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Jobs at Jewell:    Assistant Professor of Education 
                - Elementary Literacy
 
Department:         Department of Education
                                   
FLSA Status       Exempt
                 
Summary

The Department of Education at William Jewell College seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education position to begin August 2012.  The successful candidate must have a combination of preparation and school teaching experience in elementary literacy instruction.  
 
Qualifications

  • Ph.D. is preferred, but ABD applicants will be considered.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have an advanced degree in reading or literacy and to those who have additional education/experience in two or more of the following areas: elementary social studies, elementary science, differentiated instruction, educational psychology, multicultural education, exceptional children, classroom management, educational technology.
  • Elementary teaching certificate and experience required.
  • Record of teaching excellence.
  • Evidence of scholarly achievement and potential for more.
  • Commitment to participate in the interdisciplinary Core Curriculum.
Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teaching responsibilities within the Department of Education will include classes in elementary language arts, elementary reading, diagnosis and correction of reading problems, secondary content area reading and other education courses consistent with successful candidate's expertise.
  • May contribute to the College's Core curriculum.
  • Pursue and active research program resulting in scholarly productivity.
  • Other responsibilities will include academic advising and involvement in College and departmental activities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. 


Application Procedure

Candidates must submit the following documents in PDF or MS Word format via email to jobs AT william.jewell DOT edu.
  • Letter of application
  • William Jewell College application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Response to the College mission statement 
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness
  • Research goals
  • Transcripts (copies are acceptable until finalists are selected)
  • Three letters of recommendation (for finalists only) 
Applicants, who need accommodation for the application or interview process, please make such accommodation request in advance to the Office of Human Resources.
               William Jewell College
               Office of Human Resources
               500 College Hill Box 1017
               Liberty, MO 64068
               (816) 415-5992
 
 
Availability

Review of applications will begin November 28, 2011 and continue until position is filled.
 
All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.
 
Our Mission:  William Jewell College promises students an outstanding liberal arts education that cultivates leadership, service, and spiritual growth within a community inspired by Christian ideals and committed to open, rigorous intellectual pursuits.

William Jewell College is an equal opportunity employer.
 
   

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