"Assistant Professor - Teacher Education"

Position Details

Summary of Position

• The School of Education seeks applications for an Assistant Professor to teach foundational and methodological courses in elementary, secondary, and/or early childhood education.
• Duties will include attending department meetings, advising early childhood, elementary and secondary education students, and participating in accreditation process, etc.
• Teaching on-campus and off-campus courses, face-to-face, synchronous and asynchronous online courses will be based on department need.
• Courses are to be taught in person on Ferris State University's Main Campus. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment
• The start date of this position is August 2025.

Required Education

• Ed. D. or Ph.D. in education or closely related field completed by Aug. 1, 2025.
• Minimum of 18 credits in elementary, secondary, or early childhood education at a master's level or higher.

Required Work Experience

• 3-5 years of experience teaching birth to grade 12. (Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time.)

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Teacher certification or ability to become certified.

Physical Demands

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

• Preference given to candidates with early childhood or literacy background.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Faculty members have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in University committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
• Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.
• Teach courses in foundations of education and methodology courses and other courses qualified to teach.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Actively participate in curriculum development and accreditation.
• Supervise students in the field.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Teaching Philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of their doctoral degree. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
• Unofficial Transcript 2 (REQUIRED): Applicants who have completed a Master's degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
• Other 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants who have completed a teacher certification must attach a copy of the certification document. Applicants who have not completed a teacher certification must attach how they plan to become certified.
• Teaching Philosophy (REQUIRED): Please upload a teaching philosophy statement that addresses your teaching and scholarship goals. Please include your strengths and weaknesses related to teaching at the undergraduate level in the field education and your goals related to scholarship.

Initial Application Review Date

November 25, 2024

Open Until Position is Filled?

Yes