Rockford University Looking for Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of Teacher Preparation at Rockford, IL Full Time

Rockford University is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of Teacher
Preparation position within the Education Department starting Fall 2023. This is a one-year position with the potential to apply
for a full-time tenure track professor position.

The Education Department at Rockford University includes a traditional undergraduate
program and a Master of Education in Teaching (MAT) program that lead to a Professional Educator License (PEL) in Illinois.

The
teaching load is three courses (9 hours) per semester. Nighttime, in-person, and online teaching will be required. This position will also
support the Director of Teacher Preparation as an assistant with the expectation to observe Practicum students in their field and work with
community/district partners in collaborative efforts. 

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in the appropriate field
(preference will be given to those with the appropriate terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D),) a record of successful teaching, and at least five
years’ experience in a relevant setting ( K-12 school setting), preferably in the state of Illinois. Recent college-level teaching
experience is highly desirable but not required. The successful applicant must have an educational philosophy compatible with a private,
independent institution with a liberal arts environment.

Additional Job Description Requirements:

• Teach
  courses in our teacher preparation program.
  • ( ED Psych, Introduction to Teaching, Creating Classroom Ecosystems, Student Teaching
    Seminar, )
  • Together with the Director of Teacher Preparation
• Support students through tutoring and review
  sessions of Content Tests and EDTPA
• Collaborate with Community/District Partners
• Observe Practicum students in the
  field
• Support with clinical and student teaching placement efforts

Review of applications will begin immediately, and
the application process will remain open until the position is filled.

Please submit via email a cover letter, CV, transcripts
(official upon hire), a list of three professional references, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to:

[email protected]