Assistant or Associate Professor - Elementary Education

1000scholars; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Kentucky University’s School of Teacher Education is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track eligible Assistant or Associate Professor in Elementary Education. The role involves teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising clinical field experiences, and conducting research to advance teacher preparation and community engagement.

Candidates will collaborate with faculty, participate in service, and explore innovative delivery methods while contributing to

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or equivalent.
• Evidence of ability to teach across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated research activity in Elementary Education.
• Experience with clinical field experiences and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in Elementary Education.
• Provide leadership and supervision of clinical field experiences.
• Conduct quantitative and/or qualitative research and disseminate findings.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Collaborate with colleagues on programs and policies.
• Participate in university and department committees.
• Support student engagement in community service learning.
• Utilize innovative delivery methods, including web-based instruction.
• Attract external funding where possible.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Student advising

Curriculum development

Education

Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor - Elementary Education

The School of Teacher Education (STE) within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is a national leader in teacher preparation. As the first educator preparation program in the State with a licensed teacher apprenticeship program, STE works closely with school districts through traditional face-to-face teaching and innovative Grow You Own programming to develop highly prepared teachers. The Elementary Education program within STE is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and operation of undergraduate and graduate programs in Elementary Education. Elementary Education faculty members work collaboratively to maintain the rigor of the programs and foster community engagement to provide students with opportunities to have an impact in their communities while they are students. The Elementary Education program in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Western Kentucky University is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track eligible Assistant or Associate Professor.

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in a variety of areas at the undergraduate/graduate level in Elementary Education
• Provide effective leadership and supervision of clinical field experiences
• Conduct research and scholarly activities
• Serve as faculty advisor to undergraduate and graduate students
• Work collaboratively with other faculty to develop and implement effective and appropriate programs and policies
• Serve on university, college, department, and program committees
• Support student engagement in community service learning activities
• Utilize alternative methods of delivery or web-based instruction or strong desire to gain experience with alternative methods of delivery
• Demonstrate potential for attracting external funding

Job Requirements:

• Earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or equivalent
• Minimum of three years experience teaching in elementary schools
• Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative and/or qualitative research in Elementary Education
• Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching, outreach, and service
• Additional requirements for each rank are as follows:
• Assistant Professor: Candidate is expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research.
• Associate Professor: Candidate must have 6+ years experience in higher education, demonstrate excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, evidence of sustained scholarly activity including publications and presentations, and a record of service to the institution and profession.

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at 270-745-5121 for assistance. To report concerns related to WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy, No. 0.2040 and/or WKU's Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy, No. 0.2070, please complete the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Reporting Form. Additional information regarding Title IX, including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options, is available on WKU's Title IX website.

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