Assistant/Associate Professor, Math and/or Science Teacher Education

Stonehill College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehill College seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in Math and/or Science Teacher Education. The successful candidate will manage curriculum, teach graduate courses, and contribute to the community through leadership in teacher preparation, including a focus on social justice education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. with a strong research agenda.
• Expertise in mathematics teacher education.
• Strong understanding of Massachusetts licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teaching three courses per semester.
• Oversee math teacher licensure programs.
• Engage in departmental duties and service.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge in teacher education

Experience with diverse communities

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D.

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor, Math and/or Science Teacher Education

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please submit CV, cover letter expressing your interest in the position, three references, and a diversity statement.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor, Math and/or Science Teacher Education

Posting Number

Posting Number 2012001239P

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Hours/Day

Regular/Temporary

Regular/Temporary Regular

If Temporary: Number of Weeks/Months

Calendar Type

Calendar Type Academic Year

If Academic Position: Number of Weeks/Months

If Academic Position: Number of Weeks/Months 9 months

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Preferred Start Date

Preferred Start Date 07/01/2024

Position Summary Information

About Stonehill

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located just 22 miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton, Massachusetts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages its 2,500 students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields. Stonehill College’s mission includes a commitment to fostering social justice.

The Division of Graduate and Professional Studies provides academic leadership and oversight of the College’s graduate and professional programs. GPS offers in-person, hybrid, and fully online master’s degrees, graduate certificates, and professional development in business, education, and experienced science programs. Our academic programs are designed to empower working professionals and recent graduates to expand their employment and career opportunities through rigorous, convenient, and flexible academic offerings. Faculty in the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies work within their respective graduate department and collaboratively with joint faculty and undergraduate colleagues in related undergraduate Departments.

Position Summary

Graduate Teacher Education at Stonehill College seeks an experienced, knowledgeable, and collaborative researcher to join our growing graduate teacher education department in the division of graduate and professional studies. The candidate will hold a faculty appointment and will have administrative, teaching, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission of the department and the College.

The successful candidate will have a strong disciplinary background in the field of teacher education/teacher preparation with content expertise in math and/or science. Teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester with the potential for research release time, departmental and division service, research and professional development, and opportunities for leadership as Coordinator of Math/Science teacher licensure programs.

Stonehill College Graduate Education aims to prepare knowledgeable, reflective, caring, and flexible educators who embrace learning, scholarship, community, and advocacy in their work. Anti-oppressive, anti-racist, democratic, and social justice education are at the center of our work and underpins all programs, courses, and experiences. We believe education can disrupt systems and processes which perpetuate injustice and inequity and we embrace diversity and individuality as strengths.

We advance our mission by modeling the creation of democratic, anti-oppressive spaces in the graduate classroom that reflect equitable, accessible, and inclusive learning environments where students’ voices and perspectives help to shape the construction and the provision of their learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Curricular oversight of math teacher licensure programs.
• Teaching, service, & scholarship.
• Departmental duties including assessment.
• Work closely with the Director of Graduate Teacher Education.
• Work closely with the designated licensure officer.
• Assisting with professional development, conferences, and admission events.
• Evening and weekend work.
• Access to an automobile.

Education and/or Experience

Ph.D. or Ed.D. (Ed.D. must have a strong research agenda). Expertise in mathematics teacher education or teacher education/teacher preparation. A strong understanding of Massachusetts licensure is strongly preferred. Teaching experience in a PK-22 setting is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge/expertise in the field of teacher education.
• Experience with diverse communities and social justice education.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts teacher preparation regulatory expectations.
• Commitment to service to the Department, School, and College.
• Strong interest in teaching and mentoring graduate students and enjoy working closely with student advisees to establish academic and professional goals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use their hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must be able to use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Licenses/Certifications

Massachusetts teacher licensure (preferred).

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit CV, cover letter expressing your interest in the position, three references, and a diversity statement.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Optional Documents

Stonehill College, 320 Washington Street, Easton,
Massachusetts 02357 | PH: 508-565-1000