Assistant Professor of Education
 University of Southern Indiana | |
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 United States, Indiana, Evansville | |
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 Dec 22, 2024 | |
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Title:Assistant Professor of Education Concentration:Early Childhood Division: Provost's Office Department: Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education FLSA Status:Exempt EEO Job Group:2 C5 Position Summary The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education with a focus in Early Childhood Education to begin August 2025. Duties/Responsibilities The position will teach courses designed for education majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels; advise students; serve on dissertation committees; engage in service-related activities including participation in departmental, college, and university committees and professional organizations; and initiate research and grant activities leading to scholarly presentations and publications. Although some courses are taught in distance education formats, applicants should expect an on-campus presence throughout their employment term. The faculty member will have the potential to develop a research agenda that leads to scholarly works and the engagement of students. Start-up funds and other financial support are available to initiate a productive research effort. Required Knowledge and Skills A Doctorate in Education with a focus on early childhood or closely related field is required along with a minimum of 3 years of full-time teaching experience in a P-3 classroom setting. Applicants with an ABD status will be considered at the rank of Instructor if a terminal degree is not conferred by hire date. About USI The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include:
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits. About the College The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and professional activity, and service to the university and the community. About the Department The Department of Teacher Education offers undergraduate degree programs in early childhood education, elementary education, and special education, along with licensure programs in secondary education. The Department also offers a spectrum of Master of Science in Education degree programs, along with an Ed.D. program in educational leadership. For additional information about the Department, please see: https://www.usi.edu/science/teacher-education. Application Process
Click "Apply Now!" near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
(1) letter of application
(2) current curriculum vita (3) unofficial transcripts; official transcripts will be required at a later stage (4) brief statement of teaching and research philosophy Search Committee Chair: If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Jill Raisor, search committee chair, atjmraisor@usi.edu. Best Consideration Date: For best consideration, please submit materials before November 2, 2024. Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. Authorization to Work in the United States USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815. EEO Statement The University of Southern Indiana is anEEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. | |