The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Assistant/Associate Professor of Literacy
The College of Education, Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership is seeking to add a collaborative and innovative colleague for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Memphis. The ICL department and the literacy education program are dedicated to fostering a culture and climate of belonging and inclusiveness. The applicant’s teaching, service, and research should demonstrate commitment to and experience with (1) literacy education methods, (2) teacher education preparation; (4) culturally relevant and sustaining practice; and (4) comprehensive and sustained professional growth opportunities to enhance professional practices involving diverse populations. The candidate will have demonstrated commitments to the content area of literacy education, research/scholarship in the field of literacy education, professional development, and K-12 teaching experience. Additionally, the candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching and service at a large research institution that integrates high-leverage practices into coursework and professional development. Ideally, the candidate will have knowledge of the Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA), university teaching experience, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidates qualifying for the rank of Associate must demonstrate a well-defined and established record of teaching, service, and research/scholarship. ICL is not offering any sponsorships at this time. The successful candidate will start on August 19, 2024.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy pedagogy and theory.
- Continue a focused and documented program of scholarly research and publication.
- Supervise research of advanced graduate students.
- Chair and serve on master’s and doctoral committees.
- Participate in national professional organizations.
- Provide university, college, and department service.
- Secure external funding.
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