Tenure-line faculty position, Education-Reading/Literacy
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Tenure-line faculty position, Education-Reading/Literacy
Category: Academic / Faculty
Department: Education
Locations: Pella, IA
Posted: Oct 10, '14
Type: Faculty
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About Central College:
CENTRAL COLLEGEis a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1400 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southeast of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at .
Job Description:
POSITION: Full-time, tenure-line position, open rank (Assistant, Associate, Professor) beginning August 2015.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Central's recently re-accredited education department offers elementary and secondary education majors within a developmental learning model to prepare students to become effective educators. This unique model aligns with InTASC standards for teacher preparation and provides students with fundamental, developmentally appropriate coursework and experiences. The Central Teachers Academy (CTA) is an exceptional teacher preparation program, highly regarded in the state, and the only one of its kind in Iowa. In this innovative, collaborative partnership, CTA students are trained and paired with mentor teachers in the Pella Community School District and Pella Christian School for three years. For more information please visit our website at ( ).
The education department is comprised of dynamic and dedicated faculty and staff who work collegially with each other and students to support teaching and learning. Education is consistently one of the top five most common majors at Central. Over one third of Central's education majors study abroad prior to graduation. Our placement rates are exceptional and over 50%25%20of our majors earn Master's degrees after graduation. The education department is housed in the Roe Center, Central's newest academic building which features energy conservation and environmental responsibility and was awarded a platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating from the United States Green Building Council.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS AND TEACHING
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have an Ed.D. or Ph.D. (ABD considered) with a demonstrated commitment to, or track record of, college teaching excellence. The primary course responsibility will be teaching undergraduate literacy/reading courses, especially Teaching of Language Arts & Reading and Literacy Strategies. Candidate must have teaching credentials/certification and at least three years recent K-6 teaching experience in literacy instruction. Candidates will also have the opportunity to teach courses in Elementary Methods, Foundations of Education, Language Development and Learning, Reading Disabilities and/or courses in our liberal arts curriculum. Additionally, candidates will be expected to contribute to program development and assessment, advising and mentoring of students, and engaging in scholarship and service that contributes to the institution and profession.
Application Instructions:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button. Review of applications will begin 7 November and continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following materials online:
a letter of application relating your qualifications to the position and the college
an updated curriculum vita
copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
a one-page statement of teaching philosophy
Three confidential letters of reference addressing the candidate's qualifications for this leadership opportunity at a liberal arts college can be sent electronically to or mailed to: Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty, Central College, 812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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Central College
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Careers>Search Jobs>Search Results> Job Details
Tenure-line faculty position, Education-Reading/Literacy
Category: Academic / Faculty
Department: Education
Locations: Pella, IA
Posted: Oct 10, '14
Type: Faculty
E-mailto a friend
About Central College:
CENTRAL COLLEGEis a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1400 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southeast of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at .
Job Description:
POSITION: Full-time, tenure-line position, open rank (Assistant, Associate, Professor) beginning August 2015.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Central's recently re-accredited education department offers elementary and secondary education majors within a developmental learning model to prepare students to become effective educators. This unique model aligns with InTASC standards for teacher preparation and provides students with fundamental, developmentally appropriate coursework and experiences. The Central Teachers Academy (CTA) is an exceptional teacher preparation program, highly regarded in the state, and the only one of its kind in Iowa. In this innovative, collaborative partnership, CTA students are trained and paired with mentor teachers in the Pella Community School District and Pella Christian School for three years. For more information please visit our website at ( ).
The education department is comprised of dynamic and dedicated faculty and staff who work collegially with each other and students to support teaching and learning. Education is consistently one of the top five most common majors at Central. Over one third of Central's education majors study abroad prior to graduation. Our placement rates are exceptional and over 50%25%20of our majors earn Master's degrees after graduation. The education department is housed in the Roe Center, Central's newest academic building which features energy conservation and environmental responsibility and was awarded a platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating from the United States Green Building Council.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS AND TEACHING
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have an Ed.D. or Ph.D. (ABD considered) with a demonstrated commitment to, or track record of, college teaching excellence. The primary course responsibility will be teaching undergraduate literacy/reading courses, especially Teaching of Language Arts & Reading and Literacy Strategies. Candidate must have teaching credentials/certification and at least three years recent K-6 teaching experience in literacy instruction. Candidates will also have the opportunity to teach courses in Elementary Methods, Foundations of Education, Language Development and Learning, Reading Disabilities and/or courses in our liberal arts curriculum. Additionally, candidates will be expected to contribute to program development and assessment, advising and mentoring of students, and engaging in scholarship and service that contributes to the institution and profession.
Application Instructions:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button. Review of applications will begin 7 November and continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following materials online:
a letter of application relating your qualifications to the position and the college
an updated curriculum vita
copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
a one-page statement of teaching philosophy
Three confidential letters of reference addressing the candidate's qualifications for this leadership opportunity at a liberal arts college can be sent electronically to or mailed to: Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty, Central College, 812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- Begin Bottom Include ->- if IE 7 > endif ->Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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