Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Literacy Education

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Literacy Education
Department Learning and Instruction
Posting Number F240091
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/51909
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Term
Position Type UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Summary
The Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in Literacy Education, in the Department of Learning and Instruction. The Department of Learning and Instruction has a long history of research excellence and a strong tradition of teaching and community engagement. Faculty demonstrate a commitment to creating a collegial academic environment characterized by equity, social justice, interdisciplinary collaboration, an ethic of care, and research demonstrating an impact on children and youth, schools, or communities.

We seek candidates to join a collaborative, pragmatic group of scholars who are committed to conducting school-based research on reading, writing, and literacy instruction in P-12 settings. Candidates should be committed to working with culturally and linguistically diverse students in historically underserved school settings. Research interests should align with a commitment to providing access to high-quality literacy instruction and experiences from asset-based perspectives. Specifically, we welcome applicants with diverse methodological expertise including but not limited to quantitative and/or mixed methods research as well as applications from candidates who conduct qualitative research on literacy interventions in school-based settings. Qualified candidates should have a research agenda addressing current topics in the field of literacy education such as response to intervention, high-dosage tutoring, generative AI, or other areas.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining an active and productive research agenda commensurate with Research 1 tenure track faculty appointments
• Seeking external grant funding
• Teaching two courses per semester in graduate literacy programs
• Teaching and Advising Ed.M. and Ph.D. Students
• Serving the institution and the field of literacy education

Appointments are for a ten-month academic year beginning in the Fall of 2025.

For full consideration, please submit your materials by October 1, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About the Graduate School of Education
GSE is committed to fostering equity, diversity, justice, and inclusion principles through an engaged community of scholars who prioritize research, teaching, and community action that address educational, economic, social, and health disparities. The Graduate School of Education includes a distinguished faculty of researchers, professional teachers, and thought leaders who strive for innovation in research, training, and practice to have enduring impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Faculty demonstrate a commitment to creating a collegial academic environment characterized by equity, social justice, interdisciplinary collaboration and by ensuring that GSE's research and practice mission contributes to local schools, agencies, and neighborhoods.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Reading, Literacy, or related area by August 2025
• Demonstrated potential for research productivity via peer-reviewed scholarship
• Ability to pursue and sustain an externally funded research program

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise with quantitative and/or mixed methods research designs (e.g., experimental, correlational, design-based research, single-case designs)
• Interest in school-based research in one or more areas of reading, writing, or literacy instruction, intervention, or assessment in elementary, middle, or secondary grades in urban or diverse school settings that serve historically underserved learners
• Experience and/or teaching in P-12 schools, particularly experience with culturally, racially, ethnically, and/or linguistically diverse populations of students
• Teaching experience in teacher education settings
• Experience with online teaching and digital literacies

Physical Demands
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Type Full-Time
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter that includes relevant qualifications for the position and research and teaching interests
• Curriculum vitae
• 1 sample publication
• A 1-page Inclusive Excellence Statement that describes how the applicant has worked to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in previous position(s) as an educator/teacher, graduate student, or faculty member, and how the applicant might continue these efforts as a faculty member at UB. Please avoid generic statements of beliefs and values
• Contact information for three (3) references

For full consideration, please submit your materials by October 1, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Dr. Mary McVee
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Professor and Search Chair
Contact's Email mcvee@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-1059

Posting Dates

Posted 08/01/2024
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What will be the highest level of education attained by the time of employment?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PhD/Doctoral Degree
   • MD
   • JD
2. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
3. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
   • AcademicKeys.com
   • CareerExposure.com
   • CareerWomen.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversitySearch.com
   • GoogleJobs.com
   • HERCjobs.org
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • IMDiversity.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • MBACareers.com
   • Conference
   • Personal Referral
   • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
   • Other
4. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Publication
4. Diversity Statement

Optional Documents