Tenure-Track, Assistant or Associate Professor, Education

OVERVIEW

The Department of Teacher Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN, invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Teacher Education specializing in Social Foundations and Cultural Studies to begin September, 2023.  This is a full-time, tenure-track position. 

The School of Education prepares transformative teachers and leaders to positively impact students’ lives. The School of Education actively seeks to attract, retain, and develop faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds to enhance the diversity of the learning community and to offer our students richly varied perspectives.  

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our university mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.  

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 9,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs. A recent study found the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area population grew nearly 8% from 2010 – 2017. Census data also shows that Minnesota continues to grow more diverse, both racially and ethnically, and at a faster pace than in the broader United States. 

Position Responsibilities  

Successful applicants will join a collaborative, creative teacher education faculty who prepare candidates for initial licensure and advanced certification.  

• Primary responsibilities of this position will include: 
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to critical pedagogy, culturally responsive and sustaining teaching, and social foundations of education (course titles include: Diverse Learners and Families; and Education: Policies and Issues), contributing to general education courses, and potentially supervising student teachers.  Courses are delivered in both face-to-face and blended online environments.  
• Producing scholarly research and publications 
• Advising graduate and undergraduate students   
• Collaborating with K-12 schools 
• Contributing to School of Education initiatives 
• Engaging in service to the department, school, university, and community 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications 

• An earned doctorate (U.S. or foreign equivalent meeting HLC requirements) in Education or in a related area; alternatively ABD will be considered 
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience with a combination of university and K-12 experience    
• Demonstrated teaching excellence through submission of teaching evaluations 
• Expertise in field-based teacher preparation  
• Experience with collaborative school and community-based initiatives and partnerships  
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion   
• Strong written and oral communication skills  
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and make scholarly contributions to the field of education  
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or eligible for legally required exemption such as a medical or religious reason

Desired Qualifications  

• Experience with EdTPA    
• Experience working on externally funded projects and seeking external funding  
• Experience with use of technology integration such as CANVAS in teaching  

How to Apply

• Materials should be submitted online at www.stthomas.edu/jobs. Candidates will be asked to copy/paste a position-specific cover letter into the application, and include the listed documents below: 
• CV 
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness with submission of teaching evaluations 
• A cover letter that includes:
  • Teaching philosophy including your perspective on and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion  
  • Description of research agenda  
• Scholarly/Professional writing sample 
• Graduate transcripts  
• Sample course syllabus  

Please do not upload any additional documents into the other available fields within the candidate profile at this time.  Further application materials may be requested at a later date but no additional materials beyond those requested above are asked of you at this time.  

Candidates should complete the reference section of the application. No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate. Do not upload recommendation letters as part of the online application process. 

To guarantee full consideration, applications should be submitted by November 1, 2022, although the position will remain open until filled. For further information, please contact Dr. Debbie Monson, Search Committee Chair, at email Debbie.monson@stthomas.edu 

Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.