Saint Joseph’s University Looking for Clinical Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Teacher Education at Philadelphia, PA Full Time

Welcome and Introduction

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE
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Job Type: Salaried/Exempt

Position Summary or Faculty Qualifications

The Clinical Assistant Professor is a renewable full-time non-tenure-track faculty position carrying a 4/4 teaching load with administrative release time. Courses to be taught will be in the teacher preparation programs adhering to the teacher certification requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

The Clinical Assistant Professor will also serve as the Program Director for graduate programs in the Department of Teacher Education, overseeing the program design and policies relevant to certification and non-certification graduate programs. The Program Director will work closely with the Graduate Office, Department Chair, Assistant Dean, and Director of Clinical Experiences, as well as faculty, advisors, staff, and external stakeholders to ensure the design and implementation of a curriculum that leads to student success and in compliance with external regulations and the standards of the profession.

The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to teach in the SJU-HNU (China) partnership graduate PK4 program. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is strongly interested in building and fostering connections in the area of teacher preparation, international collaborations, and advancing the University’s academic quality in the preparation of teachers and school leaders. The successful candidate will be able to begin the position on August 15, 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Clinical Assistant Professor is responsible for the following:

• Teach three courses each semester at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Courses in the department are taught face-to-face, online and in hybrid formats.
• Serve on University, school, and department committees and support and contribute to meeting accreditation and assessment requirements.
• Advance the University, school, and program’s commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Serve as the Graduate Program Director for Teacher Education.
• Coordinate the design, construction, and implementation of rigorous graduate curricula.
• Support marketing efforts by providing content expertise oversight for web pages, print materials, and digital ads, and advising on sponsorships and other aspects of marketing campaigns.

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• Establish admissions criteria and advise on admission decisions where needed.
• Contribute to the recruitment of new students as a content expert through attendance at open houses, hosting virtual information sessions scheduled by the Office of Graduate and Extended Studies, and responding to prospective student inquiries.
• Assist in the development of professional partnerships that increase graduate enrollment and/or offer promising non-credit enrollment opportunities.
• Oversee curriculum, lead new program development and enhancement efforts, and maintain the program page(s) in the university catalog.
• Roster fall, spring, and summer courses; monitor enrollment and adjust sections as needed, in consultation with the department chair and administrative assistant
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and support program faculty (adjunct and full-time), collaborating with the Chair and other content specialists in the department to ensure adjunct instructor qualifications.
• Serve as the academic advisor for students in the graduate programs and ensure the accuracy of DegreeWorks, advising sheets, and other advising tools.
• Contribute to retention efforts and academic probation and dismissal process.
• Develop and implement an alumni engagement strategy in collaboration with relevant campus offices.
• Assist with compliance and accreditation reporting requirements related to teacher preparation.
• Attend local events with other education professionals to represent SJU.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Chair.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD/EdD in Teacher Education or related field
• Level 1 Teacher Certification with 1-3 years related experience in a School or College of Education
• Familiarity with PDE standards and teacher preparation processes and timelines
• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Data management skills: record keeping and data analysis
• Flexible and supportive team player
• Commitment to social justice and advocacy

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Teaching on campus face to face
• Some nights and weekends may be required for attendance at special recruitment or student teaching events

Union: None

Number of direct reports to this position: 0

Number of indirect reports to this position

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Department: 213068 – Undergraduate Teacher Education

Open Until Filled: Yes

Open to: Internal and External Applicants