JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Professional Education welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Faculty typically teach 12 hours per semester (undergraduate),

including a combination of service courses, upper-level offerings

(including courses requiring field and clinical), and courses in their specialty area.

* Faculty are expected to engage in professional development and scholarly pursuits and involve undergraduate students in these endeavors.

* Faculty are expected to contribute to the department, University, and profession through appropriate service obligations, including the advising of students and committee service.

* Teach undergraduate Professional Education courses as assigned.

* Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

* Evaluate and grade students' class work, clinical hours(if applicable), assignments, and papers.

* Collect and analyze data for program and university assessment.

* Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

* Compile, administer, and grade examinations.

* Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

* Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues, to include internship placements.

* Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current technology, such as online courses.

* Perform administrative duties as needed.

* Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

* Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

* Primary teaching responsibility is to teach the residential students on campus.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist department chair with continual program development.

* Participate in unit meetings and other university-wide activities/committees.

* Other duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

* Doctorate required.

* Training, experience, and interest in teacher preparation program.

* Strong interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.

* Previous successful work experience with culturally diverse populations a plus.

* Cope effectively with adversity and demonstrate leadership skills that promote cooperation.

* Willingness to seek external funding/grants.

* Teaching credentials.

* Committed to values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.