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Secondary Education Assistant Professor Tenure Track Faculty
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Position Number: 1460727
Location: Denver, CO
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Secondary Education

Secondary Education Assistant Professor Tenure Track Faculty

Position Number: F 385
Salary for Announcement: Commensurate with experience and education
Employee Category: Faculty
Department: SoE - Secondary Ed

Position Summary:
The Department of Secondary/K-12 Education and Educational Technology at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites for one, full-time tenure-track Secondary Education faculty member at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2019. This position requires teaching the equivalent of 12 semester hours of courses (day, evening and/or weekend classes) each semester with primary responsibility for teaching courses in the Secondary/K-12 education program, supervising student teachers, and advising Secondary Education/K-12 licensure students.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Teach 12 semester hours of day, evening, and/or weekend classes. Teaching load may include: foundations of education, multicultural education, classroom management, and pedagogy courses in the Secondary/K-12 Education teacher licensure program and possibly educational technology courses. The candidate must have a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and school personnel in supervision of clinical experiences and/or student teachers as well as advising secondary education licensure students. Other responsibilities include participation in professional development/scholarly activities, committee work and other service opportunities as required in the department evaluation guidelines. Furthermore, the candidate needs to have a desire to work with a diverse student body including, but not limited to, working adults and students of color to increase student retention and success.

Required Qualifications:
ABD in Curriculum and Instruction or education-related field within secondary education.

Preferred Qualifications:
Completed doctorate in curriculum and instruction or education-related field within secondary education. Three years or more of teaching in grades 6 through 12. Educational background/experience in educational/instructional technology. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching undergraduate courses in multicultural education, pedagogy, classroom management, and foundations of education. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups including outreach to and retention of students of color. Demonstrated intellectual contributions in the fields of curriculum, instruction, teacher preparation, multi-cultural education, and/or other education-related fields.

Posting Date: 03/14/2019
Closing Date:
Closing Instructions: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant:
Complete applications received by April 2nd, 2019 will receive full consideration. Position is open until filled.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system, www.msudenverjobs.com.

In order for your file to be considered complete, you will need to submit copies of graduate degree transcripts. If you are unable to submit them at the time of application please e-mail them to Dr. Janelle Johnson at jjohn428@msudenver.edu.

References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

To apply, visit https://www.msudenverjobs.com/postings/12000