The Department of Teacher Education at Southern Arkansas University invites applicants for an Instructor level position. Housed in the College of Education and Human Performance, the Department of Teacher Education currently offers undergraduate degrees in Elementary and Middle School Education and undergraduate minors in education. The department also offers a graduate MAT degree. This position begins in January 2025.
The University welcomes innovative ideas and programs with a student-centered focus, providing infinite opportunities to leave a lasting legacy at our institution.
Duties: teach the equivalent of 15 hours of coursework and field experiences each semester; teach weekly residency seminars in partnering districts; serve as the liaison between the university and the school district partners; design and present mentor-teacher training; provide intensive instructional coaching for teacher candidates within their districts 3 times per week; gather and analyze candidate data for instruction and governance meetings; participate in recruitment and retention for the College of Education and Human Performance; participate in service opportunities for the program, department, college and university; observe, assess, and evaluate student teachers regularly regarding teaching, planning, management and professionalism; work collaboratively with colleagues and help in preparing university, state, and national accreditation, grant data and reports and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in education or related field and current teaching license required; minimum of (3) three years teaching experience in a K-12 setting to include special education; evidence of teaching online and face to face at the university level; strong interpersonal skills; leadership qualities that promote teamwork and the capacity to balance team and individual responsibilities; communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds. Prioritization will be given to candidates with student teaching and/or internship supervision experience. All SAU faculty and staff demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity of the University community and excellence in interpersonal behaviors and effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU family requires a commitment to our culture of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Applicants should send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts indicating any degrees with relevant completion dates and the contact information of three (3) references to: HR@saumag.edu or the Office of Human Resources, Southern Arkansas University, 100 E. University 9288, Magnolia, AR 71753. Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted until the position is filled. AA/EOE. Non-listed references may be contacted. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position filled. Applicants must be able to show proof of U.S. employment eligibility.
