(NAME-MCE) Foundations Faculty position available

[David Bair]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The College of Education at GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY is seeking a
full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Educational Foundations, at
the Assistant Professor level.  Please review the qualifications,
responsibilities and on-line application procedures below.

Grand Valley State University, established in 1960, is a four-year
public university. It attracts more than 23,000 students with its high
quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Valley provides
a fully accredited undergraduate and graduate liberal education and has
campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Holland and centers in Muskegon
and Traverse City. Grand Valley is the comprehensive regional university
for the state's second largest metropolitan area and offers 69
undergraduate and 26 graduate degree programs. The university is
dedicated to individual student achievement, going beyond the
traditional classroom experience, with research opportunities and
business partnerships. Grand Valley employs more than 1,750 people and
is committed to providing a fair and equitable environment for the
continued success of all.

QUALIFICATIONS:
●	Preferred applicants will have a Doctorate in Educational
Foundations, or a related field, ABD candidates considered
●	Background in social, historical, or philosophical foundations
of education
●	Appropriate licensure/certification or ability to be certified
in Michigan
●	Demonstrated competence in or potential for university teaching,
preferably having developed innovative instructional strategies for
diverse student populations
●	Willingness and ability to travel to locations within GVSU
service area for instruction and student supervision
●	Effective communication and interpersonal skills
●	Willingness to teach using multimedia modes of instruction,
including online and distance learning technologies as well as deliver
courses on weekends or other non-traditional times
●	Previous experience in, or capacity to contribute to, the
development of a Masters of Education program in educational
foundations

RESPONSIBILITIES:
●	Teach graduate or undergraduate courses in social, historical,
or philosophical foundations of education
●	Prepare pre-service and graduate teachers to apply foundational
perspectives to current educational issues and meet the needs of diverse
student populations
●	Work with traditional and non-traditional student populations
●	Student advising
●	Pursue scholarly activities such as research, publication,
writing, and professional presentations
●	Provide service to the unit, university, profession, and
community

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  College of Education

SALARY:  Competitive with comprehensive benefits package

EMPLOYMENT DATE:  August 2009

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org.  Include a cover
letter, a curriculum vita, three references, and a copy of transcripts. 
The online application system will allow candidates to electronically
attach these documents.  If you need assistance or have questions, call
Human Resources at (616) 331-2215.  Women, minorities, and persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Additional information about GVSU
is available on our website at www.gvsu.edu.

Closing date:  Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled. 

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity Institution. 








Dr. David E. Bair
Associate Professor, Special Education, Foundations and Technology
Department
College of Education
Grand Valley State University
310 W. Fulton Suite 920
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-331-6489
baird at gvsu.edu