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The Department of Teacher Education at Hastings College is accepting applications for a tenure track position. This is a full-time, residential teaching positions.
The applicant will teach content and methods courses in special education and/or developmental and diagnostic reading coursework. Faculty also assist with teaching the general education or introductory coursework for all education majors. Additional courses could include assessment, elementary math methods, elementary science methods, or technology integration depending on the applicants experiences and expertise. The Hastings College Teacher Education Department has one of the larger majors on campus and a respected and successful field-based program to prepare highly effective and impactful teachers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Teaching, generally 24 credit hours per academic year.
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Advising and mentoring students majoring in education.
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Supervising students in field experiences, to include the student teaching semester.
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Developing course syllabi and curriculum.
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Working in a professional, collegial, and team-oriented manner within the Teacher Education Department and campus community.
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Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures within the Teacher Education Program.
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Serving and participating in department and campus committee work
Qualifications:
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Education – PhD or EdD, or significant progress toward the terminal degree, in education or related field. A candidate with a masters degree could be considered with expertise and experience in the related field.
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Experience – Requires a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in PK-12 accredited schools.
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Exhibit potential for teaching excellence, knowledge of emerging trends in the field, and a working knowledge of how students learn.
To receive full consideration, applications (including both a cover letter and resume) must be received by February 1, but the position will remain open until it is filled.
About Hastings College and Hastings, NE:
THE COLLEGE – Hastings College operates on a block system, with 7- and 2-week blocks within a 2-semester system. Hastings College builds upon the innate talents of each student through impactful real-world experiences and universal curriculum to maximize their personal and career success in an ever-changing world. We have an enrollment of around 980, a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1 and are housed on 120 beautiful acres. Hastings, Nebraska, population 25,000, is a supportive community with a multitude of amenities. Hastings College offers faculty the ability to work closely with students, as well as many opportunities to participate in campus life.
HASTINGS COLLEGE DIVERSITY STATEMENT -Hastings College is committed to supporting a diverse academic and employment environment. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.
COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS – Understanding that historical inequities have prevented all students from the rewards and opportunities in higher education, Hastings College is committed to wide-ranging diversity, equity, and inclusion in its campus community. It is expected that incoming faculty are prepared to engage our diverse students from a perspective of mutual respect.
HASTINGS, NEBRASKA – Hastings, Nebraska is an attractive residential community located in the heart of south-central Nebraska. Hastings is two and a half hours west of Omaha, six hours east of Denver and five hours northwest of Kansas City. The city enjoys excellent public and private schools, offers numerous professional and community services, and serves as a cultural center for a large surrounding area.