Assistant Professor of Secondary Education
- Employer
- Providence College
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 14, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Other Education, Special Education, Teacher Education, Humanities, English & Literature
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic
liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic
excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive
Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant
experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education
institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed
to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,
moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence
College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is
essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives
to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the
global environment in which we live and work.
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Secondary Education
Rank
Assistant Professor
Tenure Information
Tenure Track
Job Description
The Secondary Education Program at Providence College invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in secondary education, beginning August 1, 2023. We seek applicants whose teaching and research agenda focus on effective teaching practices that honor the learning strengths of the diversity of students found in today’s secondary education contexts. We have a strong preference for candidates who demonstrate a commitment to publicly engaged scholarship, student-centered pedagogical and mentoring practices, and supporting the success of students from historically marginalized economic, social and cultural groups.
The Secondary Education Program at Providence College prepares students with a passion for teaching to lead science, foreign languages, language arts, history, and math classrooms in middle and high schools throughout the country. Our students major in these subject areas while simultaneously completing the secondary education program. They participate in structured field experiences that provide opportunities to interact with local middle and high school students in a variety of schools and classrooms.
Essential Duties
Candidates for this position will provide clinical supervision and instruction to students aspiring to be future secondary school teachers. We would invite applicants whose areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, secondary-level teaching methods, inclusive systems and practices, urban education, the sociopolitical context of education, and student teaching supervision. The teaching load is nine credits per semester with potential for a one-semester pre-tenure research leave available. The successful candidate will also have established a scholarly research program and possess a willingness to be active in professional service to the college’s expectations of tenure/pre-tenured faculty.
Education and Experience Required
• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or closely related area
• Relevant experience in secondary-level education
• Successful record of teaching and supervising undergraduate secondary education majors
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Demonstrate ability to establish a research agenda in their area of specialization
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F161P
Open Date
09/14/2022
Close Date
11/15/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
Full consideration of application if received by:
Instructions to candidates
Applicants should apply online at the College’s career site at https://careers.providence.edu and submit a cover letter featuring relevant qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, teaching statement/philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and diversity, equity and inclusion ( DEI ) statement. If selected for an on-campus interview, candidates will be asked to respond to the college’s Mission .
For additional information, please contact Dr. Brian McCadden, search chair at bmccadde@providence.edu.
To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by November 15, 2022. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Alternate Application Submission Instructions
College Information/EOE Statement
Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Roman Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission and encourages the deepest respect for the essential dignity, freedom, and equality of every person. Committed to fostering academic excellence, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a stellar and diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. As such, a pillar of Providence College’s Strategic Plan for Diversity involves “intentionally recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are drawn to, and supportive of, the mission of the College, and who have demonstrated a commitment to the human flourishing of each member of the campus community.” As our student body grows increasingly diverse, experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a range of economic, social and cultural backgrounds is preferred. An AA/ EOE, the College especially encourages the applications from women and persons of color.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Secondary Education
Rank
Assistant Professor
Tenure Information
Tenure Track
Job Description
The Secondary Education Program at Providence College invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in secondary education, beginning August 1, 2023. We seek applicants whose teaching and research agenda focus on effective teaching practices that honor the learning strengths of the diversity of students found in today’s secondary education contexts. We have a strong preference for candidates who demonstrate a commitment to publicly engaged scholarship, student-centered pedagogical and mentoring practices, and supporting the success of students from historically marginalized economic, social and cultural groups.
The Secondary Education Program at Providence College prepares students with a passion for teaching to lead science, foreign languages, language arts, history, and math classrooms in middle and high schools throughout the country. Our students major in these subject areas while simultaneously completing the secondary education program. They participate in structured field experiences that provide opportunities to interact with local middle and high school students in a variety of schools and classrooms.
Essential Duties
Candidates for this position will provide clinical supervision and instruction to students aspiring to be future secondary school teachers. We would invite applicants whose areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, secondary-level teaching methods, inclusive systems and practices, urban education, the sociopolitical context of education, and student teaching supervision. The teaching load is nine credits per semester with potential for a one-semester pre-tenure research leave available. The successful candidate will also have established a scholarly research program and possess a willingness to be active in professional service to the college’s expectations of tenure/pre-tenured faculty.
Education and Experience Required
• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or closely related area
• Relevant experience in secondary-level education
• Successful record of teaching and supervising undergraduate secondary education majors
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Demonstrate ability to establish a research agenda in their area of specialization
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F161P
Open Date
09/14/2022
Close Date
11/15/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
Full consideration of application if received by:
Instructions to candidates
Applicants should apply online at the College’s career site at https://careers.providence.edu and submit a cover letter featuring relevant qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, teaching statement/philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, and diversity, equity and inclusion ( DEI ) statement. If selected for an on-campus interview, candidates will be asked to respond to the college’s Mission .
For additional information, please contact Dr. Brian McCadden, search chair at bmccadde@providence.edu.
To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials by November 15, 2022. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Alternate Application Submission Instructions
College Information/EOE Statement
Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Roman Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its Mission and encourages the deepest respect for the essential dignity, freedom, and equality of every person. Committed to fostering academic excellence, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community that attracts and supports the development of a stellar and diverse faculty reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. As such, a pillar of Providence College’s Strategic Plan for Diversity involves “intentionally recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are drawn to, and supportive of, the mission of the College, and who have demonstrated a commitment to the human flourishing of each member of the campus community.” As our student body grows increasingly diverse, experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a range of economic, social and cultural backgrounds is preferred. An AA/ EOE, the College especially encourages the applications from women and persons of color.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement / Philosophy
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Diversity Statement
- Optional Document
Company
Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education in Rhode Island conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.
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