Edu - Clinical Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy Education – Renewable Contract-53033

The University of Alabama•Alabama, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at The University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time, Clinical Assistant Professor of Elementary Education (grades PreK–6) with a specific interest in Literacy Education. The University of Alabama is a Research I institution with considerable emphasis on recruiting productive scholars and effective instructors. This is a nine-month, non-tenure earning position with a contract of three years, eligible for renewal.

Requirements

Earned Doctorate in Reading/Literacy Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in literacy education
Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience at the PreK–6 levels
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate literacy courses in the Elementary Education program in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate students and interns
Demonstrated potential to provide service within the University, to state and local education agencies, and to relevant professional organizations
Demonstrated potential to collaborate in elementary schools through partnership activities

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses focused on grades PreK–6 literacy education
Supervise practicum and internship experiences as needed
Collaborate in further development of innovative undergraduate and graduate grades PreK–6 literacy education courses and programs
Collaborate with local schools and school systems
Provide service within the University, to state and local education agencies, and to relevant professional organizations
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students