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EDU-010 - Assistant Professor, Early Childhood/Elementary Education - Curriculum & Instruction - Graduate School of Education - Tenure Track

 

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction invites applications and nominations for a tenure track faculty member in Early Childhood/Elementary Education.

 

Background

Portland State University is located in the heart of the Portland metropolitan area, a vibrant and growing community with a culturally diverse population of 1.5 million people. With an enrollment of over 25,000 students, Portland State University 's motto is “Let knowledge serve the city” and it is a national leader in university-community partnerships for education. For more information about Portland State University visit our web site at http://www.pdx.edu

 

The Graduate School of Education awards masters and doctoral degrees, and prepares teachers, administrators, and counselors for urban, diverse, and other communities, emphasizing issues of equity and social justice. In the Department of Curriculum and Instruction programs are offered in licensure for early childhood, elementary, middle level and high school education, educational media, technology and literacy, and bilingual teacher preparation. As a major institution for teacher education located in Oregon 's largest urban center, PSU's Graduate school of Education is in a unique position to take leadership and have an impact on school change in the area.

 

Appointment

Assistant Professor of Education, 1.0 FTE, tenure-track, nine-month appointment, commencing September 16, 2009. Summer employment is available, but not guaranteed.

 

Responsibilities

•  Teaching courses in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as other core courses in the Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree Program including courses in  the Early Childhood specialization

•  Leading cohorts of preservice teachers seeking early childhood/elementary certification

•  Advancing a scholarly agenda and mentoring masters and doctoral students in research

•  Actively supporting the Graduate School of Education's diversity agenda

 

Qualifications (required):

Qualifications (preferred):

 

Salary

The starting annual salary is dependent on qualifications with an excellent benefits package including fully paid healthcare; a generous retirement package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependant at any of the Oregon University System schools.

 

To Apply

Send (1) detailed letter of application addressing the congruence of your background with the position qualifications and responsibilities; (2) a current vita/resume; (3) supporting materials such as course syllabi, publications, or evaluations; and (4) the names addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of four professional references (references will not be contacted without your permission).

The review of applications will begin November 15, 2008, and continue until filled. Send applications to:

 

Applications may be submitted electronically to jifern@pdx.edu – Attention: CI Search Committee.

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.