[Reading-hall-of-fame] Re: Assistant or Associate Professor, Elementary Reading Instruction, Michigan State

[Edwards, Patricia]

Dear Colleagues,



I would deeply appreciate your assistance with recommending outstanding candidates for the assistant or associate elementary reading instruction position at Michigan State University.  A description of the position can be found below.



Thank you,



Patricia A. Edwards


Position Summary:
The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (education.msu.edu/te<http://education.msu.edu/te>), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking a full-time tenure system assistant or associate rank scholar in Language and Literacy. The position is a 9-month appointment with an August 16, 2018 start date.

We are seeking an individual with a strong research program or the clear potential for one whose research focuses on elementary grades reading instruction. We have a particular interest in scholars who specialize in: quantitative methods, policy issues, foundational skills, technology, or content area/disciplinary literacy.

Applicants should provide evidence of accomplishment in research, teaching, and service. The successful applicant will be expected to seek external research funding and develop research collaborations within and beyond the Department.

Major Responsibilities:
·         Conducting innovative, rigorous research
·         Securing external grants for research and development work
·         Teaching undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral courses in all modalities
·         Advising graduate students
·         Leading or supporting program development
·         Contributing to intra-university or school-university partnerships
·         Collaborating with or mentoring other faculty

About the MSU College of Education:
In the highly ranked College of Education, our community of scholars is committed to improving practice through the land-grant mission of Michigan State University. We conduct research that makes an impact on education, health, and well-being around the world. We welcome colleagues who demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, collaborate across fields of study, and strive to enact equity and inclusion in their work. Please see our website, education.msu.edu/jobs<http://www.education.msu.edu/jobs>, for more information about working in the college and a full list of open positions.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have an earned doctoral degree in literacy education or a related field, or provide evidence that the doctoral degree will be completed prior to the start date of the appointment. Applicants for the position at the assistant level should have an earned doctorate in literacy education or a related field, and the promise of an externally funded research program. Applicants for the position at the associate level should also have an earned doctorate in literacy education, a strong portfolio of publications in top-ranked journals, and a track record of external funding.

Desired Qualifications:
We are particularly interested in scholars who study diverse populations of learners in elementary school settings.

Instructions to Applicants:
Online application via careers.msu.edu is required, see posting #444908<http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/496392/associate-professortenure-system>.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and reference list.

We invite inquiries from potentially interested candidates to any of the search committee members:
·         Tanya Wright, Search Committee Co-Chair, tswright at msu.edu<mailto:tswright at msu.edu>
·         Patricia Edwards, Search Committee Co-Chair, edwards6 at msu.edu<mailto:edwards6 at msu.edu>
·         Anne-Lise Halvorsen, annelise at msu.edu<mailto:annelise at msu.edu>
·         Laura Tortorelli, ltort at msu.edu<mailto:ltort at msu.edu>
·         Adrea Truckenmiller, atruck at msu.edu<mailto:atruck at msu.edu>

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled.

Department Web Address: education.msu.edu/te<http://education.msu.edu/te/>


Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.






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