(NAME-MCE) job posting

[Paul Carr]

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Paul R. Carr


The Department of Educational Foundations, Research, Technology, and 
Leadership (EFRTL) in the Beeghly College of Education (BCOE) at 
Youngstown State University invites applications for a tenure-track 
faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Foundations of 
Education beginning in the fall semester of 2009. Salary will depend on 
qualifications and experience. The successful applicant will contribute 
to bachelor’s and master’s programs in Teacher Education, and master’s 
and doctoral programs in Educational Leadership. All programs in the 
College are NCATE accredited.

Minimum qualifications consist of an earned doctorate (ABDs with a 
definite plan to graduate by August, 2009 will be considered.) in 
Educational Foundations, Educational Studies, Social Policy, or a 
related specialty, publication of research in the discipline and/or an 
active research agenda, and knowledge of the current research and 
theory in three or more of the following teaching areas: (a) 
introduction to education, (b) education and society, (c) sociology or 
history or philosophy of education, (d) qualitative research methods, 
and (e) education policy and social justice. Desirable qualifications 
consist of three years of school-based experience in P-12 education, 
experience working with diverse populations, university teaching, and 
familiarity with sources of external funding. Women and members of 
historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2008, and continue until 
the position is filled. Applicants must send (1) a letter detailing 
their relevant qualifications, (2) a current vitae with employment 
history and dates, (3) transcripts* documenting academic qualifications 
for this position, and (4) the name, address, phone number and/or 
e-mail addresses of at least three references to: Educational 
Foundations Search Committee, EFRTL, BCOE, Youngstown State University, 
One University Plaza, Youngstown, Ohio 44555-0001. The Search Committee 
Chair Dr. James Pusch may be reached via his office number, 
330.941.7298 or the departmental office number, 330-941-1436, or on 
jdpusch at ysu.edu .
Youngstown State University is a state-assisted, urban institution of 
higher education which primarily serves the students of northeastern 
Ohio and western Pennsylvania. The University has an enrollment of 
approximately 14,000 in a wide variety of programs ranging from 2-year 
Associate degrees to the Doctor of Education. YSU is located an hour 
from Cleveland or Pittsburgh. Youngstown and nearby Warren provide 
excellent opportunities for research in urban settings. Further 
information about the University is available at the following address: 
http://www.ysu.edu. Further information about EFRTL can be found at 
http://cc.ysu.edu/adrefnd/index.html.

*Note: Youngstown State University recognizes only credits and degrees 
awarded by regionally accredited post-secondary institutions in the 
United States or by equivalent foreign institutions; accredited 
institutions can be found at http://www.chea.org. Exceptions may be 
approved by the Provost. As a term and condition of appointment, an 
official transcript must be received by Human Resources prior to a 
contract being issued. The selected candidate will also be required to 
sign a release for an employment background check and credential 
verification.

Information regarding campus safety at YSU, mandated by the Clery Act, 
is available at the following YSU web site: 
http://www.ysu.edu/righttk.pdf or you may request a copy of “Your Right 
to Know” from the Office of Human Resources, 3rd Floor, Jones Hall, 
330-941-3122.



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Dr. Paul R. Carr
Assistant Professor
Educational Foundations
Beeghly College of Education
Youngstown State University
*prcarr at ysu.edu *tel: 330-941-2231
*website: www.coe.ysu.edu/~paulcarr/