Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development
General information about the Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development is available at www.tepd.cmich.edu.
Faculty Positions (2)
Elementary Generalist/Math or Literacy (Tenure-track,
Assistant Professor)
The Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development
at Central Michigan University invites applications for a
tenure-track appointment as an Elementary Generalist with a focus in
either mathematics or reading/literacy. This appointment will
be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will be effective August
2008. The position requires maintenance of scholarly research
and publications; service to the university and PK-12 schools; and
excellence in teaching and advising at the university level.
Required credentials include a doctorate in education, curriculum
and instruction, or related field (ABD will be considered with
degree completion within one year of employment). Also
required are demonstration of three (3) years of successful teaching
in a PK-8 setting; a background in mathematics or reading/literacy;
and demonstration of excellent written and verbal communication
skills.
Preferred credentials include effective use of technology to enhance
teaching; documented presentation record and other scholarly
productivity; grant writing; the ability to integrate topics of
diversity into the curriculum; and demonstrated service to PK-12
schools.
Screening will begin on December 1, 2007 and will continue until the
position is filled. Submit an application letter, vita
including e-mail address, three letters of reference, a statement of
your philosophy of teaching and learning, teaching evaluations or
letters of support for teaching effectiveness and copies of all
graduate transcripts to:
Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development
Elementary Mathematics or Reading Literacy Generalist Search Committee
Central Michigan University
Ronan 208
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 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.
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.
Early Childhood (Tenure-track,
Assistant Professor)
The Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development
at Central Michigan University invites applications for a
tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor
effective August 1, 2008. Candidates must have an earned
doctorate in early childhood/primary education or elementary
education with a specialization in early childhood/primary education
(ABD considered if completed during first year of employment);
minimum three years successful teaching with the PK through grade
three levels; evidence of potential for scholarship; and strong oral
and written communication skills. The position requires
maintenance of scholarly research and publications, service to the
University and PK-12 schools, and excellence in teaching and
advising at the university level.
Preferred credentials include the demonstrated ability to integrate
instructional technology and diversity in teaching and student
learning; successful teaching in higher education; and grant writing
experience.
Screening will begin on November 15, 2007 and will continue until
the position is filled. Submit an application packet
containing: application letter, vita (including e-mail address);
three letters of reference written within the past 2 years, a
statement of educational philosophy that emphasizes
teaching/learning in early childhood programs; copies of graduate
transcripts; and teaching evaluations if available to:
Chair, Early Childhood Search Committee
Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development
Ronan Hall 208
Central Michigan University
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 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.
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.