The University of Texas of the Permian Basin invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Reading Education, available beginning spring or fall 2010. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate reading courses, supervising practicum experiences and graduate student research, conducting and publishing scholarly research, and providing service to the School of Education, the university, and the profession.
Required qualifications: Doctorate or ABD in reading, knowledge of current trends in reading instruction, three years K-12 teaching experience, demonstrated potential for effective teaching and scholarship, and certified or eligible to be certified as a reading specialist.
Preferred qualifications: Successful college-level teaching experience, expertise in elementary or middle grades reading instruction, interest in practice-based teacher preparation, knowledge of instructional technology, experience or the desire to teach via alternative delivery modes, and knowledge of the NCATE accreditation process.
Applications should be sent to Dr. Roy Hurst, Interim Dean, School of Education, UT Permian Basin, 4901 E. University Blvd., Odessa, Texas 79762, or to hurst_r@utpb.edu. Applicants must provide: a letter of interest that addresses the required and preferred qualifications, a current vita, copies of graduate transcripts, names and current contact information of three references, and a statement articulating the applicant’s research agenda and teaching philosophy. Review of applications will begin October 25, 2009, and continue until an appointment is made.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a master’s comprehensive university located in Odessa/Midland, a metropolitan area with a population of 250,000. The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. UT Permian Basin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. This position is subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
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