Mark J. and Elizabeth A. Czarnecki Endowed Professor of Literacy Education
Buffalo, New York
Employer: University at Buffalo
Industry: Learning and Instruction
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title Mark J. and Elizabeth A. Czarnecki Endowed Professor of Literacy Education
Department Learning and Instruction
Posting Number F240089
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/51910
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 the inaugural Mark J. and Elizabeth A. Czarnecki Professor of Literacy Education, in the Department of Learning and Instruction. We seek a world-class scholar 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 in order to transform public school education. 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.
The Czarnecki Endowed Professor will join the UB Graduate School of Education at an exciting time with additional faculty hires in literacy, established and growing community partnerships, a nationally recognized teacher residency program, and a newly funded initiative for the Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction (CLaRI). Candidates for the Czarnecki Professor of Literacy Education must demonstrate a record of sustained peer-reviewed publications and scholarship with proven ability to receive external research funding. As an Endowed Professor, candidates are expected to use their expertise to bolster research related to CLaRI with a particular focus on intervention-based research grounded in asset-based frameworks. Candidates should be committed to conducting research for students in historically underserved school settings that include culturally and linguistically diverse students. Research interests should align with a commitment to providing access to high-quality literacy instruction and evidence-based practices in school-based settings.
Responsibilities include:
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
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Type Full-Time
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
To apply, please submit:
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 (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title Mark J. and Elizabeth A. Czarnecki Endowed Professor of Literacy Education
Department Learning and Instruction
Posting Number F240089
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/51910
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 the inaugural Mark J. and Elizabeth A. Czarnecki Professor of Literacy Education, in the Department of Learning and Instruction. We seek a world-class scholar 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 in order to transform public school education. 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.
The Czarnecki Endowed Professor will join the UB Graduate School of Education at an exciting time with additional faculty hires in literacy, established and growing community partnerships, a nationally recognized teacher residency program, and a newly funded initiative for the Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction (CLaRI). Candidates for the Czarnecki Professor of Literacy Education must demonstrate a record of sustained peer-reviewed publications and scholarship with proven ability to receive external research funding. As an Endowed Professor, candidates are expected to use their expertise to bolster research related to CLaRI with a particular focus on intervention-based research grounded in asset-based frameworks. Candidates should be committed to conducting research for students in historically underserved school settings that include culturally and linguistically diverse students. Research interests should align with a commitment to providing access to high-quality literacy instruction and evidence-based practices in school-based settings.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining an active and productive research agenda commensurate with a Research 1 Endowed Professor appointment
- Seeking and obtaining external research funding and providing leadership on grant initiatives
- Teaching and advising graduate students in literacy education
- Serving as an institutional and professional leader and mentor within 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 closely related area
- Demonstrated excellence in research productivity
- Demonstrated success securing externally funded research
- Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students
- Applicants must be tenure-eligible at the rank of Professor
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise with evidence-based literacy interventions
- Expertise in school-based research in one or more areas of reading, writing, or literacy instruction
- 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
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
- 2 sample publications
- 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 (*).
- * 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
- * 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
- * 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
- * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Publication
- Publication 2
- Diversity Statement
Created: 2024-09-07
Reference: F240089
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Buffalo
ZIP: 14208