Job: Department Head Language and Literacy Education U of British Columbia

[Francis Hult]

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Open Call, Department Head 

Department of Language and Literacy Education

Faculty of Education 

University of British Columbia


The Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, invites applications for the position of Head, Department of Language and Literacy Education (LLED). The Department is one of four in the Faculty of Education, with over 40 faculty members (including sessional appointments) engaged in a range of scholarship and projects locally, nationally and internationally.  Faculty are active in research and teaching in Literacy Education in cultural contexts, Teaching English as a Second Language, Modern Language Education and Teacher Librarianship. There is a strong interest in community and local literacies and in global, multilingual and new literacies development in both formal and informal educational contexts and across the lifespan.  The Department also contributes to the interdisciplinary  MA in Children's Literature program with the Faculty of Arts, and maintains a strong interest in the teaching of verbal and related arts, particularly literature and drama/theatre education.

We are currently seeking applications from individuals with an international reputation and a strong record of research and publication in language and literacy education and instruction, and related fields. Applicants should have interests in key areas of the Department and a desire to interact with colleagues from different fields of study within the Department, Faculty of Education, UBC, and the wider community.   

Applicants should show evidence of administrative experience and strategic planning, including budgets, along with demonstrated leadership, team-building, mentoring, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be expected to hold an academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure.  

The headship appointment is for a period of up to 5 years, with the potential for renewal. The appointment is effective July 1, 2010 or a date agreed upon by the University and the successful applicant, and subject to final budgetary approval. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

While applications will be received until the position is filled, interested parties are encouraged to submit their applications by December 7, 2009 to ensure optimal consideration.  Applicants should send their letter of application, including statements of administrative experience and leadership background as well as goals, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Robert Tierney, Dean
Faculty of Education
University of British Columbia
2125 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC  V6T 1Z4
Tel: 604-822-5757 | Fax: 604-822-6501 | e-mail: robert.tierney at ubc.ca

For more information, please visit the Department website: http://www.lled.educ.ubc.ca/
 
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 


 

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