LEHIGH
UNIVERSITY
College of Education
Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Teacher Education
Lehigh University's College of Education seeks and emerging or established scholar and teacher educator for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level in the Teaching, Learning, and Technology (TLT) program. The TLT program prepares teacher leaders to meet the needs of diverse learners through research-based, inclusive classrooms practices that improve educational outcomes.
Candidates should have an earned doctorate in curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, or related field, with certification and experience teaching PreK-8 learners. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong special education experience and expertise in early childhood and/or early literacy development.
The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment to maintain an active research agenda, teach graduate-level teacher preparation courses, supervise and mentor students, and procure research funding. Additionally, the new faculty member will work with the doctoral students, collaborate with the College's nationally recognized Special Education faculty, and be active in our Integrated Professional Development Schools
partnership.
We are committed to student and faculty diversity and value the educational benefits that flow from such diversity. Candidates who can contribute to helping us meet our commitment are encouraged to apply and identity their strengths or experiences in this area.
Lehigh is a Doctoral/Research Intensive university of 4400 undergraduates and 1800 graduate students, and is located on a 1600-acre wooded campus 1.5 hours west of New York City and 1 hour north of Philadelphia. Lehigh's College of Education has been consistently ranked in the nation's Top 50 Best Graduate Schools of Education. Lehigh offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. Additional information about the
position, the College, and the University can be found at http://www.lehigh.edu/education/facultysearches/
Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, current vita, two selected publications, and three letters of reference to: MJ Bishop, TLT Search Chair, College of Education, Lehigh University, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015-4793. Phone inquiries and nominations can be made to 610/758-3230 or by e-mail to TLTProgram@Lehigh.edu Review of applications begins
September 1, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Start date is August 2010.
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
