Children's 2011

Arizona State University
Assistant professor in English Education. . . REQUIREMENTS: Earned doctorate prior to appointment August 16, 2011 in English Education, Language and Literacy Studies, Educational Linguistics, Bilingual Studies in Education, or related discipline. Experience in teaching and research related to English Language Learners in Language Arts, Literacy, or Multicultural Literature for Young Readers. Evidence of three or more years of successful secondary school teaching. Experience conducting educational research and scholarly writing. Evidence of a commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy in teaching and research. DESIRED: Experience in teaching and research with Latino/a and/or Native American students who may be speakers of languages other than English. Experience in supervising secondary pre-service teachers. Evidence of external funding. College teaching and/or demonstrated leadership with in-service teachers. Experience in one or more of our teaching areas, which include instructional pedagogy, critical perspectives on English education, young adult literature, the teaching of composition, the teaching of language, research in English education, and new literacies. Teaching load is 2/2 for tenure-track faculty with a significant research agenda.

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Deadline: Monday, November 8th, 2010, or if not filled, every Monday thereafter until the search is closed.

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Bradley University (IL)
"The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Composition and Rhetoric or English Education to begin August 2011. . . Candidates must have a doctoral degree in one of the two following areas: Composition and Rhetoric; English Education. Required: doctoral degree in hand by August 15, 2011, teaching experience, potential for publication, demonstrated ability to teach general education courses (composition, literature, Western Civilization). Preference to candidates with ability to teach one or more of the following: young adult literature, grammar, secondary teaching methods, upper-level courses in writing and writing theory. Successful teaching and refereed publications required for tenure and promotion."

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Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be postmarked by November 5, 2010. Initial interviews will be conducted at MLA. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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 * Cross-posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2011

Chicago State University
Tenure-track professor of English specializing in secondary English education, Chicago State University. Qualifications: excellent academic record, scholarly promise, doctorate in English or education from a fully accredited university. ABD considered. Duties: teaching and advising undergraduate majors seeking to become secondary English teachers; overseeing student teaching and observations; ensuring compliance with accreditation standards; researching and publishing in the field. To apply: submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Search Committee, Department of English, Communications, Media Arts and Theatre, Chicago State University, 9501 South King Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60628-1598.

Deadline: Application review will begin October 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. (although this ad was posted in the Chronicle on 10/26/10)

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Coker College (SC)
Coker College is currently seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in British Literature. This person will report directly to the Department Chair of Communication, Language, and Literature. Responsibilities include teaching courses in Augustan, Romantic, and Victorian literature. The 4/4 teaching load will include composition and sophomore survey courses. This position requires a Ph.D. in an appropriate field. Experience in English Education, Children's Literature, or Adolescent Literature is a plus. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching in day and evening programs, professional development, and a willingness to engage in faculty duties outside the classroom.

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 * NOTE: The position will be available January 2011.

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Cross-posted at British Open 2011 & Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2011

Columbus State University (GA)
Assistant/Associate Professor of English Education: "The position of Assistant/Associate Professor of English Education is a nine month, tenure track faculty position. . . Preferred qualifications include an earned doctorate in English Education; experience and knowledge in public education as an English teacher (preferably at the secondary level), curriculum director, or administrator; excellent written and oral communication skills; exceptional collaborative skills; and use of technology for synchronous and asynchronous instruction."

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Eastern Michigan University
Assistant Professor of Children's/Adolescent Literature and Culture: "The English Department at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI is seeking applications for a position as an assistant professor of children’s/adolescent literature and culture. Special consideration will be given to candidates with secondary expertise in one or more of the following areas: folklore, mythology, youth culture, creative writing for children and young adults, global children’s literature and multicultural children’s literature. EMU houses one of the few graduate programs where students can earn a master’s degree specializing in children’s literature. Therefore, we seek a candidate able to mentor graduate students, supervise theses, and teach graduate-level children’s literature courses focused on such varied topics as folklore, mythology, global children’s literature or illustrated texts. We also seek a colleague able to effectively teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in children’s and adolescent literature, able to propose new and innovative additions to the curriculum, and willing to become an active member of a vibrant and collegial department. Candidates must have a PhD in literature, children’s culture, or a related field in hand by August 2011, and should be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and an ambitious scholarly record and agenda. All applications must be made online at https://www.emujobs.com – Posting #FA1116E. Application materials should include a CV, cover letter, and three letters of reference. For more information about children’s literature studies at EMU go to http://www.emich.edu/english/childlit/. Eastern Michigan University is an EOE employer."

Deadline: November 15, 2010

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Fitchburg State University
Full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor position in English Secondary Education. Ability to teach courses in theory and methods, children's literature, young adult literature and first-year writing. Supervise and monitor student teachers. Desired subfields include literacy acquisition, writing/reading theory, and linguistics.

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Illinois State University
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"Illinois State University's Department of English seeks an advanced Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in English Education. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and conducting research and publications in the field of English Education, the successful candidate will serve a three year renewable appointment as Director of the Department's English Education Program of over 300 undergraduate English Education majors."

Deadline: 11/01/2010

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites applicants seeking a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin Fall 2011. Candidates must be specialists in English Education and must be experienced in training and supervising pre-service teachers in secondary English.

Applicants should be prepared to teach courses in pedagogy, specifically the teaching of reading and literature for adolescents, as well as writing, speaking, listening, and viewing to enhance learning and classroom management in grades 7-12. Previous teaching experience in a public secondary school is required. We also value recent scholarly activities (e.g., NCTE publications and/or presentations) and experience in university or public school service. Applicants should be prepared to supervise student teachers and to teach introductory undergraduate literature and writing courses, to advise majors, and to participate in department governance. A knowledge of or desire to learn the Pennsylvania State Standards and the National Council of Teachers of English Standards for the English Language Arts that include preparing teachers for culturally responsive and cross-disciplinary experiences with their students is also essential.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or Ed.D. must be in hand at the time of employment. In addition to expertise and scholarship in the specified field, all candidates must have documented training and experience in composition, experience in teaching introductory literature, proven excellence in teaching, and a strong commitment to service. Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well during the interview process, which will include a teaching demonstration.

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Deadline: Review of completed applications will begin on December 3, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. We plan to screen applicants by telephone, and will be inviting candidates for campus visits in the Spring.

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Kennesaw State University (2 positions in English Education)
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"two nine-month, tenure track Assistant Professor positions of English Education in the Department of English, beginning August 2011. An earned doctorate in English Education or a closely related field is required. The ideal candidates will have successful secondary school teaching experience, student teaching supervision, and instruction of English education methodology courses. Ideal candidates will also have expertise in new literacies (including media literacy, online/digital technologies, and technology integration in the classroom) and an established interest in global initiatives and diversity in English education."

Deadline: Oct. 15, 2010

Acknowledgment received: Received acknowledgment letter (10/25) requesting AA information.

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Longwood University (VA)
Longwood University invites applications for an English/Language Arts Education position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2011. The successful candidate must have a terminal degree in English or Language Arts Education, scholarly potential, and knowledge of both best practices and curriculum development regarding teacher preparation, with an emphasis on writing. Additionally, we require instructional experience with teacher preparation courses that include writing pedagogy, grammar instructional methods, linguistics for teachers and literacy instruction.

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Deadline: Review begins immediately; open until filled

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Michigan State University (Two Tenure System Associate or Full Professors)
College of Arts and Letters, Center for Applied Inclusive Teaching and Learning in Arts and Humanities, Two Tenure System Associate or Full Professors. Position and Responsibilities: The College of Arts and Letters seeks two tenure-system faculty whose assignments would include 25% time within CAITLAH and 75% teaching pre-service English education students and graduate students in the Critical Studies in Literacy and Pedagogy track of the Rhetoric and Writing graduate program. The new hires will be tasked with organizing, synthesizing, and leading various efforts at imagining better, more inclusive teaching across schools, communities, and disciplines.

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Deadline: Due date for receipt of applications is November 15, 2010, though the search will remain open until the positions are filled.

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Cross-posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2011

Saint Louis University
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"Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English. Evidence of teaching excellence and research potential required. The person hired for this position will be the English Department Faculty Liaison for a long-established advanced college credit program in regional high schools (1818 Program). The Department seeks applicants who can demonstrate involvement in English Education, with research and teaching interests in medical narrative and fiction from 1700 to the present. Current department teaching load 2/2, with possible reduction for administrative service. The English Department offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs, and an undergraduate medical humanities certificate. Start date: August 2011. Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. by August 2011. All candidates must submit a letter, c.v., and writing sample online at http://jobs.slu.edu/."

Deadline: November 1, 2010.

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 * Cross-posted at Restoration/18th-Century 2011, Romanticism, Victorian/19th 2011
 * Also posted at Generalist 2011 & Early American 2011

Southern Arkansas University
"Tenure-track position to begin August 2011. Specialization in one or more of the following areas desired: secondary English education (with experience in teaching at the secondary level), composition and rhetoric or American literature. Duties include teaching freshman composition, sophomore world literature courses, and upper division English courses in area of expertise; scholarship and service are also expected."

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Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.

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 * Cross-posted at Early American 2011, 20-21 c. American 2011 & Generalist 2011

SUNY Cortland
Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in English Education. RESPONSIBILITIES: Position available August 2011. 3-3 teaching load includes undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as supervision of student teachers in NCATE certified degree programs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph. D. or Ed. D. in English Education, English, or a related field by time of appointment; record of teaching excellence; evidence of scholarly potential; high school or middle school teaching experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Competency in adolescent literacy, reading methods, language pedagogy, English language learners, or special needs education. . . For consideration, apply online at: https://jobs.cortland.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52368

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Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 8, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.

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SUNY Plattsburgh
The English Department of the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in English Education/Language Arts for Fall 2011. English Language Arts, Literature, and Writing Arts are the three majors in the English Department. We offer a strong foundation in the content area of English with a focus in Education and innovative English Language Arts methodology for the preparation of Adolescence Education teachers.

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University of California, Irvine
The Department of Education at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for an assistant professor tenure-track appointment. We welcome applicants with expertise in any area related to language, literacy, and/or technology, including applied linguistics (e.g., second language learning, literacy development); learning sciences (e.g., technology and learning, games and learning); or the intersection between these fields (e.g., technology and literacy development, technology and language development). Successful candidates must possess a Ph.D. (or equivalent) and have demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.

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Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

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University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Open rank, multiple positions in multiple areas including emergent reading technologies and media literacies, youth and digital culture

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Deadline: November 30

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University of Rochester
Assistant Professor (English Education)

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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Assistant Professor with an emphasis in English Education.

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Deadline: To ensure priority consideration, completed applications must be postmarked by October 15, 2010. However, screening may continue until position is filled.

Acknowledgment received: Received acknowledgement letter (10/19) requesting Equal Employment Opportunity information to be submitted online.

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University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Assistant Professor in English Education, Literature, Composition/Rhetoric, beginning August 2011. Evidence of successful teaching in schools, grades 6-12, and teaching certification; familiarity with secondary English classroom practice; expertise and research interest in the theory and methods of teaching English in secondary environments. Teaching courses for secondary English education students, English teaching methods. Responsibilities include supervising student teachers. Second field open. Background in multicultural literature and culture and previous university teaching experience are assets. Required: Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Compensation is based on qualifications, including education and experience. The normal teaching load is 12 credits per semester.

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Deadline: Review of Applications will begin on January 2, 2011. For full consideration, please submit all application materials by this date.

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 * Cross-posted at Generalist 2011

Utah State University
Assistant/Associate Professor, Literacy. The School of Teacher Education & Leadership at Utah State University is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position, with emphasis in literacy/language arts education. The role assignment for this 9-month academic year position includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, research, and service. Earned Ed.D. or Ph.D. by August 1, 2011, with emphasis in literacy/language arts at the K-6 level required. See http://jobs.usu.edu (requisition ID 052359) for full job description and to apply online.

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Washburn University (KS)
Washburn University's English Department invites applications for a tenure track position in Composition and Rhetoric/English Education to begin August 2011. Successful candidates will teach first-year composition, advanced composition, and some courses related to English education. Additional responsibilities include directing the department's first-year and advanced composition programs as well as supervising composition courses taught via Washburn's concurrent enrollment program at local high schools. Candidates must have Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric or related field by the time of appointment. Preferred candidates will have strong record of scholarly activity and evidence of successful college teaching as well as experience teaching secondary English in the public schools.

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Deadline: December 17, 2010, or until the position is filled.

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Cross-posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2011

Western Kentucky University
The Literacy program in the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences at Western Kentucky University is accepting applications for a full-time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a doctorate in Reading/Literacy Education. Experience working with diverse student populations and the ability to prepare undergraduates and graduate students to work with diverse populations is essential. The ability to work in a university/public school partnership model for undergraduate teacher preparation is needed. Candidates must possess significant technology skills. Experience teaching literacy courses online is preferred.''' Knowledge of both children's literature and its role in instruction and content-area literacy is preferred. '''

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Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 15th, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

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