Location : Youngstown, OH
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 202300029
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Teacher Education
Opening Date: 02/20/2023
Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)
Salary Grade: ASST
Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Summary of Position
The YSU Department of Teachers Education and Leadership Studies is seeking a candidate for an Assistant Professor position to teach Primary Education (P-5) and Primary Intervention Specialist courses. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses offered in the Elementary Intervention Specialist (ELIS) program and engage in scholarship, professional and university service, and program development. The candidate should have an ability and willingness to develop, implement, and coordinate/supervise field experiences; and develop and teach online courses and or programs.
The mission of the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership Studies is to prepare teachers and administrators who provide quality instruction and leadership in an environment designed to meet the needs of diverse learners, and to assist them in developing 21st century skills. The department has a consistent record of accomplishments in relation to the mission and goals of YSU, assessment activities/results, research and scholarly activity by faculty and students, examples of student success and academic excellence, and community engagement activities.
Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
Ability to contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through teaching.
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 diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday.
Qualifications and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate of Education, by the time of appointment, in the areas of primary education, elementary education, early childhood education, and/or special education. Three (3) years of experience teaching in a P-5 inclusive public education classroom. Evidence of potential for success in teaching, service, and scholarship.
Preferred Qualifications: Dual doctoral degree and/or concentration in primary education and special education. Experience teaching special education and/or primary childhood courses at a university level. Understanding of, or interest in, special education and primary childhood education program approval requirements and CAEP accreditation.
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.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
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Do you have, or will you have completed by the time of appointment, a Doctorate of Education in the areas of primary education, elementary education, early childhood education, and/or special education?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three years of experience teaching in a P-5 inclusive public education classroom?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have evidence of potential for success in teaching, service, and scholarship?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your related experience.
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