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Developmental Education and Learning Assistance Employment

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William Rainey Harper College

Human Resources Department
Phone (847) 925-6430

What if inspiring students was part of your workday?

Renowned for excellence in teaching and learning, William Rainey Harper College has been enriching lives through learning for more than 40 years. Located in Palatine, IL, Harper is the community college for Chicago’s northwest suburbs.

We’re looking for a dynamic educator, an individual who appreciates our respect for innovation in the classroom. You’ll be recognized and rewarded for your creativity, vision, and drive. Faculty at Harper thrive in a supportive, diverse environment; enjoy excellent benefits; and find inspiration in our ever changing campus setting which features a center for multicultural learning, library, full calendar of cultural events, and a wellness/fitness center.

Most importantly, you will be empowered to have a positive effect upon the education that our students receive, and possibly change some lives in the process. It’s time to inspire.

Harper College invites applications for the full-time, tenure track Reading/College Success Strategies Faculty position. You will be expected to teach courses in developmental reading and college success strategies.

Requirements: Master's degree in Education or related field with an emphasis on Reading, English or Literacy. Preferred consideration given for experience in teaching high school and/or college-level developmental reading programs. Knowledge and experience using Blackboard and media-enhanced classroom technology are a plus.

For more information and to complete the required online application, please visit:
jobs.harpercollege.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=173542

Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before January 19, 2010. Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

University of  Maryland

Education-Math Learning Specialist/Counselor: Coordinates the Math learning program. Works with undergraduate and graduate students individually, in groups and/or in classes on building self-confidence in math, reducing math anxiety, diagnosing math deficiencies, and providing other strategies designed to help students be successful in required mathematics courses. Supervises graduate assistants, consults with faculty and academic departments on math learning skills, conducts research on the impact of interventions; collaborates with the Math Department, including teaching math learning courses. Requirements: Doctorate in Math Education, Mathematics and/or related disciplines. College level teaching experience preferred. Application: Send letter of interest, vita, transcript and three letters of recommendation to Chairperson, Math Specialist/Counselor Search, Counseling Center, University of Maryland, Susquehanna Bldg., College Park, MD 20742-8111. Deadline January 15, 2010 for early and full consideration. To make a suitable appointment applicants may be considered beyond that date. The University of  Maryland is an EEO/AA employer. 

 

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty of Higher Education Position, Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full) Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) in the University of Missouri (MU) College of Education (COE) seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant, associate, or full professor level with an expertise in higher education leadership and/or policy. Candidates should demonstrate their scholarly expertise and teaching interests in one or more of the following areas within the field of higher education: organizations; governance; leadership; and/or politics and policy. Candidates should have the competence and interest to conduct research around critical issues in postsecondary education; teach in the department’s graduate programs, including the interdisciplinary EdD program; and advise graduate students at the masters and doctoral levels. There is a strong expectation that a qualified candidate will have the necessary interest and skills to secure external funding for research. The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in higher education administration or a related degree by the time of appointment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a dynamic faculty engaged in research on critical issues in higher education leadership and policy and PreK-12 leadership and policy. The candidate will be provided strong college and department support to develop and maintain an individual research program and collaborate with colleagues throughout the department.

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis is focused on preparing knowledgeable educational professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment honoring multiple perspectives and the recognition of individual and group efforts. The department is committed to issues of access and equity at all levels of education. ELPA currently offers degrees at the Master’s, EdS, EdD, and PhD levels. Curricular emphasis areas in the department include: (a) Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies; (b)
PreK-12 Educational Leadership and Policy Studies; and (d) an interdisciplinary EdD program in PreK-20 educational leadership. In addition, ELPA hosts the Hook Center for Educational Leadership and District Renewal and the Middle Level Leadership Center, as well as urban, regional, multi-state, and international partnerships. Members of the department are also actively involved in the new Missouri PreK-20 Educational Research Center housed in the Truman School of Public Affairs.

MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. It is one of the most comprehensive and diverse universities in the United States and proudly embraces the land grant mission. MU has a student body of more than 30,000 at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The NCATE Accredited College of Education, one of 18 schools/colleges on campus, has a student population of approximately 1,200 undergraduate and 1,550 graduate students, and a tenure-track faculty of 86 members. As a member of the American Association of Universities, a state land grant institution, and a
RU/VH: Research University (very high research activity) as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, MU is a premier provider of graduate education.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Appointment: Tenure-track, nine month appointment beginning September 1,
2010.

Applications: Applicants must submit a letter indicating interest, vitae, transcripts, reprints of publications and/or writing sample, philosophy of teaching statement and/or evidence of graduate teaching effectiveness, and the names of three references. Candidates applying for the associate or full professor position must also include doctoral student advising and committee work and external funding activity to:

Dr. Jeni Hart, Search Committee Co-Chair
Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
University of Missouri
202 Hill Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-2190

Closing Date: Formal review of applications will begin November 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the Dean’s Office at 573-882-8311.

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Executive Director, Developmental Education for Cuyahoga Community College

Job Title Executive Director, Development Education Department Name Development Education   Campus or Location   Vacancy Number 086-10   Reports To Vice President   Recruitment Type External/Internal   Job Category Administrator   Position Type Full-Time   Union Position? Non-Union   Number of Openings 1   SUMMARY The Executive Director for Developmental Education, working directly with faculty and the Associate Deans responsible for Math and English disciplines, provides leadership to ensure the accomplishment of the College's goal to improve the performance of students in Developmental Education. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides leadership and support to the faculty to explore and implement effective strategies for improving student performance and retention Works with Associate Deans to assign faculty to teach Developmental Education courses and schedule courses Collaborates with Directors of the Learning Centers to insure that the services provided in the centers support the needs of Developmental students Collaborates with the Director for Faculty Professional Development to ensure that faculty development workshops, seminars and presentations are provided that support the work of those teaching Developmental Education Works with the faculty to develop and implement a review cycle for assessment and placement processes to ensure the effective use of placement testing Supports faculty in their outcomes assessment work for the Developmental Education curriculum Researches and recommends, to the VP for Student Success, policies and procedures to improve the performance and retention of Developmental Education Students Works with Planning and Institutional Effectiveness to collect and analyze data related to the performance of students placing into Developmental Education Works with Workforce Solutions to support the transition of students requiring Developmental Education into the College's credit programs, including those students in the ABLE/GED programs Serves on the Student Success Council, a body that considers policies, initiatives and resource issues associated with student retention and performance Serves as the College's lead in Achieving the Dream as it continues to participate as an Achieving the Dream "Leader College" Supports the development of grant applications for additional funding to support Developmental Education initiatives in collaboration with faculty     REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's in Developmental Education, Higher Education Administration, Education, or related area Five years of progressively responsible administrative experience administering developmental education or similar programs in an educational setting Demonstrated success in working with faculty teams to develop and implement successful strategies around Developmental Education Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build consensus among various groups of counterparts Evidence of successful teaching and curriculum development experience Demonstrated knowledge of the current state of the Developmental Education field Demonstrated expertise in cognitive psychology and learning theory Demonstrated knowledge of the particular educational needs of developmental students in an urban setting Experience with the use of technology in support of student learning Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population     Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a multi-campus environment Experience in successfully negotiating across divisions within a college or organization Demonstrated ability to secure external funding Strong presentation skills Experience with continuous quality improvement and data-driven decision making   Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.   Target Hiring Rate/Salary 69k-94k Annualized   Position Status This is a full time, Administrator, exempt, annual contract position, salary grade 15.   Special Note   Posting Open Date 08-04-2009   Repost Date   Posting Close Date Open Until Filled For full consideration, apply by this date   Special Instructions to Applicants During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments.   Required applicant materials Resume/Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter   Affirmative Action Statement Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.