[lg policy] Job: Department Head Language and Literacy Education U of British Columbia

[Harold Schiffman]

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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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