Iowa Wesleyan University is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor in Teacher Education-Literacy to begin in August 2023. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track teaching position in the areas of Literacy/Reading and, if needed, Elementary Education core courses and/or Special Education (Mild/Moderate) courses. The positions requires teaching traditional and nontraditional students during day and evening, academic advising, serving as point person for the Reading practicum, participating on standing Teacher Education Program and campus committees, and performing other work-related duties as assigned.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching traditional and nontraditional students during day and evening
- Academic advising
- Serving as point person for the Reading practicum
- Participating on standing Teacher Education Program and Campus committees
- Actively participate in professional organizations and local schools
- Participate in community service as related to education
- Ability for summer teaching is desired, but negotiable
- Performing other work-related duties as assigned
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- PhD or EdD in Education with Literacy/Reading preferred (All But Dissertation will be considered). PhD/EdD in Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction will be considered with relevant Literacy/Reading experience.
- Current, relevant classroom teaching experience in Literacy/Reading at any level, K-6 (within the last 5 years).
- Teaching certification in Literacy/Reading (does not have to be current, nor from Iowa).
- Experience teaching college-level Literacy/Reading courses is recommended.
- Be effective in addressing the needs of a diverse student body.
- Licensure in Special Education is advantageous.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Actively participate in professional organizations and local schools
- Participate in community service as related to education
- Ability for summer teaching is desired, but negotiable
Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates must upload their letter of interest, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references at https://www.iw.edu/careers.
No phone calls please, candidates will be contacted if search committee is in need of further information. Iowa Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer.
Iowa Wesleyan University offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, AD&D, LTD, STD coverages as well as life (term & whole), accident, cancer, critical care, long-term care coverages and the opportunity to participate in a variety of vendor discounts. Iowa Wesleyan provides our employees with a generous number of paid holidays, PTO, and shared sick leave time.
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