Assistant or Associate Professor of Education (math and science)

Essential Job Functions

Teaching  courses including, but not limited to:

• Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers
• Developmental Math, K-2
• Developmental Science, K-2
• Teaching Developmental Environment Science, K-8
• Using Technology to Engage in Action Research
• Residency Seminar and Student Teaching

Scholarly Research

Service

Assistant

• Service to IPED, College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies (CSSPS), UW-Parkside, the profession, and PK-12 community at state and national level

Associate

• Service to IPED, Educator Preparation Program, College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies (CSSPS), UW-Parkside, the profession, and PK-12 community at state and national level
• Serve as Educator Preparation Program Chair, responsible for leading, managing and coordinating the work of the Educator Preparation Program, as defined by university policy
• Identify faculty assignments, recommend faculty appointments and reappointments, support tenure-line faculty in the promotion and tenure process, support professional development of all faculty, mentor and conduct annual performance reviews of faculty
• Maintain budget preparation and administration
• Assess the effectiveness of program instruction and advising
• Foster a culture in the EPP that actively uses data for ongoing program improvement geared at student success and program impact
• Engage with the Dean and other chairs to create a transparent, data-based culture across the college
• As a tenured member of the EPP faculty, the Chair is expected to model scholarly engagement through published scholarship and leadership in mainline professional associations
• Represent the program in the larger education community at the state and national level
• Serve as the program’s edTPA Coordinator at the state level

Standards of Performance

• Overall thoroughness, organization, and availability      
• Adequacy, timeliness, and accuracy
• Ability to make sound suggestions and assist with special projects
• Soundness of judgment and operational decisions
• Ability to organize and prioritize work while being responsive to University personnel and departmental and University needs
• Timely and effective communication of problems and opportunities, including the responsibility for identifying and communicating information of importance as soon as possible
• Integrity in dealing with students, faculty and staff, administrators, customers, vendors, and management
• Effective use of time and willingness to work overtime when necessary
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
• Effective instruction of students to achieve learning outcomes
• Attendance and punctuality for classes and meetings
• Timely and fair evaluation of student work

Essential Knowledge And Abilities

Assistant

• Knowledge and ability to teach courses
• Knowledge and ability to conduct research and scholarly activities
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• The position is not responsible for money or university funds of accounts which hold financial information
• Ability to analyze data for program improvement, assessment, and accreditation
• Ergonomic Requirements: sufficient mobility and dexterity to move around office, campus and community. Ability to work with keyboard, mouse and monitor. Ability to attend meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Equipment to be used on the job: laptop and/or desktop computer, printer, copier, projector, tablets, Promethean Boards, Video Conferencing, Interactive Whiteboard Systems, Smart Boards, telephone including voice mail, and FAX

Associate

• Knowledge and ability to serve as chair the EPP
• Knowledge and ability to teach courses
• Knowledge and ability to conduct research and scholarly activities
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
• Ability to analyze data for program improvement, assessment, and accreditation
• Ergonomic Requirements: sufficient mobility and dexterity to move around office, campus and community. Ability to work with keyboard, mouse and monitor. Ability to attend meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Equipment to be used on the job: laptop and/or desktop computer, printer, copier, projector, tablets, Promethean Boards, Video Conferencing, Interactive Whiteboard Systems, Smart Boards, telephone including voice mail, and FAX

Qualifications

Required

Assistant

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction or related field in education with emphasis in mathematics education or science education. Should have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. by the time of appointment.
• Experience engaging in leadership at the program and department level as well as collaboratively with university colleagues, PK-12 faculty and local, state and national community partners
• Experience supervising teacher candidates in clinical placements
• Commitment to, and experience in, the preparation of educators for diverse contexts and populations
• Knowledge of secondary literacy curriculum and subject specific pedagogy and the integration of technology into teaching and learning
• A minimum of three years of successful teaching in K-12 settings

Associate

• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction or related field in education with emphasis in mathematics education or science education
• At least two years of relevant, successful administrative/leadership experience as department chair
• Record of peer reviewed publications and teaching experience qualifying the applicant for the rank of tenured associate professor
• Active record of scholarship and currency in a subfield of education, preferably secondary literacy, and the ability to balance excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service with strong collegial, communicative, and collaborative leadership skills
• Understanding of best practices and current research in teaching and learning including assessment of teacher candidates
• Experience with and knowledge of state and/or national program accreditation process(es)
• Evidence of a high-level of knowledge of the edTPA
• Commitment to, and experience in, the preparation of educators for diverse contexts and populations
• A minimum of three years of successful teaching in K-12 settings

Preferred

Assistant

• Understanding of best practices and of knowledge current research in teaching and learning including assessment of educator candidates
• Ability to design, develop, and assess licensure programs
• Commitment to inquiry, self-evaluation, reflection, and development
• Experience with LiveText, Via by Watermark, or any other internet-based program assessment tool
• Familiarity with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• Familiarity or experience working with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and/or National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
• Familiarity with the requirements of teacher licensure and the edTPA
• Familiarity with the co-teaching clinical model as designed by St. Cloud State University

Associate

• Three or more years of relevant, successful administrative/leadership experience as department chair
• Experience working collaboratively with university colleagues, PK-12 faculty, and community partners
• Experience in developing new and innovative program models or other institutional change efforts
• Familiarity with the requirements of teacher licensure
• Ability to design, develop, and assess licensure programs
• Commitment to inquiry, self-evaluation, reflection, and development
• Familiarity with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• Familiarity or experience working with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and/or National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
• Experience with LiveText, Via by Watermark, or any other internet-based program assessment tool
• Familiarity with the co-teaching clinical model as designed by St. Cloud State University

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

Application Process

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• CV/Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Review of Applications

Applications received by Thursday Janurary 10, 2019 are ensured full consideration. Position is open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

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