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Posted 9/23/07 -

University of Washington College of Education

Literacy Education Assistant Professor

The University of Washington, Seattle, College of Education, Department of Curriculum & Instruction seeks to fill a tenure track nine month academic year appointment at the Assistant Professor rank in Literacy Education. The College seeks a scholar with expertise in teaching reading and writing, and with an interest in working with diverse populations in middle and high school contexts. The College recognizes that literacy is deeply tied to issues of access and equity and is committed to ensuring that its graduates are prepared to help all students achieve literacy proficiency.

Although we are open to a range of research areas and methodological approaches, we hope to add a colleague whose research and teaching address some combination of the following: Instructional strategies to improve the reading achievement of all learners, with specific attention to social, cultural, and linguistic factors as they relate to students in grades 4-12. Reading curriculum and instruction in school contexts (especially comprehension, word identification, and vocabulary) Reading in the content areas Assessment and instruction for struggling readers and writers Teacher development related to literacy Writing instruction and writing assessment

Responsibilities would include: (1) conducting research on one or more of the critical areas listed above, (2) teaching courses in the graduate-level teacher education program, as well as other masters and doctoral courses, (3) advising masters and doctoral students, and (4) providing leadership at the district, state, and university levels on issues related to reading and writing instruction in grades 4-12.

Candidates should show a demonstrated commitment and intellectual interest in how the College of Education can best work with future and current teachers to meet the needs of all students. Candidates should demonstrate a record or a strong potential of grant activities. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree in education or related field at the time of appointment and experience in K-12 settings, including sustained work with teachers. Furthermore, candidates should possess the capacity to conduct, critique, and oversee rigorous research related to adolescent literacy. To support the Colleges technology goals, candidates should be familiar with current technologies pertinent to their field for both research and teaching.

The position begins September 16, 2008. Application submissions should include (1) a detailed letter describing qualifications, including academic preparation, experience, research agenda, and evidence of working with students from diverse backgrounds; (2) evidence of teaching ability; (3) curriculum vitae; (4) two representative reprints or other examples of research-based writing; and (5) an email address for further communications. In addition, please request three letters of reference be sent directly to the search chair

Review of applications will begin upon receipt. For timely consideration, please submit your application no later than December 1st, 2007. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your application packet to: [|HYPERLINK]

Send queries about the position to [|Deborah McCutchen] Search Chair.

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