Employer Information
University of Calgary

Job Title
Teacher Education - Assistant Professor

Job Detail
Number of Positions: 1

Job Type: Faculty

Category: Education

Posted: 2008-04-09

Deadline: continue until the position is filled

Location: University of Calgary

Job Description & Requirement
The Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary invites applications for a five year limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Teacher Education. The appointment will commence July 1, 2008, or at a mutually agreeable date.

The successful candidate will teach and supervise in the bachelor of Education program within the Division of Teacher Education. Special consideration will be given to candidates with knowledge in K - 12 literacy and language arts. Other responsibilities will include teaching and supervising in Post-Degree Continuous Learning programs that help students progress from Graduate Certificates through Graduate Diplomas to Master's degree programs in Curriculum, Teaching & Learning in the Graduate Division of Educational Research. Other duties will include other assignments by the Dean.

Desired qualifications include a completed doctorate in education with a focus on language arts and literacy, evidence of successful teaching and leadership experience in school and university settings, a strong commitment to distance education, and a demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a collaborative culture. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in distance education using a variety of technologies.

Information about our programs may be found on the Faculty of Education web site: http://www.educ.ucalgary.ca/

Application:
Applicants are asked to provide clear evidence of a) their competence in the area; b) excellent achievement or potential in teaching and professional supervision; and c) a well-articulated research plan. Applications must include a current curriculum vitae, a sample of recent scholarly work, and arrange for three written letters of references to be forwarded for inclusion with the application.

Applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Bruce Clark, Interim Dean
Faculty of Education
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4

Please note: Potential applicants also are invited to email applications to Dr. Clark via rleason@ucalgary.ca

Consideration of applications will begin May 9 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity.

To see all career opportunities available at the University of Calgary, please visit http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/careers

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