The School of Education is one of the most prestigious and storied programs at Bemidji State University. For over 100 years, students have been learning what it takes to become a licensed teacher, and they influence their own students for many years to come. Faculty are experienced and passionate about student success. The School of Education offers undergraduate and graduate teacher licensure through campus, distance, and apprenticeship/field-based programs. The department is fully committed to equity and diversity in our faculty and students.

Responsibilities of the Assistant/Associate Professor will include:

Field Based Indigenous Language Coordination:

• Facilitate communication between multiple program leaders which include: BSU Office of Teacher Education, Teacher Apprenticeship Minnesota, Indigenous organizations involved with program development, and School of Education at Bemidji State University.
• Attend Design Team meetings and contribute to program development for on-the-job school work including collaborating on creating a "program workbook."
• Design and deliver online courses with Desire to Learn (D2L) Brightspace software.
• Support data monitoring between systems such as D2L Brightspace and SL & L (Bemidji State University) and Proserva (Teacher Apprenticeship Minnesota).
• Collaborate with Bemidji State University faculty in developing a shared D2L course with semester course content.
• Assist in student planning for course and degree completion.
• Support grant applications, implementation, and reporting (MDE).
• The applicant must be able to travel within a 150-mile radius of Bemidji, MN to Northern MN school districts.

Course Instruction:

• Teaching Standards of Effective Practice (SEPs) courses. The applicant would be expected to teach courses that include but are not limited to: ED 2110 Educational Field Based Experience, ED 3140 Human Diversity and Educational Equity, ED 2300 Field Based Inservice 1, ED 3350 Principles and Strategies of Teaching, and ED 3780 Inclusive Teaching.
• Delivering courses for on-campus and online delivery, as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Advising and supporting students' academic progress.
• Pursuing scholarly and/or creative activities.
• Contributing to a collegial and supportive environment that advances the goals of the department, including curriculum development, assessment, and other departmental governance activities.
• Contributing to interdisciplinary teaching and involvement in activities that support BSU's Shared Fundamental Values.
• Assist with programmatic accreditation and PELSB licensure requirements.

Salary Range:

Depends on Qualifications ($64,963 - $188,620)

Minimum Qualifications

• Has a graduate degree in Education or similar degree
• In accordance with PELSB Teacher Preparation Program and Unit Approval Standard 24; ... [detailed criteria]

Preferred Qualification

• Content area of instruction in elementary education and holds a state-issued k-6 Elementary Education license.
• A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
• Background in teaching or collaborating with Indigenous programs and students.
• One (1) or more years' experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
• Holds or is nearly finished with a PhD or advanced degree in Education or a related field

A complete application will include the following attachments:

• Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at Bemidji State University.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• Unofficial transcripts for all coursework, upon request.
• Teaching statement documenting teaching experience and success and demonstrated interest in the teaching-learning process.