Assistant Professor of Education
- Employer
- Juniata College
- Location
- Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 25, 2024
View more categoriesView less categories
- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education, Special Education, Teacher Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Education
Posting Number
20110572
Pay Rate
Salaried position at the rank of Asst. Professor
Position Type
Faculty
Position Summary Information
Key Responsibilities
The Department of Education at Juniata College is hiring one fixed-term, full-time faculty position in early childhood education for the 2025-2026 academic year, pending final budgetary approval. The department currently offers programs in early childhood (PreK to 4), special education (PreK to 12), and secondary education. The position is a one-year fixed term position with a chance of renewal.
We are looking for a candidate with a specialty in any area of early childhood education (to teach in our PreK to 4th grade certification program) who will supplement and strengthen our current offerings. Ideal candidates will be able to teach some combination of early childhood courses, including Child Development, English Language Learners, Math Methods, Science Methods, Teaching for Social Justice, Families/Schools/Communities, and Student Teacher Supervision. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status.
Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status..…AA/ EOE
Position Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a PhD, EdD, or Masters degree and ABD .
Supervision Required/Given
This position reports to the Chair of the Education department.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin January 21st and continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact the search committee chair, Phil Dunwoody at dunwoody@juniata.edu .
Applications should include a letter of intent explaining interest in the position as well as current or future goals. Please include a statement about how you address inclusion and diversity in your teaching pedagogy and course content. Please also include a statement highlighting scholarship/professional development in the field. In addition, a vita and three professional letters of recommendation are required. Letters may be mailed directly to hr@juniata.edu, other documents should be uploaded to the applicant portal.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
11/25/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Walk-In
- Government Employment Agency
- Private Employment Agency
- Employee (please explain in follow up question)
- Relative (please explain in follow up question)
- School
- Advertisement - Source (please explain in follow up question)
- Other (please explain in follow up question)
- If you were referred by a person, advertisement or other,
please explain here:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
Company
Juniata College is a cohesive community of interesting, inquisitive, hardworking, and fun individuals who think deeply about who we are meant to be. We believe there is no better place on the planet for discovering your passions, developing your intellect and your heart, and ultimately becoming the author of your own powerful story. If you are thinking about joining our community, explore some of our most distinctive assets below.
Juniata College believes in and embraces the liberal arts and as such, we encourage and seek mutual benefit through diversity of thought and approach which enriches our academic community, as well as the lives of our students and colleagues. Juniata College is committed to creating a welcoming community supported by relationships based on collaboration and mutual respect. We endeavor to create an inclusive learning environment where members with different perspectives and backgrounds can learn, contribute, and thrive.
- Website
- http://www.juniata.edu/
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert