Lecturer, Teacher Edu​/Prog Dir, Middle Childhood & Adolescent​/Young Adult​/Multi

Position: Lecturer, Teacher Edu/Prog Dir, Middle Childhood & Adolescent/Young Adult/Multi-Age
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EEO Statement

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title Lecturer, Teacher Edu/Prog Dir, Middle Childhood & Adolescent/Young Adult/Multi-Age Job Category:
Faculty/Instructional Department Teacher Education EEO number: 26Y156 Position FTE

1.0

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate Negotiable Salary Band: NA FA

Job Summary /Basic Function:

Teach licensure coursework in the Middle Childhood Education (MCE) and Adolescent and Young Adult / Multi-Age (AYA/MA) programs and serve as Program Director for these programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position provides essential instructional capacity and full-time program leadership to ensure accreditation compliance, assessment integrity, curriculum alignment, and continuous improvement across MCE and AYA/MA programs. The role directly supports recruitment, retention, student success, and responsiveness to regional workforce needs in high-demand teaching field.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

* Master's degree in Middle Childhood Education, Adolescent and Young Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or a closely related field.

* Extensive coursework or professional experience preparing educators for grades 4-9 and/or 7-12 licensure.

* Minimum of three years of teaching experience in middle or secondary 4-12 educational settings.

* Demonstrated ability to teach and support teacher candidates in licensure-based programs.

* Experience working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from historically marginalized populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

* Terminal degree in Middle Childhood Education, Adolescent and Young Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or a closely related field.

* Experience in social studies and/or science education at the 4-9 and/or 7-12 grade levels

* Experience teaching methods courses and/or professional seminars in educator preparation programs.

* Familiarity with CAEP accreditation standards, the Ohio Department of Higher Education licensure requirements, Ohio Learning Standards and Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession.

* Experience administering or evaluating licensure-linked assessments such as edTPA, unit plans, or clinical evaluations.

* Experience collaborating with school districts to support clinical placements, recruitment, and workforce-aligned preparation.

* Demonstrated ability to support program coordination, assessment systems, advising, or accreditation activities.

Essential Functions and percent of time:

Teaching - 60%

* Teach required undergraduate and graduate licensure courses in the Middle Childhood Education (grades 4-9) and Adolescent and Young Adult / Multi-Age (grades 7-12) programs.

* Provide instruction in core methods courses, professional seminars, and other required coursework that includes state-mandated content, key assessments, and program transition points aligned with Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards.

* Prepare and deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats, including daytime, evening, weekend, and web-enhanced courses as scheduled.

* Teach courses that administer and evaluate high-stakes assessments such as edTPA, unit plans, data-based decision-making assessments, clinical dispositions, and other licensure-linked measures.

* Develop and maintain course syllabi aligned with Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession, licensure requirements, and program assessment maps.

* Post course materials, communicate with students, track enrollment, and submit grades using university systems (e.g., Learning Management Systems and Wings Express).

* Hold regular office hours and provide timely feedback to support candidate growth and program completion.

* Collaborate with program faculty to make timely curricular updates in response to changing state standards, licensure requirements, and accreditation expectations.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):

Program Directing - 20%

* Serve as Program Director for the Middle Childhood Education (MCE) and Adolescent and Young Adult / Multi-Age (AYA/MA) licensure programs.

* Mentor, advise, and supervise teacher candidates, including support for students navigating program transition points, remediation plans, and clinical experiences.

* Provide leadership for curriculum coordination, course sequencing, and alignment across undergraduate and graduate offerings.

* Oversee administration, scoring, analysis, and continuous improvement of key assessments required for licensure and accreditation.

* Ensure consistent implementation of program transition points, including entry, progression, and exit requirements.

* Lead accreditation-related activities in both programs, including data collection, documentation, annual reporting, and preparation for CAEP self-study and reviews.

* Coordinate program…