Murray State University Murray , KY 42071
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Position Information
Posting Number 20240058FAC Job Title Assistant Professor, Elementary Education Number of Vacancies About Murray State
Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools.
The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information
Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term Academic Year Position Type Faculty (Tenure-Track) Department Early Childhood Elementary Ed Anticipated Start Date Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a preferred start date of August 15, 2024.
Teaching undergraduate/graduate core classes and content specific courses in elementary education and/or interdisciplinary early childhood education (IECE). Collaboration with professional colleagues, supervising clinical experiences, teaching graduate courses when appropriate, conducting research, providing service to the university, and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
Minimum Education Requirements
Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or related field is required. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements
Three or more years of experience teaching in the classroom in grades K-12 required.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications
Experience teaching IECE and/or elementary school is preferred. Elementary education preferred teaching experience.
Successful teaching experiences at the university level are preferred. Knowledge of Kentucky standards-aligned instruction and interdisciplinary early childhood education is preferred.
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