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Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

Employer
Colorado Mesa University
Location
Colorado, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Oct 28, 2021

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




ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Extended Deadline - Apply By November 14, 2021


A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings.

Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national and international importance. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and the best part you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

Department: Teacher Education

Position No. F00046

Employment Type: Faculty

Salary: $48,000.00 - 51,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: https://www.coloradomesa.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff/index.html.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. To ensure consideration, complete applications must be received by 11/14/2021.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume or CV
  • Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
  • Provide three letters of recommendation:
  • May be emailed to cmujobs@coloradomesa.edu
  • Note the candidates name in the subject line

    Direct Inquiries Contact: Ann Gillies, agillies@coloradomesa.edu, 970.248.1924

    SUMMARY:
    Colorado Mesa University's Center for Teacher Education invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teacher Education. The person in this position will teach both undergraduate and graduate course work in an educator preparation program. As part of the standard teaching load, two of the semester credit hours are allocated to coordinate programs.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Teaching secondary pedagogy courses as well as science and/or math methods courses.
  • Coordinate and supervise field-based experiences (some driving required).
  • Coordinate and recruit for undergraduate/graduate programs.
  • Maintain an active program of scholarship commensurate with a teacher-scholar model.
  • Perform student advising duties and service contributions.
  • Contribute professionally to the undergraduate and graduate programs in the Center for Teacher Education.
  • Summer teaching may be required.
  • The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; some assigned courses may be taught on-line, hybrid, or via distance delivery modalities. Scholarship in the discipline, involvement with advising and service to the department and profession are expected.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

    REQUIRED:

  • Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Education Leadership, or a closely related field. (ABD with proof of anticipated completion by August 2022 will be considered.)
  • At least three years (full-time) of grades 7-12 teaching in math or science within the last ten years.

    PREFERRED:
  • Post-Secondary Teaching Experience.
  • Experience working with edTPA.
  • Online instruction experience.
  • Current teaching license.
  • Recent scholarship activity

    Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

    Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.


    To apply, visit https://coloradomesa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/547?c=coloradomesa


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