Early Childhood/Elementary Education –

Integrating Curriculum and Teaching in Grades K-3

Clinical Faculty, continuing non-tenure track

MIAMI UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION

College of Education, Health and Society

NEW Submission Date: January 30, 2015

Duties:  Teach early childhood education courses, such as content methods courses (e.g,, math, social studies, science), introduction of early childhood education, and classroom guidance. Collaborate with faculty in developing and revising programs. Facilitate course-related field experiences. Advise undergraduate students. Provide service to the department, university, and the profession.

Required Qualifications:  (a) Earned master’s degree with emphasis in early childhood or elementary education, to be completed by the time of appointment. (b) A minimum of 5 years of effective teaching in self-contained grades K-3 classrooms. (c) Experience in teaching diverse student populations (e.g., racial minority students, English language learners, students with special needs, urban and poor/working-class students).

Desired Qualifications:  (a) Earned doctorate with emphasis in early childhood or elementary education, to be completed by the time of appointment. (b) Experience in developing and teaching conceptually rich integrated curricula. (c) Experience in interpreting and implementing state mandated standards. (d) Integration of culturally relevant curricula and pedagogy for diverse student populations. (e) Ability to integrate school, family, and community in teaching and learning experiences. (f) Integration of technology in classroom practices. (g) Participation in related national and/or state professional organizations.

                                                             

Application Process:  Submit a letter of application detailing interest and qualifications, a current curriculum vita, and evidence of high quality teaching to the Academic Personnel website (www.units.MiamiOH.edu/aao) under “Employment at Miami” and “Faculty.” Three (3) letters of recommendation can be sent directly by email to Dr. Sheri Leafgren, Search Committee Chair, at leafgrs@MiamiOH.edu.

Deadline:  Screening of applications will begin on January 30, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Sheri Leafgren by email at leafgrs@MiamiOH.edu or by phone at (513) 529-6443.

About the Department and University

Department of Teacher Education:  With a commitment to social justice, the Department of Teacher Education prepares educators to serve as agents for positive change in schools and communities. We admit about 450 new students annually into our undergraduate and graduate programs. Our instructional staff includes 30 tenured and tenure-track professors, clinical faculty, and lecturers. For more information, visit the department’s website at http://www.miamioh.edu/edt.

Miami University:  Miami University was founded in 1809, and has about 17,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Miami University is the second oldest liberal arts educational institution in Ohio. It is located in the small quaint town of Oxford, Ohio, located halfway between Cincinnati and Dayton. Miami's commitment to inclusive excellence encourages us to attract and retain significant numbers of students, faculty, and staff from historically underrepresented groups as well as members of other groups that have faced significant barriers to higher education. Miami offers a wide variety of opportunities for students and faculty to explore diversity and inclusion in the context of courses, programs, and experiences across the academic units and in the social dimensions of the campus environment.

Miami University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with smoke- and tobacco-free campuses, is committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Miami’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report with information on campus crime, fires, and safety may be found at www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html. Hard copy available upon request. Employment will require a criminal background check according to University guidelines.