"Professor, Reading Science"

Job Details

Job Location

Mount St Joseph University - Cincinnati, OH

Remote Type

Optional Work from Home

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Job Category

Education

Description

Department: Center for Reading Science

Reports to: Dr. Laura Saylor, Dean and Dr. Amy Murdoch, Center Director

Status: Exempt

Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility. Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success. Join our award-winning team, recognized for four consecutive years as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on inclusion and belonging.

Purpose:

The successful candidate will coordinate the Higher Education work at the Center for Reading Science and support other Center work. The candidate may also teach in our Reading Science graduate or doctoral programs. This position is a term position (not tenure-track) and is grant funded through the summer of 2025.

Duties:

The Center for Reading Science at Mount St. Joseph University invites applications for a full-time (12-month) Higher Education Coordinator position. The position will begin as soon as June 2024. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in reading or a related field and a strong understanding and background in the science of reading. They will coordinate our higher education projects at the Center for Reading Science. They may also support other Center work and/or teach in our Reading Science graduate or doctoral programs. This position is a term position (not tenure-track) and is grant funded through the summer of 2025.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should hold a doctorate in reading or related fields (ABD candidates are welcome to apply), have experience in higher education teaching, and have experience teaching reading to students in grades pre-K -12. Requirements include experience preparing teacher candidates and practitioners in evidence-based reading practices, experience working with diverse students, families, and schools, research publications/presentations, and a proven undergraduate and/or graduate teaching record.

We seek candidates who embody our mission through a commitment to service, inclusion, and social justice. Applicants must have the ability to work collegially and effectively with other faculty, students, staff, administrative colleagues, alumni, and professional communities.

Expectations:

The candidate will be coordinating the higher education work at the Center for Reading Science. They will be working with teacher preparation programs to revise their reading coursework to align with the science of reading. Responsibilities include:

Creating and delivering training on the science of reading in teacher preparation.

Providing feedback on course syllabi and program plans.

Consulting with faculty on the science of reading in teacher preparation.

Creating tools and materials to support implementation of the science of reading in teacher preparation.

Coordinating service plans and contracts for higher education institutions interested in working with the Center in collaboration with Center directors and staff.

Engaging in strategic planning for the Center of Reading Science

Demonstrating an ability and commitment towards diversity, equity, and inclusion

Other duties as assigned

Applicants should upload (1) a letter of intent expressing in detail how they meet the required qualifications for this position and outlining research interests; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) three references that include contact information; (4.) copy of a recent research publication (preferred) or a research presentation handout. (5) Official copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts should be mailed directly to the School of Education.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Amy Murdoch at amy.murdoch@msj.edu

Information about the Reading Science Program and The Center for Reading Science can be found on our websites

          Program Information – www.msj.edu/reading-science

          Center - ww.readingscience.org

Primary Contacts:  School of Education faculty and staff.

Skills/Attributes

Customer Service:

Exhibit a "customer first" orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations

Adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and students' (or other customer) needs and expectations; anticipate and identify students' (or other customer) needs

Demonstrated ability to recognize, appreciate and serve culturally diverse populations, special needs, and others

Teamwork:

Collaborate well with others and help make staff a cohesive group

Communicate, cooperate and collaborate well with others to achieve common office, division or University goals

Willingly assists in various responsibilities as appropriate as required during high service demand times

Communication:

Develop and nurture an effective, productive and respectful rapport and working relationship with students, faculty and staff co-workers, and various campus and community constituencies maintaining an appropriate level of professionalism

Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills, a sense of humor, flexibility, and creativity

Demonstrate strong written, telephone, and electronic communication skills and strengths in public speaking

Communicate information clearly and concisely and listen well to others

Attention to Detail:

Maintain a high level of accuracy, consistently reviewing work to detect errors, oversights or omissions

Initiative:

Take immediate and independent action when necessary assuming initiative for creative problem solving

Demonstrate creativity and high energy

Accomplish tasks with follow through to completion

Adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and functions within the School/department and/or position

Technical:

Must possess an aptitude for technological development and its implications for appropriate automation of office; proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Internet, CARS, and copier

Work Environment, Physical Demands:

Must possess an aptitude for technological development and its implications for appropriate automation of office; proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Internet, CARS, and copier

Multiple service hours; computer data input; multiple concurrent tasks with service interruptions; extensive customer contact; strict confidentiality; detailed work.