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Position Number: 3551258
Location: Ogden, UT
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Elementary

University Faculty Teacher Education

Requisition Number: F00279P:

Job Description:
The Department of Teacher Education at Weber State University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Literacy Assistant Professor in Teacher Education. The position will be filled based on department needs and candidate qualifications.

Job Duties:

Teach a full-time undergraduate and/or graduate teaching load of 12 hours per semester
Participate in departmental, college, and university committees
Participate in scholarly activities including publishing, presenting, and/or grant writing
Render professional service to campus and community
Collaborate with colleagues, students, and local school personnel to be sure there is sufficient work in SOR, including clinical settings diagnosing struggling readers and being familiar with highly effective interventions programs such as RTI and MTSS.
Supervise students during field experience and student teaching
Advise masters students on Master of Education projects

Required Qualifications:

Have a terminal degree in Teacher Education or related field by July 1, 2023 (ABD accepted if degree is completed by July 1, 2023)
Have strong knowledge in the research and practice of the science of reading (SOR) and science of reading instruction (SORI);
Be able to demonstrate competence in the use of assessment in SOR and SORI;
Have education experience with struggling readers in K12 classrooms, clinics, or similar settings;
At least 3 years of K-12 experience in public or accredited private schools or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Skills/experience in teaching educator preparation and teaching methods courses with specialization in areas such as: the science of reading and science of reading instruction, reading assessment, instruction for reading challenges/dyslexia, knowledge of high impact instructional strategies in Universal Instruction for literacy, LETRS training.
Ability to model current, evidence-based instruction shown to have high effective size.
Evidence of a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education
Experience working with and teaching students from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds
Evidence of effective collaboration and communication with community partners
Field-based supervision/mentor experience
Evidence of scholarly writing (e.g., grant writing, refereed publications)
Clear research agenda

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 08/23/2022
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:
The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a letter of application, academic transcripts, curriculum vitae/resume, three references with contact information, and a sample of scholarly writing. Application materials should address all of the required qualifications.

Screening of applications will begin September 30, 2022. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Weber State University is a comprehensive masters university founded in 1889. The core values of WSU are Access, Community, and Learning. The university provides lifelong learning opportunities for a diverse spectrum of learners on the main campus in Ogden, at a campus in neighboring Davis County, through Internet-based WSU Online, and outreach efforts throughout the Intermountain West. Over 28,000 students are enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees in business, education, health professions (including Doctor of Nursing Practice), technology, and the liberal arts and sciences. The university is located 35 miles north of Salt Lake City on the western slopes of the Wasatch Mountains. The area offers extensive cultural, educational, and year-round outdoor recreation experiences. Salary and benefits are competitive (retirement program is entirely contributed by WSU at the rate of 14.2% of your annual gross earnings). For further information about Weber State University, browse www.weber.edu

WSU is committed to excellence in the employment of faculty and staff. The university is an equal employment opportunity employer providing opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women and minorities.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/17614

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