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Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Reading Education PK-6 (Tenure Track)

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The University of Alabama
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL

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Tenured & Tenure-Track
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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Requisition Number: 0811597 Number of Open Positions: 2 Position Title: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor Other Title Information: Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Reading Education PK-6 (Tenure Track) Organization: 212401 - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Position Summary:

•Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in reading education
•Maintain an active research/publication record and pursue external funding agenda in reading education
•Direct student research, theses, and dissertations in reading and elementary education and advise students
•Supervise practicum and internship experiences
•Collaborate in further development of innovative undergraduate and graduate programs
•Provide service within the University, to state and local education agencies, and to relevant professional reading organizations
•Serve on student and faculty committees
•Collaborate with local schools and school systems

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The University of Alabama
College of Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Reading Education Pk-6

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Reading Education PK-6 (Tenure Track)

Minimum Qualifications:
•Earned Doctorate in reading education, elementary education, or Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in reading education
•Minimum 2 years full-time classroom teaching experience in pre-K to 6
•Evidence of scholarly publications in reading education
•Ability to teach courses in reading methods pre-K to 6
•Ability to integrate technology into instruction

Additional Minimum Qualifications for Associate Proessor Level:
Earned/expect to earn tenure at current institution by the start date
• Demonstrated a highly productive and published research agenda
• Secured external grant funding as PI or Co-PI
• Established a strong record in teaching
• Doctoral supervision and advising experience

Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience and expertise in emergent reading
•Experience in grant writing
•Ability to teach with an inclusive perspective
•Experience with mixed methods research design
•Experience working with teams in collaborative settings

Responsibilities:
•Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in reading education
•Maintain an active research/publication record and pursue external funding agenda in reading education
•Direct student research, theses, and dissertations in reading and elementary education and advise students
•Supervise practicum and internship experiences
•Collaborate in further development of innovative undergraduate and graduate programs
•Provide service within the University, to state and local education agencies, and to relevant professional reading organizations
•Serve on student and faculty committees
•Collaborate with local schools and school systems

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Julianne Coleman at email jucoleman@ua.edu.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Starting Date: August 16, 2019

Benefits:
*Health and Life Insurance
*TIAA-CREF available
*Teachers’ Retirement System of Alabama
*Summer employment available on an as needed basis
*International teaching opportunities possible

Application Deadline: The review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: Please apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. A letter of application, unofficial transcript of all graduate level coursework, vita, up to three samples of professional writing, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references are required to complete the online application process.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit “official” transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework.

Additional Position Information: UA EEO Statement

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.
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“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
“EEO is the Law” http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Search Initiation Date: 08/31/2018 Expected Starting Date: 08/16/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants:

Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) references should be included with your vita or cover letter.
Attach as two (2) separate “Other Documents”:
1. Document Number 1 – Up to three samples of professional writings as “Other Document”
2. Document Number 2 – Unofficial transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework as “Other Document”
(Document number 1 and 2 must be attached separately as “Other Document” for application process to be complete.)

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