About the position
The primary responsibilities of this tenure-track position include teaching in the inclusive Primary Education and Primary Education Blended undergraduate program. Graduate-level teaching is also expected. Other responsibilities of the position include supervision of student teachers in their clinical field placement, proactive and holistic advising of students, assisting with recruitment and retention initiatives, collaboration with university faculty, staff, and regional educational partners in PreK-12 education. The faculty member will be expected to contribute relevant educational research through publications/presentations at conferences and applying for grants and other sponsored program activities. Preference will be given to applicants with experience, expertise, and/or interest in rural education. Preference will also be given to applicants with experience in public school settings.
Responsibilities
- Teaching in the inclusive Primary Education and Primary Education Blended undergraduate program
- Graduate-level teaching
- Supervision of student teachers in their clinical field placement
- Proactive and holistic advising of students
- Assisting with recruitment and retention initiatives
- Collaboration with university faculty, staff, and regional educational partners in PreK-12 education
- Contributing relevant educational research through publications/presentations at conferences
- Applying for grants and other sponsored program activities
Requirements
- Earned doctorate (PhD/EdD) in Elementary or Middle Childhood Education
- At least three (3) years full-time teaching experience in Elementary (grades PreK-8)
- State licensure or eligibility to teach in public/private/charter schools in Elementary Education (grades preK-8)
- Recent involvement in scholarly activities/research related to Elementary Education
Nice-to-haves
- Teaching experience related to inclusive education settings
- Teaching experience related to literacy
- Knowledge of current state and national standards influencing Elementary, Middle Childhood and Special Education, and the preparation of teachers
- Undergraduate and/or graduate university-level teaching experience
- Proven effectiveness in team building and collaboration in a university setting
- Experience in working with student teachers and observation skills
- Proven effectiveness in utilizing technology and assistive technology as an instructional tool
- Experience with program accreditation
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