Job description

Walsh University is seeking a full-time, Assistant/Associate Professor of Education faculty position. This position will teach in the Division of Education, which is a part of the School of Arts, Sciences and Education. This faculty position will have a focus on early childhood and reading/literacy instruction for Walsh University undergraduate, graduate, and/or post-baccalaureate licensure and endorsement coursework, as assigned. The position will assist division leadership and faculty in educator preparation programs with curricular development, alignment with national standards and state requirements, program assessment and approval submissions. May supervise clinical/pre-clinical teacher candidates, teach graduate level course(s) or other undergraduate courses as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Teach full-time load of four courses each semester for the Division of Education, with primary focus on Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate P-5 Elementary and Reading/Literacy coursework. The ideal candidate would have LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training or state-mandated Science of Reading training. Load may include courses in candidates other area(s) of specialization for graduate endorsements or MAED program, as assigned.
• Assist in curricular development and alignment with required professional standards.
• Collaborate with division faculty and campus instructional design team for course development/implementation.
• Advise education undergraduate and post-baccalaureate candidates as assigned.
• Participate in scholarship activities.
• Participate in divisional assessment, state reporting, and CAEP accreditation work.
• Assist division leadership team in program writing and submissions.
• Collaborate with colleagues for grant opportunities and service-based programs with school and community partners.
• Provide service to division, university, profession, and community partners.
• Alignment with the Walsh University mission.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

Education: Doctorate/Terminal Degree in education is preferred, doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Reading/Literacy, Early Childhood, Special Education, or closely related field. ABD will be considered.

Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years in P-5 classroom teaching experience. Background and/or experience in Science of Reading literacy preferred. Intervention specialist experience will be viewed favorably. Classroom teaching experience license/certification in the field in which the teaching occurred or related specialization and pedagogy; educator preparation higher education experience preferred; knowledge of program standards proposed by appropriate national standards/Specialized Professional Association (SPA), including one or more of the following: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) ), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), or International Literacy Association (ILA). Experience in online course development and teaching preferred.

Skills and abilities: Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Mobility to work in standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including extensive use of a computer and keyboard
• Sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time
• Gross and fine manipulation
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to verbally express information or instructions

How to apply

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

Items: Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Intent, unofficial transcripts, evidence of teaching license

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about contributing to a private, faithfully Catholic institution of higher learning and serving the common good. Walsh University promotes academic excellence, an engaged community, and a commitment to helping students discover their life purpose. Grounded in values of faith, excellence, integrity, service, and community, Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Our mission states that Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small learning environment that promotes a diverse community, commits itself to a values-based education with an international perspective, and provides its students with a higher education that fosters cultural development. Walsh University has a deep and ongoing commitment to welcome, embrace, support, and sustain diversity among its various constituencies.