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FACULTY POSITION ? FURMAN UNIVERSITY The Department of Education at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level beginning August 1, 2012. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy education. Qualifications include an earned doctorate (ABD considered) in reading/language education; experience in applying pedagogical knowledge in K-6 settings; record of at least 3 years of effective public school teaching; ability to model exemplary teaching practices; and ability to engage in scholarly activities. Preference will be given to candidates with interest and expertise in the teaching of reading and writing in grades K-6 and one or more of the following: children?s literature, content area reading/writing, supervision of teacher candidates, research or applied statistics. Expertise in multicultural pedagogy is highly desirable. The Department seeks faculty who will actively contribute to Furman University?s mission as a liberal arts college. Education faculty commit to the implementation of performance-based instruction and the preparation of teachers skilled in educating students with diverse learning needs. Some methods courses are blocked, integrated with other courses, and team-taught. Additionally, faculty have opportunities to teach freshman seminars. Salary is competitive. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest featuring relevant experience, statement of philosophy of education, résumé, dissertation abstract/prospectus or recently published article, names of three references, and all degree transcripts to: Dr. Nelly Hecker, Chair, Education Department, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613. Online submissions are welcome (nelly.hecker@furman.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Furman University is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to diversity within its community. __________________________________________ _____ xmca mailing list xmca@weber.ucsd.edu http://dss.ucsd.edu/mailman/listinfo/xmca