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-------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Fwd: Re: Language, Literacy and Culture Position at University of Massachusetts, Amherst] Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:48:55 -0500 From: Otmar K. Foelsche <[log in to unmask]> To: llti-editor <[log in to unmask]> -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Language, Literacy and Culture Position at University of Massachusetts, Amherst Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:48:34 -0500 From: Theresa Austin <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: Calico discussion list <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] I am re-posting this annnouncement of a position in Language, Literacy and Culture in the School of Education at UMass, Amherst. We are seeking a strong candidate in multicultural education in combination with other areas, including multimodal learning through technology. We encourage you to post widely. > Theresa Austin , Ph.D. > School of Education > 207 Furcolo Hall > University of Massachusetts > Amherst, MA 01003 > Email: [log in to unmask] UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Language, Literacy and Culture Assistant Professor, Tenure Track The Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking candidates to join a dedicated and accomplished community of faculty, students, and staff as Assistant Professor in Language, Literacy and Culture. This is a full-time tenure track position beginning in September 2007. The School is NCATE-approved and offers a comprehensive program leading to master's and doctoral degrees. We share a fundamental commitment to social justice and the pursuit of educational excellence. Located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts, Amherst is the flagship campus of the Commonwealth's university system and is one of today's leading centers of public higher education in the Northeast. Qualifications: Doctorate in Language, Literacy and Culture or closely related field; substantial background in language and literacy from a socio-cultural perspective; experience teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students at pre-college level or university level (both preferred); demonstrated potential for scholarship, research, and publication. Preference given to candidates that have teacher education experience with pre-service and/or in-service teachers, experience serving diverse communities and second language proficiency. Relevant areas of research include, but are not limited to, first and second- language literacy development, critical literacy education, new literacies, multicultural literacy practices, multilingual urban teacher education with a focus on academic literacy, and writing across the curriculum. Responsibilities: Teach; advise, and supervise graduate students in the Language, Literacy, and Culture doctoral concentration and the Bilingual, English Language Learners, Reading and Writing and Multicultural Education master's concentration; take a leadership role in the preparation of pre-service and in-service teachers while working closely with colleagues to develop clinical/professional development school sites; maintain an academic research program; initiate, lead and participate in externally-funded projects. The appointee will be a member of an active research and reform community that has garnered state and federally funded grants focused on student achievement and development of literacy, English language acquisition and on teacher as inquirer and policy maker. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, letter of application, three letters of reference, transcripts, and samples of written work to: Search Committee Chair, Language, Literacy & Culture, R22660, c/o Cindy Hamel, [log in to unmask], School of Education, 124 Furcolo Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. Review of candidates will begin December 8, 2006 and will continue until a qualified candidate is identified. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Final appointment is contingent upon the availability of funds. The School of Education is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, student body and curriculum. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. -- Otmar K. Foelsche Director, Humanities Resources Dartmouth College Hanover, NH 03755-3530 Phone: +1-603-646-8180 FAX: +1-603-646-2712 Mobile: 617-851-5290 -- ********************************************************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar K. Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) **********************************************************************************