Visiting Assistant Professor, TLEL

Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Full-time Education

Posted on May 15, 2024

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Visiting Assistant Professor, TLEL

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Visiting Assistant Professor, TLEL

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Nicola Mason

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position for Academic Year 2024-2025. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Literacy or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. The position begins August 2024.

The position serves students in the B.S. Elementary, M.A.T. in Elementary Ed, and Early Childhood programs. It requires certification in Literacy assessment and experience in Literacy Education. The successful candidate will teach Literacy/English Language Arts (ELA)
and other foundational education courses, as needed, in a 5/5 annual teaching load, lead clinical observations, prepare students for the new Literacy Praxis exam, and assist in developing courses in a new online platform for B.S. in Elementary and Option +9 students for Literacy/ELA courses.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Literacy or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years experience in Literacy Education.

Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media

Effective interpersonal communication skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Analytic and problems solving skills

Active and effective listening skills

Ability to collaborate with peers and students

Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication

Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity

Licensure & Certifications: Certification in Literacy assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

40% - Maintain a 5/5 teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students and lead clinical observations. - (Essential)
25% - Assist and prepare students for the new Literacy Praxis Exam - (Essential)
25% - Assist in developing Literacy/ELA course in new online platform - (Essential)
10% - Other duties as assigned throughout the school terms - (Marginal)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:

Applicant documents include:

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Copies of unofficial transcripts
- Contact information for 3 professional references

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/visiting-assistant-professor-tlel-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states

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