Clinical Faculty, Elementary Education

Mercer University•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University’s Tift College of Education seeks a Clinical Faculty member in Elementary Education with P-5 teaching experience and credentials to teach and provide professional and university service in support of the College’s Teacher Education programs. The position is housed at the Cecil B. Day Graduate Campus in Atlanta, Georgia, and primarily serves the Elementary Education Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) initial certification program. The appointment is for nine months, with the opportunity for summer employment. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The faculty member will teach online courses in the Elementary MAT program, which includes field placements in schools across Georgia. The role also includes program- and unit-level service, participation in program development and professional development related to instructional quality and student success, and student academic advising. The successful candidate will contribute service to professional and University communities and foster professionalism and collaboration within the Elementary MAT program and across the College. The position requires in-person service and collaboration consistent with the University’s expectations for employees.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
At least three years of successful P-5 teaching experience.
Experience with diverse school populations and culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy.
Experience developing and delivering high-quality instruction in virtual or blended formats, both synchronous and asynchronous.
Superior interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Qualifications and credentials commensurate with the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher.

Nice To Haves

Successful university-level teaching experience, such as graduate teaching assistant or adjunct experience.
Broad, generalist expertise in Elementary Education, especially literacy and/or dyslexia.
Additional endorsement areas, such as coaching, literacy coaching, dyslexia, ESOL, gifted, or another endorsement area.

Responsibilities

Teach online courses primarily in the Elementary Education MAT initial certification program.
Provide service at the program and unit levels.
Participate in programmatic development and professional development related to instructional quality and student success.
Provide student academic advising.
Serve the professional and University communities.
Contribute to a professional and collaborative environment within the Elementary MAT program and other College programs.