Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor, Education (One Year Temporary) 2 Positions - Worcester State University

About Worcester State University:
WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities.

Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .

Job Description:
(1) Early Childhood & Elementary Science and Math Educator

Worcester State University seeks one visiting professor science education faculty to join the dynamic Education Department with a start date of September 1, 2024. Job responsibilities include teaching, participating in department meetings.

The position requires a 4/4 teaching load each academic year. The successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to: teaching excellence; promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion; creating, fostering, and sustaining a culture of collaboration in and out of the classroom; and engaging in scholarly or creative work.

(2) Middle and Secondary School Education (January 2025 to May 2025)

This position will include responsibilities in teaching, advising, practicum supervision, scholarship, and service as well as willingness to support departmental efforts in curriculum review, program development and approval. This position includes the possibility of teaching graduate level courses and/or coordinating a graduate program in education as well as the possibility of supervising practicum students.

Requirements:
(1) Early Childhood & Elementary Science and Math Educator

Required Qualifications:

Doctorate in Science and Math Education by 8/31/2024. Experience teaching Science and Math Education courses at the pre-k-to grade 8 levels.

A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience at the Prek-8 level Evidence of a growing and/or established scholarly work and engagement with and contributions to their field of study. Strong collegial and collaborative skills. Experience with and a demonstrated interest in teaching, mentoring, research, or service that contribute to equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist teaching practices and environments. Experience with using technology effectively in teaching and learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful early childhood, elementary, or middle school science and/or mathematics teacher education experience at the university level. Five years of successful teaching experience in an early childhood and/or elementary school setting.

Licensure for teaching science & mathematics at the PreK-8 levels Expertise and ability to teach in at least one of the following areas: Diversity, First Year Seminar & Educational Studies

(2) Middle and Secondary School Education

The successful candidate will:

Be an experienced classroom teacher who is committed to social justice and affirming diversity, including effective work with diverse populations e.g. economic, cultural, linguistic and learning differences. Demonstrate innovative and effective teaching methods to engage undergraduate students in education courses, while modeling best practices.

Have at least 3 years of experience teaching either in a middle school or high school. Exhibit skill in instructional technology including technology integration with newer technologies such as innovative online tools, learning platforms, and various modalities for teaching courses. Engage in scholarly research and service to the community and University.

Required Qualifications:

An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Studies, Educational Leadership, Teaching and Learning, or a related field in education. Demonstrated expertise related to middle/secondary curriculum and instruction, assessment, adolescent development, schools and society, and foundations of education.

Ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning. A minimum of three years of experience as a middle school or high school classroom teacher preferably in urban or diverse contexts. Familiarity with the Massachusetts State Frameworks, and the Massachusetts Candidate Assessment of Performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in teaching undergraduate or graduate level courses in a teacher preparation program. Prior experience working with or supervising pre-service teachers.

Experience teaching through the use of a variety of modalities (in-person, online, blended/hybrid). Experience with school-university partnerships and/or Professional Development Schools. Involvement in professional educational organizations at the local, state, or national levels. Knowledge of and/or experience with accreditation standards and processes.

Proficiency in using an Online Learning Management System. Possession of a related teaching license or credential.

Additional Information:
Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

a choice of 9 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options life insurance up to 8x the annual salary long-term disability coverage dental insurance 10 accrued sick days accrued per year 2 personal days per year paid holidays tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children and more...

Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers , and submitting the following documents:

Necessary documents for submission include a CV, Letter of Interest, Letter of Teaching Philosophy, Research Statement, and 3 for letters of recommendation signed and dated within the last six months.

All supporting documents should be uploaded to your application; information that cannot be uploaded may be faxed to 508-929-8169 or sent to the following address:

Human Resources

Worcester State University

486 Chandler Street

Worcester, MA 01602

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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URL: www.worcester.edu