Assistant Professor of Education

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution
Northern State University

Working Title
Assistant Professor of Education

Posting Number
F01551P

Department
NSU-Education General

Physical Location of Position (City)

Posting Text

Responsibilities: Northern State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Education in the Department of Teacher Education. Responsibilities include teaching face-to-face and online undergraduate and graduate courses in a learner-centered environment, undergraduate/graduate research, supervising undergraduate and graduate teacher candidates, mentoring graduate students, scholarly activity, and service to the university and community.

Qualifications: Applicants with an earned doctorate in education or a related field are preferred. ABDs who will complete their degree before the date of appointment will be considered. The ideal candidate will have the versatility to teach a diverse range of courses, including those with a focus in secondary education and educational leadership/administration. Priority will be given to candidates with proven expertise and experience in the PreK-12 education field, particularly in secondary education or in teaching English learners.

Posting Date
10/11/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
10/25/2024

Advertised Salary
Depends on Experience

Duration of the Term
9 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent
100%

Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Proposed Rank
Assistant Professor

Work Hours

Varies

Typical Hours Worked Per Week
40

Appointment Type
Regular

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Setting: Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and excellent co-curricular opportunities. NSU is consistently ranked as one of the best public undergraduate institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. The Millicent Atkins School of Education's teacher preparation programs are fully accredited by CAEP; NSU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as well as multiple disciplinary accrediting bodies. NSU is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrant community in northeastern SD. The city has a population of approximately 30,000 and is a cultural, retail, banking, agribusiness, and healthcare hub for the region. The University enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region. With more than $100 million invested over the last decade, Northern State University is experiencing transformative positive momentum. Recent construction and renovation efforts feature significant updates to Gerber Hall, home to the Millicent Atkins School of Education. Other projects involve enhancements to the Johnson Fine Arts Center and Barnett Athletics Center, the addition of three new residence halls, the new Jewett Regional Science Education Center, and a regional Sports Complex with athletic and recreational fields.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.

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Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

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Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication

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Physical Requirements

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Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Lifting light, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

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Sensory Requirements

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Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

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Working Environment

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Classroom Environment

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Reference List

Graduate Transcripts

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