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From: Sarah Shin

The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
Department of Education
Assistant/Associate Professor of Language and Literacy Education

The Department of Education at the University of Maryland Baltimore
County (UMBC) invites applications for a tenure-track position of
Assistant/Associate Professor of Language and Literacy Education to
begin Fall 2004.

The Position: The position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in language and literacy of elementary school children, within a Professional Development School-based teacher preparation program, as well as opportunities to mentor Doctoral students in the Language, Literacy, and Culture Ph.D. Program.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have: 1) a doctorate in
literacy, reading, sociolinguistics, or a related area; 2) a minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in elementary schools; and 3) a strong research agenda with a focus on school-based, teacher, or action research. An interest in multiculturalism and multilingualism is also desirable.

The Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter addressing
research and teaching interests and qualifications for the position, a
curriculum vita, and a sample of scholarly work, and also have three
letters of reference sent by mail to:

Dr. JoAnn (Jodi) Crandall, Chair
Search Committee
Education Department
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250

Candidates may also submit the cover letter, curriculum vita, and sample of scholarly work electronically to:

Pat Gist
gist@umbc.edu
ph: 410-455-2465 fax: 410-455-1880

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2004 and continue until
the position is filled.

The University: UMBC is a public Carnegie-Doctoral Research Extensive
University located between Baltimore and Washington, DC. The university community reflects the wealth of diversity in the region. The Education Department is multi-disciplinary, offering undergraduate and graduate programs leading to credentials in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, a number of areas in Secondary Education, and ESOL/Bilingual Education. More information can be found on our website: www.umbc.edu/education

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from
minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities.
SourceUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County
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