English Education: Assistant Professor

One tenure-track position available for Fall 2012. Review of applications begins December 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates must have a doctorate (ABD considered) in English education or related field and possess certification and three years teaching experience in English education. The person in this position will contribute to program development; advise and supervise graduate students; pursue an active research and publication agenda (including external funding as appropriate); engage in school and university service; maintain strong connections to area schools; and teach two master's level courses per semester in English education (pre- and post-certification), with opportunities to teach doctoral courses. Background in writing studies or literacy highly desirable.

BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY, with approximately 500 faculty and 14,000 students, is one of the four comprehensive doctoral-granting research centers of the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system. It is regularly recognized as a top tier public institution by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s Magazine and other national reviewers.The School of Education has 16 full-time faculty members and offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in elementary, secondary, literacy, and special education, as well as CAS in Educational Leadership and EdD in Educational Theory and Practice. Binghamton, New York, is 3 ½ hours from New York City; nearby are Albany, Ithaca, Syracuse, the Finger Lakes, and the Catskill and Adirondack mountains. The community offers a rich cultural life, professional sports, and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Candidates will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least four references to Dr. C. Beth Burch for the School of Education position #28776 via http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com. References should be prepared to send a letter upon request of the committee.

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