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The College of Education invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Secondary and Middle School Curriculum and Instruction, Pedagogy, and/or Teacher Education to teach courses to prepare middle and high school teachers for grades 6-12 in the Department of Secondary and Middle School Education (SMED) beginning August 2022.
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctorate in Secondary and Middle School Curriculum and Instruction, Pedagogy, and/or Teacher Education or a related field. A research agenda in Secondary and Middle School Curriculum and Instruction, Pedagogy, and or Teacher Education. Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience in middle or secondary settings (grades 6-12). Is committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline. Knowledge of professional development school (PDS) programs and commitment to collaboration with public schools. Experience in teaching English and/or reading/literacy.
The candidate will have demonstrated the ability to effectively teach undergraduate courses on pedagogy at the middle and high school levels and show evidence of scholarly potential. Candidate will have knowledge of and experience in teaching philosophy and purposes of Secondary Education; nature of Secondary Education programs; principles of teaching and learning; and basic techniques in instruction. Candidate will possess knowledge of practice-based approaches to teacher education, understanding of writing teacher education program accreditation reports for SPA and CAEP, and the capacity for securing external grants.
Responsibilities:
This position will be assigned to teach courses in principles in education, work closely with interns, teachers, and students integrating inquiry and practice in the context of professional development schools. Courses may include general methods in Secondary and/or middle school, internship courses, Ethics in Education, method specific courses, and other courses or supervision as needed. The candidate will be responsible for serving on college and departmental committees. The candidate will also have an active research agenda.
The College of Education:
The College of Education (http://www.towson.edu/coe/index.html) at Towson University has a distinguished history in the preparation of classroom teachers, school leaders, and education specialists. The college, in close collaboration with public and private agencies, offers a comprehensive slate of acclaimed, performance-based, professional education programs for the initial and advanced preparation of educators and industry professionals. Our graduates are helping to transform education in Maryland school systems and beyond.
Towson University:
Towson University (www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore's largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls almost 19,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has almost 900 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor's, 45 master's, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.
Application Process:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. Email questions to Dr. Ashley G. Lucas alucas@towson.edu. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, vitae, the names and contact information (email and phone numbers) for three references, and a transcript from each college.
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University System of Maryland (USM) has recently determined that mandating a COVID vaccine for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM is both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety. As s prospective hire at TU, proof of your full COVID-19 vaccination must be demonstrated before you begin employment with the University.
Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, as detailed in A More Inclusive TU: Advancing Equity and Diversity (2020 - 25). TU is a national leader in inclusive excellence, the only institution in Maryland with zero achievement gap, and 68% growth in minority enrollment over the past 5 years. We encourage application from a variety of (dis)abilities, cultural, ethnic, race, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, color, religious, socio-economic, sexual orientation and belief backgrounds.
