LINGUIST List 17.2180
Fri Jul 28 2006
Jobs: Reading, Writing and Literacy: Practice Prof, U of Pennsylvania
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1. Elizabeth
Deane,
Reading, Writing and Literacy: Practice Professor, University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA
Message 1: Reading, Writing and Literacy: Practice Professor, University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA
Date: 27-Jul-2006
From: Elizabeth Deane <bettydgse.upenn.edu>
Subject: Reading, Writing and Literacy: Practice Professor, University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA
University or Organization: University of Pennsylvania Department: Graduate School of Education Web Address: http://www.gse.upenn.edu Job Rank: Practice Professor Specialty Areas: Reading, Writing and Literacy
Description:
The Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time practice professor position in reading/writing/literacy. The successful candidate has had a distinguished career as a practitioner with experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas: technology-related teaching and learning in literacy; literacy instruction, curriculum and assessment/evaluation; literacy-focused professional development, instructional leadership, and school improvement.
The Practice Professor will hold a Ph.D. or an Ed.D. in an area directly related to reading, writing and literacy and will teach graduate level courses central to the professional education of master's and doctoral students in the division; develop and maintain strong relationships with Penn-school-community-based initiatives; initiate and support professional development projects for new and practicing teachers; and play a prominent role in RWL fieldwork across the curriculum. The RWL Practice Professor will also provide intellectual leadership through collaborative work with several current cross-divisional initiatives. Practice Professor positions require a minimum of 20 years of experience in the field; Associate Practice Professor requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in the field. Both positions are five-year appointments, renewable up to ten years. We will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2006 but will continue to consider new applications until the position is filled.
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer; women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, professional work/publication sample(s), and three current references.
Address for Applications: Mrs. Elizabeth Deane Practice Professor Search Committee Search Committee in Language and Literacy Graduate School of Education University of Pennsylvania 3700 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6216 USA
Application Deadline: 01-Oct-2006
Contact Information: Elizabeth Deane Email: bettydgse.upenn.edu Phone: 215-898-7370
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