and staff within a diverse environment

Application Procedures
The position closes on January 8th 2016 and review of materials begins on January 11th, 2016. To apply, send (1) a letter of interest that addresses your philosophy of teaching effectiveness, your research agenda, and your experiences in relation to the required and preferred qualifications sections of the posting; (2) a relevant scholarly writing sample; (3) official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (note: applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts with the application; the individual who is offered the position must submit official transcripts prior to hiring); (4) three letters of reference; and (5) a curriculum vitae that includes all degrees and certifications, all professional experience, list of courses taught, scholarship, and list of three professional references with names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers; and (6) the completed Texas State Faculty Employment Application available at http://facultyrecords.provost.txstate.edu/faculty-employment/application.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by January 8, 2016. Send materials electronically to Naomi Wilson at naomiwilson@txstate.edu. Official transcripts should be mailed to the following address:

Ms. Naomi Wilson
Texas State University
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666 


Texas State University

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting Emerging Research University located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor, the largest campus in The Texas State University System, and among the largest in the state.  Texas State’s 38,006 students choose from 97 undergraduate and 88 master’s and 12 doctoral programs offered by ten colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College).  With a diverse campus community including 45% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 15 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation.  In the fall of 2014, there were over 1,240 full-time faculty and nearly 2,000 full-time staff.  Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support.  For FY 2015, Texas State had an annual operating budget of $600 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2014 were more than $39 million.  The Alkek Library has more than 2.4 million titles in its collection.  Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at http://www.txstate.edu.

Personnel Policies:
Faculty are eligible for life, disability, health, and dental insurance programs.  A variety of retirement plans are available depending on eligibility.  Participation in a retirement plan is mandatory.  The State contributes toward the health insurance programs and all retirement plans.  http://www.humanresources.txstate.edu/benefits.htm

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

The Community:
San Marcos, a city of about 54,000 residents, is situated in the beautiful Central Texas Hill Country, 30 miles south of Austin and 48 miles north of San Antonio.  Metropolitan attractions plus outdoor recreational opportunities makes the community an attractive place in which to live and work.  Other major metropolitan areas, including Houston and Dallas-Ft. Worth, are within four hours.  Round Rock, a city of 109,000 residents is located 15 miles north of Austin in the Central Texas hill country.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.

Texas State University, to the extent not in conflict with federal or state law, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.   Equal employment opportunities shall include: personnel transactions of recruitment, employment, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination, and salary. Texas State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and senior administrative positions. Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.


Faculty Position: Assistant or Associate Professor, Secondary Education, Texas State University


Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.


Assistant or Associate Professor, Secondary Education

Description
Texas State University is seeking to fill a tenure-track or tenured position in Secondary Education (Grades 8-12) at the assistant or associate professor level.  This is a full-time position with a nine-month academic year appointment beginning in Fall 2016.  The successful candidate will: 1) deliver quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction; 2) pursue a focused area of scholarship that culminates in nationally refereed publications, professional presentations, submitted grant proposals (i.e. external funding), and scholarly projects with faculty and students; and 3) provide leadership by helping to grow the Secondary Education Program.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or education-related field by hiring date
  • A minimum of three (3) years teaching or leadership experience at the secondary school level or equivalent
  • Demonstration of the potential for excellence in teaching at the university level
  • Evidence of the ability to establish and sustain a strong research agenda as evidenced by publications, presentations, grants, etc.
  • To be eligible for hire at the associate professor rank, candidate must meet the requirements for that rank as established by the department. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on University and department established standards.
Preferred:
  • Successful experience teaching graduate-level research courses and/or courses in curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the undergraduate or graduate levels
  • Prior leadership experience
  • Prior experience with generating NCATE/TEAC/CAEP accreditation reports and/or serving as a member of a comparable accreditation team
  • Evidence of successful collaboration with university and/or public school colleagues within a diverse environment
  • Experience working with diverse student populations
  • Experience using innovative technologies and/or integrating technology into the curriculum
  • Demonstration of the potential for service at the department, college, and/or university levels
  • Evidence of a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and social justice.
Application Procedures
To apply, send (1) a letter of interest that addresses your philosophy of secondary education, your research agenda, and your experiences in relation to each of the required and preferred qualifications sections in the posting; (2) a relevant scholarly writing sample; (3) official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (note: applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts with the application; the individual who is offered the position must submit official transcripts prior to hiring); (4) three letters of reference; (5) a curriculum vitae that includes all degrees and certifications, all professional experience, a list of courses taught, scholarship, and a list of three professional references with names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers; and (6) the completed Texas State Faculty Employment Application available at http://facultyrecords.provost.txstate.edu/faculty-employment/application.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by January 15, 2016. Send materials electronically to Naomi Wilson at naomiwilson@txstate.edu. Official transcripts should be mailed to the following address:

Ms. Naomi Wilson
Texas State University
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666


Texas State, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and institutional values, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or veterans’ status. Pursuant to university policy, this policy also prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.


Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Faculty Position: Assistant/Associate Professor, Elementary Education, Texas State University


POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 


Department/School: Curriculum and Instruction                      Job Posting Number:      

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor                      Appointment Date: Fall 2016

Closing/Review Date: January 5, 2016
                                                                                                                                                

Position Description  (responsibilities/duties)
Texas State University invites qualified individuals to apply for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Elementary Education M.Ed. Program in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. We seek candidates who reflect our commitment to social justice education and uphold the university's standing as a Hispanic Serving Institution by serving the needs of Latino students as well as growing and retaining our diverse student population. However, scholars with expertise in all aspects of elementary education are welcome to apply. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate education courses, developing and publishing research in a sustained line of inquiry, advising graduate students, supervising students in the field, monitoring and refining degree programs, supporting student recruitment efforts, and providing service to the program, department, university, and the professional community. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Applicants from ethnic, racial, linguistic or other minority backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Position will begin in Fall 2016.

Qualifications for Associate Professor Rank
Required:
·       Earned doctorate by hire date in curriculum and instruction, elementary education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
·       Record of excellence in scholarly activity in the field of elementary education as evidenced by publications, presentations, grants, etc. commensurate with rank.
·       Demonstration of excellence in teaching at the university level.
·       Record of at least 3 years of teaching experience in PK-12 schools.
·       To be eligible for hire at the associate professor rank, candidate must meet the requirements for that rank as established by the department. The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on University and department established standards.


Preferred:
·       Evidence of research and practice related to issues of social justice, equity, access, and culturally responsive praxis.
·       Evidence of research and practice related to multilingual learning.
·       Evidence of research and practice related to social studies methods and curriculum in PK-12 settings.
·       Record of at least 3 years of teaching experience in PK-8 schools with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
·       Evidence of experience, knowledge, and skills for program accreditation.
·       Evidence of success in advising, mentoring, recruiting and coordinating graduate program in elementary education.
·       Evidence of success in seeking external grants and contracts.


Qualifications for Assistant Professor Rank
Required:
·       Earned doctorate by hire date in curriculum and instruction, elementary education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
·       Record of, or demonstrated potential for, excellence in scholarly activity in the field of elementary education as evidenced by publications, presentations, grants, etc.
·       Record of at least 3 years of teaching experience in PK-12 schools.
·       Teaching experience in university settings.

Preferred:
·       Demonstrated experience and commitment to issues of social justice, equity, access, and culturally responsive praxis.
·       Evidence of experience and/or research related to multilingual learning.
·       Evidence of experience in social studies methods and curriculum in PK-12 settings
·       Record of, or demonstrated potential for, grant procurement.
·       Potential for success in advising, recruiting, and coordinating graduate program in elementary education.
·       At least 3 years of teaching experience in PK-8 schools with culturally and linguistically diverse students.
·       Demonstration of the potential for service at the department, college, and/or university level.

Application Procedures
Interested individuals should submit the following:
      A letter of application expressing your intent to apply for the position and a detailed and supported explanation of how you meet the required and preferred qualifications for this position
      Specific, discrete evidence that supports your assertion of meeting required and preferred qualifications. At a minimum, submit one writing sample and one syllabus, additional supporting evidence is welcome.
      A current curriculum vita
      A completed Texas State Faculty Employment Application available at http://facultyrecords.provost.txstate.edu/faculty-employment/application.
      A list of the names, telephone numbers, addresses and emails of three references
      Official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions (note: applicants may submit unofficial copies of transcripts with the application; the individual who is offered the position must submit official transcripts prior to hiring).

**Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2016 and the position will remain open until it is filled.

Submit all materials* to:

Ms. Naomi Wilson
Elementary Search Committee Assistant
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Texas State University
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666-4616

*all materials, except official transcripts, may be submitted electronically to


Texas State University

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting Emerging Research University located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor, the largest campus in The Texas State University System, and among the largest in the state.  Texas State’s 38,006 students choose from 97 undergraduate and 88 master’s and 12 doctoral programs offered by ten colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College).  With a diverse campus community including 45% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 15 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation.  In the fall of 2014, there were over 1,240 full-time faculty and nearly 2,000 full-time staff.  Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support.  For FY 2015, Texas State had an annual operating budget of $600 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2014 were more than $39 million.  The Alkek Library has more than 2.4 million titles in its collection.  Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at http://www.txstate.edu.

Personnel Policies:
Faculty are eligible for life, disability, health, and dental insurance programs.  A variety of retirement plans are available depending on eligibility.  Participation in a retirement plan is mandatory.  The State contributes toward the health insurance programs and all retirement plans.  http://www.humanresources.txstate.edu/benefits.htm

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

The Community:
San Marcos, a city of about 54,000 residents, is situated in the beautiful Central Texas Hill Country, 30 miles south of Austin and 48 miles north of San Antonio.  Metropolitan attractions plus outdoor recreational opportunities makes the community an attractive place in which to live and work.  Other major metropolitan areas, including Houston and Dallas-Ft. Worth, are within four hours.  Round Rock, a city of 109,000 residents is located 15 miles north of Austin in the Central Texas hill country.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.

Texas State University, to the extent not in conflict with federal or state law, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.   Equal employment opportunities shall include: personnel transactions of recruitment, employment, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination, and salary. Texas State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and senior administrative positions. Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.