Assistant Professor-1

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

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Academic Term (Fixed Term)

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The School of Education invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. The candidate is responsible for preparing teacher candidates to teach in P-6 schools within their specialist subject area(s) while working with faculty and staff to coordinate and maintain an assessment system that provides performance-based evidence of student outcomes to ensure continuing accreditation by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and CAEP Standards. Candidates should have an earned doctorate degree in Education or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution. It is highly preferred that the candidate has specific areas of expertise in the following areas: teaching the Science of Reading, special education, and school leadership; teaching online, hybrid, and blended courses; and in facilitating faculty collaboration and establishing partnerships with school district. Candidate should have at least a minimum of three years of successful teaching at the college level. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

• Doctoral degree in education or related field (the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment – August, 2023)
• Three years or more of successful college teaching (Preferred)
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in K-12 schools
• Certification or eligible for certification in elementary education and/or special education
• Skills and training to teach the Science of Reading
• Skills and training to teach School Leadership courses
• Knowledge and skills in integrating technology throughout the curriculum
• Knowledge of the current software’s to enhance students the ability to teach
• Knowledge, skills, and disposition to prepare teacher candidates to teach in grades K-6
• Teach professional education core courses that prepare teacher candidates in the elementary, middle-level, and secondary education programs
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, school partners, and the community to address the learning needs of all students and the teacher education program
• Knowledge of curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation
• High degree of proficiency and experience in teaching online and hybrid courses
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate-level students
• Experience working with undergraduate and graduate-level students and state-mandated policies related to program standards, Praxis exams, and the assessment of student performance
• Conduct and publish research focusing on issues and trends in education
• Experience coordinating and chairing education organizations
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the community to address the learning needs of all students and the teacher education program
• Ability to perform other duties and services as needed in the department, college, and university

Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.  The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.  Required checks are identified in the position listing.  A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.  Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

57,500.00

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Dr. Vera Lang-Brown
Chair/Curriculum & Instruction
870-575-8275

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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