Department of Teacher Education

The Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University (MSU), a national leader in teacher preparation and research on teaching, teacher learning, curriculum, policy, and international education, is seeking several tenure-system associate or full professors in Language and Literacy. Of particular interest are scholars with demonstrated leadership at their institutions and nationally in language and literacy education, as well as scholars specializing in language and literacy development in early childhood. These are academic year positions with a negotiable starting date of Fall 2008.

A broad range of scholars in literacy education is invited to apply, and all applicants will be reviewed for potential fit with programs within the department, college, and institutional needs and opportunities, including work with MSU’s Literacy Achievement Research Center (LARC; msularc.org). Successful candidates will have opportunities to engage in research and teaching related to language and literacy, as well as to collaborate with nationally recognized faculty in research and program development.

Major responsibilities could include : (1) teaching undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral courses; (2) conducting innovative, rigorous research; (3) advising graduate students; (4) leading or supporting program development; (5) contributing to intra-university or school-university partnerships; or (6) collaborating with or mentoring other faculty.

Qualifications. Applicants should have an earned relevant doctoral degree. They should provide evidence of accomplishment (including grantmanship), teaching, advisory mentorship (especially of graduate students and untenured faculty), and collaborative success in research, teaching, and service and/or program development. Applicants should provide relevant information about (a) experience working with prospective and practicing teachers in culturally diverse settings; (b) specialty in language and literacy development in early childhood; (c) demonstrated leadership at their institutions and nationally in language and literacy education; (d) interest in educational research training and the development of literacy scholars; (e) a strong record of research, publication and involvement in language and literacy research and practice; (f) an established record of obtaining and leading funded research projects; and (f) ability to contribute to existing strengths and initiatives in areas such as teacher preparation and induction, urban education and diversity, and/or educational applications of technology.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. All application materials must be sent in electronic form to the search secretary at hohenst1@msu.edu (indicate “Language and Literacy Search” in the subject line).

Dr. Nell Duke
Chair, Language and Literacy Search
c/o Jackie Hohenstein [hohenst1@msu.edu]
Department of Teacher Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1034

Please see the College web site (http://www.educ.msu.edu/) for information about the college and this position. We invite inquiries to any of the search committee members: Laura Apol (apol@msu.edu), Janine Certo (certo@msu.edu), Nell Duke (nkduke@msu.edu), Mary Juzwik (mmjuzwik@msu.edu), Mary Lundeberg (mlunde@msu.edu), or Gary Troia (gtroia@msu.edu). Review of applications will begin November 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.