Assistant Professor of Teacher Education - Middle​/Secondary Education; Professional Foundations

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Teacher Education - Middle/Secondary Education (Professional Foundations)
Full or Part Time:

Full time

Hours:

40

Exempt:

Yes Supervisory Org:

Middle/Secondary Education & Educational Leadership (PM)

Job Description:

The Department of Teacher

Education:

Middle, Secondary and Educational Leadership at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Teacher

Education:

Middle & Secondary (Professional Foundations). Qualified candidates will support, sustain, and expand a culture of excellence, access, and equity in teaching and learning.

We seek a colleague possessing broad perspectives who can engage in the culture of teaching, scholarship, and service within the College of Education, the university, and the surrounding community. Additionally, we seek a colleague who will actively contribute to the success of our students, the collaborative nature of our department, and the equity-focused mission of our program.

Responsibilities for the position will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in in-person and virtual formats, advising students, maintaining an active scholarship agenda, and engaging in service within and outside of the university.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Earned Doctorate in Teacher Education, Secondary Education, or a related field; ABD candidates will be considered if a dissertation defense date is scheduled.

Minimum of three years of teaching experience in 5-12 classrooms.

Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community.

Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Background in either Science or Social Studies Education Experience teaching professional foundations and/or methods courses at the undergraduate level

Experience designing curriculum for middle and secondary teacher education

Evidence of scholarship in education

Evidence of service to department, college, community, and profession

Knowledge of Michigan Standards for the Preparation of Teachers

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions

All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Posted through:
Open until filled

Applicants must apply online: www.jobs.svsu.edu Please include the following:

Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Teaching Statement Unofficial transcripts (above bachelors)
Any additional documents (e.g., licenses, endorsements)
About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU has been named a “Great College to Work For” on nine separate occasions.

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU has twice earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges…