Tulane University Looking for Professor of Practice in PK-12 Education Programs at New Orleans, LA Full Time

Location

New Orleans,
LA

Open Date

Nov 29, 2022

Deadline

Jan
02, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Professor
of Practice in the PreK-12 Education Program is a non-tenure track instructional position that requires background and experience in PreK-12
schools as well as curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The Professor of Practice will be responsible for program development and
instruction; the Professor of Practice will also meet and exceed expectations with respect to Tulane’s professional competencies.

Tulane is designing new and innovative education programs and training pathways for PreK-12 education practitioners. The ideal candidate
will have university, as well as knowledge of educational pedagogy and experience in curriculum design, grade-appropriate instruction, and
assessment for
learning.

Qualifications

REQUIRED
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• PhD or EdD in educational administration OR curriculum and instruction.
• Minimum of
  three years of PreK-12 administration experience.
• Minimum of three years of PreK-12 teaching experience with specific experience in
  the area of mathematics.
• Minimum of three years of post-secondary teaching which can include professional development for practicing
  teachers.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY: 

• Ability to develop and deliver innovative
  and rigorous courses in education and teacher preparation
• Ability to provide quality mentoring and academic advisement to diverse
  students.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with local, statewide, regional and national stakeholders, leading to
  student and adjunct faculty recruitment, internship, and job opportunities for students and graduates.
• Excellent written and
  communication skills.
• Ability to work well with individuals of various ages and background.

The applicant will also
demonstrate an ability to meet and exceed universal Tulane competencies:

• Stakeholder focus – Exhibits an
  achievement orientation and commitment to quality in all areas. Demonstrates a commitment to anticipating, monitoring, and meeting the needs
  of stakeholders (teaching candidates, project partners, Tulane faculty, and staff) and planning for/responding to/ collaborating with them
  in an appropriate manner.
• Initiative – Approaches situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing
  opportunities as they arise with integrity and in a way that builds trust.
• Innovation – Generates viable new
  approaches and solutions.
• Flexibility – Responds to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with
  diverse groups and all individuals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Tangible results for student
  outcomes in capacity as school administrator
• Experience with teacher induction programs
• Experience with program assessment
  and quality assurance systems
• Expertise in working with students who struggle and those with learning differences
• Experience
  with online education and learning management systems, Canvas
  preferred

Application
Instructions

Candidates must apply in Interfolio and provide an updated CV, letter of interest, teaching
philosophy, diversity statement, course evaluations, and names and contact information for 3 references.  Additional documents may be
requested at a later date. The expected start date for this position is the beginning of the Spring 2023 semester.

For more
information about the position, please contact the Director of the PK-12 Education Programs, Dr. Kelly McClure ([email protected]).

Ultimate recruitment for this position is subject to final budgetary
approval by the University.