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Position Summary:
Adams State University is a state-supported, regional comprehensive university located in
the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado and the city of Alamosa. As the state’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a
Minority Serving Institution (MSI), over 50 percent of its undergraduate students representracially diverse backgrounds. A high percentage
of undergraduate students are first-generation and Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in the arts and humanities,
physical and natural sciences, social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business, and nursing, and specializes in educator preparation in
several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in cultural resource management, public administration, music education,
kinesiology, higher education administration and leadership, history, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education;
the university also has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. The university has an active athletic program. The Adams State
Grizzlies athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).
The institution is committed to
increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or
personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff. We are working to diversify our faculty and staff and
especiallyencourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other
historically-underrepresented populations. We will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically
diverse settings; persons who possess varied languageskills, a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities/student
populations; and job seekers who can contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion through teaching, service, and scholarship.The
successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State’s purpose to foster the
educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.
About Us- Diversity & Inclusive
Excellence
Position Summary:
The School is looking for individuals committed to multicultural
education and equity pedagogy with experience teaching in the P-12 setting. The candidate will teach a wide range of undergraduate and
graduate education courses for students seeking licensure in Elementary, Secondary and/or K-12 Education; supervise students in field
experience placements; serve in various leadership roles and committees within the School, university and community; apply technology to
curriculum and instruction in the teaching and learning process; maintain positive collaboration with local public schools; and maintain
involvement in scholarly endeavors and activities. A background in mathematics in elementary education, culturally/linguistically diverse
education andspecial education is required, along with the knowledge and ability to engage in programmatic assessment as it pertains to
student learning and program goals and perform other duties as required or assigned. Some travel, evening, weekend, and online course
delivery required. Hard work, cultural sensitivity,initiative, flexibility, commitment to authentic professional interaction and a sense of
humor are also valued.
Anticipated Start Date: August 12, 2024
Mission of the Department/School of
Education
The School of Education at Adams State University is dedicated to inspiring and empowering the cultivation of
educational Leaders who embrace diversity, facilitate change, and contribute to the learning and inclusion of all students, particularly in
rural regions. Based upon the model of the professional educator as a reflective decision-maker, the school prepares:
Content and Pedagogical
preparation include:
We recognize that women and people of color are often less likely to apply to a position if they don’t match 100% of the job
qualifications. Don’t let that be the reason you miss out on this opportunity! We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate many
of these skills and competencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary and Benefits:
The pay range for this
position is $48,516-$51,540 commensurate with experience and education. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive
benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings
plans. For detailed benefits information please visit https://www.adams.edu/hr/benefits/ Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available.
Required
Documents:
Completed
applications should include the following:
● A detailed cover letter of application addressing teaching interest/experience as well
as how professional interests and goals align with Adams vision and values.
○ We encourage applicants to discuss their commitment to
scholarly and/or creative excellence.
○ Additionally, we seek to learn how scholarly excellence is interwoven with their approach to
service, teaching, mentoring, and affirming diverse perspectives.
● Teaching Statement: (include sample course syllabi) in addition
to describing your approach to teaching in general, please address the following questions:
○ What do you feel are the best
strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized in education?
○ What role should faculty play in student
success?
● Diversity Statement: please address the following questions: ○ Describe how your life experiences, identities, and/or
professional commitments haveshaped your approach to enacting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)?
○ How does teaching at a small
HSI with a sizable population of first-generation university students set in a rural environment align with your teaching
interests/experience and professional goals?
● References: name, job title, and contact information (email, phone).
Applications must be submitted through the ASU Careers
page. Applications received prior to Februrary 23, 2024 will be given priority consideration for this position but the position
remains open until filled.
Questions about the position may be directed to: Curtis Garcia [email protected]
Adams State University is committed to
providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other
assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background
screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will
be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be
treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the
application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU’s Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana
Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU’s
sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University’s Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a
detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the
University’s response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.
Adams State University is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex,
disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion,
national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental
status.
Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from
women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented
populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of
its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment
the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in
ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse
communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/
About Adams State University
Situated in
the San Luis Valley, the campus is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges. With towering
peaks of over 14,300 feet, the mountains provide variety of outdoor recreation in all seasons. Adams State Is The Most Publicly Diverse
University in ColoradoJoin us for a learning experience that links education to community, fosters a sense of belonging, and celebrates
diverse cultural and social perspectives. Adams State University’s driving purpose is to provide equitable access to education for
all. We promote successful and engaged lives by caring for, connecting with, and challenging our students, campus, and community.Adams State
has a long history of diversity and inclusion, and has been an established, respected Hispanic Serving Institution since 1998 (the first HSI
in Colorado). We have an institutional commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic students.Here, HSI is more than just a designation;
it’s a continual, energizing mix of intentional actions that enhance the education and experience of all our students. It’s not
just a head count. It’s the way our students count — how each person is treated with the same high level of respect, inclusion
and service, and how each person has an equal opportunity to grow and advance
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