TITLE: Assistant Professor of Education-Literacy (F07060F1)

Tenure-track Literacy/Reading position in the Department of Teacher Education beginning Fall 2008. Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching and field supervision in literacy/reading education, a continuing professional development plan, advising undergraduate and graduate students, community and university service, and an emerging research agenda.

The University of Southern Indiana is a regionally-responsive, needs-driven, comprehensive public university in the model of the "new American college." Emphasizing teaching and collaboration between faculty, students, and community, the University favors applied research that supports faculty members' teaching and service.

The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate in literacy/reading education (ABD considered if dissertation defense date is set) and must have three years teaching experience in a K-6 classroom. The candidate must have expertise in elementary school literacy teaching.  Experience in working with partnership schools, in field based teaching, in teaching diverse populations, and/or in critical literacy preferred. Applicants must evidence a strong commitment to teaching and advising students. Minority and women applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a vita, a signed employment application, official transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Susan Gooden, Department of Teacher Education, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47712.

TITLE: Assistant Professor Early Childhood/Primary Education(F07054F1)

The Department of Teacher Education at the University of Southern Indiana seeks a dynamic individual to fill a tenure track position of Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, with an emphasis in Primary Elementary Grades (Kindergarten - 3rd Grade), to begin Fall 2008.

This position offers the opportunity for independent professionals to initiate and perform active and supported teaching, research, and service agendas. Qualified applicants hold an earned doctorate or ABD with an emphasis in early childhood or child development (Birth through 8 years), three years teaching experience in an early childhood/primary elementary setting, and a demonstrated commitment to scholarly activity, scholarly publications, and conference presentations. A desirable qualification includes successful higher education teaching experience.

Major Responsibilities: The individual filling the position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Early Childhood Education in the Department of Teacher Education. The teaching assignment may include some courses in the Elementary Education program. This position also requires the individual to advise students and schedule field placements for courses taught.

The University of Southern Indiana is a regionally-responsive, needs-driven, comprehensive public university in the model of the "new American college." Emphasizing teaching and collaboration between faculty, students, and community, the University favors applied research that supports faculty members' teaching and service.

TITLE: Multicultural Education/Foundations   (F07061F1)

The Department of Teacher Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with professional experience focused upon Multicultural Education and Education Foundations.  The department is interested in candidates who will further our commitment to equity, diversity, and social justice in education.  An earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or related education field is required.  Candidates who are ABD with a defense date set are encouraged to apply.  Candidates must have at least 3 years of successful teaching experience in the K-12 setting.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, a teaching assignment in multicultural education and foundations; participation in department, university, and community service; advising undergraduate students; and scholarly contribution to the field of education.

Interested persons should submit (1) a letter of application that provides a concise description of research, teaching experience and plans, and previous service; (2) a current curriculum vita; (3) contact information for three professional references; and (4) official transcripts.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Materials should be sent to Dr. Paul Parkison, Multicultural Education/ Foundations Search Committee, Department of Teacher Education, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47712