Prairie View A&M University Looking for Clinical Assistant Professor (PV U TEACH) at Prairie View, TX Full Time

Job Title

Clinical Assistant Professor (PV U TEACH)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Department Of Curriculum And Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Clinical Assistant Professor, under the general supervision of the Directors of the PVU Teach program, serves as one of the master teachers for the program, who will teach the initial recruitment courses and other courses, assist with curriculum development, supervise field experiences, internships, and the PVU Teach induction program. The Clinical Assistant Professor helps our students to connect theory and practice in a real classroom environment, offering programmatic support and serving on committees. This is a non-tenure track position.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employee is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

• Teach the two introductory courses and the final clinical teaching course, as well as other courses, which may include field-based experiences.
• Support students in designing their lessons and in other areas (e.g., recruitment, advising, internships, peer mentors, etc.)
• Organize and supervise all field experiences for PVU Teach students, including liaising with mentor teachers in our partner school districts.
• Observe PVU Teach students in their field placement and provide written and verbal feedback.
• Establish and maintain relationships between PVU Teach and local school districts.
• Participate in research, other scholarly activities, and professional development.
• Attend program, departmental, college and university meetings and trainings, and serve on committees.

Required Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in STEM field, STEM Education field, or related discipline.
• Five or more years as a secondary classroom teacher or administrator.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctorate degree.
• 18 graduate SCHs in a STEM discipline.
• 18 graduate SCHs in education.
• Ten or more years as secondary classroom teacher or administrator.
• Public school teaching experience.
• Higher education teaching experience.
• Experience supervising pre-service teachers.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices in teacher education/preparation or teacher professional development
• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum design, development, and literacy
• Proficient in the use of any learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas, Google Classroom, Moodle, Schoology, etc.)
• Ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of research in teacher education/preparation or teacher professional development.
• Knowledge of TEA teacher certification requirements.
• Proficient in the use of a variety of instructional technologies.
• Ability to research, analyze and critically review information.
• Ability to examine, summarize, and effectively present data.

Required Certification(s)/Licensure:

• Initial Teacher Certification in a STEM or STEM-related discipline
• Preferred Certification(s)/Licensure:
• Principal/Superintendent Certification
• Multiple Teacher Certifications
• T-TESS Trained

Job Posting Close Date: Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above “Required Attachments” section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.