Visiting Lecturer Urban Literacy Education

Position Summary
The Indiana University School of Education at IUPUI in Indianapolis is seeking an exemplary Visiting Lecturer to contribute to our progressive urban teacher education programs. The ideal candidate should have expertise with teaching in literacy teacher education with a focus on early childhood and/or elementary education; urban/multicultural education; a commitment to urban education and communities; and a readiness to partner with local schools to provide transformative teacher education. The School of Education at IUPUI is an urban serving institution located in the heart of Indianapolis. Our school of education has approximately 30 full time faculty all of whom are actively engaged in teaching scholarship of teaching and research focused on urban education. Many of our faculty have scholarship interests that focus on social justice and antiracist practices partnerships with urban communities and schools and critical perspectives in education. Faculty in our teacher education programs are committed to preparing teachers to enact transformative practices in urban schools fieldbased experiences that support our teacher candidates and diversifying the teacher workforce. For more information visit our website at: www.education.iupui . As the states premier urban research institution IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research teaching and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students staff and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an antiracist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies procedures and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI . Responsibilities: Design and implement literacy teacher education curriculum for early childhood and elementary education that grounds preservice teachers in deep understanding of critical social justice pedagogy human development and urban communities within strong fieldbased experiences. Collaborate with faculty in the urban teacher education programs to develop mutually beneficial partnerships with local schools. Lead or assist in ongoing program development innovation and evaluation. Engage in the scholarship of teaching. Provide service to department university community and professional organizations. We seek greater diversity in our faculty and welcome applications from People of Color individuals with disabilities members of the LGBTQ community and members of other underrepresented groups. About the Campus Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis IUPUI is located in the heart of a metropolitan area of more than two million people the states capitol and a vibrant business arts museum and cultural community. With 30000 students from 49 states and 122 countries and more than 200 academic programs the campus is among the Top 10 up and coming universities in US World and News Reports ranking earning national recognition as a model for urban higher education for the 21st century. IUPUI is committed to serving the need of both nontraditional and traditional students. For more information about IUPUI visit www.iupui .