- 495739
- Richmond Campus
- College of Education & Applied Human Sciences
- Fulltime Faculty
- Closing at: Jul at 23:55 EDT
- 40% - Maintain a 5/5 teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students and lead clinical observations. - (Essential)
- 25% - Assist and prepare students for the new Literacy Praxis Exam - (Essential)
- 25% - Assist in developing Literacy/ELA course in new online platform - (Essential)
- 10% - Other duties as assigned throughout the school terms - (Marginal)
Visiting Assistant Professor, TLEL - Kentucky, United States - Eastern Kentucky University
Description
Visiting Assistant Professor, TLEL
Title: Visiting Assistant Professor, TLEL
Position Type: Fulltime Faculty
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Sonja Yow
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position for Academic Year Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Literacy or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. The position begins August 2024.
The position serves students in the B.S. Elementary, M.A.T. in Elementary Ed, and Early Childhood programs. It requires certification in Literacy assessment and experience in Literacy Education. The successful candidate will teach Literacy/English Language Arts (ELA)
and other foundational education courses, as needed, in a 5/5 annual teaching load, lead clinical observations, prepare students for the new Literacy Praxis exam, and assist in developing courses in a new online platform for B.S. in Elementary and Option +9 students for Literacy/ELA courses.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Literacy or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment.
Experience:
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in Literacy Education.
• Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and problems solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students
• Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication
• Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity
Licensure & Certifications: Certification in Literacy assessment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Duties:
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions:
Applicant documents include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Copies of unofficial transcripts
- Contact information for 3 professional references
AA/EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.