ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LITERACY STUDIES

Job no: 494414
Position type: FAC - Tenure Track Faculty
Location: Grand Rapids
Categories: College of Education and Community Innovation

POSITIONS: 

Assistant Professor of Literacy Studies, Full-time, Tenure-track (early/elementary literacy)

Assistant Professor of Literacy Studies, Full-time, Tenure-track (elementary/secondary literacy)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate by August 2023 in Literacy Education or similar area, ABD candidates considered
• At least three years of successful literacy teaching with reading specialist certification preferred
• Knowledge of theory and research in literacy education, teacher education, and social/critical theory, learning theory
• Effective oral, written and collaborative skills
• Demonstrated competence in or a potential for university teaching
• Evidence of accomplishment or strong potential of success in research and scholarly writing
• Eligible for Michigan teacher certification
• Willingness to teach using multi-media modes of instruction and online courses

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach three undergraduate or graduate courses or their equivalent each semester in the Literacy Studies program. Possible courses include reading assessment, elementary or secondary reading methods, language & literacy interventions, language arts curriculum, and literacy coaching/professional development.
• Supervise graduate student practicum and thesis/ projects
• Advise undergraduate/graduate students
• Carry out scholarly activities such as research, publication, grant writing, presentations
• Provide service to the unit, university, profession and community  

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  College of Education & Community Innovation

SALARY:  Competitive with comprehensive benefits package

EMPLOYMENT DATE:  August 2023

HOW TO APPLY: HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, *two recommendation letters, a copy of transcripts, and a statement of commitment to inclusive pedagogy that includes a summary of ongoing and anticipated activities to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in your teaching and scholarship. The online application system will allow candidates to electronically attach these documents.  If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at (616) 331-2215. Additional information about GVSU is available on our website at www.gvsu.edu.

Closing date:  Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

*Attach in "Other" section

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.