What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer, Teacher Education and Leadership Studies (Term) position at Youngstown State University?
Summary of Position
Teach courses in the Elementary Education/Special Education (EARLY/SPED) dual program. Provide in-depth knowledge of elementary education and/or special education, with an emphasis on math and language arts. Facilitate engaging and interactive classroom experiences and foster a dynamic learning environment. Collaborate with faculty members to enhance the curriculum and align it with industry best practices. Stays abreast of current trends and developments in elementary education and special education to continually enhance instructional approaches. Provide timely feedback, assessment, and support to students, promoting their academic and professional growth.
Position Information
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Primary Location: Youngstown
Qualifications and Competencies
Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications: At least an earned master’s degree in education or an equivalent related field; at least 3 years’ successful experience teaching full-time in K-12 schools.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching in higher education. Experience supervising student teachers. Evidence of expertise in teaching language arts and/or math in K-12 schools.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.
Sedentary: work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria are met.
Supplemental Information
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.
Benefits:
Sick Leave, Health Insurance, Professional Development