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Assistant Professor - Early Childhood & Elementary Education - Tenure Track

UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

University of Central Missouri (UCM) is seeking a qualified candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. The role involves quality teaching, advising, engaging in research and professional development, and providing service to the university community.

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Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the faculty is quality teaching in their respective content areas, regardless of delivery format

This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress

To ensure quality teaching, faculty must be committed to the success of students as well as ongoing assessment of curriculum and of student learning

Keep current in your discipline

Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices

Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students

Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes

Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities

Be available to meet students outside the classroom by being available before or after classes by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format to include in person and virtual office hours

Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback

Authoring academic writings

Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences

Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level

Attending department/college/university meetings

Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution

Assisting with student recruitment

Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies

Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs as stated in the appropriate catalog(s)

Meet/advise students on academic and non-academic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation)

Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations

Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department, the college and the university

Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines

Qualification

Doctorate in EducationPublic-school teaching experienceInstructional technologyResearch-based instructional strategiesScholarly activityAdvising studentsEngagement in committeesCollaborative skillsOral communication skillsWritten communication skills

Required

An earned doctorate in early childhood education/elementary education is expected, will consider ABD status with completion within one year

Minimum of 5 years of public-school teaching experience required a strong experiential background in early childhood and elementary teaching

An ability to work closely, productively and harmoniously with public schools includes clinical sites

Successful candidates should demonstrate an ability to advance the department's commitment to diversity

Possess excellent collaborative skills, while having a strong knowledge base in research-based instructional strategies, and show competence in instructional technology and model excellent oral and written communication skills

The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of content expertise, pedagogical knowledge and professional dispositions

3 years of experience teaching in an elementary (K–5) classroom, with a minimum of 3 years' experience working with preservice or in-service elementary teachers through professional development, instructional coaching, curriculum development, or other teacher-learning contexts

Demonstrated record of scholarly activity, with evidence of ongoing research potential

Experience in preparing for elementary teachers at the undergraduate and/or graduate level

Preferred

Record of sustained scholarship with evidence of securing internal and/or external funding

Strong methodological expertise to support a robust research agenda

Three or more years of experience preparing elementary teachers, commensurate with the assistant professor rank

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability

3 weeks paid vacation per year

3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Retirement

Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM

30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university

Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan

Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year

Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year

Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire

Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university

Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts

University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage

Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year

The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus

An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life

UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage