Assistant Professor of Education

Salary and Terms:  Full-time, nine month* probationary tenure-track position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Appointment Date: August 16, 2021

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 19, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.

Position Description: The faculty member will, through collaboration with partnering high schools, get students thinking about a career in Education while still in high school. The faculty will mentor teachers/team teach Education 101 courses in approximately 18-24 Minnesota High Schools through SMSU’s concurrent enrollment program, College Now. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Collaboration with high school teachers to provide mentorships and cooperative, team teaching
• Development of syllabi and expectations for the mentorships and teaching process
• Assisting teachers in development of course schedule, layout, and expectations, grading rubrics, etc. through daily/weekly communication
• Traveling regularly to all partnering high schools for teaching, observing, and student engagement
• Providing ongoing professional development to high school teachers
• Developing partnerships with high school administrations
• Participation in SMSU department and institutional activities
• Evaluation of teacher and student performance
• Participation in concurrent enrollment activities, through involvement with the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships and Minnesota Concurrent Enrollment Partnership
• Execution and oversite of Education student campus exploration days
• Assessment and follow up on grant requirements
• Additional responsibilities may include field experience supervision and/or teaching of campus courses

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in Education required.
• Previous or current licensure.
• Three years teaching experiences in a P-12 school is required
• Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment; demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds.
• Student-centered approach to education and knowledge of concurrent enrollment
• Valid Driver’s License—ability and willingness to travel regionally

Preferred Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate degree in Education or related field preferred
• Preference given for additional licensures.
• Demonstrated skills in collaboration, consensus building, mentoring, and/or team teaching.
• Candidate must have an understanding of and appreciation for liberal education.

The University: Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system.  SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships.  Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions.  The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings.  Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.  The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

Application Data: Letter of application addressing position qualifications, vita, student evaluations, and transcripts should be attached to your application.  To apply, please complete the application at https://smsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/1560 Additional information on Southwest Minnesota State University can be found at:  www.SMSU.edu

*Nine Month Appointments- Along with all other Universities that are part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, standard faculty appointments are for 168 duty days distributed over any nine consecutive months.  The nine months need not align with the traditional academic year and may be changed every two years.  Initial faculty appointments at SMSU are expected to be similar to or the same as the academic year unless otherwise indicated on the vacancy notice.

Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal opportunity educator and employer.  The University is committed to affirmative recruitment and encourages applications from women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities.  Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.  Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, 507-537-6208.  For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529.  This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.