Early Childhood/Elementary Education Assistant Professor - Mathematics Specialist | Tenure Track

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number I01840 Classification Title Assistant Professor Working Title Early Childhood/Elementary Education Assistant Professor - Mathematics Specialist | Tenure Track Fall 2022 | I01840 Employee Group Faculty Bargaining Unit APSCUF Location Main Campus Department Elementary Education & Early Child Pay Rate Employment Type Regular FT Work Schedule

Position Summary Information

Position Summary
The College of Education at Slippery Rock University is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position as an Early Childhood Education Mathematics Specialist in the Elementary/Early Childhood Education Department beginning Fall 2022.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING :

• Teach mathematics education to undergraduate students within the ELEC PK-4 Program, through a lens of critical pedagogy.
• Supervise teacher candidates in on-site field work or student teaching.
• Provide academic advisement to undergraduate students.
• Teach graduate-level courses in mathematics for early childhood educators.
• Establish positive and collaborative relationships with schools and early childhood programs, facilitating community engagement opportunities between students and schools.
• Participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and community.
• Maintain an exemplary record of scholarly growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Evidence of doctoral degree in Mathematics Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional/Educational Leadership, or related field. ABD considered if doctoral degree is completed by August 2022.
• Evidence of a minimum of 3 years teaching experience with a demonstrated commitment to developmentally appropriate mathematics education to children birth to grade 6.
• Evidence of a successful series of interviews and a teaching demonstration. Letters of reference may be required as part of the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate:

• Evidence of a demonstrated commitment to critical pedagogy and the education of BIPOC students.
• Evidence of teaching experience from birth to grade 4 in Title 1, ethnically diverse, and/or linguistically diverse contexts.
• Evidence of experience in undergraduate and graduate course design and teaching.
• Evidence of educational research, reflective of an awareness and understanding of current best practice in early childhood mathematics education as described by NCTM, TODOS, and NAEYC .
• Evidence of experience utilizing educational technology in the teaching-learning process.
• Evidence of experience teaching students within hybrid or online courses.
• Evidence of community engagement experience and the skills necessary to establish collaborative relationships with community or school-based practitioners in BIPOC early childhood settings.
• Evidence of supporting educational effectiveness through prior experience with NAEYC and CAEP Accreditation.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 01/06/2022 Closing Date Open Until Filled No Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community. Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
008 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2016 Special Instructions to Applicants
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the “Transcript” selection under Required Documents

Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment. The recommended candidate will also be required to submit a completed Act 24 form ( PDE -6004) prior to employment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by February 7, 2022. Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you possess a valid and current driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. Unofficial Transcripts 2

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts 3
2. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g. peer reviews, student evaluations, honors and awards, etc.)