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Position Title
Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
About this Opportunity
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Inclusive Excellence Statement
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Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. .
- Affordable Healthcare
- Retirement
- Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development
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Appointment Type
Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
Ball State University’s Department of Elementary Education invites applications for one full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors of Elementary Education available August 2023. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary education that focus on theories and practice of teaching and learning with a strong emphasis on equity and literacy; supervise practicum experiences; supervise and conduct research; publish; partner with schools and communities; advise doctoral students; and engage in professional, university and departmental service.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate by date of appointment in Elementary Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field from an accredited institution; three years of full-time elementary teaching experience; demonstrated potential for or record of scholarly productivity as evidenced by refereed presentations at regional, national and/or international conferences, refereed articles, book chapters, books or other publications.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
University teaching experience; knowledge of recent trends in education as they pertain to culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogies, education for social justice, and educational inequity; strong background in literacy, such as knowledge and experience teaching foundational, digital, disciplinary, transdisciplinary literacies; experience working with learners with diverse needs, experiences, and backgrounds; record of seeking and obtaining grant funding; knowledge and capability with instructional technology, including online teaching experience; experience designing and supervising field/practicum placements; commitment to and experience partnering with schools, families, communities, and/or community agencies.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
Elementary Education:800060
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-8560
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202301071F
Desired Start Date
08/18/2023
Position End Date
Posting Date
04/04/2023
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
04/18/2023
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this vacancy, please contact Lisa Hawkins (lkhawkins@bsu.edu)
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