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Central Michigan University Elementary Literacy Lecturer in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Elementary Literacy Lecturer
Posting Number: F-0843
College/Unit: College of Education & Human Services
Home Department: Teacher & Special Education
Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)
Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/19/2024
Position End Date:
Position Summary:
The Department of Teacher and Special Education at Central Michigan University invites applications for a fixed-term faculty appointment effective August 2024.
Fixed-term faculty are generally expected to teach four courses per semester. Courses may be face-to-face or online and at the undergraduate or graduate level. Fixed-Term Faculty may also: attend regular, relevant committee meetings; support committee work; engage in assessment of learning activities; help develop and promote CMU's TSE course offerings; and strengthen partnerships on and off campus.
This is an intial one-year appointment; however, reappointment is expected, subject to favorable evaluation and annual enrollment projections.
Required Qualifications:
• Candidates must have a Master's in Education with an emphasis in reading/literacy studies; PK-6 specialization in elementary literacy; and have completed at least three years of successful teaching at the PK-6 school level. • Candidates must have specialized knowledge in elementary literacy instruction and assessment; literacy development; and integrated language arts. In particular, candidates will be expected to teach courses on word study and fluency as well as foundations of reading instruction, in addition to the potential to instruct our pre-student teaching literacy methods course. • Candidates must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Preferred credentials include a doctorate in education with an emphasis in reading/literacy studies. • Preferred qualifications include the ability to integrate instructional technology and diversity into teaching and student learning; successful experience teaching literacy in higher education; reading intervention or clinic experience. • Candidates should have familiarity with https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/educatorservices/prep/coreteachingpractices.pdf?rev=13216382a9a949c293262f9c5e0fad99, the https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/educatorservices/prep/standards/approvedlowerelementarypk3educationpreparationstandards.pdf?rev=19ca40ad8ac548aaa85bd0dd6595f96e, and the https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/educatorservices/prep/standards/draftupperelementary36educationpreparation_standards.pdf?rev=4677b89fdbcb4ef99fdac9af95ab8cba. • Candidates who have taught in higher education settings may provide documentation of successful experience teaching literacy in higher education. • Candidates applying for the position should be able to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness including student course evaluations/opinions (if available), and copies of transcripts. In addition, please provide the name and email address of three (3) references who