-----Original Message-----

From: Paul Carr [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 

Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 2:06 PM

To: Rossatto, Cesar A.

Subject: job posting



Greetings Cesar,



Would you kindly add the job posting below to the listserv to the 

Freire SIG folks? 



Thanks and best regards.



Paul R. Carr

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The Department of Educational Foundations, Research, Technology, and 

Leadership (EFRTL) in the Beeghly College of Education (BCOE) at 

Youngstown State University invites applications for a tenure-track 

faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Foundations of 

Education beginning in the fall semester of 2009. Salary will depend on 

qualifications and experience. The successful applicant will contribute 

to bachelor’s and master’s programs in Teacher Education, and master’s 

and doctoral programs in Educational Leadership. All programs in the 

College are NCATE accredited.



Minimum qualifications consist of an earned doctorate (ABDs with a 

definite plan to graduate by August, 2009 will be considered.) in 

Educational Foundations, Educational Studies, Social Policy, or a 

related specialty, publication of research in the discipline and/or an 

active research agenda, and knowledge of the current research and 

theory in three or more of the following teaching areas: (a) 

introduction to education, (b) education and society, (c) sociology or 

history or philosophy of education, (d) qualitative research methods, 

and (e) education policy and social justice. Desirable qualifications 

consist of three years of school-based experience in P-12 education, 

experience working with diverse populations, university teaching, and 

familiarity with sources of external funding. Women and members of 

historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.



Review of applications will begin December 15, 2008, and continue until 

the position is filled. Applicants must send (1) a letter detailing 

their relevant qualifications, (2) a current vitae with employment 

history and dates, (3) transcripts* documenting academic qualifications 

for this position, and (4) the name, address, phone number and/or 

e-mail addresses of at least three references to: Educational 

Foundations Search Committee, EFRTL, BCOE, Youngstown State University, 

One University Plaza, Youngstown, Ohio 44555-0001. The Search Committee 

Chair Dr. James Pusch may be reached via his office number, 

330.941.7298 or the departmental office number, 330-941-1436, or on 

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Youngstown State University is a state-assisted, urban institution of 

higher education which primarily serves the students of northeastern 

Ohio and western Pennsylvania. The University has an enrollment of 

approximately 14,000 in a wide variety of programs ranging from 2-year 

Associate degrees to the Doctor of Education. YSU is located an hour 

from Cleveland or Pittsburgh. Youngstown and nearby Warren provide 

excellent opportunities for research in urban settings. Further 

information about the University is available at the following address: 

http://www.ysu.edu. Further information about EFRTL can be found at 

http://cc.ysu.edu/adrefnd/index.html.



*Note: Youngstown State University recognizes only credits and degrees 

awarded by regionally accredited post-secondary institutions in the 

United States or by equivalent foreign institutions; accredited 

institutions can be found at http://www.chea.org. Exceptions may be 

approved by the Provost. As a term and condition of appointment, an 

official transcript must be received by Human Resources prior to a 

contract being issued. The selected candidate will also be required to 

sign a release for an employment background check and credential 

verification.



Information regarding campus safety at YSU, mandated by the Clery Act, 

is available at the following YSU web site: 

http://www.ysu.edu/righttk.pdf or you may request a copy of “Your Right 

to Know” from the Office of Human Resources, 3rd Floor, Jones Hall, 

330-941-3122.









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Dr. Paul R. Carr

Assistant Professor

Educational Foundations

Beeghly College of Education

Youngstown State University

*[log in to unmask] *tel: 330-941-2231

*website: www.coe.ysu.edu/~paulcarr/