Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor - Curriculum & Teaching
(Bilingual Education/Childhood)
Job ID: 2247
Location: Hunter College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

GENERAL DUTIES
Performs teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise as noted below. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned.

FLSA
Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The School of Education of Hunter College-CUNY invites applications in the field of Bilingual/ Multicultural Education at the Early Childhood/Early Elementary level, effective September 1, 2010. Appointment to this position is anticipated on a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor basis; depending upon individual qualifications of the successful candidate. In screening applicants, we will be looking for evidence of scholarly promise or accomplishment; commitment to a strong, productive, research program; appropriate experience and commitment to excellence in teaching. We invite applications from beginning to mid-career scholars. Our School and University are especially interested in applications from individuals who are members of groups that have been and still are underrepresented in university faculty positions.

Duties: Coordinate the bilingual programs; teach graduate courses in the School of Education for prospective and in-service professionals in Pre-kindergarten through sixth grade; and advise students. Duties may also involve supervising students in the field; developing and maintaining relationships with urban schools and institutions; engaging in research and scholarly writing on topics concerning bilingual education and early childhood/early elementary education; serving on department, school, college, and university committees; and demonstrating professional involvement in the field.

COMPENSATION
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Assistant Professor: $42,873 - $74,133
Associate Professor: $55,602 - $88,418

BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of reference to:

Bilingual Education Search
Department of Curriculum & Teaching, Room 1023W
Hunter College
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
OR by e-mail with "Bilingual Education Search" in the subject line to
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CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of applications to begin on January 20, 2009.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices.

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Assistant Professor: $42,873 - $74,133 Associate Professor: $55,602 - $88,418

REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Earned doctorate in bilingual/multilingual education or related field with a specialization in early childhood/early elementary education required. Candidates must possess strong academic proficiency in Spanish; a research agenda related to at least one of the following: second language acquisition/psycholinguistics, bilingual/multicultural education, classroom language teaching, emerging bilinguals, or language teacher education; extensive knowledge of theories and practice of bilingual education, including linguistics; experience teaching in early childhood or early elementary urban, culturally diverse public schools; university-level teaching and supervisory experience in early childhood and elementary bilingual settings; knowledge and expertise in evidence-based instruction; knowledge of, experience with, and commitment to working in multicultural and urban educational settings; capacity to teach and advise students in Spanish; and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Certification as an early childhood or elementary school teacher; skills in using technology as a tool in education.