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Job Category: Faculty
Type of Position: Term
Full Consideration Date: Friday, November 24, 2023
Advertising Started on: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
College:
College of Education
Department: Curriculum & Instruction
:
Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions and eligible temporary faculty (adjunct instructor) positions.
Full/Part Time Status: Full Time
Service Schedule: Academic Year
Position Description:
The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction seeks applicants for a 12-month term assignment to include coordination of a growing program serving non-traditional students preparing to become elementary teachers and be a member of the teaching faculty in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. The 2+2 program is built on students completing two years of undergraduate work at one of Iowa’s community colleges and transferring to UNI for their last two years before graduation. Teaching content areas can include: Elementary Science Methods, Elementary Social Studies Methods, Early Literacy Strategies, Language Development, Content Area Reading and Writing, Visual and Performing Arts in Elementary Classrooms, Serving Children with Mild/Moderate Disabilities in the Classroom. This position will collaborate with 2+2 personnel in other locations in Iowa, advisors and admissions personnel, and faculty colleagues at UNI. This position may be housed on the UNI campus in Cedar Falls or the Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus.
Education Requirements:
Master’s degree or higher in Elementary Education or related field required.
Required Qualifications:
At least three years of demonstrated experience in teaching in the K-8 level; experience working in teams; maximizing high leverage practices; engaging in inclusive practices; and experience in experiential programs required.
Desirable Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Elementary Education or related field; successful experience teaching in a teacher preparation program using both face-to-face online (synchronous and asynchronous) formats, and/or working with adult students; and expertise in one or more of the following teaching areas: Elementary Science Methods, Elementary Social Studies Methods, Early Literacy Strategies, Language Development, Content Area Reading and Writing, Visual and Performing Arts in Elementary Classrooms, Serving Children with Mild/Moderate Disabilities in the Classroom preferred.
Required Documents:
Curriculum Vita
Professional References:
Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process.
Number of References:
3
Cover Letter:
A plain text cover letter is required.
Contact:
Deanne Ubben – [email protected]
Schindler Educ Ctr 613
Phone: 319-273-2873
Department URL: https://coe.uni.edu/curriculum-instruction