Assistant Professor of Elementary and Secondary Education

• TITLE: Assistant Professor of Elementary and Secondary Education
  
  DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences
  
  REPORTS TO: Chair of School of Education, Human Development, and Consumer Sciences
  
  EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD
  
  EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
  
  EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
  
  
  
  PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
  
  The Assistant Professor of Elementary and Secondary Education in the School of Education, Human Development, and Consumer Sciences is a 9-month tenure-track position at Kentucky State University. The successful candidate will have a degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in education with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the areas of elementary education. The successful candidate will be teaching undergraduate courses and possibly some graduate courses in secondary or special education, serving as an academic advisor, participating in curriculum development, serving on institutional committees, as well as area or field instructional, mentoring students in research projects, and service-related duties as assigned. A strong commitment to diversity is essential.
  
  
  
  SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
  
  The Assistant Professor of Elementary Education is a 9-month tenure-track position at Kentucky State University. The successful candidate will have a degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in elementary education with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in elementary education, secondary education, or a similar field. The successful candidate will be to teach undergraduate courses and possibly some graduate courses, serve as an academic advisor, participate in curriculum development, serve on institutional committees, as well as area or field instructional, mentor students in research projects, and service-related duties as assigned. Instruction may include the area of elementary education but may include instruction in secondary education or special education courses. A strong commitment to diversity is essential. Priority will be given to candidates with proven prior university teaching experience implementing cutting-edge instructional technologies to promote student problem-solving skills within campus laboratory and BlackBoard distance learning environments. The position must maintain current instructional certifications appropriate to the field or discipline. The successful candidate is expected to help recruitment of potential students, collaborate with colleagues, assist in curriculum development, and support the HBCU mission.
  
  
  
  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  

• The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, including in elementary education, but may include instruction in secondary education or special education courses.
• Provide effective individual, small group, or whole-class instruction, using a variety of techniques, as appropriate for assignment and instructional mode;
• Develop appropriate course materials, such as assignments, activities, and assessments to meet course objectives and program standards
• Prepare syllabus and paperwork in accordance with department standards and campus requirements;
• Evaluate student work, assign grades, and maintain grading records
• Develop an online learning platform via Blackboard that meets university standards for each course to meet the needs of our students
• The position must maintain current instructional certifications appropriate to the field or discipline.
• Assist in advising and mentoring students.
• Participate in curriculum development and review.
• Serve on committees for university, stakeholder groups, and professional associations.
• Mentor students engaged in applied research projects.
• Although this is primarily a teaching position, the candidate is expected to develop research proposals, conduct some research, analyze research results, and publish results in the area of Physical Education and Health.
• Other related duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.



QUALIFICATIONS:

A Ph.D. degree is preferred but will consider a Master’s in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Educational Leadership, or a similar field. The successful candidate must have a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, with a strong background in elementary education and/or secondary education, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in this area. Current in the appropriate certifications and/or equivalent in the field of instruction.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Experience teaching students in a college or university setting
• Experience teaching students in a K-12 setting
• Excellent computer skills, including experience teaching online.
• Ability to work effectively with students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Experience with multiple approaches to teaching and learning, such as incorporating a variety of technologies into the classroom, teaching online or hybrid classes, or using other innovative techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including a wide range of student preparedness, backgrounds, and life experiences.
• Ability to work effectively with supervisors, colleagues, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• A strong commitment to diversity is essential.
• Experience with instructing special education students in a collaborating classroom
• Excellent verbal, listening, problem-solving, critical thinking, team, leadership, and writing skills.
• Proven prior university teaching experience implementing cutting-edge instructional technologies to promote student problem-solving skills within campus laboratory and BlackBoard distance learning environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the university setting.
• Ability to work under deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort is required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.