F1752P
Working Title:
Assistant Professor – LCL
Department:
COE-Language & Literacy Educ
About the University of Georgia:
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department:
The Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) is committed to promoting diversity in education and society through its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, through its research and teaching missions, and through collaborative work with community residents and organizations. It consistently ranks nationally in the top ten Elementary Education and Curriculum and Instruction programs. The excellence of the faculty has enabled the MFE COE to recruit doctoral students nationally and internationally and place them in a variety of prestigious positions following graduation, further enhancing the College’s outstanding reputation around the globe.
The Department of Language and Literacy Education has contributed to this stature locally, nationally, and internationally. Many faculty collaborate with other MFE COE departments in program development, research partnerships, and other associations. The department has developed programs that meet the University of Georgia’s mission to expand students’ Experiential Learning through service-learning projects, community inquiry programs, summer programs designed to serve the local community, and related initiatives. The faculty have long held leadership roles in national and international organizations dedicated to language and literacy education. Departmental faculty have also developed international collaborations with educators in Russia, Mexico, Uzbekistan, Cyprus, and other locations. The Donna Alvermann Endowed Professor for Social Change will find the department to be a dynamic and stimulating environment for advancing the field’s understanding of literacy research and pedagogy.
About The Literacies and Children’s Literature’s (LCL) Program AreaThe Literacies and Children’s Literature (LCL) program area offers the following degrees: M.A. in Education, M.Ed. in Reading Education, Ed.S. in Education, and Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Education. The Department’s online M.Ed. in Reading Education with an Emphasis in New and Digital Literacies is designed for certified teachers and literacy education professionals. LCL is committed to further serving our programmatic and student needs through the addition of a scholar who adds to our epistemological and methodological approaches. The LCL program area is responsible for two annual, state-wide literacy experiences: the Georgia Children’s Book Awards and the Georgia Conference on Children’s Literature.
College/Unit/Department website:
https://coe.uga.edu/directory/language-and-literacy-education
Posting Type:
External
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary:
Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications
Anticipated Start Date:
08/01/2024
Job Posting Date:
09/19/2023
Open until filled:
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit:
Please note that official transcripts and a syllabus example will be requested at a later date.
Questions may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Jennifer Graff ([email protected]).
The search committee will give first consideration to complete applications submitted by October 23, 2023. Application reviews will continue until the position is filled.Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
Classification Title:
Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status:
Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in children’s literature, literacy education, or a related field by the August 2024 start date. ABDs will be considered if the degree is awarded by the August 2024 start date.
Position Summary:
The Department of Language and Literacy Education at the University of Georgia invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor with expertise in culturally and linguistically diverse children’s literature and additional strengths in reading and writing pedagogies and/or assessment for P-8 students. This Tenure Track Assistant Professor will be affiliated with the Literacies and Children’s Literature (LCL) program area in the department and is expected to contribute to our legacy of faculty who have influenced the field of children’s literature and literacy education. We are seeking a colleague whose scholarship in children’s literature and literacy education is grounded in cultural relevance, social justice, and anti-racist pedagogies. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position that begins in August 2024.
Additional Requirements:
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:
Is this a Position of Trust?:
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):
No
Credit and P-Card policy:
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include the following:
Percentage Of Time:
100
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