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University of Missouri Chancellor's Fund for Excellence Chancellor's Chair in Literacy Education The University of Missouri, College of Education, is pleased to announce the establishment of a Chancellor's Chair in Literacy Education. This position, supported by the Chancellor's Fund for Excellence, is designed for a recognized scholar in literacy education. This individual will have opportunities to collaborate with a variety of outstanding program areas within the college. The goal for this position is to develop a strong, nationally and internationally prominent research center in the area of literacy. To fill this position, we seek applicants who have a proven track record of engaging in high quality scholarship, including extramural funding, that address the literacy needs of typically developing and at-risk children. The successful candidate, who may come from literacy or related fields such as Educational Psychology, School Psychology, or Special Education, must possess an earned doctorate that focuses on literacy education, have a record of outstanding scholarship in the field, and demonstrate potential to provide leadership in developing and administering the MU Literacy Education Research center. This is a nine-month Associate/Full Professor tenure line position with the possibility of supplementary summer employment. Full University benefits apply in addition to research funds and the possibility of directing additional hires in related areas. The University of Missouri is strongly committed to the diversity of its workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Please see more about position responsibilities, the University of Missouri, and the College of Education at: http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/unit/education/ Required Qualifications: o An earned doctorate in literacy education or a related field with an emphasis in literacy. o Strong knowledge and demonstration of research o Demonstrated ability to generate significant external funding through grants and contracts. o Demonstrated scholarly accomplishments including research publications and presentations. o Successful teaching experience within public schools and/or University level. o Demonstrated record/potential to achieve national and international recognition based on scholarship. MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. MU is located in Columbia, a community of approximately 100,000, rated as one of the best small cities in the US by Money magazine. MU has an enrollment of approximately 30,000, and is designated as Doctoral/Research Extensive by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The College of Education is one of 18 schools/colleges on campus, has a student population of 1,200 undergraduates and 1,550 gradate students, and a tenure/tenure-track faculty of 86 members. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Department, College, and MU. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedures: The search committee, co-chaired by Dr. Erica Lembke (Department of Special Education) and Dr. Dick Robinson (Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum) will begin reviewing applications September 1st and will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. Applicants should send (1) a letter of application addressing qualifications including research accomplishments and interests; (2) a curriculum vita; (3) three representative examples of scholarly writing; and (4) names and contact information of three references. Send application materials to: Dr. Erica Lembke Associate Professor Department of Special Education College of Education 311J Townsend Hall University of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211 The University of Missouri-Columbia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Applications for women, minorities and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the College of Education at 660-882-8311. -- Norman A. Stahl, Ph.D. Professor and Chair Literacy Education Past President, National Reading Conference ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To access the LRNASST-L archives or User Guide, or to change your subscription options (including subscribe/unsubscribe), point your web browser to http://www.lists.ufl.edu/archives/lrnasst-l.html To contact the LRNASST-L owner, email [log in to unmask]