FACULTY POSITION: The UNIVERSITY of VERMONT, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION

 The 

UNIVERSITY 

of VERMONT 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF 

ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION 

The College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont prepares students to make a difference through innovative professional practice and scholarship in a changing world. We are proud of our mission to: (a) educate and prepare outstanding professionals in education, social work, and human services; (b) engage in high quality scholarship; and (c) provide exemplary professional service to the state and nation. The Department of Education seeks a faculty member to join our dynamic Elementary and Middle Level Teacher Education Programs. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 Teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students in the teacher education programs; 

 Undertaking an active program of research that leads to publication and presentation in peer-reviewed scholarly outlets and, where available, seeking external funding for that research; 

 Collaborating in leadership of program development and state-wide school renewal initiatives; 

 Actively participating in public school partnerships; 

 Engaging in service and outreach activities in the College, University, region and nation; 

 Participating in national accreditation initiatives. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 Earned doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, Elementary Education, Middle Level Education, or a related area; 

 A minimum of three years of teaching experience in grades 4-9; 

 Evidence of ability to use technology to support innovative pedagogy and social justice goals; 

 Possible areas of content expertise include: science, math, social studies, or literacy/reading; 

 Ability to teach across both elementary and middle level programs; 

 Strong grounding in the middle level concept, including middle level curriculum and organization as well as developmentally appropriate instruction; 

 Capacity to conduct and publish research related to one’s field within education; 

 Demonstrated commitment to diversity; 

 Successful college/university teaching experience strongly preferred. 

EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTMENT: September, 2015

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Review of applications will begin November 14, 2014 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. 

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. For more information about the Elementary and Middle Level Education Programs and the University of Vermont, visit our website at http:/www.uvm.edu/~cess. For more information or questions about the position, please contact: Dr. Barri Tinkler, Search Committee Chair, at 802-656-1426 or btinkler@uvm.edu. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing their qualifications and interests, a current CV, three letters of reference, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts online at www.uvmjobs.com. Transcripts should be submitted under the “other” tab. For any questions or problems with the website, please contact Chris Caswell, Support Staff, at 802-656-0481 or christine.caswell@uvm.edu. 

The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. The Department of Education is committed to increasing faculty diversity and welcomes applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups and from people with disabilities.