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USM is the comprehensive regional and urban institution in the University of Maine System which is comprised of eight academic units on three campuses. The Portland campus is located in Maine’s largest city (population 65,000), within a thriving economic and cultural region of the state, on beautiful Casco Bay. Gorham is 10 miles from downtown Portland in the midst of scenic New England countryside. Lewiston-Auburn is located midway between the coast and the mountains, 30 minutes north of Portland.
Portland was listed as "America's Most Livable City" by Forbes (2009), and one of Frommer's Top Travel Destinations (2007) and is listed 4th among the 10 Perfect Places to Live in America, by Fine Living Cable Network. Located a two-hour car drive north of Boston, Portland offers a low crime rate, lack of congestion, excellent cultural and outdoor activities, and a beautiful setting, just minutes from both beautiful sandy beaches and the famous rocky coast of Maine.
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Assistant Professor of Literacy Education #9911 The University of Southern Maine’s College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a tenure-track position in Literacy Education to begin August, 2010. The Literacy Education program serves both preservice and inservice candidates and produces high-quality educators capable of literacy instruction for all students, including instruction for English language learners. The program develops and supports leaders in literacy education through graduate coursework, including summer experiences, collaborative professional development, and outreach programs in the College’s partnership schools. The successful candidate will be expected to teach, maintain a research agenda related to literacy learning and instruction, and engage in service. Requirements for the position include earned doctorate with an emphasis in literacy education at the time of employment, public school teaching in elementary schools, expertise in reading theory, and knowledge of the processes of early literacy acquisition. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of skills in early literacy/K-5 literacy theory and practice, experience with online teaching, and national or local involvement in initiatives that influence literacy instruction. The University of Southern Maine has an institution-wide commitment to inclusion, diversity, multiculturalism, and community. Send letter of application, unofficial transcript, curriculum vitae with current e-mail address, statement of teaching philosophy and research plan, samples of publications or other examples of scholarly writing, and three letters of reference (at least one addressing teaching potential) to Dr. Andrea Stairs, Chair, Literacy Education Search Committee, University of Southern Maine, 221 Bailey Hall, 37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME 04038. Electronic applications are preferred and should be addressed to astairs@usm.maine.edu. Applicants should be prepared to provide teaching evaluations if available. Appointment is subject to final budgetary approval. For additional information, please contact Dr. Andrea Stairs at astairs@usm.maine.edu. |
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