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Position Information
Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor - Literacy Education
Department
Teacher Education
Essential Functions
The University of Nebraska at Omaha's Teacher Education Department is seeking a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in Literacy Education to join our dynamic and growing team. We are seeking candidates who are accepting and affirming of all people and who have experience in methods of instruction in cultural competency and diversity inclusion. Successful candidates for the position should also have experience in technology and culturally relevant pedagogies.
Duties include teaching Literacy Education courses, both at graduate and undergraduate levels; scholarly research and publication; contributing to the diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts; providing leadership for the graduate literacy program; advising graduate students; supervising field experiences; collaborating with schools; and participating in institutional initiatives directed toward excellence in Teacher Education.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is committed to diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.
Work Schedule
Varies
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate in curriculum and instruction, literacy, or related field required. ABD considered.
Successful candidates must have knowledge of theoretical underpinnings and teaching methods and assessments for reading and literacy; at least three years of successful full-time teaching experience as a teacher in grades PK-12; and evidence of scholarly research; professional service; and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with: prior university teaching experience, evidence of excellence in teaching; involvement with supervision of university students in field experiences; experience as a reading specialist and/or literacy coach; working with students in culturally/linguistically diverse student settings; collaborative research experience; collaboration experience between a university and public schools; knowledge of instructional technology in PK-12 curriculum; experience with online or blended teaching and learning; and prior experience in leadership roles in higher education.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2020F-00143
Open Date
09/16/2020
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin in November 2020. To complete an application please attach a cover letter, vita, transcripts, an equity statement or philosophy (to be uploaded as a DEI Statement), and references.
Additional information: Contact Dr. Kathy Danielson, Chair, 402-554-2218 or kdanielson@unomaha.edu.
UNO is a vibrant, metropolitan university in the state's largest city Omaha with an enrollment of approximately 15,000 students. In recent decades the campus developed as a more traditional residential university supported by several new and beautifully appointed residence halls. UNO is classified as a doctoral research university in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and the Athletic program competes in NCAA division I. UNO also has the distinction of being one of the nation's leaders in engagement and outreach with a 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation. The campus is located in the heart of Omaha, a cosmopolitan city of more than 600,000 (1.2 million including the large Omaha metro area), which is known for its excellent public school system and strong economic base. The city is home to several racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse groups, and is characterized by myriad places to eat, live and shop. For more information on UNO, please see: Growing With and Within Our Thriving Community: https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-support/che-ad-for-uno-may-2020.pdf
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor - Literacy Education
Department
Teacher Education
Essential Functions
The University of Nebraska at Omaha's Teacher Education Department is seeking a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in Literacy Education to join our dynamic and growing team. We are seeking candidates who are accepting and affirming of all people and who have experience in methods of instruction in cultural competency and diversity inclusion. Successful candidates for the position should also have experience in technology and culturally relevant pedagogies.
Duties include teaching Literacy Education courses, both at graduate and undergraduate levels; scholarly research and publication; contributing to the diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts; providing leadership for the graduate literacy program; advising graduate students; supervising field experiences; collaborating with schools; and participating in institutional initiatives directed toward excellence in Teacher Education.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is committed to diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.
Work Schedule
Varies
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate in curriculum and instruction, literacy, or related field required. ABD considered.
Successful candidates must have knowledge of theoretical underpinnings and teaching methods and assessments for reading and literacy; at least three years of successful full-time teaching experience as a teacher in grades PK-12; and evidence of scholarly research; professional service; and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with: prior university teaching experience, evidence of excellence in teaching; involvement with supervision of university students in field experiences; experience as a reading specialist and/or literacy coach; working with students in culturally/linguistically diverse student settings; collaborative research experience; collaboration experience between a university and public schools; knowledge of instructional technology in PK-12 curriculum; experience with online or blended teaching and learning; and prior experience in leadership roles in higher education.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2020F-00143
Open Date
09/16/2020
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin in November 2020. To complete an application please attach a cover letter, vita, transcripts, an equity statement or philosophy (to be uploaded as a DEI Statement), and references.
Additional information: Contact Dr. Kathy Danielson, Chair, 402-554-2218 or kdanielson@unomaha.edu.
UNO is a vibrant, metropolitan university in the state's largest city Omaha with an enrollment of approximately 15,000 students. In recent decades the campus developed as a more traditional residential university supported by several new and beautifully appointed residence halls. UNO is classified as a doctoral research university in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and the Athletic program competes in NCAA division I. UNO also has the distinction of being one of the nation's leaders in engagement and outreach with a 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation. The campus is located in the heart of Omaha, a cosmopolitan city of more than 600,000 (1.2 million including the large Omaha metro area), which is known for its excellent public school system and strong economic base. The city is home to several racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse groups, and is characterized by myriad places to eat, live and shop. For more information on UNO, please see: Growing With and Within Our Thriving Community: https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-support/che-ad-for-uno-may-2020.pdf
