Assistant Professor of Literacy Research (Tenure Track)

School of Education

The Institution

St. John's established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; a graduate center in Hauppauge, NY; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.



Commitment to Inclusion

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Division/Department Information

The University's School of Education was founded in 1908, as its first professional school. The School has a population of 358 undergraduates and 1,462 graduate students and offers baccalaureate, master's, advanced certificates, and doctoral degrees servicing the Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, and Manhattan campuses. The Department of Education Specialties offers graduate programs in Bilingual/Multicultural Education, Literacy, TESOL, and Special Education. It also offers a Ph.D. in Literacy.



Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching fully online doctoral and graduate courses in research methods (including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods), theory, and practice of literacy instruction particularly for diverse learners and with a focus on urban education. The position requires the candidate to actively participate in online course development and delivery, conduct and collaborate on high-impact research, mentor doctoral candidates across quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies, and conduct doctoral seminars. In addition, the candidate may also teach across a number of master's and advanced certificate programs. Non-instructional duties include student advisement, scholarship activity, university service, participation in Academic Service Learning projects, departmental and School of Education committee participation, and on-going program evaluation and review.



Qualifications

The position requires an earned doctorate in reading and/or literacy-related field (before start date) with background and experience in conducting research and teaching in school settings. A record of publications, presentations at scholarly meetings and professional organizations, grant writing, teaching online courses, and mentoring doctoral candidates is preferred. Familiarity and/or expertise in using Blackboard is also preferred.

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately. Please electronically submit one .pdf document inclusive of a letter of interest specifically addressing your experiences in relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position, a curriculum vita, a sample publication, and contact information of five referees.

If you have specific questions regarding the position, please contact Program Coordinator, Dr. Evan Ortlieb at ortliebe@stjohns.edu

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St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.



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