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- Assistant Professor, Early Childhood/Elementary Education
- Department of Curriculum and Instruction - Graduate School
of Education - Tenure Track
The
Department of Curriculum and Instruction invites applications
and nominations for a tenure track faculty member in Early
Childhood/Elementary Education.
Background
Portland
State University is located in the heart of the Portland
metropolitan area, a vibrant and growing community with
a culturally diverse population of 1.5 million people. With
an enrollment of over 26,000 students, Portland State University
's motto is “Let knowledge serve the city” and it is a national
leader in university-community partnerships for education.
For more information about Portland State University visit
our web site at http://www.pdx.edu.
The
Graduate School of Education awards masters and doctoral
degrees, and prepares teachers, administrators, and counselors
for urban, diverse, and other communities, emphasizing issues
of equity and social justice. In the Department of Curriculum
and Instruction programs are offered in licensure for early
childhood, elementary, middle level and high school education,
educational media, technology and literacy, and bilingual
teacher preparation. As a major institution for teacher
education located in Oregon 's largest urban center, PSU's
Graduate school of Education is in a unique position to
take leadership and have an impact on school change in the
area.
Appointment
Assistant
Professor of Education, 1.0 FTE, tenure-track, nine-month
appointment, commencing September 16, 2008. Summer employment
is available, but not guaranteed.
Responsibilities
Salary
Dependent
on qualifications plus an excellent benefits package including
fully paid healthcare, reduced tuition rates, and a generous
retirement package.
To
Apply
To
apply send (1) detailed letter of application addressing
the congruence of your background with the position qualifications
and responsibilities, (2) a current vita/resume, (3) the
names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of
four professional references (references will not be contacted
without your permission). You may also provide supporting
materials such as course syllabi, publications, or evaluations.
The review of applications will begin December 17, 2007,
and continue until finalists are identified. Send
applications to:
Applications
may be submitted electronically to jifern@pdx.edu
– Attention: CI Search Committee.
Portland
State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity
initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates
and candidates who support diversity.
