"Assistant Professor Teacher Education (Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education)"

Assistant Professor Teacher Education (Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education)

Company:
Saginaw Valley State University

Job Location:
University Center, 48710

Category:
Teacher Education - Early Childhood

Type:
Full-Time

Job Title:
Assistant Professor Teacher Education (Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education)

Full or Part Time:
Full time

Hours:
40

Exempt:
Yes

Supervisory Org:
Elementary, Early Childhood, and Special Education (PM)

Job Description:

The Teacher Education Department at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor to teach courses in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education.

We seek a colleague who possesses experience working with a broad population of stakeholders from a variety of school contexts who can engage in the culture of teaching, scholarship, and service within the College of Education, the university, and the surrounding community. Additionally, we seek a colleague who will actively contribute to the success of our students, engage in the collaborative and interdisciplinary work of faculty, and advance the mission of our program, college, and university.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate or ABD in early childhood/early intervention, special education, or closely related field. (ABD should be able to pinpoint date of scheduled defense and degree completion.)
• Minimum three years of state-issued certified teaching experience or service provision in infant/toddler home visiting, preschool through 3rd grade (general or special education).
• Experience with designing curriculum focused on birth - 3rd-grade teaching.
• Knowledge of Michigan Birth-K (General and Special Education) and PK-3 standards for lower elementary teacher preparation.
• Knowledge of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Division of Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices.
• Applicants must be available to teach during the day and evening and attend program and monthly department meetings.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior teaching experience in special education programs: Birth-5 (IDEA Part B or Part C).
• Experience working with families of young children with exceptionalities in natural environments.
• Certification in Early Childhood Special Education/Early Intervention
• Certification in and/or experience designing curriculum, teaching undergraduate coursework, or supervising fieldwork focused on early childhood or early childhood special education.
• Experience in using digital technologies for teaching and assessment, and/or experience with accreditation and program assessment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Posted through: Open until filled
Applicants must apply online: www.jobs.svsu.edu

Please include the following:
Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Unofficial transcripts (above bachelor's), and any Additional documents (e.g., licenses, courses).

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.

More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.