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Job Category: Faculty
Type of Position: Term
Full Consideration Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Advertising Started on: Wednesday, July 6, 2022
College:
College of Education
Department: Curriculum & Instruction
Full/Part Time Status: Full Time
Service Schedule: Calendar Year
Position Description:
The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Curriculum & Instruction within the College of Education (COE), in partnership with Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC), seeks applications for a 12-month Instructor of Elementary Education and 2+2 Program Coordinator position, starting in August 2022. Situated out of the WITCC campus, this three-year term position, with a possibility of extension, will have two sets of responsibilities: 1) As Instructor of Elementary Education, teach two elementary education courses at undergraduate level per semester (such as instructing classes or providing clinical supervision) and 2) As program coordinator, recruit and build enrollment for the program, collaborate with local K-6 schools specifically in the Sioux City and surrounding area, serve as point of contact for the program, and engage in regular interaction with WITCC students and staff in support of the program. Success in this position will be measured primarily by an increase in enrollment and there will be an expectation to travel regularly, in the local area, to build relationships.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach in one or more of the following areas: curriculum theory and development; social studies; science; arts-integration methods; classroom management; or general elementary curriculum, including online courses. The successful candidate must have proximity to Sioux City, Iowa, and the surrounding area. WITCC and UNI’s COE are committed to seeking candidates who are accepting and affirming of all people and who have experience in methods of instruction in cultural competency, diversity inclusion, or multicultural education.
Education Requirements:
Master’s degree in elementary education or a related field required.
Required Qualifications:
Required qualifications includes at least three years of successful full-time teaching experience as a certified/licensed elementary teacher in grades K-6; evidence of successful instruction in online formats; and demonstrated experience in outreach, recruitment or K12 school/higher education partnerships.
Desirable Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with a specialist degree or earned doctorate in elementary curriculum and instruction or related field; prior university teaching experience; expertise in multiple facets of elementary education including, but not limited to being or working with paraeducators; involvement with supervision of university students in field experiences; collaboration experience between a university and public schools; knowledge and use of educational instructional technology in the elementary curriculum and/or experience with online or blended teaching and learning; prior experience in leadership roles in education; and prior experience in enrollment management.
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:
Marc Renning – [email protected]
Schindler Educ Ctr 613
Phone: 712-792-8323