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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT |
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07/26/07 |
| TITLE / RANK | Assistant Professor in Elementary/ Early Childhood Education |
| DEPARTMENT | Early Childhood, Elementary, and Literacy Education |
| DESCRIPTION | Tenure-track position in a teacher education program with an innovative curriculum that emphasizes inclusive education serving diverse communities. Appointment includes teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate courses focused on content areas, curriculum development, and assessment related to elementary/early childhood education; mentoring/supervising teacher candidates in diverse and inclusive practicum settings; building strong partnerships with schools, school faculty, and communities; developing new courses; and contributing to a department with a strong vision and innovative programs. Faculty members are expected to be active scholars, and to participate in departmental, college, and university committees and activities. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | Earned doctorate in elementary/early childhood education, special education, or curriculum and teaching with a strong emphasis on elementary/early childhood education, or related field. Expertise in one of the following areas: special education, urban education, curriculum development, or second language learners. A well-defined research agenda and evidence of scholarly activities. Successful teaching at the early childhood/elementary level or equivalent is preferred. The department and the College of Education and Human Services are committed to student and faculty diversity and value the educational benefits that derive from such diversity. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in and with socially, culturally, and economically diverse communities; have a commitment to education for social justice, democratic practice, and critical thinking; and are interested in addressing issues of diversity in research, teaching, and curriculum development. |
| SALARY RANGE | Salary dependent upon qualifications |
| STARTING DATE | 09/01/08 |
| SEND letter of application, resume, and three letters of reference to: (Include V number) |
Dr. Tamara Lucas, Associate Dean College of Education and Human Services Montclair State University BOX C316 VF-12 Montclair, NJ 07043 |
| APPLY BY | Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. |
Montclair State University is a comprehensive state-assisted institution offering a rich array of programs to approximately 14,700 undergraduate and graduate students. Founded in 1908, Montclair State University is organized into three colleges and three schools: College of Education and Human Services, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, School of the Arts, School of Business, and Graduate School. Montclair State University awards the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Environmental Management.
Characterized by a distinguished cadre of teacher-scholars, a strong general education program, and a deep commitment to the values of multicultural diversity, Montclair State University is located 14 miles west of New York City on a beautiful 200-acre suburban campus. Additional information can be found on the MSU website at www.montclair.edu.
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