Elementary Education/ESL/Bilingual Faculty
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, Saint Xavier University was the
first Mercy college in the United States and is Chicago's oldest
Catholic university. Serving approximately 5,700 students at its
campuses in Chicago, Orland Park and at its Loop location, the
University offers 35 undergraduate majors; more than 40 graduate program
options in arts and sciences, business, education and nursing; and a
variety of program options in continuing and professional studies.
Recognizing Saint Xavier's excellence in education, U.S. News & World
Report has ranked SXU consistently among the Best Colleges in the
Midwest.
The School of Education invites applications for One Year Non-Tenure
Full Time faculty positions for the beginning August 2009. These
positions require a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship
and service; advising students; participating in school and university
governance; engaging in curriculum development, professional
development, faculty selection process, and accreditation processes;
collaborating with public and private schools and community agencies;
seeking external funding; providing leadership and representing the
school in the professional community at the local, state, and national
levels. In addition, some programs may be offered at distance sites or
on-line. Additional requirements of the positions are located at
http://www.sxu.edu. Review of applications will begin July 2009 for the
following One Year Non-Tenure Track Full Time Assistant Professorial
Lecturer Appointment:
Elementary Education/ESL/Bilingual
This position requires teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in an
elementary education initial teacher certification program and
ESL/Bilingual courses. An earned doctorate in Education with a
specialization in elementary education and a background in English as a
Second Language/Bilingual are required.
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experiences for the
position, including one's philosophy of teaching, experience in
conducting research, experience and one's ability to contribute to the
enhancement of student awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures.
In addition, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for five
professional references, who can specifically comment on the candidate's
teaching ability, experiences and qualifications for the position and
professional preparation to: Dr. Beverly Gulley, Ph.D., Dean, School of
Education % Madonna Toomey, Saint Xavier University, 3700 W 103rd St.,
Chicago, IL 60655 or E-mail to mtoomey@sxu.edu <mailto:mtoomey@sxu.edu>
. Visit www.sxu.edu for more information. Saint Xavier University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. EOE/M/F/D/V