How to Apply
Follow the application procedures in the announcement. After screening by a search committee, successful candidates will be required to complete an employment application, provided by the university or which can be downloaded as a pdf.
Exceptionality Programs
Department of Exceptionality Programs-Graduate Reading Program Assistant/Associate Professor
The Department of Exceptionality Programs is seeking applicants for one full-time, tenure track (74-8-125) position (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor) in the Graduate Reading Program beginning in the fall 2009.
The successful candidate must have expertise in teaching graduate-level literacy courses. The candidate will also demonstrate the skills needed to link theory and practice in coursework and practicum supervision.
Requirements:
- * an earned Ed.D. or Ph.D. with emphasis in reading/literacy education (ABD considered with contingency contract)
- * three years of K-12 teaching experience
Preferences:
- Experience or training in supervision of field experiences and/or work in a reading center
- Participation in professional literacy associations
- Knowledge and experience in working with diverse populations and the ability to work with
- diverse students in public/university school settings
- Knowledge of International Reading Association (IRA) Standards for Reading Professionals
- Experience as a literacy coach
- Research activity
- Proficient technology skills
Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process and teaching demonstration, as judged by department faculty. Candidates must also provide evidence of effective teaching and potential for scholarly activity in reading/literacy education. Recommendation for hiring is needed by the majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Preliminary application packets that include: a letter of application that contains a description of expertise; all unofficial college/university transcripts; names of three professional references with current mailing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers, and a current vita. Application materials may be sent in paper or electronic formats to: Dr. Barbara A. Wilson, Search and Screen Committee, Department of Exceptionality Programs, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 East 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, (570) 389-4034; bwilson@bloomu.edu .
Full consideration will be given to applications completed and received by January 15, 2009. However, the search will continue until the position is filled. Bloomsburg University encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities and is an AA/EEO Employer.