Assistant Professor in English Education

Assistant Professor in English Education

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education

Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum

Location

Norman, OK

Open Date

Sep 10, 2021

Deadline

Nov 27, 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum in the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is pleased to invite passionate, creative, innovative, dynamic individuals with practical and scholarly experience to be part of a robust program and academic community. The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education aspires to become a diverse and inclusive community of learners who engage in transformative scholarship with and in communities to advance justice and promote human dignity. We are seeking nominations and application for a full-time (nine-month), tenure-track, assistant professor position in English education. We seek candidates who are devoted to critical secondary English teaching and learning including multimodal and multilingual literacies, youth participatory action research, and culturally sustaining English education pedagogy to improve the educational experiences of youth in schools. Candidates should be well-grounded in current theories of English education and who are committed to building a robust research agenda situated in English education.

The responsibilities of the position consist of but are not limited to teaching courses in English education and other related undergraduate and graduate level courses each semester (2:2) with opportunities to teach during the summer months; advising and mentoring graduate students; assisting in program coordination in collaboration with program faculty, including the supervision and mentoring of preservice teachers; mentoring part-time instructors in English education; developing or continuing a productive research agenda in English education; seeking external funding to support research, teaching, and service activities in English education; providing service to the department, college, university, and profession; continuing current relationships with centers and other colleges and departments across the university as well as with local PK-12 school districts throughout the metropolitan area and developing future partnerships with other formal and informal learning institutions; and participating in other activities as appropriate.

Qualifications

 Required Qualifications: Include an earned doctorate in English education or curriculum and instruction with a focus on English education or closely related field from an accredited university; at least three years of teaching English in public and/or private schools in grades 6-12; demonstrated ability to conduct research and make scholarly contributions to the field of English education through curriculum or professional development, research, publications, and presentations at national and international meetings.

Desired Qualifications: Include strong academic background in English education; eligible for state licensure in education, well-grounded in current theories of English education and social constructivist learning; experience teaching courses in English education at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels; research experience in English education and/or related areas (e.g. multimodal and multilingual literacies, urban education, writing across disciplines); familiarity with current teacher accountability requirements and best practices in English education; demonstrated commitment to working towards equity and justice in English education; familiarity the National Writing Project and other professional leadership organizations; ability to integrate technology into instruction; demonstrated ability or capacity to obtain external funding in English education; experience in advising and/or mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students in English education teacher preparation and English education research; and experience providing professional services/supports to students, teachers, schools, or communities.

We seek candidates who will provide inspiration and leadership in research and actively contribute to effective teaching. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, research, and service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community and who will build collaborative ties within and beyond our department, in the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, and the University.

Application Instructions

Application Process: Applicants should refer to apply.interfolio.com/94413 and submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, contact information for at least three professional references (name, position/affiliation, telephone numbers, and email addresses) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (must have official transcripts if invited to interview), evidence of effective teaching at the collegiate level, and up to three samples of professional writings. Candidates invited for a campus interview will be expected to interact with current graduate and undergraduate students and make a presentation on their research agenda.

Review of completed applications will begin on November 30, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Starting date is August 15, 2022.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to:  admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.