Instructor or Assistant Professor of Education – Faculty Position

Education: Master’s Degree in Special Education

Experience:
Requirements: Master’s degree in special education and a minimum of three years teaching experience in a K-8 special education setting. The candidate must also hold a K-8 Instructional Strategist I endorsement.

Preferences: Doctorate in education or related fields (ABD may apply), 5-12 Instructional Strategist I endorsement, college teaching face-to-face and online, and 5-12 special education teaching experience are preferred.

Abilities:

• Office management/coordination abilities;
• Independent decision making, ability to exercise good judgment, accuracy, flexibility and well developed critical thinking skills;
• Ability to work in an environment of shifting priorities, frequent, interruptions, hectic pace, high level of interaction with students, staff and/or the public;
• Working knowledge of computer software programs which may include Microsoft Office programs, learning-management programs, or other institutional software.
• Excellent written communication skills including proficiency in business English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
• Ability to handle highly confidential matters and materials with discretion;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in completing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines;
• Excellent customer service skills including phone and in-person reception etiquette;
• Proficiency with office machines including fax, scanner and copy machine.
• Ability to travel and to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Is an effective TEAM player.

Teaching and Advising

• Works productively and skillfully to promote student learning and progress toward graduation.
• Develops positive, encouraging, and interactive relationships with students in and out of the classroom
• Inspires students to learn, persevere, and succeed.
• Employs effective classroom management strategies and learning theories.
• Plans and prepares class activities, discussions, projects, and other learning opportunities.
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner. Maintains grades for students to review using the university systems (LMS).
• Maintains accurate and timely records including attendance, advisee meetings and communications, etc. Maintains current advising folders and records. Communicates concerns regarding student progress to advisors, coaches, administration, etc.
• Maintains a presence on campus (35+ hours per week), including generous office hours.
• Creates syllabi that clearly state course policies in harmony with university policies and uses university template for syllabi.
• Holds final exams during university-assigned exam periods for each course.
• Advises and mentors students regarding academic majors, progress toward graduation, and career goals. Assists students with registration, applying for graduation, applying for graduate school, negotiating university processes, etc.
• Respects student potential and the mission of the university.

Professional Development

• Works cooperatively to support recruiting, retention, and student development.
• Participates in and supports university and educational assessment processes. Completes assessment activities for course, area, and division assessment.
• Completes Annual Performance Evaluations, including annual review with division chair.
• Achieves goals set forth in the review.
• Documents progress toward professional goals, commitment to excellence, and development of intellectual and pedagogical skills.
• Attends conferences. Maintains a research-learning agenda. Documents and shares the results of conferences and research.
• Supports and encourages other faculty; is willing to share expertise to assist and train others.
• Accepts criticism and counsel from peers, division chair, and dean.
• Remains current intellectually and pedagogically, including learning theories and the productive use of technology.
• Supports the university performance management system.
• Demonstrates a TEAM mindset.

Service

• Actively participates in the academic, athletic, and social life of the campus.
• Actively participates on campus committees and/or student groups.
• Actively supports student recruiting, retention, advising, and documentation processes to meet university goals and support student progress.

Ethics & Collegiality

• Represents the University in a positive manner with prospective, current, and former students, colleagues, and the community. Works effectively with students, colleagues, and the Oskaloosa community.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, self-motivation, and positive attitudes.
• Follows division and college policies and procedures.
• Works harmoniously and cooperatively with others