Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction

Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction

About Arkansas Tech
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a state supported, SREB level III, liberal arts institution; it is the third-largest in the state with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. The Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock and boasts a charming blend of historic and modern architecture, including beautiful grounds and greenery.  Offering over 100 undergraduate and more than 25 graduate degree programs across seven academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.

Position Summary
Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position as an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Curriculum and Instruction Department within the College of Education. This position’s anticipated hire date will be August 2, 2021.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Curriculum and Instruction (C & I) (face-to-face and online) particularly in the area of secondary education.
• Effectively advise/mentor students at the undergraduate level
• Engage students in high impact learning practices
• Provide impactful departmental, college, university, and professional service relevant to the university, community, and state
• Develop a sustainable scholarship program including seeking external funds to support the program.
• Collaborate with faculty and public-school partners in the development, review, assessment, and maintenance of C & I programs particularly in the area of secondary education
• Assist in promoting C & I programs and recruiting students
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the department chair
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Understanding of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions expected of today's education professionals 
• Understanding of the public-school culture and the role of, and demands on, the public-school educator within that culture 
• Ability to model a variety of essential teacher education behaviors including organization, effective communication skills, ability to participate effectively in team work, strong scholarship skills, collegiality 

Minimum Required Qualifications
• Earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Education, Special Education or a closely-related field). ABD considered if expected degree completion is six months from hiring date
• Minimum of three (3) years of U.S. public school experience (7-12) as a teacher of record in a physical teaching environment (not fully virtual) 

Preferred Qualifications for Assistant/Associate Professor
• Experience in college teaching, particularly in secondary education 
• Experience in college online teaching
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with faculty, interns/field-based participants, and school partners
• Evidence of scholarly activity
• Expertise in the use of instructional technology and online learning
• Evidence of or potential for fostering an inclusive environment for diverse populations
• Familiarity with evidence-based strategies in Curriculum and Instruction
• Evidence of service to the profession
• Ability to teach topics related to diversity and special education in addition to secondary education would be a plus

What to Submit
Letter of application, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for five (5) references

To be considered for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction position, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on March 9, 2021 before 6:00 pm central time. 

Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now. 

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.