Assistant Professor of Education (Secondary Education)
Sam Houston State University

Job Info

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Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Education (Secondary Education)

Requisition:

202400143F

Rank:

Assistant Professor

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type:

Full-Time Tenure Track

College:

College of Education

Department:

School of Teaching & Learning

Open Date:

10/25/2024

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41050

Contact Name:

Dr. Amber Godwin

Title:

Assistant Professor | Search Committee Chair
1908 Bobby K. Marks Dr.
Box 2119
Huntsville, TX 77341-2119

Contact Phone:

(936) 294-1167

Contact Email:

ajg007@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

This full-time, tenure-track (9 month) faculty member will teach 9 credit hours each Fall and Spring, demonstrate excellence in teaching Curriculum & Instruction in undergraduate Secondary Education courses. Supervise or support field- based courses and curricula and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Additionally, this faculty member will initiate and collaborate in interdisciplinary as well as content-targeted research and grant activities leading to scholarly publications and will participate fully in departmental, college, and university meetings and committees and seek to serve the profession at regional, state, and national levels through relevant professional organizations.

Educational Requirements for the Position:

Ph.D./Ed.D. in Education, in Curriculum & Instruction, or closely related field

Experience Required for the Position:

Three years of experience in a secondary school setting and a developed or developing research agenda in the field(s) of secondary education, teacher education, educational preparatory programs, or mentorship. Evidence that demonstrates the candidate's use of innovative teaching strategies to meet the needs of various learners and ability to create responsive environments for those students.

Other Requirements for the Position:

Preferred qualifications include:Working with field-based secondary school sites, university teaching, instructional coaching, and teaching online courses. Evidence of an established or emerging research agenda. Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence at the university level. Established or emerging interest in writing and administering grants from a variety of internal and external sources. Demonstrated or potential for developing collaborative partnerships with community partners and other stake holders.

Special Instructions Summary:

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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