Assistant Professor of Education - Early Childhood Education; Beginning Academic Year 2019

Assistant Professor

The Teacher Education Program (TEP) has a primary mission of preparing teachers of quality and distinction. Preparing teachers is a campus-wide responsibility, with faculty and administrators involved in support of the program's mission. The joint efforts of students, faculty and administrators across all partners focus on improving the quality of learning in classrooms in elementary, secondary, and higher education. The Assistant Professor will have the opportunity to become a member of a growing, vital program in teacher education.

All programs in teacher education are accredited by the Colorado Department of Education and Colorado Commission on Higher Education. The person selected for this position will teach education courses (undergraduate/graduate) with strong field experience components, supervise student teachers, advise students, participate in peer-reviewed scholarly activity, collaborate with PK-12 and university faculty in development of a standards and performance based teacher education program, and provide service to the community.

The usual teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, but up to three of those credit hours may be an equivalent amount of supervision of student teachers and/or M.Ed. candidates. Specific teaching responsibilities will be commensurate with candidate's qualifications, but may focus on the individual's specialization area(s). The successful candidate will be available for day and evening courses. This position is nine months with summer teaching additional.

All responsibilities of faculty members at CSU-Pueblo are in accordance with the Faculty Handbook. The Faculty Handbook is the authoritative guide on specific requirements with regard to teaching assignments, scholarly activity, research, and service. Primary Duties

• Teach courses in Teacher Education at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Supervise student teachers and practicum students
• Advise Students
• Participate in peer-reviewed scholarly activity (publications, grants, etc.)
• Collaborate with faculty in assessment, recruitment, and retention activities of the program
• Service to the college, university, and community

Minimum Qualifications

• "ABD" in area, with the expectation of completing a doctoral degree within a year of hire
• Educational training related to preparing future PK-12 teachers
• Hold or be eligible for a teaching license in a PK-12 content area
• ECE teaching experience
• Evidence of scholarly activity

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D)
• Educational training in early childhood education (ECE)
• PK-12 and higher ed. teaching experiences in ECE and other domains of education
• Demonstrated record of scholarly activity

All interested candidates must apply through the on-line application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted. Applicants must attach a letter of intent (cover letter); a current resume or CV; an unofficial transcript; and three professional references with contact information to the on-line application. Applications submitted without the required information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process.

Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information. Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, though all applications received by 4 p.m. (MST) on Friday, October 19, 2018 will be given full consideration.

Colorado State University-Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU-Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small professor-to-student ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 28 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science and Mathematics, the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Education, Engineering, and Professional Studies and 10 graduate programs.

CSU-Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU-Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly-growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

The University also seeks to provide a rich and diverse cultural environment that allows freedom of expression within a spirit of civility and mutual respect. The public service expected of all members of our community benefits our society - local and global - and…