Pending budget approval, the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at Clayton State University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in English Education. The position will begin on August 1, 2010. Salary will be commensurate with experience and competitive with comparable programs. Currently, the department supports multiple programs including a popular undergraduate degree in English, with emphases in writing, literature, or education. The department also staffs basic English courses and continues to offer courses in two graduate degree programs: the multidisciplinary Master of Arts in Liberal Studies and the Master of Arts in Teaching in English.

Position in English Education
Degree programs for the Master of Arts in Teaching English and teacher certification in the undergraduate English major program have been approved at Clayton State University. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty in the Department of Teacher Education.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned Ph.D. in English or English Education with clear evidence of coursework and/or significant experience in teaching secondary English by the time of appointment. ABD candidates with a firm dissertation defense date may be considered.
A record of excellent college teaching.
Experience teaching secondary English.
Knowledge of secondary English curriculum issues.
Ability to teach English methods courses.
Evidence of scholarly presentation and publication potential.
Knowledge of the application of technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with NCTE, CCCC, and NCATE standards.
Teacher certification at the secondary level.
Experience and/or interest in grant-writing activities.
Successful involvement with partnerships between universities and secondary schools.
Experience in supervising student teachers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate English and English Education courses.
Serve as an advisor for students.
Supervise field experiences and teaching internship assignments.
Engage in scholarly activities leading to grants, presentations, and publications.
Participate in committee service to department, college, university, and community.

Application Procedures:
Review for the position will begin October 30, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the contact information for three current references.