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Faculty – Tenure Track, Assistant Professor – Teacher Education
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: A99376
Closing: 1/13/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: School of Education
Position Announcement
Utah Valley University invites applications for an Education full-time tenure-track faculty position to teach the Educational Psychology courses. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of teacher education principles and practices as well as several years of relevant K-12 teaching experience. This individual will teach Educational Psychology courses to students majoring in Elementary Education and potentially other courses as deemed appropriate and per their training and experience. The position will begin August 1st, 2023.
The UVU School of Education prepares educators and clinicians to have a positive impact on children, families, and communities through meaningful innovation, engaged pedagogy, rigorous preparation, inclusion & diversity, and transformative collaborations. More information about Utah Valley University can be obtained at www.uvu.edu and about the UVU School of Education – at www.uvu.edu/education.
The UVU School of Education currently offers undergraduate degrees in teacher education, a minor in autism studies, graduate degrees in educational leadership, school counseling, applied behavior analysis, and graduate certificates and endorsements. These degrees help fill the growing demand for educator professionals across the state of Utah. UVU is a public university that offers highly competitive benefits, while being located near some of the premier outdoor activity areas in the country.
Summary of Responsibilities
Duties will include:
- Teach undergraduate teacher education courses (approximately 24 credits a year)
- Conference with students regarding coursework, fieldwork, and academic endeavors
- Improve professionally and maintain currency in the courses taught
- Produce scholarly work and follows professional ethical standards
- Provide service to the college and community
Minimum Qualifications
Required
- Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctorate degree in a field closely related to the field of instruction (or ABD with dissertation defense scheduled – degree must be in hand by position start date)
- At least two years of relevant K-12 teaching experience
Preferred
- Two years of college/university teaching experience
- Earned relevant professional license or credentials
- Evidence of scholarly pursuits and potential
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
- Current research, instructional theory, methods, strategies, assessments, innovations and techniques in pre-service teacher education including clinical programming and teacher performance assessment
- Cultural competencies to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues
- Content and skills required to teach relevant courses
- Manage a productive teaching/learning environment
- Support prospective education professionals in performance assessments
- Provide timely and effective feedback
- Work collaboratively with students, university and school colleagues, and community
- Human relations skills including working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Work effectively in an environment that values exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results
- Utilize the university course management system
- Create an inclusive and engaged student-centered environment
- Communicate and relate positively with colleagues, students, and school personnel
- Uphold professional and ethical teaching standards
- Produce scholarly work
- Engage with students and colleagues in critical professional issues and innovations
- Serve on School of Education, university, and other professional committees
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/3804031/faculty-tenure-track-assistant-professor-teacher-education
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