Assistant or Associate Professor of Teacher Development- Elementary Education - State University Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Cloud, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a tenure-track position in the Elementary Education program at St. Cloud State University. The ideal candidate will contribute to the university's mission and values through research, teaching, and service, with a focus on the holistic education of a diverse student population. This includes commitments to social justice, equity, access, inclusion, and student belonging. Applicants are expected to establish and maintain professional goals to be outstanding teachers using research-based, best practices, and innovative pedagogy. The role involves teaching through various delivery methods (in-person, online, hybrid) and engaging in ongoing professional development for pedagogical and professional growth.

Requirements

Doctorate in C & I, Elementary Education, or related field. (ABD considered with degree to be completed before appointment date.)
Holds or has recently held a K-6 elementary education license.
Minimum of three years’ experience as a licensed, full-time classroom teacher of record in a K-6, U.S. public, elementary school.
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize technology in instruction.
Demonstrated ability to teach and work collaboratively and effectively with persons from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national authorized to work without employer sponsorship). Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Nice To Haves

A record of teaching excellence at the university level within the department of Elementary Education: curriculum and instruction, pedagogy, culturally and linguistically sustaining instruction, social studies methods or literacy.
Minimum of five years’ experience as a licensed, full-time classroom teacher of record in a K-6, U.S., public, elementary school.
Background or degree and successful experience in multi-lingual education.
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize technology in instruction for both university candidates and elementary classrooms including online or hybrid teaching.
Demonstrated scholarly activity, such as research studies, professional articles and/or professional presentations.
Demonstrated effective experience with course design, instruction, and assessment aligned with Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice, and/or Minnesota Content Standards.
Experience with academic advising, student support, mentorship, or recruitment.

Responsibilities

Provide university course instruction that models effective instruction in Elementary Education in the areas of curriculum and instruction, pedagogy, culturally and linguistically inclusive instruction, social studies methods, or literacy.
Provide academic advising, student support, student advocacy, mentorship, and recruitment.
Participate in departmental and program operation, addressing departmental and program enhancement, state and national accreditation and program assessment and review.
Teach and work effectively with persons from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including an asset approach to multilingualism.
Engage in scholarly activity.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
Employer-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
12 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
Various investment options
Dedicated professional development
Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents