[Edling] JOB POSTING: Canada Research Chair (Tier II), Language and Literacy Education, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary

Tue Jan 15 02:23:06 UTC 2019

The Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Language and Literacy Education. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (with tenure) and will be nominated for a CRC Tier II position.

The successful candidate will hold a completed doctorate in Education in an area of specialization relevant to the Chair. Preference will be given to candidates whose research focuses on how language and literacy policies influence education. Research may examine how local, regional, national, or transnational policy is taken up in practice in linguistically diverse classrooms; how existing policy differentially matters for the learning experiences of emergent bilingual students; the ways in which language, literacy, and educational planning and practices might undergo transformation and renewal in response to global shifts in migration, mobility and cultural diversity. Candidates may be using high-quality methods from any research tradition(s).

In addition to maintaining an active funded research program, the Chair also will be expected to supervise graduate students, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in her/his areas of specialization and demonstrate leadership in service, collaboration and mentorship within the University and the community.  As well, the Chair will be expected to engage actively with the public and the media in matters related to the Chair.

Tier II Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Candidates who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree and who have had career breaks, such as maternity, parental, or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc., may have their eligibility for a Tier II Chair assessed through the program's Tier II justification process. Please contact University of Calgary's Office of Research Services for more information: ipd at ucalgary.ca<mailto:%20ipd at ucalgary.ca>. Further information about the Canada Research Chairs Program can be found on the Government of Canada's CRC website, including eligibility criteria, http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx

The successful candidate at the Assistant Professor level must demonstrate evidence of a track record of publications in high quality journals, securing external research funding, and effectiveness in teaching at the university level.

The successful candidate at the Associate Professor level must demonstrate evidence of a strong track record of publications in high quality journals, evidence of securing ongoing external research funding, effectiveness in teaching at the university level, and evidence of effective graduate student supervision.

The position provides an opportunity to establish a vigorous, sustainable, externally-funded research program in the area of Canadian language and literacy education, contribute to teaching and graduate student supervision, and participate in leadership of related research, education and service. This is an excellent opportunity to build and develop an innovative research program within a dynamic and collaborative environment. A competitive salary and an attractive start-up package will be provided.

The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university and the Werklund School of Education is committed to helping achieve the University of Calgary's ambitious Eyes High vision of becoming a top five research-intensive university. The Werklund School of Education supports inter-professional and community-based enquiry from multiple perspectives in the generation and application of knowledge to social and individual change. Our goal is to be a national leader in knowledge creation and application of this knowledge to solve some of society's most pressing social issues.

The University of Calgary is committed to creating a rich, vibrant and culturally competent campus, one that welcomes and supports all learners.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link on the careers website https://education.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/3398460-canada-research-chair-tier-ii-language-and-literacy-education-werklund-school-of-education. Please be aware the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents such as publications):
?  Cover letter, curriculum vitae and names and contact information of three (3) references
?  Statement of research interests and a description of a proposed 5-year research plan for the Chair
?  Copies of two peer reviewed, published scholarly articles
?  Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier

Closing date: February 1, 2019

For more information about the Werklund School of Education visit their website<https://werklund.ucalgary.ca/>.

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate's research productivity.

For more information on the Canada Research Chair program and eligibility requirements for Chairs, visit this link<http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx>. All Chairs are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat.

Questions about this position may be directed to:

Dr. Michele Jacobsen
Vice Dean and Chair of the CRC Search Committee
Werklund School of Education
Email: educdean at ucalgary.ca<mailto:educdean at ucalgary.ca>

Roswita Dressler, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Director - Teaching Across Borders
Werklund School of Education
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