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Dept. of Secondary Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 8,000 students in graduate and
undergraduate programs. The university is located in the borough of Kutztown in a charming rural setting, and is within 20 minutes
driving time of the diverse metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and within 60 minutes of the Philadelphia metropolitan
area. The university is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.
The
Department of Secondary Education at Kutztown University invite applications for a temporary faculty position in teacher education with the
specific assignment of student teaching supervision for the Spring 2023 semester. Scholars from underrepresented groups in the
academy are particularly encouraged to apply. The primary teaching responsibility will be supervision of 10 student teachers, mostly in
Secondary science education, and this comprises a 2 course load. Flexibility in hiring will allow for 1 temporary faculty member to
supervise all 10 or for 2 temporary faculty members to supervise 5 each. University supervision includes classroom observations during
public school teaching hours and a weekly practicum held on the university campus focusing on best practices in student teaching, developing
interview skills, and facilitating core program assessments. Besides teaching, hired temporary faculty in our department contribute to
departmental service as needed and continue their scholarly growth. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance
review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly
growth; and service. Required: A Master’s degree in education, 3 years teaching experience in public schools, and experience working with
racially, culturally and linguistically diverse student populations. Preferred: A PhD or EdD degree in education or a related field;
experience supervising teachers as cooperating teacher, university supervisor, or building principal/supervisor; experience teaching
university coursework related to teacher education.
To apply, please submit a curriculum vita, cover letter,
unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information of three references. Submit these to the department search committee chair,
Dr. Andrew Miness, at [email protected]. Official transcripts for all degrees earned
are required before hire. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 27, 2022, and will continue until the position is
filled.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively
solicits applications from women and minority candidates. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher
Education. All applicants for employment are subject to a criminal background check.
