Education Faculty Positions

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Inclusive Elementary Education

Schedule

Full-time, Tenure Stream Position

 

Department

Department of Education

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary Range:

Salary to be determined by degrees held and experience

Bargaining Unit

VSC Faculty Federation

HR Contact:

 Susan Rothschild

Date posted:

 2/1/13

Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in education, experience teaching in public schools at the elementary level, expertise teaching at the college level or with adult learners, and demonstrated leadership ability. 
  • Skills in collaboration, problem solving, and resource management.
  • A commitment to constructivist philosophy, diversity, and inclusive practices is also expected. A broad range of educational experience and interests, including a specialization in early literacy education and/or inclusive elementary education with the ability to help guide a teacher education program that integrates elementary and special education curricula. 
  • Familiarity with instruction for English-language learners is preferred.

Examples of Work Performed:

  • Teach elementary education courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels for aspiring teachers and coordinating the Inclusive Elementary Education Program in collaboration with the Special Education Program Director.
  • Stay abreast of state teacher licensure regulations; supervise student teachers; review  licensure portfolios; advise teacher education students; teach appropriate graduate and/or undergraduate courses; advance a college wide commitment to early and on-going student success.
  • Assume the duties of a full-time faculty member for both the Education Department and the College.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin March 8, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.  Candidates should send a letter of intent outlining qualifications, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a writing sample, a completed JSC application (available at www.jsc.edu/employment) and three letters of reference to Susan.Rothschild@jsc.edu (ATTN: Perry LaRoque, Ph.D.)

Johnson State College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the Vermont State College system.  Final offer of employment is subject to a fingerprint supported criminal background check.  JSC strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. JSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the Vermont State Colleges system.  In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.