University of Massachusetts – Amherst Looking for Lecturer – TECS – UTS Coordinator at Amherst, MA Full Time

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public
research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in
the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.
In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith
College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Description

The Department of
Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (TECS) within the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites
applications for a lecturer position with a focus on secondary education, specifically secondary English Language Arts.  This position also
includes the coordination of a Secondary Teacher Education licensure pathway.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to
contribute to teacher preparation programs emphasizing methods of teaching English Language Arts, clinical field experiences, social justice
and equity in education, culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogies, schools and schooling in the US, and other courses in our
graduate programs and  undergraduate education major.  We seek a teacher-scholar with a demonstrated commitment to social justice,
diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities:

• Program Coordination:
  • Manage and coordinate, with the
    secondary subject matter faculty, to establish student teaching placements for students in the University to Schools licensure program.
  • Manage all programmatic activities related to the University to Schools licensure pathway, such as recruitment, admissions, and
    advising.
  • Support students using technology and assessment systems.
• Teaching:
  • Teach at the graduate
    level, including two English Language Arts methods courses (aligned with the MA Curriculum Frameworks), pre-practicum and practicum courses,
    and student teaching seminars.
  • Teach at the undergraduate level, including a curriculum development course, social issues in
    education, multicultural education, and other courses in areas of expertise
• College Service:
  • Engage in faculty
    governance, attend meetings, and serve on committees, particularly the Educator Licensure Advisory Council (ELAC).

Requirements

Licensure Pathway (UTS) Program by possessing the following qualifications:

Minimum
Requirements:

• Doctorate in Education or related field with a focus on secondary education, or equivalent. (Doctoral candidates
  who are ABD may be considered)
• Knowledge of Massachusetts secondary education teacher licensure requirements and English Language
  Arts curriculum frameworks.
• At least five years of experience teaching in middle or secondary schools. 
• Experience working
  in schools that serve socio-economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse students.
• Experience working with pre-service and
  in-service teachers and administrators in school-university partnership programs.
• Ability to work effectively with learners of
  diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrable record of commitment to equity, diversity, and social justice.

Preferred Requirements

• Administrative experience or college teaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency in
  instructional technology.

Additional Information

The initial appointment is for two years.
Reappointments are contingent upon the availability of funding.

Application Instructions

Applicants
are required to apply through the UMass online application system, where they should submit the following materials (in pdf format):

1.           A letter of interest that addresses the candidate’s alignment with the minimum and preferred qualifications

2.           A curriculum vitae

3.           Three (3) professional reference letters

4.           A diversity statement to
be included with each candidate’s application materials. The diversity statement is intended to clarify how a candidate will support a
culture of equality and fairness at all levels of the organization and may highlight prior advocacy efforts or intended contributions to the
College of Education.

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of
Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with
disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive
climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of
each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives,
experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or
helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.