Job Details

Assistant Teaching Professor in Education

Position Number: 9910790
Location: Elon, United States
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education

Assistant Teaching Professor in Education

Location: Elon Campus

Position Summary

The Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education at Elon University invites applications for a full-time Teaching Track faculty position in Teacher Education, with a focus on middle and secondary teacher preparation. We seek a colleague who is passionate about preparing the next generation of middle and secondary teachers and who possesses both strong disciplinary expertise and a broad understanding of middle and secondary curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy instruction.

Responsibilities

* Teach curriculum and instruction and assessment courses for middle and secondary teacher candidates
* Supervise teacher candidates during field experiences in coursework and student teaching visits, which includes visiting schools, conducting observations, and providing feedback
* Teach disciplinary instructional methods for candidates pursuing licensure
* Teach in the Core Curriculum (https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/core-curriculum/)
* Advise and mentor teacher candidates throughout their program of study
* Maintain an active record of service to Elon University
* Engage in professional activity to remain current in the field
* Participate in program development, curriculum review, and accreditation-related work in collaboration with other colleagues
* Collaborate with school partners, clinical teachers, and community stakeholders to strengthen field placement experiences
* Demonstrate a genuine commitment to the mission of the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education, contributing to its culture, values, and goals for preparing engaged, reflective, and effective educators

Minimum Required Education and Experience

* Master's degree in education with a focus on curriculum and instruction or
disciplinary area (e.g., mathematics, science, English, social studies, special education)
* At least three years of middle or secondary teaching experience
* Demonstrated knowledge of current research on culturally informed pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment, and field supervision practices in teacher education
* Aligned with the mission and values of the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education, which focuses on cultivating equity-minded educators
* Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Elon University

Preferred Education and Experience

* Doctorate in education, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field (ABD candidates may be considered)

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To Apply: To apply, visit: https://jobs.elon.edu/jobs/assistant-teaching-professor-in-education-elon-campus-north-carolina-united-states.