Employment Opportunities

Department: Curriculum & Instruction

Function:
Assistant Professor-Tenure-track, Elementary Education, Position 1828

Minimum Qualifications:
The applicant must have an earned doctorate in education with licensure and experience as an elementary teacher or related experience and evidence of scholarly achievement and potential for continuation. ABDs will be considered.

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Department: Curriculum & Instruction

Function:
Assistant Professor-Tenure-track, Elementary Education, Position 1725

Minimum Qualifications: The applicant must have an earned doctorate in education with licensure and experience as an elementary teacher or related experience and evidence of scholarly achievement and potential for continuation. ABDs will be considered.

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Department: Curriculum & Instruction

Function:
The Department Head provides academic and administrative leadership for a large program of 35 faculty and staff and more than 1,000 students. As the chief administrative officer of the department, the Department Head is responsible for budgetary actions, program development, personnel management and evaluation, and providing quality service to the clientele of the department. The Department Head will promote a positive environment for stimulating teaching, research, and service. The primary goals of the Department Head are to provide leadership for undergraduate and graduate programs, and to assist faculty in meeting goals associated with instruction, scholarly activities, and service.

Minimum Qualifications:
An earned doctorate in one of the department program areas from an accredited university is required; must qualify for tenure and the rank of professor of Curriculum and Instruction; a demonstrated record of administrative experience at the program director level or above; a record of excellence in teaching, scholarly achievement in research, and recognized professional service at the national level; success in securing and administering external funding; membership and leadership in applicable professional societies; the ability to communicate and work effectively with others; experience in the K-12 setting; and a commitment to working with a diverse population of students and faculty. The selected candidate must have an appropriate understanding of all sub disciplines and methods of inquiry represented in the department. Familiarity with NCATE accreditation standards and processes is necessary.

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Department: Kinesiology

Function:
The Assistant or Associate Professor of Kinesiology (Physical Education; Teaching and Coaching) will effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following areas: (a) teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in physical education pedogogy and psychology of exercise and sport, (b) supervising student teachers, (c) coordinating the coaching education area, (d) advising graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in the physical education teaching and coaching programs, (e) pursuing an active program of research and service, and (f) contributing to the Department of Kinesiology and College of Education to achieve common goals.

Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate in physical education or related field. Demonstrated potential or performance in teaching, research, and service in a university environment. Candidates for an Assistant Professor position should demonstrate potential to publish in national/international refereed journals, as well as secure external funding to support a recognized line of research. Candidates for an Associate Professor position should have demonstrated ability to secure external funds and publish in national and international journals. ABD's are encouraged to apply and will be considered at the instructor level until completion of the degree. Level of appointment is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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