University Faculty Teacher Education

University Faculty Teacher Education

Requisition Number: F00215P: Teacher Education

Job Description:
The Department of Teacher Education at Weber State University is seeking applicants for two tenure-track assistant professors in Teacher Education. The positions will be filled based on department needs and candidate qualifications.

Job Duties:

• Teach a full-time undergraduate and/or graduate teaching load of 12 hours per semester
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees
• Participate in scholarly activities including publishing, presenting, and/or grant writing
• Render professional service to campus and community
• Collaborate with colleagues, students, and local school personnel
• Supervise students during field experience and student teaching
• Advise master’s students on Master of Education projects

Required Qualifications:
Specific requirements for the Assistant Professor positions:

• Earned doctorate in education or closely-related field by September 1, 2022
• At least 3 years of K-12 experience in public or accredited private schools or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skills/experience in teaching educator preparation and teaching methods courses with specialization in areas such as: educational assessment, educational research, fine arts, math, reading, literacy, and/or special education
• Ability to model current, best teaching theory, and practice
• Evidence of strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in education
• Experience working with and teaching students from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds
• Evidence of effective collaboration and communication with community partners
• Field-based supervision/mentor experience
• Evidence of scholarly writing (e.g. research, grant writing)
• Clear research agenda

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 10/11/2021
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:
The position comes with a generous benefits package. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a letter of application, academic transcripts, curriculum vitae/resume, three references with contact information, and a sample of scholarly writing.

Screening of applications will begin November 15, 2021. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Weber State University is a comprehensive university founded in 1889. The core values of WSU are Access, Community, and Learning. The university provides lifelong learning opportunities for a diverse spectrum of learners on the main campus in Ogden, at a campus in neighboring Davis County, through Internet-based WSU Online, and outreach efforts throughout the Intermountain West. Over 28,000 students are enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees in business, education, health professions (including Doctor of Nursing Practice), technology, and the liberal arts and sciences. The university is located 35 miles north of Salt Lake City on the western slopes of the Wasatch Mountains. The area offers extensive cultural, educational, and year-round outdoor recreation experiences. Salary and benefits are competitive (retirement program is entirely contributed by WSU at the rate of 14.2% of your annual gross earnings). For further information about Weber State University, browse www.weber.edu

WSU is committed to excellence in the employment of faculty and staff. The university is an equal employment opportunity employer providing opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women and minorities.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/14802

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