The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Looking for Joseph B. Oxendine Distinguished Professorship in Teacher Education – 581 at Pembroke, NC Full Time

Working Title: Joseph B. Oxendine Distinguished Professorship in Teacher Education – 581

Min T/E Requirements

Qualifications. Candidates must have earned a doctorate in Elementary Education, Reading/Literacy, Special Education, Early Childhood, or a closely related field from an accredited university. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated research and teaching experience in reading and literacy, with a strong emphasis on the science of reading and evidence-based instructional practices. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in early literacy, reading assessment, diagnosis and remediation of reading difficulties, and/or reading interventions. At least three years teaching experience in public schools with preference for candidates who have taught Elementary, Reading and/or Special Education. Faculty must be eligible for and maintain North Carolina Teaching Licensure in Elementary Education K-6 or Reading K-12, and training in LETRS (or other formal training in phonological awareness and phonics). The successful candidate will hold a minimum of 18 graduate-level hours in literacy coursework and demonstrate expertise in the current science of reading. Candidates will be expected to collaborate with local schools, teachers, students and community members to support literacy across southeastern North Carolina.

Applicants for the Joseph B. Oxendine Distinguished Professorship must have

• The required qualifications above as well as previous promotion as full professor at an accredited institution of higher education or eligibility for the rank of full professor.
• A proven record of research and scholarship supporting literacy and reading research, and/or external research funding.
• Experience in and/or interest in leading others in developing course curricula in teacher preparation.

Position #: 581

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Inclusive Education in the School of Education at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is pleased to invite applications for the Joseph B. Oxendine Distinguished Professorship in Teacher Education seeking an innovative leader to support literacy. Salary will be highly competitive and commensurate with rank. The professorship includes research and travel support. This is an excellent opportunity for a visionary leader to join a passionate group of faculty preparing the next generation of teachers. The distinguished professor position will have the rank of full professor in the School of Education. This position is available January 2024 until filled.

Setting. The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, part of the University of North Carolina system, is among the most diverse universities in the South and has a student population of more than 6,900 in various graduate, undergraduate and professional programs. Originally founded in 1887 to educate Native Americans, UNCP has grown rapidly in recent years. Southeastern North Carolina offers close proximity to major cities and nearby beaches, and an affordable cost of living. The Department of Inclusive Education houses the undergraduate and graduate programs of Birth-Kindergarten, Elementary Education and Special Education. Additional information is available on our website http://www.uncp.edu/soe

Application. Application materials should include:

1. A cover letter that describes how the applicant’s professional qualifications relate to the responsibilities of the position, a clear description of the applicant’s research agenda, and a concise teaching philosophy;
2. A current curriculum vita;
3. Teaching evaluations;
4. Names (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references.

To Apply: Apply electronically at https://www.uncp.edu/facultystaff/human-resources/talent-acquisition/careers-uncp. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please attach each of the numbered items above to the submission. For additional information or informal inquiries, contact Dr. Gretchen Robinson at [email protected], Chair, Department of Inclusive Education.

Review of applications will begin in November 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. 
Preference will be given to applicants that apply by December 1, 2023.

Please note that finalists for this position will be invited to an on-campus interview.

Job Description

Responsibilities. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in literacy. The distinguished professor will teach two courses each semester and design additional coursework in literacy education. The candidate will be expected to integrate evidence-based practices aligned with the current science of reading to create teaching and learning opportunities that:

• Support development of content and pedagogical knowledge in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension including the modeling of effective teaching strategies that aid in differentiated instruction.
• Facilitate the capacity to work with students who are culturally and linguistically diverse, by demonstrating a commitment to understanding and addressing issues of equity and diversity related to reading and literacy education.
• Foster the development of the professional dispositions of teaching.

Additional responsibilities include leadership with science of reading initiatives, service in School of Education and University committees, maintaining scholarly productivity, advising and mentoring students seeking licensure, supervising field experience and student teaching interns, working with the community on literacy initiatives, and providing service to the university and profession.

Management Preference

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Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

Faculty must be eligible for and maintain North Carolina Teaching Licensure in Elementary Education K-6 or Reading K-12, and training in LETRS (or other formal training in phonological awareness and phonics).

Posting Number: EPA00860

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or handicap. Moreover, UNC Pembroke is open to people of all races and actively seeks to promote racial integration by recruiting and enrolling a larger number of American Indian, Asian, Black and Hispanic students.

The University is dedicated to the equality of opportunity within its community. Accordingly, UNC Pembroke does not practice or condone discrimination, in any form, against students, employees, or applicants on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap. UNC Pembroke commits itself to a positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of those characteristics.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke supports the protections available to members of its community under all applicable Federal laws, including Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 799A and 845 of the Public Health Service Act, the Equal Pay and Age Discrimination Acts, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Executive Order 11246.