Texas Tech University is sensitive to the needs of dual-career couples and is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer; Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Fall Semester 2008
Texas Tech University, a member of the Big 12 Conference, is located in Lubbock, Texas (population 257,000). Texas Tech University is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of over 28,000 and has a wide range of undergraduate and graduate NCATE accredited programs.
FACULTY VACANCIES
ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Open Rank
Texas Tech University seeks applicants and nominations for an open rank position for Associate Dean of Graduate Education and Research with specialization in one of the programmatic emphases of the College.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have:
- a doctorate in one of the programmatic emphases of the College;
- national recognition related to his/her research agenda and publication record;
- a record of effective involvement with graduate education and research; and
- commitment to serving diverse populations.
Preference will be given to candidates with an understanding of the research methodologies typically employed across the field of education; an established record of collaboration and interdisciplinary research; experience with coordination of graduate student recruitment; and experience with the use of technology in teaching and learning, including distance delivery of instruction.
Responsibilities:
- provide leadership for graduate education and research in the College of Education;
- stimulate research and scholarship among the faculty by coordinating seminars, discussions, and decisions on developing educational research, including writing grant proposals and securing external funding;
- facilitate modification of graduate programs to meet changing needs in the field of education;
- serve as the liaison with local, regional, and national professional organizations dedicated to research.
The College of Education at Texas Tech University is comprised of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership. The College of Education houses 11 graduate programs between the two departments that prepare both applied and basic researchers who possess the skills to work with diverse populations. Texas Tech University, a member of the Big 12 Conference, is located in Lubbock, Texas (population 257,000). Texas Tech University is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of over 28,000 and is the only campus in Texas where both the law school and medical school are housed at the same location. The University has a wide range of undergraduate and graduate NCATE accredited programs. Texas Tech is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples.
Interested candidates should submit application materials online at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu. Requisition #75566 Please include copied graduate transcripts and a list of three references with complete addresses and phone numbers, email address, and a letter of application. Attach your curriculum vitae to an e-mail to Dr. Tara Stevens at tara.stevens@ttu.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 7, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
For more details about TTU or the College of Education, visit http://www.ttu.edu and http://www.educ.ttu.edu. For more information contact Dr. Tara Stevens at tara.stevens@ttu.edu.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP. Open Rank.
Successful candidates must have: 1) a doctorate in Educational Leadership or closely related field; 2) an active or potentially active research and publication agenda; 3) a commitment to teaching and service; 4) a commitment to collaborative activities within the College of Education, TTU, the K-16 community, and the community; 5) ability to use technology for instruction; 6) a commitment to student recruitment and advising; and 7) a commitment to promoting equity and excellence in education.
Qualifications: K-12 administrative experience preferred. Ability to use various distance education delivery modes expected. Experience with school reform efforts in districts or campuses with high poverty and/or minority student populations preferred. Expertise in one or more areas of educational leadership dealing with school reform and/or school improvement preferred. Supervision of doctoral students and/or administrative interns preferred.
Review of applications will begin on December 3, 2007 and applications will be accepted until position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application containing information about teaching, research, and service agendas; current vitae; graduate transcripts (unofficial copies for initial review acceptable); and names, postal/email addresses, and phone numbers of three references on-line at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu. Requisition #04005 For more information about these positions, please contact Dr. Sylvia Mendez-Morse at Sylvia.mendez-morse@ttu.edu.
HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION Open Rank
Position Description: Teach graduate coursework in higher education administration (universities and/or community colleges). Advise masters and doctoral students. Supervise doctoral dissertations and serve on doctoral committees. Demonstrated efforts in peer reviewed scholarly or creative activities. Develop distance education coursework. Teach distance delivered classes.
Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in educational administration/leadership with an emphasis in higher education. Expertise in one or more of the following: student service administration, community college administration, or general higher education. A record of activity in professional organizations pertaining to higher education institutions. A willingness to teach in distance delivered programs in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications: Administrative experience in a higher education institution. Experience working on doctoral committees and supervising doctoral dissertations.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should submit your application materials for the position on-line at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu. Requisition #76269 Please attach to your application a curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, a list of three references with complete addresses and phone numbers, and a letter of application describing their research agenda and teaching experience. For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Roy Rodriguez at roy.c.rodriguez@ttu.edu.
SPECIAL EDUCATION Endowed Full Professorship
Unique opportunity for a leader in autism to join the already established endowed Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research, working with a team to raise the Center to the next level of prominence. Please see our web site at http://www.educ.ttu.edu/edsp/burkhartproject.
Qualifications: Established national record of scholarship/research, successful grant funding, leadership, and dedication to teaching in the area of autism spectrum disorders. Experience working with K-12 educators; earned doctorate in Special Education with a focus in autism spectrum disorders and/or related developmental disabilities; and an established record of extramural funding.
Responsibilities: This position requires the applicant to identify potential funding sources, develop proposal ideas, write grants, coordinate grant management, and further build the extramural funding infrastructure to enhance the funding/research base for the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research. Other key responsibilities of this position include establishing ongoing relationships with external funding agencies; forming collaborative research groups across disciplines within the TTU System, as well as with school systems and community agencies; and organizing national research colloquia and symposia.
This individual will provide research leadership to the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research Teaching; serve on masters/doctoral committees; and teach in the autism spectrum disorders program. Preferred areas of academic focus: behavioral and communication issues of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, transition for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, parent and family education concerning autism spectrum disorders; and/or professional development for teachers, as well as other issues concerning autism spectrum disorders.
Please submit the following application materials for Requisition # 76434 on-line at: http://jobs.texastech.edu: a letter of application, a curriculum vita, the names and phone numbers of at least three references, and a copy of your graduate transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. This position begins August, 2008. For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Robin Lock at robin.lock@ttu.edu.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Assistant/Associate Professor
The College of Education at Texas Tech University seeks applicants and nominations for a full-time, tenure track assistant or associate professor position. Requisition # 76286. Minimum requirements are an earned doctorate in Educational Technology or a closely related field; demonstrated research capabilities; and experience in developing and delivering online courses. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate expertise in two or more of the following areas: technology integration, technology management, networking, multimedia and hypermedia development, and message design.
The successful applicant will teach educational technology courses to M.Ed. and Ed.D. students in both face-to-face and online environments; conduct research related to instructional technology; advise M.Ed. and Ed.D. students; chair dissertation committees, continue an established line of scholarly inquiry, and provide service to the program, College, University, and the profession. Consideration can be extended to candidates who are enrolled in doctoral programs with the understanding that completion of the doctorate by the time of appointment will be a condition of employment.
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials for the position requisition number on-line at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu : a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, and the names and phone numbers of at least three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. This position begins August, 2008. For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Steve Crooks at steven.crooks@ttu.edu. For more details about TTU or the College of Education, visit http://www.ttu.edu and http://www.educ.ttu.edu
Texas Tech University, a member of the Big 12 Conference, is located in Lubbock, Texas (population 257,000). Texas Tech University is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of over 28,000 and has a wide range of undergraduate and graduate NCATE accredited programs. Texas Tech University is sensitive to the needs of dual-career couples and is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer; Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
LANGUAGE & LITERACY EDUCATION
Don-Kay-Clay Cash Foundation Regents Endowed Professorship in Reading
The College of Education at Texas Tech University is seeking an outstanding and nationally recognized scholar for an endowed full professorship beginning fall 2008. We seek an established professor who will contribute to and extend our vision, share responsibility, communicate professional values, build consensus, and provide leadership to the Language & Literacy Education Program.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a national reputation for scholarship, research, teaching, and grant procurement with significant accomplishments in reading research and reading teacher education that would be sufficient to warrant appointment and tenure at the rank of full professor. Additionally, this individual will be aligned with the vision of the Language & Literacy Education Program faculty for the development and establishment of a Reading Teacher Education Center.
An earned doctorate in an academic discipline or program area relative to Language & Literacy is required. Preference will be given to candidates who complement the current faculty's areas of expertise: Early Literacy, Elementary and Middle Level Education, Reading, and Language Arts. Preferred qualifications include relevant professional experience in leading an academic unit and strong ties to professional communities.
Responsibilities
The College of Education at Texas Tech University prepares undergraduate students for careers in teaching. At the same time our expanding graduate programs prepare students for teaching, research, and service in universities, public and private schools, government, educational agencies, and other human service professions. The successful candidate would engage in teaching graduate level courses for the Language & Literacy Program and for related College of Education programs emphasizing language and literacy development. Additionally, he or she would mentor doctoral students interested in pursuing the study of reading and writing. Other responsibilities include recruitment of doctoral students and extending the doctoral level programs in Language & Literacy Education.
The successful candidate will be expected to continue an established research agenda, pursue external funding for research, develop proposal ideas, coordinate grant management, and assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the current Language & Literacy Education Program within the Department of Curriculum & Instruction.
In supporting the Reading Teacher Education Center, the individual must demonstrate a willingness to work in a collaborative relationship with public schools and classrooms.
Interested candidates should submit an online application for Requisition #73345 at: http://jobs.texastech.edu. In addition to the online application, candidates should submit the following application materials: a letter of application documenting interest and qualifications, current vita, writing samples in the form of published articles or manuscripts submitted for publication, and three letters of reference. For further information please contact Dr. Peggy Johnson at Peggy.Johnson@ttu.edu.
SCIENCE EDUCATION Open Rank
Position: The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Tech University seeks a professor of science education (open rank) with an emphasis in elementary education (EC – 6). This is an academic year, tenure track position.
Distinctive Characteristics of Individuals Sought: We seek to attract a science educator who will play a major role in developing projects in collaboration with the College of Education, the College of Arts and Science, the local schools, and the Texas Tech University Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM) Center. We seek a person who demonstrates and exhibits the potential to have a distinguished record of research in science education to add to the community of faculty members who are fluent in a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives and innovative research.
Qualifications: A doctorate in science education or related field including graduate-level study in science. An active record of scholarship and productivity commensurate with experience is required. School science experience is expected. The capacity to work in science education with elementary school emphasis (EC – 6) is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be willing and able to teach integrated mathematics and science education graduate level courses and will be a forward-looking individual willing to take a leadership role in continuing to build a strong Science and Mathematics Education program.
Responsibilities and Opportunities: Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate science education courses as well as graduate courses integrating mathematics and science education, conducting appropriate scholarship, and providing service to the institution. Pursuit of external funding in support of research and engagement activities is expected.
Application: Review of applications begins November 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Starting date: August 20, 2008. Please submit your application materials on-line at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu. Requisition # 75182 Please attach to your application: (1) a letter of interest outlining qualifications and experience; (2) statement of research focus; (3) reprints of two recent publications; (4) three letters of recommendation; (5) a brief overview concerning teaching philosophy; and (6) a curriculum vitae. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Wilhelm, Search Chair, at Jennifer.wilhelm@ttu.edu.
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Open Rank
Position: The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Tech University seeks a professor of mathematics education (open rank) with an emphasis in elementary education (EC – 6). This is an academic year, tenure track position.
Distinctive Characteristics of Individuals Sought: We seek to attract a mathematics educator who will play a major role in developing projects in collaboration with the College of Education, the College of Arts and Science, the local schools, and the Texas Tech University Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM) Center. We seek a person who demonstrates and exhibits the potential to have a distinguished record of research in mathematics education to add to the community of faculty members who are fluent in a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives and innovative research.
Qualifications: A doctorate in mathematics education or related field including graduate-level study in mathematics. An active record of scholarship and productivity commensurate with experience is required. School mathematics experience is expected. The capacity to work in mathematics education with elementary school emphasis (EC – 6) is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will be willing and able to teach integrated mathematics and science education graduate level courses and will be a forward-looking individual willing to take a leadership role in continuing to build a strong Science and Mathematics Education program.
Responsibilities and Opportunities: Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate mathematics education courses as well as graduate courses integrating mathematics and science education, conducting appropriate scholarship, and providing service to the institution. Pursuit of external funding in support of research and engagement activities is expected.
Application: Review of applications begins November 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Starting date: August 20, 2008. Please submit your application materials on-line at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu. Requisition # 75179 Please attach to your application: (1) a letter of interest outlining qualifications and experience; (2) statement of research focus; (3) reprints of two recent publications; (4) three letters of recommendation; (5) a brief overview concerning teaching philosophy; and (6) a curriculum vitae. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Wilhelm, Search Chair, at Jennifer.wilhelm@ttu.edu.
SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION Assistant or Associate Professor
Qualifications: Successful candidates will have:
- a doctorate in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in social studies education or a related field;
- an active research and publication agenda in social studies education;
- experience teaching K-12 public school students
- commitment to the integration of technology in teaching and learning, including the distance delivery of instruction, and
- commitment to serving diverse populations.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in middle and/or secondary teaching, coursework, and with an established research agenda in social studies education.
Candidates for Assistant Professor should have completed a doctorate and exhibit potential for research and teaching while candidates for Associate Professor should have an established record of research and teaching.
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will include:
- teaching and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students;
- providing leadership in teaching and developing social studies education courses for certification and graduate programs;
- working collaboratively with K-12 partner schools in creating field-based experiences;
- working with master’s and doctoral students in curriculum and instruction, and
- conducting and publishing research related to social studies education and/or teaching and learning.
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction includes graduate faculty and clinical faculty members who provide opportunities for university faculty, community college faculty, graduate students, preservice teachers, inservice teachers, administrators, and community leaders to study and learn more about social studies education.
Interested candidates should submit your application materials on-line at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu. Please attach to your application a curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, a list of three references with complete addresses and phone numbers, email address, and a letter of application describing their research agenda and teaching experience. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Requisition #75271
Texas Tech University is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of approximately 28,000. The College of Education has a wide range of undergraduate and graduate NCATE accredited programs. Texas Tech University, which is a member of the Big 12 Conference, is located in Lubbock (population 258,970). Texas Tech is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples. For more details about TTU or the COE, visit http://www.ttu.edu and http://www.educ.ttu.edu.
BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND DIVERSITY STUDIES Assistant/Associate Professor
The successful candidate must have: 1) a doctorate in a related field; 2) an active or potentially active research and publication agenda; 3) a commitment to teaching and service; 4) a commitment to collaborative activities within the College of Education, TTU, the K-16 community, and the community; 5) ability to use technology for instruction; 6) a commitment to student recruitment and advising; 7) a commitment to promoting equity and excellence in education; and 8) qualifications as listed for the position.
Required Qualifications: In addition to the qualifications listed above: 1) Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Foreign Language Education by August 2008; 2) Experience in coordinating a TESL on-line program; 3) Experience in creating and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in multicultural education; 4) Experience in creating and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in TESL (e.g., second language reading and methods for teaching English as a Second Language); 5) Evidence of research and publications in the areas of multicultural education, meeting the needs of immigrant children in the K-12 setting, recruiting and retaining teachers of color, web-based vocabulary acquisition, technology use in pre-service training, and instructed second language acquisition; 6) Experience advising and mentoring Master’s student research projects and theses in TESL and Foreign Language Education; 7) Experience in advising and mentoring TESL doctoral students and chairing and serving on dissertation committees; 8) Experience in teaching foreign language methods and curriculum courses as well as supervising pre-service teachers in the K-12 setting; 9) Experience using technology to promote diversity in teacher education; 10) 3 years experience teaching in the K-12 setting.
Preferred Qualifications include: 1) Near-native competence in a language other than Spanish (e.g., French); 2) Graduate certificate in ESL from an accredited graduate program; 3) Background in linguistics; 4) National recognition for publishing; 5) Experience in applying for internal and external grants; and 6) Recognition for outstanding teaching.
Responsibilities will include: 1) Establishing a program of research related to second language education and diversity issues in education; 2) teaching courses for Curriculum & Instruction at the graduate and undergraduate levels; 3) working collaboratively with other faculty in the Bilingual Education and Diversity Studies Program and with public school partners; and 4) mentoring master’s and doctoral students in Bilingual Education.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, a list of three references with complete addresses and phone numbers, and a letter of application describing their research agenda and teaching experience. Please submit your application materials for requisition # 76358 on-line at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu. For more information about this position please contact Dr. Dora Salazar at dora.salazar@ttu.edu
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Assistant Professor
The successful candidate must have: 1) a doctorate in a related field; 2) an active or potentially active research and publication agenda; 3) a commitment to teaching and service; 4) a commitment to collaborative activities within the College of Education, TTU, the K-16 community, and the community; 5) ability to use technology for instruction; 6) a commitment to student recruitment and advising; 7) a commitment to promoting equity and excellence in education; and 8) qualifications as listed for the position.
Required Qualifications: In addition to the College of Education qualifications listed above: 1) Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction; 2) teaching experience in public school settings; 3) a potentially active research and publication agenda; 3) expertise in the area of diversity studies; 4) expertise in teaching with technology and with distance learning.
Preferred Qualifications: 1) experience teaching in an educator preparation program on the university level; 2) academic inquiry on teacher education; 3) experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse students, their families, and communities.
Responsibilities will include: 1) establishing a program of research; 2) teaching courses in educator preparation programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels; 3) working collaboratively with other faculty on distance learning projects; and 4) mentoring master’s and doctoral students.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, a list of three references with complete addresses and phone numbers, and a letter of application describing their research agenda and teaching experience. Please submit your application materials for requisition #76402 on-line at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu. For more information about this position please contact Dr. Peggy Johnson at Peggy.Johnson@ttu.edu.