Dear Colleagues ~ For those who may not have seen this, please see the job posting below. The Center for Literacy Studies at the University of Tennessee is seeking a Director. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 15th.

 

Jackie Taylor

 

 

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 – Knoxville, is 
seeking an onsite Director to begin Spring, 2008. The University of 
Tennessee – 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 Center’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 Master’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. <http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/moderators>  



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/. <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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