Faculty Position Openings Template

Kennesaw State University (KSU) is the third-largest university in the University System of Georgia. Over 22,300 commuter and residential students, including more than 1,700 from 136 countries, pursue degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through seven colleges. The university’s dedication to fostering excellence in public service brought it recognition from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities as one of the nation’s top publicly engaged universities. The American Council on Education selected KSU as one of eight institutions in the country for a study called “Global Learning for All.” KSU’s First-Year Experience has been named a “Program to Look For.” Most recently, Kennesaw State was recognized as one of 40 institutions that have made the most promising and innovative changes. U.S. News and World Report placed KSU among the 70 “Up-and-Coming” institutions nationally. The university’s 328-acre campus is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Atlanta in Kennesaw, Georgia, a perennial contender on Money magazine’s “Best Places to Live” and “Best Places to Retire” lists.

The Bagwell College of Education (BCOE) is one of the largest and strongest teacher preparation units in the University System of Georgia offering bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctor of education degree programs. It is also one of Georgia’s largest leadership preparation programs. All educator preparation programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by Georgia’s Professional Standards Commission (PSC). As a member of the Renaissance Group, BCOE continues its advancement toward meeting the challenges of national and state reforms for teacher education as well as program expansion. The college received an $8.9 million Teacher Quality Partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The BCOE houses an Educational Technology Center that provides professional learning, consulting, and service for Georgia educators in 11 school systems within metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

KSU’s conceptual framework for educator preparation is the Collaborative Development of Expertise in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. This collaboration, including service and support units, is carried out both through the college’s four academic departments (Educational Leadership, Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Education, and Secondary and Middle Grades Education) and in conjunction with other members of KSU’s Professional Teacher Education Unit (PTEU). PTEU, the university’s umbrella organization for preparing educators, includes twelve departments from five colleges all of which collaborate on the design, delivery, approval, and accreditation of all educator preparation programs. The PTEU serves as a model of university-wide responsibility for teacher education; field-based collaboration with practicing professionals and partner schools; infusion of technology for enhanced teaching and learning; and best practices for the inclusion of English learners and students with disabilities.

The Secondary and Middle Grades Department offers an undergraduate program in Middle Grades Education and graduate programs (M.Ed., M.A.T., Ed.S., Ed.D.) in various middle and secondary area concentrations. Service courses are also offered to support secondary, elementary, PK-12, and programs. The department faculty are committed to the collaborative development of expertise in teaching and learning. We believe programs for adolescents should be developed and implemented with input from various constituencies, integrate strong academic preparation grounded in a liberal arts tradition as well as the discipline studies, and include pedagogical studies while providing diverse, school-based, clinical experiences. Such programs foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of professional learning facilitators who design and implement integrated instructional programs for learners that are developmentally and culturally responsive.

The Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University (KSU) is now accepting applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position for Assistant Professor of Secondary and Middle Grades Reading and Literacy Education. Kennesaw State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. KSU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Department:	DEPARTMENT OF SECONDARY AND MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION
Position Title:	Assistant Professor of Secondary and Middle Grades Reading and Literacy Education
Description:	Kennesaw State University (KSU) is the third-largest university in the University System of Georgia. Over 22,300 commuter and residential students, including more than 1,700 from 136 countries, pursue degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through seven colleges. The university’s dedication to fostering excellence in public service brought it recognition from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities as one of the nation’s top publicly engaged universities. The American Council on Education selected KSU as one of eight institutions in the country for a study called “Global Learning for All.” KSU’s First-Year Experience has been named a “Program to Look For.” Most recently, Kennesaw State was recognized as one of 40 institutions that have made the most promising and innovative changes. U.S. News and World Report placed KSU among the 70 “Up-and-Coming” institutions nationally. The university’s 328-acre campus is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Atlanta in Kennesaw, Georgia, a perennial contender on Money magazine’s “Best Places to Live” and “Best Places to Retire” lists. The Bagwell College of Education (BCOE) is one of the largest and strongest teacher preparation units in the University System of Georgia offering bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctor of education degree programs. It is also one of Georgia’s largest leadership preparation programs. All educator preparation programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and approved by Georgia’s Professional Standards Commission (PSC). As a member of the Renaissance Group, BCOE continues its advancement toward meeting the challenges of national and state reforms for teacher education as well as program expansion. The college received an $8.9 million Teacher Quality Partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The BCOE houses an Educational Technology Center that provides professional learning, consulting, and service for Georgia educators in 11 school systems within metro Atlanta and North Georgia. KSU’s conceptual framework for educator preparation is the Collaborative Development of Expertise in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. This collaboration, including service and support units, is carried out both through the college’s four academic departments (Educational Leadership, Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Education, and Secondary and Middle Grades Education) and in conjunction with other members of KSU’s Professional Teacher Education Unit (PTEU). PTEU, the university’s umbrella organization for preparing educators, includes twelve departments from five colleges all of which collaborate on the design, delivery, approval, and accreditation of all educator preparation programs. The PTEU serves as a model of university-wide responsibility for teacher education; field-based collaboration with practicing professionals and partner schools; infusion of technology for enhanced teaching and learning; and best practices for the inclusion of English learners and students with disabilities. The Secondary and Middle Grades Department offers an undergraduate program in Middle Grades Education and graduate programs (M.Ed., M.A.T., Ed.S., Ed.D.) in various middle and secondary area concentrations. Service courses are also offered to support secondary, elementary, PK-12, and programs. The department faculty are committed to the collaborative development of expertise in teaching and learning. We believe programs for adolescents should be developed and implemented with input from various constituencies, integrate strong academic preparation grounded in a liberal arts tradition as well as the discipline studies, and include pedagogical studies while providing diverse, school-based, clinical experiences. Such programs foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of professional learning facilitators who design and implement integrated instructional programs for learners that are developmentally and culturally responsive. The Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University (KSU) is now accepting applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position for Assistant Professor of Secondary and Middle Grades Reading and Literacy Education. Kennesaw State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. KSU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
Position QualificationsResponsibilities:	Position Description The Assistant Professor of Secondary and Middle Grades Reading and Literacy Education will specialize in Reading and Literacy for middle or secondary level pre-service teachers. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in literacy theory and methods with experience in teaching reading, working with special populations, and teaching in inclusive settings. Additional expertise in educational foundations, curriculum and instruction, special education, and interdisciplinary teaching is desirable. The person hired for this position will contribute through teaching, scholarly activities, and professional service to undergraduate and graduate programs in the Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education. Primary responsibility will be teaching courses in reading instruction to pre-service middle grades teachers and supervising relevant middle grades field experiences in the schools. Additionally, this individual will collaborate with colleagues across departments to implement a middle grades teacher education program leading to certification in two content areas. Required Qualifications • Doctorate in language and literacy, reading, curriculum and instruction, English education, special education or a related field. • Three years or more of recent, relevant teaching experience in grades 4-12. • Evidence of scholarship or scholarly potential pertaining to the teaching and learning of literacy, reading, and/or special education. Please refer to department, college, and university promotion and tenure guidelines at: http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/facultytenture.html • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues in an interdisciplinary environment. • A willingness to travel off campus for teaching, supervision, and mentoring. • Commitment to working in an environment that fosters diversity. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with researched-based, best practiced co- teaching or inclusion models. • Five years or more of recent, relevant teaching experience in grades 4-12. • Technology skills that will support teaching and research and a familiarity with the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S) and teachers (NETS-T). • Teaching and collaboration at the university level. • Ability to produce scholarly publications and conference presentations. • Ability to secure external funding support
Application Procedure	Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, all application materials must be submitted electronically as Microsoft Word or PDF documents to SMGERead@kennesaw.edu on or before January 4, 2010. Candidates should send a letter addressing items listed in the required and preferred qualifications sections, a narrative that addresses a personal teaching philosophy, and any evidence of scholarship activity. Candidates should also include a current curriculum vita, the names, telephone numbers, and addresses (including email addresses) of at least five professional references, and copies of graduate transcripts (official graduate transcripts are required before employment at KSU). For a detailed description of the university, college, and department, please visit KSU’s website at www.kennesaw.edu Date Position Available: August, 2010
Policy Statement:	Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in employment or provision of services. Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE.
Questions About Position Opening:	Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Bryan Gillis. E-mail: bgillis@kennesaw.edu Telephone: 678-797-2125