Tenure Track Assistant Professor Or Non Tenure Track Lecturer Position

Job Description:

The College of Education and Human Development seeks an experienced and dynamic elementary teacher/educator to join our Teacher Education program. The department seeks an energetic, collaborative educator to teach undergraduate education majors. Courses taught may include, but not be limited to:

EDUC 1010 - Foundations in Education
EDUC 2100 - Principles of Curriculum and Instruction
EDUC 2200 - Educational Psychology
EDUC 2400 - Schools, Society, and Diversity
ELED 4980 - Student Teaching Supervision

and supporting students as they apply strategies in K-12 general elementary classrooms. This educator will also give feedback to students in multiple practicum settings, as well as build and sustain school/university partnerships, and advance the mission of the Teacher Education program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Successful applicants will participate in high-impact practices such as clinical supervision of practicum students in various elementary school settings. They will have at least four years of K-12 general classroom elementary education experience.

1. Teach a full-time undergraduate teaching load of 12 credit hours (Tenure Track) or 15 credit hours (non-Tenure Track) per semester depending on faculty designation (i.e., non-Tenure Track or Tenure Track).
2. Supervise and give feedback to students in field experiences in different practicum locations.
3. Collaborate with colleagues, students, and local public school personnel.
4. Engage in service to the university and community; and participate in department, college, and university committee work.
5. Engage in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service/Leadership in accordance with their assigned responsibilities, as determined by the department depending on faculty designation (i.e., non-Tenure Track or Tenure Track).

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. Earned M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D., or ABD with a firm defense date from an accredited institution of higher education.
2. Current State License to teach Elementary Education.
3. Minimum of four years of full-time accredited public/private school teaching experience in a regular elementary education (K-6) classroom.
4. Experience with mentoring, supporting, and providing feedback to preservice and/or teachers (e.g., instructional coach; student-teacher mentor; university supervisor; professional development facilitator).
5. Ability and willingness to create and participate in practicum learning experiences outside of the on-campus classroom.
6. Ability to collaborate and communicate clearly and effectively with others.
7. Evidence of teaching excellence.
8. Evidence of effectiveness in working in course management systems and teaching online.

Documents:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• 3 Reference Contacts (email and cell numbers)
• Statement of Educational Values

Southern Utah University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages individual commitment to personal responsibilities in equal measure with personal rights. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the University seeks to develop and nurture diversity. The University believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.