Montclair State University Hiring for Assistant Professor, Teacher Education with a focus on Literacy Instruction at Montclair, New Jersey Full Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Tenure-track position in teacher education with a focus on literacy instruction. The Department of Teaching and Learning offers a variety of CAEP-accredited teacher certification programs, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. This includes certifications for P-3, K-6, subject-areas, inclusive education, Bilingual-Bicultural education, special education, and reading specialists. The successful candidate’s major responsibility will be to teach courses in literacy for students enrolled across the programs offered by the department.

We seek an individual with the ability to work collaboratively in and with socially, culturally, and economically diverse communities. This includes a commitment to equity, justice, and antiracism through teaching, service, research, and mentorship. These commitments are manifested in a candidate’s research, scholarship, and practice to advance access and equity for historically marginalized and underrepresented minoritized populations. Successful candidates have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment working with faculty, staff, and students and commitment to do so as a faculty member at Montclair State University. Faculty members are expected to be active scholars, advise students, and to participate in department, college, and university service activities.

THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

Montclair State University, a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, is home to the nationally ranked College of Education and Human Services (CEHS). CEHS aims to create a healthier, better educated, and more just society, and is committed to student, faculty, and staff diversity,

and values the educational benefits that derive from such diversity. The Department of Teaching and Learning offers academic programs at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, serving approximately 387 undergraduates and 264 graduate students.

THE UNIVERSITY

Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 10 colleges and schools that serve 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s, and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State University welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first-generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University’s commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen.  As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of Montclair State and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Earned doctorate in Literacy Education, Curriculum and Teaching or related field; evidence of scholarly accomplishments and likelihood of future productivity; promise or history of external research support. Candidates should have deep knowledge of literacy development across grade levels. A priority is placed on candidates with an expertise in disciplinary literacy, writing development and instruction. Preferred qualifications include 3-5 years K-12 teaching experience in school settings (urban settings preferred), research-based practices and approaches to literacy learning, expertise in English Language Learners/Emergent Bilinguals and inclusive education and literacy support for students with disabilities.

SALARY RANGE        Commensurate with experience    

STARTING DATE       September 1, 2023

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and representative publications, which can be uploaded during the application process. 

APPLY BY:  Review begins immediately upon receipt of CV and Cover letter with priority consideration to applications received by December 1, 2022. Three letters of reference, and transcripts, will be required from candidates immediately after first-round interviews.