Professor, Reading Science

The successful candidate should hold a doctorate in reading or related fields (ABD candidates are welcome to apply), have experience in higher education teaching, and have experience teaching reading to students in grades pre-K -12. Requirements include experience preparing teacher candidates and practitioners in evidence-based reading practices, experience working with diverse students, families, and schools, research publications/presentations, and a proven undergraduate and/or graduate teaching record.

We seek candidates who embody our mission through a commitment to service, inclusion, and social justice. Applicants must have the ability to work collegially and effectively with other faculty, students, staff, administrative colleagues, alumni, and professional communities.

Expectations:

The candidate will be coordinating the higher education work at the Center for Reading Science. They will be working with teacher preparation programs to revise their reading coursework to align with the science of reading. Responsibilities include:

• Creating and delivering training on the science of reading in teacher preparation.
• Providing feedback on course syllabi and program plans.
• Consulting with faculty on the science of reading in teacher preparation.
• Creating tools and materials to support implementation of the science of reading in teacher preparation.
• Coordinating service plans and contracts for higher education institutions interested in working with the Center in collaboration with Center directors and staff.
• Engaging in strategic planning for the Center of Reading Science
• Demonstrating an ability and commitment towards diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Other duties as assigned

Applicants should upload (1) a letter of intent expressing in detail how they meet the required qualifications for this position and outlining research interests; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) three references that include contact information; (4.) copy of a recent research publication (preferred) or a research presentation handout. (5) Official copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts should be mailed directly to the School of Education.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Amy Murdoch at amy.murdoch@msj.edu

Information about the Reading Science Program and The Center for Reading Science can be found on our websites

           Program Information – www.msj.edu/reading-science

           Center - ww.readingscience.org

Primary Contacts:  School of Education faculty and staff.

Skills/Attributes

Customer Service:

• Exhibit a "customer first" orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations
• Adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and students' (or other customer) needs and expectations; anticipate and identify students'  (or other customer) needs
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, appreciate and serve culturally diverse populations, special needs, and others

Teamwork:

• Collaborate well with others and help make staff a cohesive group
• Communicate, cooperate and collaborate well with others to achieve common office, division or University goals
• Willingly assists in various responsibilities as appropriate as required during high service demand times

Communication:

• Develop and nurture an effective, productive and respectful rapport and working relationship with students, faculty and staff co-workers, and various campus and community constituencies maintaining an appropriate level of professionalism
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills, a sense of humor, flexibility, and creativity
• Demonstrate strong written, telephone, and electronic communication skills and strengths in public speaking
• Communicate information clearly and concisely and listen well to others

Attention to Detail:

• Maintain a high level of accuracy, consistently reviewing work to detect errors, oversights or omissions

Initiative:

• Take immediate and independent action when necessary assuming initiative for creative problem solving
• Demonstrate creativity and high energy
• Accomplish tasks with follow through to completion
• Adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and functions within the School/department and/or position

Technical:

• Must possess an aptitude for technological development and its implications for appropriate automation of office; proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Internet, CARS, and copier

Work Environment, Physical Demands:

• Must possess an aptitude for technological development and its implications for appropriate automation of office; proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Internet, CARS, and copier
• Multiple service hours; computer data input; multiple concurrent tasks with service interruptions; extensive customer contact; strict confidentiality; detailed work.