National Louis University
Chicago, IL
Assistant Professor of Reading and Language
The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University (NLU) seeks a dynamic educator with demonstrated expertise in literacy teaching and learning to join its Reading and Language faculty. This is a full-time (10-month) Professional Practice appointment at the Assistant Professor rank (or rank commensurate with qualifications and experience).
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Teach graduate courses in literacy methods to in-service (and possibly preservice) teachers.
- Teach doctoral level courses in literacy research.
- Contribute to curriculum development and program improvement by collaborating with faculty in program and unit level evaluation, to develop program reports, assessment protocols, and cross disciplinary curriculum work
- Advise reading program graduate students, including service on dissertation committees
- Engage in an active program of scholarship related to these areas of expertise
- Contribute to program development, management and partnership coordination
- Engage in the learning-community life of National Louis University through active participation in meetings, committees, professional development, and collaborative projects involving faculty and staff
- Fulfill other faculty duties in Research & Scholarship, Service, Professional Development & Engagement domains
- Support adjunct faculty development within the program (particularly the practicum)
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