Current Employment Opportunities
School of Professional Studies
Department of Education & Educational Psychology
Assistant Professor in Reading and Literacy
One Year Special Appointment
Academic Year 2010-11
Applications are being accepted for a one year, special appointment Assistant Professor in the Department of Education & Educational Psychology Department. This position’s primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in reading, literacy, and instructional strategies, and if warranted ,may be expected to provide student teacher supervision in the elementary education program. Student advisement, department and university wide committee assignments and involvement in the student learning performance based assessment process as it applies to state and national teaching standards will also be required.
Qualifications: An earned doctorate in educational curriculum and instruction, reading, literacy, or a related field is required as is a minimum of 3 years public school teaching experience. Applicant must also hold or be eligible for Connecticut State Reading Specialists Teacher Certification. Preference will be given to applicants who have recent higher education teaching experience and to those who have expertise and experience in performance based assessment as it pertains to NCATE and CSDE standards. WCSU is a dynamic, diverse workplace, and the ability to work with students, faculty and staff from various backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.
Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, current vitae, and contact information for three professional references to: Dr. Theresa J. Canada, Chair, Education and Educational Psychology Department, WCSU, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
