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Assistant/Associate Professor of Reading Education Faculty Position

Employer
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Location
North Carolina, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Jan 25, 2022

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Reading Education Faculty Position
Position 004829

The Department of Reading and Elementary Education in the Cato College of Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is pleased to invite applications for a reading faculty position in elementary education. Salary for each level will be highly competitive and commensurate with rank. This tenure-eligible position will begin August 15, 2022. 

Responsibilities. Maintain high scholarly productivity in research related to reading, seek external funds to support research activities, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, work with the community on reading initiatives, and provide service to the university and profession.

Qualifications. Candidates must have an earned doctorate (or earned doctorate by the employment start date) in Elementary Education, Reading/Literacy, Special Education, or a closely related field from an accredited university. Expertise in early literacy, reading assessment, diagnosis and remediation of reading difficulties, and/or reading interventions is preferred. At least two years K-6 teaching experience is also preferred. We seek faculty colleagues to join a high-achieving, productive, and dynamic College that is on the rise as a national leader in educational equity, excellence, and engagement. With innovative research projects and strong community collaboration, the College is committed to preparing professionals who contribute to the positive learning experiences of individuals and the development of effective schools for all children and youth, especially those reflecting the diversity of the populations in urban schools. The College strives to develop a deep understanding of and respect for diversity among students and colleagues; therefore, we encourage applications from professionals who can support and enhance the efforts toward this goal.

Applicants at the Associate Professor level must have a proven record of external research funding, a strong record of scholarship in high-impact journals, excellent teaching credentials, an interest in leading others in developing course curricula in teacher preparation, and an interest in serving the community’s literacy needs in Charlotte and surrounding districts.

Applicants at the Assistant Professor level will be expected to show promise of excellence in research, scholarship, grant funding, and teaching. 

Setting. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the state’s urban research university, offers approximately 30,000 students from a diverse demographic a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The University is located in one of the New South’s most beautiful cities. With a population of 2 million in its metropolitan region, there is a vast array of cultural and recreational opportunities and outstanding medical and community services to meet the interests and needs of a diverse population. The University is within the bounds of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), one of the largest urban school districts in the country. With CAEP accreditation, the Cato College of Education serves undergraduate and graduate programs, including five doctoral programs, and is one of the largest teacher education programs in the state. Cato College of Education faculty secured over $9 million in grant funding in the 2020-2021 academic year.

Application. Application materials should include:

  1. A cover letter that describes how the applicant’s professional qualifications relate to the responsibilities of the position, a clear description of the applicant’s research agenda, and a concise teaching philosophy;
  2. A current curriculum vita;
  3. 2-3 research articles that illustrate focus and/or methodology;
  4. Teaching evaluations (required at the associate level, if available at the assistant level)
  5. Unofficial copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degree programs completed; and
  6. Names (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and email addresses of 3

To Apply: Apply electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please attach each of the numbered items above to the submission. For additional information or informal inquiries, contact Dr. Pilonieta at pilonieta@uncc.edu, Chair, Reading Faculty Search. Review of applications will begin Feb. 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please note that finalists for this position will be invited to an on-campus interview. 

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. All finalists are subject to criminal background checks.

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