Innovate and build a solid teacher education program into a flagship program that is highly desired by students and whose graduates are highly desired by school districts for teaching positions. This growing program needs a collaborative faculty member to provide superior and in-depth instruction and coaching to future teachers.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.)   Expand the teacher education program through high quality teaching and steadfast, strategic recruitment of students.

2.)   Minimum of 12 contract hours of teaching responsibilities per semester.

3.)   Provide a minimum of 5 hours devoted to office hours for the purpose of student advising and support.

4.)   Participate in professional and scholarly activities, including but not limited to research and dissemination of knowledge through publication, community, or faculty presentations.

5.)   Course and program assessment.

6.)   Assist with ongoing CAEP accreditation work.

7.)   Perform university/community service.

8.)   Contribute to the online presence, marketing, and website maintenance of the SOE.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in education

Desire and innovative/entrepreneurial energy to continually improve program quality and enrollment

Five years of successful PK-8 and/or 9-12 teaching experience with evidence of experience in providing effective teaching

Ability to teach broad range of education courses including teaching methods courses such as ELA, Social Studies, Math, and/or Science.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Evidence of successful teaching using multiple formats including synchronous and asynchronous online, blended, and face-to-face, sometimes using Zoom and face to face at the same time for the same class to reach remote students

Familiarity with online learning management systems such as Moodle, Blackboard, or Canva

Excellent understanding of American educational systems and classrooms

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate (PhD or EdD) in education

Experience mentoring student teachers