[xmca] FACULTY POSITION - FURMAN UNIVERSITY

["Peter Smagorinsky" <smago@uga.edu>]

FACULTY POSITION ? FURMAN UNIVERSITY

 

 

The Department of Education at Furman University invites applications for a
tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning August 1,
2012.  Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses
in literacy education.  Qualifications include an earned doctorate (ABD
considered) in reading/language education; experience in applying
pedagogical knowledge in K-6 settings; record of at least 3 years of
effective public school teaching; ability to model exemplary teaching
practices; and ability to engage in scholarly activities.  Preference will
be given to candidates with interest and expertise in the teaching of
reading and writing in grades K-6 and one or more of the following:
children?s literature, content area reading/writing, supervision of teacher
candidates, research or applied statistics.  Expertise in multicultural
pedagogy is highly desirable.

 

The Department seeks faculty who will actively contribute to Furman
University?s mission as a liberal arts college. Education faculty commit to
the implementation of performance-based instruction and the preparation of
teachers skilled in educating students with diverse learning needs.  Some
methods courses are blocked, integrated with other courses, and team-taught.
Additionally, faculty have opportunities to teach freshman seminars.

 

Salary is competitive.  Interested individuals should send a letter of
interest featuring relevant experience, statement of philosophy of
education, résumé, dissertation abstract/prospectus or recently published
article, names of three references, and all degree transcripts to:  Dr.
Nelly Hecker, Chair, Education Department, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett
Highway, Greenville, SC  29613. Online submissions are welcome
(nelly.hecker@furman.edu).

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an
appointment is made.  Furman University is an equal opportunity employer
strongly committed to diversity within its community.

 

 

 

 

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