(NAME-MCE) position announcement

[Jason Ranker]

Please see the position announcement below (Asst. Prof., Elem. Literacy) for
a position at Portland State University in Portland, OR. We are especially
interested in candidates who have a strong background in literacy education
at the elementary level, as well as a commitment to social justice,
multicultural education, and/or urban education.

Sincerely,

Jason Ranker

Dr. Jason Ranker
Asst. Professor
Literacy Education
Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction
Graduate School of Education
Portland State University
Portland, OR

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Graduate School of Education

Position Announcement

Assistant Professor, Elementary Education, focus on Literacy/Reading

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction invites applications and
nominations for a tenure track faculty member in Reading and Literacy with a
focus on Elementary Education.

PSU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and, in keeping
with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from
diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

Background: Portland State University is located in the heart of the
Portland metropolitan area, a vibrant and growing community with a
culturally diverse population of 1.5 million people. With an enrollment of
over 26,000 students, Portland State University's motto is "Let knowledge
serve the city" and it is a national leader in university-community
partnerships for education. For more information about Portland State
University visit our web site at http://www.pdx.edu.

The Graduate School of Education awards masters and doctoral degrees, and
prepares teachers, administrators, and counselors for urban, diverse, and
other communities, emphasizing issues of equity and social justice.  In the
Department of Curriculum and Instruction programs are offered in licensure
for early childhood, elementary, mid-level and secondary education,
educational media, technology and literacy, and bilingual teacher
preparation.  As a major institution for teacher education located in
Oregon's largest urban center, PSU's Graduate school of Education is in a
unique position to take leadership and have an impact on school change in
the area.

Appointment:  Assistant Professor of Education, 1.0 FTE, tenure-track,
nine-month appointment, commencing September 16, 2009.  Summer employment is
available, but not guaranteed.

Responsibilities:
•    Teaching methods courses in Reading and Language Arts at the early
childhood and elementary levels
•    Teaching in the reading endorsement program
•    Teaching other core master's degree courses
•    Leading cohorts of pre-service teachers seeking early
childhood/elementary certification
•    Advancing a scholarly agenda and mentoring masters and doctoral
students in research
•    Actively supporting the Graduate School of Education's diversity
agenda.


Qualifications:
•    Earned doctorate in literacy/reading education or related field
•    Experience or evidence of capability to lead cohorts of pre-service
teaching candidates
•    Experience in multicultural and diverse settings and a commitment to
social justice
•    Elementary teaching experience (minimum three years) or the equivalent
•    Background in ESL/bilingual education or science education preferred
•    Expertise in using technology to support learning.

Salary:  The starting annual salary rate for this position will be dependent
upon qualifications and experience with an excellent benefits package
including fully paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package;
and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the
Oregon University System schools.

Application:  To apply send (1) detailed letter of application addressing
the congruence of your background with the position qualifications and
responsibilities, (2) a current vita/resume, (3) the names , addresses,
email addresses, and phone numbers of four professional references
(references will not be contacted without your permission).  You may also
provide supporting materials such as course syllabi, publications, or
evaluations.  The review of applications will begin January 2, 2009, and
continue until the position is filled.  Send nominations or applications to:


            Jake Fernandez, CI Search Committee
            Portland State University;
            PO Box 751
            Portland, OR 97207-0751

            Phone:  (503) 725-4756   FAX:  (503) 725-8475
            Email:  jifern at pdx.edu

Applications may be submitted electronically to jifern at pdx.edu – Attention:
CI Search Committee.

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates
who support diversity.