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 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.

