Linda May Fitzgerald
Asst. Prof. of Early Childhood Education
College of Education
University of Northern Iowa
630 Schindler Education Center
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0606
Phone: 319-273-2214 Fax: 319-273-5886
Email: FITZGERALD who-is-at UNI.EDU
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Faculty Position Vacancies
Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education
University of Northern Iowa
Tenure track Assistant Professors beginning August, 2000
Educational Technology: Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate a=
nd
graduate technology courses, advising students, serving on graduate
committees, engaging in scholarly activities, participating in departmen=
t and
university initiatives, and collaborating with educational institutions =
in the
surrounding communities. Required qualification is earned doctorate with =
a=20
specialization in educational technology. Desired qualifications include
successful teaching experience at K-12 and/or college levels; experience=
and
interest in technology integration in K-12 schools, multimedia, distance
learning, and undergraduate teacher education; potential for scholarly
research and publication as well as involvement in professional organizat=
ions.=20
http://edtech2.coe.uni.edu/ap-edtech.html=20
Dr. Leigh Zeitz, Search Committee Chair
Elementary Education: Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and
graduate courses in elementary education, advising students, supervising=
field
experiences, collaborating with schools and participating in institution=
al
initiatives directed toward excellence in Teacher Education. Qualificati=
ons
include doctoral degree with major emphasis in one or more of the followi=
ng:=20
classroom management, expressive arts (music, art, drama), elementary
curriculum, or middle level education. Candidates must have elementary
classroom teaching experience, evidence of scholarly research, and a rec=
ord of
professional service involvement. (Classroom teaching experience in the =
United
States or Canada preferred.)
http://edtech2.coe.uni.edu/elem.html
Dr. Gregory Stefanich, Search Committee Chair
Reading and Language Arts: Responsibilities include teaching undergraduat=
e and
graduate courses in reading and language arts, advising students in grad=
uate
programs, engaging in research and scholarly writing, and participating =
in
university and external service activities. Required qualifications incl=
ude a
doctorate in Elementary Education or Curriculum and Instruction with a m=
ajor
emphasis in reading and language arts, elementary school teaching experi=
ence
(grades 1-8), and a record of or demonstrated potential for scholarship a=
nd=20
publication. Desired qualifications include specialty in teaching reading=
and
language arts at the intermediate and/or middle level, experience with
students of diverse backgrounds, and knowledge of educational technology.
http://www.uni.edu/coe/ci/rla/
Dr. Mingshui Cai, Search Committee Chair
School Library Media Studies: Responsibilities include teaching courses i=
n the
endorsement and master=92s program with the opportunity to deliver cours=
es via
the Iowa Communications Network and the Internet. Other responsibilitie=
s are
practicum supervision, student advising and directing student research.=20
Participation in department and division activities and university and=20
professional service are expected. Professional research and publishing =
are
required. Qualifications include an accredited master=92s degree in Lib=
rary and
Information Science, a doctorate in Library and Information Science or r=
elated
discipline, minimum of three years of practice as K-12 school library me=
dia
specialist, successful teaching experience in post baccalaureate situati=
ons,
record of/potential for research and publication, and demonstrated knowl=
edge
of computer applications to school library procedures.
http://www.uni.edu/coe/ci/slms/
Dr. Barbara Safford, Search Committee Chair
Candidates with reasonable expectation of completion of Doctorate by empl=
oyment
date may be considered for these positions.
To receive full consideration, applications must be received by January 1=
4,
2000. Application materials required: Letter of application; vita; names=
,
addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three to five
references.=20
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Send all application materials to:
Search Committee Chair
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
SEC 618
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0606
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits inclu=
de:=20
TIAA-CREF retirement, group life, disability, medical, and dental insura=
nce.
The Department includes 26 FTE faculty. Approximately 2400 students have
declared a major in one of its undergraduate, master's or doctoral progr=
ams.
The Department is characterized by its emphasis on technology, curriculu=
m
integration, reflective practices, emergent literacy development,
multicultural focus, and constructivist philosophy. Faculty members are
committed to modeling active teaching and learning.=20
http://www.uni.edu/coe/ci
The College of Education consists of five departments, one school, and th=
e
Malcolm Price Laboratory School. The University of Northern Iowa is one=
of
three comprehensive state universities governed by the Board of Regents =
in
Iowa and is a founding member of the Renaissance Group. The university =
serves
about 13,500 undergraduate and graduate students. =20
http://www.uni.edu/coe
The Cedar Falls/Waterloo metropolitan area with a population of approxima=
tely
110,000 provides a variety of excellent educational, cultural, medical, =
and
recreational offerings.=20
http://www.cedarnet.org/
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a comprehensive plan=
for
affirmative action.