Assistant Professor of Education

The faculty member will teach pedagogy and methods courses in the School of Education Teacher Preparation Program at the undergraduate and graduate levels with an emphasis on teaching multilingual learners and literacy.
Courses are taught both on campus and in an online format and will supervise clinical placements. Duties also include student advising, contribution to student growth and development, participation in department and institutional activities, committee assignments, evaluating student performance, scholarly activities, and service to the University and community. SMSU, in its commitment to meeting the service needs of the region, expects faculty to engage in regional service, education or study as part of their community service responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• A doctorate in Education or related field; ABD considered • 
• Three years teaching experience in an E-12 school is required with specific focus on K-6 social studies and K-3 reading.  
• Licensed or licensable to teach in the State of Minnesota for K-6 Elementary Education and K-12 Reading.  
• Knowledge and experience in Web-based instruction. 
• Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment; demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Preference is given for additional licensures – Early Childhood Education, K-12 Reading, K-12 ESL  
• Teaching experience in: kindergarten, K-6 social studies, K-3 reading, and/or K-12 ESL  
• Faculty experience in teacher preparation  
• Experience with Elementary Literacy and/or Elementary Math edTPA  
• Experience in supervision of clinical experiences or mentoring candidates  
• Student-centered approach to education and commitment to helping grow the School of Education  
• Demonstrated skills in collaboration, consensus building, and achieving mutual goals with colleagues  
• An understanding of and appreciation for liberal education 

SMSU is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. SMSU does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Women, diverse populations, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. The University is committed to affirmative recruitment and encourages applications from women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, 507-537-6208. For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529. This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.

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