University of Vermont Hiring for Associate or Full Professor (Tenure-Track) – Literacy, Literacy Education at Burlington, VT Full Time

The University of Vermont’s (UVM) Department of Education in the College of Education and Social Services invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor (tenure-track) for a full-time (9-month) appointment in Literacy and/or Educator Preparation related to Literacy to join our nationally recognized and award-winning faculty. The position will start in Fall of 2024.

We seek a nationally recognized scholar who is well-versed in the research and practices of the discipline, including evidence-based approaches to teaching foundational literacy and preparing educators who are highly skilled to use these practices in educational contexts. We are particularly interested in individuals with an active research agenda and a history of external funding, strong teaching skills, and a record of engaged collaborative service with faculty, field-based partners, and state agencies.

Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in relevant discipline;
• Record of scholarship and field leadership appropriate for a tenured appointment at the commensurate rank;
• Record of successful state or federal grant writing/extramural funding commensurate with rank;
• Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate/graduate levels;
• Strong collegial, communication, and collaborative teamwork skills;
• Interest in program building, curricular revision, and field-based educator preparation; and
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice in research, teaching, and service.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities that include:

• Maintaining an active research agenda, securing external funding, publishing scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals, maintain state and national/international visibility.
• Co-leading curricular revision and program development in evidence-based literacy practices and literacy instruction with faculty and field-based partners.
• Teaching and advising in undergraduate and graduate educator preparation programs.
• Serving as an active member of relevant scholarly societies and/or professional associations.
• Engaging in service and outreach activities at the college, university, regional, state, national and/or international levels.
• Collaborating with faculty and staff in departmental governance, program development, scholarship, and service.

The University
Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is described as a public-ivy and consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources and mission of a land-grant research institution. UVM’s tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices. Our common ground values of respect, integrity, innovation, openness, justice, and responsibility anchor our philosophy and shared commitments.

The College
The Department of Education is situated within the College of Education and Social Services. Our mission is to “Educate and prepare outstanding professionals in social work, education, and human services; engage in scholarship of high quality; and provide exemplary professional service to Vermont, the nation, and the world. We do this to contribute to a more humane and just society, free from oppression, that maximizes human potential and the quality of life for all individuals, families and communities.”

The Department
The Department of Education is widely recognized for its rigorous academic research, high-quality student experience, innovative teaching practices, and collegial, inclusive work environment. We offer twenty undergraduate and graduate licensure programs and many additional certificate and degree programs birth- age 21 education, American Sign Language, place based and sustainability education, resiliency-based approaches, curriculum and instruction, special education, higher education and student affairs, educational leadership and policy studies, and interdisciplinary studies. In addition, we offer undergraduate minors in computer science education, cultural and linguistic diversity, and coaching. For more information about the department, see: https://www.uvm.edu/cess/doe/faculty_staff. We are proud of our history as the first land-grant institution in the United States and the influence of John Dewey. Education is not preparation for life. Education is life itself. — John Dewey, educator, philosopher, UVM Class of 1879
The Community
UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shore of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic, and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.

Application Process:
A review of applications will begin thirty days from this posting and continue until the position is filled. Campus visits to Vermont are anticipated for April-May 2024. Candidates would ideally begin work for the Fall of 2024. Given the timing of this search, a later start date is negotiable.For more detailed information about us, visit our web pages at the Department of Education www.uvm.edu/cess/doe; the College of Education and Social Services’ website, www.uvm.edu/cess; and the University of Vermont’s website, www.uvm.edu.
The University of Vermont is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching, service and research, scholarship or creative arts. We are an educationally purposeful community seeking to prepare students to be accountable leaders in a diverse and changing world. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice and Responsibility.

Anticipated starting date is August 19, 2024. Please apply online at www.uvmjobs.com. Include 1) a cover letter describing of your qualifications for this position in relation to the required and preferred characteristics; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a single statement (not to exceed 2 pages) on how you would incorporate Our Common Ground Values and contribute to inclusive excellence at the University of Vermont in your research, teaching, and service responsibilities; and 4) the names and email addresses of three references who can be contacted for letters of support before a candidate is advanced for on campus interview in the search process. For more information about the position, please contact the Department Chair Kimberly Vannest at [email protected]. Information on the application process and other logistics, please contact [email protected]. All inquiries are confidential.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.Job Open Date:

02/14/2024

Posting Number:

F2970PO

Department:

Education/53010

Advertising/Posting Title:

Associate or Full Professor (Tenure-Track) – Literacy, Literacy Education

FLSA:

Exempt

Position Number:

003075

Employee FTE:

1.00

Employee Term (months):

9