Lakeland University Looking for Assistant Professor of Education at Plymouth, WI Full Time

LAKELAND UNIVERSITY, an independent liberal arts institution located in east central Wisconsin, invites applications
from a diverse group of qualified candidates for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Education, to begin in August
2024. Lakeland seeks a candidate committed to serving a diverse student community who could teach a range of undergraduate courses in
Education and occasional graduate offerings within the Master of Arts in Education. Course teaching requirements will primarily be in the
areas of language arts teaching techniques, social studies teaching techniques, and reading teaching techniques. The assistant professor
also will support reporting and data collection efforts related to Department of Public Instruction requirements and represent the Education
program in the community.

This is a full-time, renewable, tenure-track position with a 24-credit teaching load expectation and
nine-month contract. A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Education or a related field is required for the rank of assistant professor and
tenure. The ideal candidate also will have college and K-12 teaching experience and hold certification as a reading specialist.

Compensation will be commensurate with background and experience and a comprehensive benefit program is offered.

Interested
candidates should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three current letters of
recommendation. For additional information on Lakeland University, please visit our website at www.lakeland.edu.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

All Lakeland
employees are expected to:

• Demonstrate in their words and actions an appreciation for the history of Lakeland University and a
  commitment to its stated mission.
• Represent unequivocally in their behavior the stated values of the University.
• Be good
  stewards of the University’s resources, including its personnel and the goodwill of its friends, its alumni, and the local community.
• Work collaboratively (as opposed to competitively) with their peers to meet objectives and achieve our goals.
• Keep their
  supervisor appropriately informed.
• Be forthright and honest in their communication with all members of the university
  community.
• Treat all members in a manner of teamwork and respect.
• Advise their supervisor with respect to all matters that
  require their attention, including their own performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Teach undergraduate
  and occasional graduate courses in Education.
• Advise students as assigned.
• Represent the Education program in the
  community, including work with local school districts and technical college partners.
• Work with the program director and dean to
  identify appropriate adjunct instructors.
• Support reporting and data collection efforts related to Department of Public Instruction
  requirements.
• Teach in both traditional and hybrid learning environments.
• Support and contribute to the university’s
  general education program.
• Participate in educational assessment activities.
• Participate in institutional service
  opportunities as assigned.
• Participate in the recruitment and admission of students to the Education program.
• Hold regular
  office hours on a weekly basis.
• Respond in a timely manner to calls or emails from students, colleagues, or supervisors.
• Use university technology as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in Education or a
  related area is required for the tenure-track rank of assistant professor
• Successful teaching experience in higher education
  preferred
• Certification as a reading specialist is also preferred
• Minimum five years of language arts and/or social
  studies teaching experience in a K-12 setting
• Commitment to working with first-generation students and learners of diverse
  backgrounds

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Limited exposure to physical risk
• Limited physical effort required
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and laboratory work environment

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing
of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may
change at any time with or without notice.

Lakeland University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for
this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization
throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Lakeland University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer/Educator.