Assistant Educator/Assistant Teaching Professor (Pre-K to Grade 6), Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP)

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**Job Summary**

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various

instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and

fully online). To foster applied learning into the course design and

engage with industry and local business community applied projects. To

advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement

in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative,

outreach activities, etc.)

**Essential Functions**

Meet expectations for teaching and service, as set forth by the

department and college.

**Job Duties**

Teaching in the TALS department (80%), specifically in the Teacher

Apprentice Program (TAP), with a focus on content specific and

foundation teacher preparation courses. The specific courses taught and

tasks assigned will be determined by the Department Chair and TAP

Coordinator based on the candidates expertise and interests, as well as

the needs of the department and program. A standard assigned course load

will be 12 credits per semester, in addition to serving as a Success

Coach to TAP students as assigned.\

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Service (20%) to departmental, college, university, professional and

community constituents as agreed upon with the Department Chair. This

includes assisting with TAP program-wide and leadership initiatives;

maintaining student data; contributing to the creation of the program

annual report as well as accreditation and university reports; and

engaging in appropriate service activities within the university,

professional organizations, and the community.\

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All candidates for faculty positions should be able to demonstrate the

ability to successfully educate and empower a diverse student

population.

**Faculty Requirements**

• MA or MS in Elementary and/or Early Childhood Education related
  
  

field

• Undergraduate teaching experience
• PreK-grade 6 teaching experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and
  
  

strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities,

including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods,

and applied learning approaches.

• Ability to use various forms of technology to communicate with
  
  

students, faculty, and other stakeholders in and outside of the

university in 1:1, small group, and large group settings for varied

purposes.

• Knowledge of and ability to describe practical implications of
  
  

current trends, research, and education within the teacher

preparation field.

• Familiarity with national and state standards and their implications
  
  

to classroom instruction, teacher preparation, and curriculum

design.

• Ability to design learning experiences and assessments that model
  
  

best practices in education and are inclusive of special education

students.

• Ability to make data-driven decisions that demonstrate continuous
  
  

improvement in several settings (i.e. online instruction, K-12

curriculum design, teacher preparation program).

• Ability to learn program parameters and apply them to individual
  
  

student programs of study and accreditation standards.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively
  
  

with diverse students and colleagues.

• Commitment to fostering an environment in which all students,
  
  

faculty, staff, and community partners feel welcome, valued,

supported, and engaged.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or ABD in Early Childhood, Elementary, Special
  
  

Education, or related field

• Experience mentoring pre-service or in-service teachers
• Experience in online course development and implementation
  
  

Additional Information

Please complete the Faculty Profile includin the names and contact

information of three (3) references, and upload the following

documents:\

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• Cover letter of interest\
• Curriculum Vitae\
  
  

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Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2025 and will continue

until the position is filled.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position Frequent 60-90%; Ability to

operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited

to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators Frequent 60-90%

Additional Physical Requirement

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a

negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry,

push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves remaining

stationary most of the time.