Title: Assistant Professor of Education

VP Area: Academic Affairs

Department: College of Education & Liberal Arts

Published Salary Range: $62,500

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Teach and instruct students in the School of Education, utilizing various methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement
presentations. Prepare teaching outline for course of study, assigns lessons, and corrects
homework and classroom papers. Administer tests to evaluate students' progress, records results, and issues reports to inform students of their progress. Participate in departmental committees and outreach programs, as requested. Engage in original scientific research, prepare research manuscripts, participate in academic conferences, and further institutional research goals.

Representative List of Courses Taught:
TEAC102 Apprenticeship I: Exploring Teaching and Learning (Taught in 2025 Spring)
Course Description: Students will observe in classrooms across all grade levels, content areas, and
specialty areas within their chosen preparation programs. Students will be required to
complete 45 hours of observations per credit and the course may be taken for a total of 2 credits.
Coursework in TEAC101, TEAC110, and/or TEAC120 will be linked to Apprenticeship I.
TEAC202 Apprenticeship II: Guided and Supervised Teaching (Taught in 2024 Fall)
Course Description: This apprenticeship will allow candidates to select a certification pathway and focus
on a preferred grade level and/or content area aligned with courses included in
their preparation programs. Students will be required to complete 45 hours of observations per credit and
the course may be taken for a total of 4 credits. Coursework in TEAC210,
TEAC211, TEAC215, TEAC220, TEAC222, TEAC230, TEAC231, TEAC240, TEAC241, TEAC250,
and/or TEAC251 will be linked to Apprenticeship II.
TEAC220 Development (Co-taught in 2024 Fall)
Course Description: This course focuses on typical development and learning processes across a grade
span and the impact of trauma and technology on that development.
TEAC230 Emerging Literacy (Taught in 2024 Fall)
Course Description: This course introduces theories of language acquisition and examines stages of
literacy development for children from birth through age eight. It also explores
developmentally appropriate practices that facilitate children's growth in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing abilities.
TEAC231 Developing Literacy (Taught in 2024 Spring and 2025 Spring)
Course Description: This course focuses on research-based and developmentally appropriate instructional
approaches. It also examines assessment tools that will provide teachers

necessary data to design and implement differentiated instruction to cater to students' literacy needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. (doctorate) degree in Literacy, Culture and Language, or Education/closely related

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. (doctorate) degree in Literacy, Culture and Language, or Education/closely related

Physical Demands:

Typical demands of teaching at the university level exist, with the ability to stand for up to 4 hours in a single class session. The ability to manage the physical demands of 12 credits per semester, with the occasional possibility of overload and night classes.

The above statement reflects the general considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Work Hours: 

Mon - Fri, 8am-5pm

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please send resume to: Mary McLean, Lake Superior State University, 650 West Easterday, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783