Assistant Professor - Education
- Employer
- Saint Catherine University
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 14, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Other Education, Special Education, Teacher Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Human Development & Family Sciences
- Employment Type
- Full Time
TheEarly Childhood and Montessoriprograms atSt.
Catherine Universityinvite applications for a full-time,
Montessori credentialedAssistant Professor.
St. Kate’s offers different program pathways for aspiring early
childhood educators to earn a primary education degree. Our faculty
inspire socially aware educators to learn and implement anti-bias
and anti-racist teaching strategies, create effective lesson plans,
assess and manage classrooms, understand the needs of diverse and
special learners, and ground their learning in Montessori
philosophy.
Responsibilities:
- Teach courses is the Early Childhood undergraduate and
Acknowledging Montessori for a Masters (AM2) degree
programs
- TeachECEcourses associated with
licensure and supervision of student teachers
- Teach 2-3 graduate and 3-4 undergraduate courses per year in
traditional classroom, online and hybrid environments
- Communicate respectfully and build relationships of trust with
people of all cultures and abilities
- Foster a culture of inclusive excellence through authentic
relationships with students as an educator, an advisor, and a
mentor
- Monitor and assess student-learning outcomes and provide timely
and frequent feedback to students on academic
performance
- Designs, teaches, evaluates and revises course content to
reflect evidence-based practice and most current knowledge in the
field.
- Monitor curriculum content and make recommendations as
appropriate to maintain relevance.
- Develop and pursue an innovative and respected program of
research in their area of interest and expertise to advance the
discipline and inform classroom teaching
- Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and dedication to a liberal arts based curriculum, faculty are expected to manifest these themes in their teaching, research, service and accomplishments
St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a
comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s
largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs
for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional
education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry
and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St.
Catherine enrolls nearly 5,000 students in certificate, associate,
baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day
and evening/weekend/online formats.
- Master’s Degree in Education with 18 or more graduate credits
in the area of instruction (e.g., Early Childhood Education, Child
Development)
- Montessori credentialed at the early childhood level (ages 3-6)
from aMACTEapproved training program
(AMIorAMS)
- Five years of full time experience as the lead teacher or
teacher of record in an early childhood Montessori
classroom
- Knowledge of a broad variety of early childhood education
theories, curriculum and program models
- Knowledge of and commitment to anti-bias and anti-racist
pedagogy and curriculum
- Experience working with non-traditional adult college
students
- Experience delivering instruction in both face-to-face and online learning environments
- Doctorate in Education required to teach graduate-level
research courses
- Completion of a state-approved teacher preparation program in
Early Childhood Education which covers Birth to Grade 3
- Holds or has held a professional license aligned to Early
Childhood Education
- Experience teaching early childhood education content or 18
graduate credits in the content area of mathematics, science,
social and/or cultural studies, language arts, etc.
- Meet MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board faculty qualifications
We seek creative, adaptable faculty and staff who enjoy working in
a university climate that promotes cultural diversity,
multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with
the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice,
preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in
their experience and service.
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us athr@stkate.eduor 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for FACULTYVisitSt. Kate
Careersto apply. The application requires submission of
unofficial transcripts for all degree levels and theMACTEAccredited Early Childhood Credential
(AMIorAMS).
Three references and successful completion of a background check
will be required for employment. For questions contact Sarah
Hassebroek atsjhassebroek029@stkate.edu.
Priority will be given to applications received by June 11, 2021
and the posting will close on June 25, 2021.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free
Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper MidwestHERCand is committed to recruiting and retaining
outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career
couples. For more information and to find other higher education
jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit:
www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *What is your highest level of
completed education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Some graduate school
- Master's degree
- ABD
- Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
- Doctoral degree
- *For any education beyond high
school, what was your area of focus?
(Open Ended Question)
- *Do you have AMI, AMS or equivalent
Montessori credentials from an accredited institution at the Early
Childhood or Elementary level?
- Yes
- No
- *How many years of full time
experience do you have as the lead teacher or teacher of record in
an early childhood Montessori classroom?
- None to some
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5-6 years
- 7 or more years
- *Do you have university teaching
experience with adult learners?
- Yes
- No
- *St. Kate’s is committed to making
Inclusive Excellence a reality and has identified “Drive a Culture
of Inclusive Excellence” as one of six priorities in the strategic
plan. Give a specific example of how you have promoted a culture
that values diversity, equity and inclusion in your current or
recent role(s).
(Open Ended Question)
- *Are you presently legally authorized
to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Please be aware
that St. Catherine University is only able to consider candidates
who are authorized to work in the United States.
- Yes
- No
- *St. Catherine University welcomes
applications from candidates who are traditionally
under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are
currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please
be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you
now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an
employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
- *Can you perform the essential
functions of this position with or without accommodation?
- Yes
- No
- *How did you hear about this
opportunity?
- St. Catherine University website
- St. Catherine University employee
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- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Professional Reference Contact Information
- Other Document 1
- Teaching license
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