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General information about the Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development is available at www.tepd.cmich.edu.

Faculty Listings (2)
 

Reading/Literacy (Tenure-track, Assistant or Associate)

The Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor effective August 2010.  Candidates must have an earned doctorate in education with an emphasis in reading/literacy studies (ABD considered if completed during the first year of appointment for assistant rank); PK-12 specialization in elementary literacy; and have completed at least three years of successful teaching at the PK-8 school level.  Candidates must have specialized knowledge in reading assessment, integrated language arts, and reading instruction; show documentation of scholarship appropriate for the rank and possess effective written and oral communication skills.  Candidates applying for associate professor must provide documentation of successful experience teaching literacy in higher education.  The position requires maintenance of scholarly research and publications, service to the university and PK-12 schools, and effective teaching and advising at the university level.

Preferred credentials include the ability to integrate instructional technology and diversity into teaching and student learning; successful experience teaching literacy in higher education for the assistant rank; grant writing and reading clinic experience.

Established in 1892, Central Michigan University has an enrollment of 27,000 students, including approximately 20,000 students on the university's main campus.  Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral research university, CMU is recognized for strong undergraduate education and a range of focused graduate and research programs.  CMU is a student-focused university with opportunities for leadership, internships, and off-campus volunteer programs.  CMU competes at the NCAA Division I-A Football Bowl Subdivision level in athletics and is located in Mount Pleasant, an expanding mid-Michigan community of approximately 25,000 permanent residents.  A recently developed tourist destination point, Mount Pleasant has retained its small-town flavor while embracing a wide variety of special interest groups and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Screening will begin November 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  Submit an application letter; a vita including email address; three letters of reference written in the past 2 years, which address evidence of excellence in teaching and research potential; a statement of your philosophy of education that emphasizes teaching and literacy learning in elementary and middle grades; one copy of current scholarly work; and copies of graduate transcripts to:

Tamara Jetton, Search Chair
Teacher Education and Professional Development
Literacy Search
Central Michigan University
EHS 421
Mount Pleasant, MI  48859

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).  Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
 

Student Teaching Coordinator (Tenure-track, Assistant)

The Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the level of assistant professor effective August 16, 2010.  The position involves supervising and advising student teachers during their field experiences in the Lansing, MI area.  The position requires maintenance of scholarly productivity in research, publications, presentation and/or grants writing; service to the university and PK-12 schools; and effective teaching at the university level.  Candidates must have an earned doctorate in education, curriculum & instruction, or related area (ABD considered if completed during the first year of appointment); documentation of three years of successful PK-12 teaching; evidence of teaching effectiveness; evidence of potential for successful scholarship; evidence of effective oral and written communication skills; and evidence of potential for service at university and PK-12 schools.

Preferred qualifications include knowledge of best practice in PK-12 education; ability to use technology to enhance teaching, ability to integrate diversity into teaching, and significant work with PK-12 students; record of successful student teaching supervision and advising; documented scholarly activity; grant writing experience, and record of service at university and PK-12 schools.

Screening will begin October 30, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  Submit the following: an application letter; current vita, including e-mail address; three letters of reference written in the past three years, which address evidence of effective teaching and research potential; a statement of your philosophy of education; and copies of graduate transcripts to:

Student Teaching Coordinator Search Committee
Central Michigan University
College of Education and Human Services
Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development
421 EHS Building
Mount Pleasant, MI  48859

Established in 1892, Central Michigan University has an enrollment of 27,000 students, including approximately 20,000 students on the university's main campus.  Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral research university, CMU is recognized for strong undergraduate education and a range of focused graduate and research programs.  CMU is a student-focused university with opportunities for leadership, internships, and off-campus volunteer programs.  CMU competes at the NCAA Division I-A Football Subdivision level in athletics and is located in Mount Pleasant, an expanding mid-Michigan community of approximately 25,000 permanent residents.  A recently developed tourist destination point, Mount Pleasant has retained its small-town flavor while embracing a wide variety of special interest groups and outdoor recreation opportunities.

For additional information about Central Michigan University, visit the website at http://www.cmich.edu/ and for additional information about the department, visit http://www.tepd.cmich.edu/.

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo).  Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

 

"CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate in employment against persons based on age, color, disability, gender, gender identity/gender expression, genetic information, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/)."