The Department of English and Theatre at Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Assistant Professor, College Reading for a nine month tenure-track appointment Assistant Professor, College Reading. The teaching load is four courses per semester in areas to be determined by the needs of the Department and the successful candidate's expertise. The successful candidate will show evidence of effective teaching, especially with developmental students, and a commitment to or promise of scholarly and professional development. A doctoral degree in Reading, Literacy Studies, English Education, Curriculum Instruction or a related field is preferred, but a master's degree with 18 hours of graduate work in Reading or Literacy and teaching experience are required. Degree must be from a regionally (SACS, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Review of applications will begin Jan. 30 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials should be submitted on-line at http://jobs.eku.edu (search requisition # 0602029) and should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, and three letters of reference. Supplemental materials such as publications can be mailed to Dr. James Keller, Chair of Search Committee, Dept. of English and Theatre, Case Annex 467, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY 40475.

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory criminal background check and educational credential verification. Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.