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Ohio University Assistant Professor of Instruction in Early Childhood and Middle Childhood Education, Non-Tenure Track in Athens, Ohio
Job Description:
OHIO University Southern is seeking candidates for Assistant Professor of Instruction in Early Childhood and Middle Childhood Education with an emphasis on classroom and clinical instruction with traditional on-campus students.
This is a non-tenure track 10-month contract position (August 1 through May 31 each year) beginning Fall Semester 2024. The individual will hold a teaching load of 9 credit/contact hours per semester, with additional administrative responsibilities for coordinating clinical placements, practicums, and internships for education students. This includes all aspects of placement and record-keeping, coordination with program coordinators, communication with students about required paperwork, BCI and FBI background checks, submitting compensation paperwork, completion and forwarding of clinical placements spreadsheets to the college..
The successful candidate will serve as a primary liaison between schools and the university, and supervise students completing experiences in local and surrounding schools and early childhood programs. This includes observation of students in the classroom as they implement field-based course assignments, completion of written evaluation, conferencing with students, and sharing evaluation paperwork with course faculty, responding to concerns about field experiences communicated through the schools, the students, and faculty. Facilitate the distribution of information about OAE (Ohio Assessments of Educators), maintain records of Education students, and other documents needed for the education program. Serve as a resource to students regarding programmatic questions, background checks, and preparation for licensure exams ( OAE and edTPA).
Our teacher training program is committed to supporting the development of all teachers. Thus, we seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from varied backgrounds. Teaching responsibilities include but are not limited to: identify needs of learners relative to the objectives of the program; develop plans for learning experiences in the classroom or clinical setting; create a climate conducive to learning; evaluate learners’ progress; maintain appropriate records and reports; reflect, evaluate, and constantly improve one’s own teaching techniques and abilities.
Successful candidates will be required to be on campus throughout the academic year (August – May), and the individual is expected to attend regularly scheduled course and faculty meetings with regional colleagues and the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education to plan course objectives, activities, and meet national accreditation requirements ( CAEP ); consult with colleagues regarding individual and group student progress and determine if actions are needed.
Ohio University’s regional campus system consists of five campuses; in addition to Southern, there are locations at Chillicothe, Eastern (St. Clairsville), Lancaster, and Zanesville. Each campus offers unique opportunities for a student-centered environment and to build campus/community relationships.
The Southern campus is located in Ironton, Ohio, a riverside community near the conjunction of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. The campus serves traditional, first-generation, College Credit Plus, and non-traditional students throughout the Tri-state area; employs full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff; and offers a variety of associate and baccalaureate degree options, as well as community and workforce development training.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have at least an earned Master’s Degree in Education or higher at the time of application; hold a current/permanent/unexpired teaching license or is eligible for licensure; has taught at both elementary and middle childhood levels in order to meet qualifications to instruct classes in the ECEE and MCE programs; evidence of leadership in teaching, participation in professional organizations and relevant community activities and at least three (3) years of teaching experience with satisfactory evaluations.
Preferred Qualifications:
ABD or a Doctorate Degree in Education. Experience working with edTPA; an understanding of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation ( CAEP ) standards and accreditation; experience working with student interns in a placement setting; has taught in 4th or 5th grades because this level is included in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education and Middle Childhood Education classes.
Planning Unit: Regional Higher Education
Department: STHRN Education
Campus: Chillicothe
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Gail Hayes/hayesg@ohio.edu
Employment Type: full-time term
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with credentials. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes health benefits, paid time off, and educational benefits for employees and eligible dependents.