Dear subscribers,

I was asked to post the following position announcement for Director of The Center for Literacy Studies at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.


Lynda Terrill
lterrilll at cal.org

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Position Announcement for the Director of The Center for Literacy Studies University of Tennessee at Knoxville <http://www.utk.edu/>  
 
http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000537005-01
 

The Center for Literacy Studies, located within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee âEUR" Knoxville, is seeking an onsite Director to begin Spring, 2008.  The University of Tennessee âEUR" Knoxville, the flagship institution of the UT system, welcomes and honors people of all races, creeds, cultures, and sexual orientations, and values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity.  

 

The mission of the Center for Literacy Studies is to support and advance literacy education across the lifespan.  The Center conducts research, professional development, program evaluation and other work within family, community, and workplace literacy contexts.

 

The Director oversees the work of the Center, raises funds through grants and contracts, writes grant proposals and develops budgets, approves expenditures of funds, and negotiates subcontracts. The Director also hires and discharges personnel, acts as principal investigator for grants, provides direct project oversight for some grants, and oversees a staff of thirty to assure project work is conducted in accordance with contractual agreements with outside funders. Working collaboratively with the CenterâEUR(tm)s Senior Management Team, the Director develops strategic plans, markets the Center, and integrates work with the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences.  The Director oversees a budget that is in excess of $3 million annually.  Currently, major funders include the National Institute for Literacy, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Tennessee Department of Education, and the National Science Foundation. 

 

Required Qualifications.  A MasterâEUR(tm)s degree with a solid record of management experience, plus experience in the field of education and/or adult literacy is required.  Demonstrated success in developing funding and evidence of strong administrative, interpersonal and communication skills are also required. 

 

Desired Qualifications.  A Doctorate, with a working knowledge of professional development, technology, evaluation, education research and curriculum development is preferred. Experience working in a University setting is desired. Experience in fiscal management, including grants, contracts and fee for service is desired, along with the ability to work efficiently and effectively within a collaborative setting.  

 

How to Apply.  Interested applicants should email a letter of interest and resume or curriculum vita, including a list of recently funded grants and contracts, and names and contact information for three references, to Dr.
Connie White, Search Committee Chair, at clwhite at utk.edu. 

 

The search committee will begin its review of applications on January 15, 2008; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A competitive salary is offered commensurate with experience. More information about the Center for Literacy Studies can be found at http://www.cls.utk.edu/.

 

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability or covered veteran status.



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