Assistant Professor of Education: Social Studies and Multicultural Education
- Employer
- Purdue University Northwest
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted Date
- Oct 10, 2018
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Teacher Education
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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The School of Education and Counseling is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Education with expertise in Social Studies and Multicultural Education beginning August 12, 2019. Position Responsibilities: The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the School's educational programs and will be expected (a) to teach courses related to: diversity in the classroom; differentiation of instruction; intercultural communication; diversity, equity, and cross-cultural competency; culturally relevant pedagogy; (b)assess and evaluate student learning outcomes, skills, and dispositions; (c) supervise practicum candidates, student teachers, and other clinical/field-based experiences; (d) serve on program and school committees; and (e)demonstrate commitment to diversity and equity in education through teaching, community engagement, and advising of student organizations. Qualifications The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree with expertise in Curriculum and Instruction, TESOL, Social Studies, Multicultural Education or related field from an accredited institution. Candidates nearing completion of their doctorate (ABD) are encouraged to apply. Required Experience:
- A minimum of three years of successful teaching in P-12 environment;
- Experience collaborating with middle- and secondary-level schools and with colleagues in the middle/secondary content disciplines;
- Experience supervising and supporting candidates in field/clinical settings; and
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- A professional agenda of teaching, scholarship, inquiry and/or service focused on equity, diversity, poverty, and social justice issues;
- Skills in program development and performance-based assessments;
- Experience with online teaching and distance coaching; and
- Evidence of experience with program accreditation.
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