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Assistant Professor of Structured Literacy and Elementary Education

Employer
University of Portland
Location
Oregon, United States
Salary
Not specified
Date posted
Oct 16, 2019

The School of Education at the University of Portland is seeking candidates for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August 2020.  The candidate will be expected to teach courses in the School of Education's reading endorsement program, literacy courses in the undergraduate and graduate (MAT) teacher candidate programs, and general core education courses in elementary education, graduate and doctoral (EdD) programs. Experience working in the areas of dyslexia education, structured reading, and P-23 state-mandated dyslexia screening and education is highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have classroom experience with diverse student populations and expertise in structured literacy and dyslexia education. 

This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position with benefits. Benefits include: medical & dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, sick time, tuition remission benefits, retirement contributions (generally after 2 years of employment), and eligibility for the University’s home purchase assistance program. (Please note that eligibility for all University benefits is subject to applicable policies, practices, and requirements.)

Responsibilities

The faculty member will teach, mentor, and advise students in undergraduate and graduate elementary education, endorsement, and general education courses, engage in doctoral dissertation advisement, conduct a program of applied scholarship and research, and collaborate with colleagues on program and school-wide projects.

Candidates should show a readiness to participate in school/university partnerships and in new initiatives for the purposes of research and teacher preparation.

Teaching-Related Responsibilities

The teaching load at UP is three 3-credit courses per semester.

Education and Experience

Required: An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution.
Required: Minimum of three years successful P-12 teaching experience at the elementary level.

Other Required Experience: Graduate studies with a concentration in literacy and structured literacy methodologies for general education and special student populations (dyslexia, early intervention, recovery); knowledge of/experience working with pre-service and in-service teachers; and a potential or requisite scholarly record focused on teacher candidate preparation, pedagogy, and P-12 student learning to warrant appointment at the tenure-track assistant professor rank.

Preferred: Experience working in the areas of dyslexia education, structured reading, and P-12 state-mandated dyslexia screening and education highly desirable. For an overview of the Oregon dyslexia legislation context see https://youtu.be/zHM7Aw2giSI.

Screening of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, application materials should be received by December 20, 2019.

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