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/
available upon request. Employment will require a criminal background
check according to University guidelines.
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