Department of Childhood Education and Literacy Studies

Effective August 7, 2010

The Department of Childhood Education and Literacy Studies has 20 full-time faculty members and offers degree programs at the undergraduate, MA, Ed.S, and Ph.D. levels. Opportunities are available for collaborative research and/or mentoring with the College’s faculty as well as other research centers in the college and university. Department programs prepare undergraduate and graduate students to work with diverse students in metropolitan areas. For more information about the Department, please visit our website at http://www.coedu.usf.edu/main/departments/ce/ce.html

Position:

Instructor, College of Education, Department of Childhood Education and Literacy Studies; 9-month, non-tenure track, effective August 7, 2010. 

The successful candidate will be expected to teach effectively at the undergraduate level, mentor and supervise preservice teachers in K-6 classroom settings, and participate actively in service to the profession, the university, and communities.

Required Qualifications:

• An advanced degree from a regionally accredited university in elementary education

• A minimum of three years of K-6 teaching experience

• Experience mentoring preservice or new teachers

Preferred Qualifications:

•  An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited university in elementary education by the time of appointment August 7, 2010

• Experience in field-based teacher development offered by a College/University

• Experience working in diverse settings, including metropolitan areas, and with students from diverse cultures

• Documented evidence of successful teaching at College/University level

• Documentation of ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

• Understanding of research-based pedagogy

• Evidence of ability to support department service activities

• Expertise and experience in preparing educators to integrate technology into their teaching

Salary:

Negotiable, competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Process:

USF welcomes applications from qualified applicants who have knowledge of and experience with individuals representing diverse backgrounds and cultures. Applications should include the following: a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the required areas above, current vita, official university transcripts, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) professional references. Please specify Positon #4302. Position finalists may be requested to provide letters of recommendation from professional references. Letters from references are not required at the time of application. References will not be contacted until advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification.

Applications must be submitted electronically to:
https://employment.usf.edu

Questions about the position responsibilities in the Department of Childhood Education and Literacy Studies may be directed to Dr. Kathryn Laframboise, Chair of the Search Committee (email address: laframbo@coedu.usf.edu).

Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by 5:00 pm EST, November 30, 1009. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

USF is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For disability accommodations, please contact Amy Daniels, 813-974-1058, daniels@tempest.coedu.usf.edu at least five working days in advance of need.

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