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Assistant or Associate Professor Secondary Education

Employer
Randolph-Macon College
Location
Ashland, Virginia
Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Date posted
Oct 3, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Education, Teacher Education
Employment Level
Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

Description

The Education Department at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Secondary Education beginning August 2023. The Department offers 14 undergraduate programs in education: a major in elementary education, a major in exceptional education, ten secondary minor programs, and two minors in music education. Faculty in the Department are deeply committed to preparing reflective, competent professionals capable of meeting the diverse needs of learners and committed to advancing equity in education settings. Students spend time in field placements beginning with their very first education course, accumulating over 130 hours of field experience (major), and 100 hours of field experience (minor) prior to their 300-hour student teaching experience. All programs are fully accredited by CAEP, and the Department is committed to the process of ongoing reflection and the use of multiple measures to inform continuous improvement. The Department is growing and has an exceptional rate of employment (100% over eight years) as well as high retention in the field after graduation.

Randolph-Macon College, founded in 1830, is a selective, primarily residential liberal arts college with an enrollment of 1500 students located in the northern suburbs of Richmond, Virginia. It is 90 miles south of Washington, DC and 15 miles north of Richmond. The College seeks employees committed to advancing inclusion and equity and to cultivating a community that welcomes all people, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression. Of special interest are candidates who can further the College’s efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.  

Position Details

The new tenure-track faculty member will teach methods courses in secondary education commensurate with their area of training, serve as Secondary Coordinator and advisor for all students pursuing secondary licensure, and contribute to other courses in the department. The candidate will also be expected to actively participate in service to the College community, to supervise secondary student teachers, and to pursue an active research agenda that contributes to advancing the department, College, the profession, and society. Additional duties may include teaching general education courses and advising students outside of the department. 

Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to instructional practices, policies, and programs that enhance equitable opportunities for students, particularly those from historically marginalized backgrounds. Candidates who have a record of serving and partnering with culturally diverse and minoritized communities across multiple levels of educational systems (e.g., schools, districts, higher education) and who have experience supervising secondary student teacher candidates will be considered highly competitive. 

In-person teaching, mentoring students and providing professional development for colleagues, schools, and community groups is required. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities and show a commitment to principles of diversity and inclusion as a member of the College community. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Ph.D. or other terminal degree in education, curriculum & instruction, or a closely related field (ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2023)
•    Minimum of three years of K-12 teaching experience
•    Experience in secondary education in English or social studies

Desired Qualifications:
•    Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate teaching and student advising
•    Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching
•    Clear evidence of a commitment to equity in education
•    Evidence of an active research program in education
•    Experience supervising secondary student teachers
•    Experience with the use of instructional technology to enhance and support student learning
•    Ability to teach elementary content and method courses, which may include reading, math, science, or social science
•    Experience collaborating with mentor teachers, administrators, and education partners
•    Knowledge of accreditation processes and a willingness to work with colleagues to engage in ongoing data collection, analysis, and continuous improvement

To Apply:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes email submission of the following materials:
•    Cover letter/letter of interest that addresses the position qualifications
•    Curriculum Vita
•    Statement of teaching philosophy
•    Statement of research plans
•    Statement describing past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion
•    Transcripts (scanned copies acceptable); and
•    The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by October 31, 2022 are ensured full consideration. Please e-mail your application to Sabrina Granderson (sabrinagranderson@rmc.edu) as one pdf file with Secondary Education in the subject line.  Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. April D. Hennis Marchetti
Department Chair, Education Department
amarchet@rmc.edu

 

 

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