What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor position at Tennessee Tech University - College of Business?
Position Information
Position Information
Position Number 123450 Working Title Assistant Professor Job Title Assistant Professor Job Type Full-Time Department Curriculum and Instr Office Job Purpose
Teach courses, perform research, and fulfill the mission of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Teaching in the undergraduate and graduate Middle and Secondary Science education program; teaching courses that focus on methodology, curriculum, procedures, and strategies of science education instruction; delivering instruction to teacher candidates and professionals; establishing and maintaining a record of scholarly productivity as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, acquisition of external funding, and presentations at state, regional and national conferences; providing service at the University, professional and community levels; developing and maintaining partnerships with school districts for student field experiences; evaluating teacher candidates in field placements; chairing and/or serving on graduate committees and mentoring graduate students; and engaging in program development with faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in an educational discipline. Secondary science teaching licensure or eligible for license renewal. Full-time teaching experience in a 6-12 science setting and full-time higher education science methods teaching experience. Ability to teach courses in the undergraduate and graduate science education programs. Familiarity with CAEP accreditation standards, 6-12 science education standards based on “A Framework for K-12 Science Education” focused on 3-dimensional Instruction and assessment, and EdTPA. Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with faculty, colleagues and administrators. Ability to integrate technology into instruction and documented evidence of online course content delivery. Ability to advise students, serve on and chair master’s level committees, and serve on doctoral level committees. Demonstrated record of participation in external funding. Demonstrated scholarly publications/research endeavors.
Preferred Qualifications
In person and online university teaching experience in science education.
Compensation And Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2025. Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one sick leave day per month and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details
Posting Date 12/11/2024 Screening Date 02/09/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application, CV, copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all conferred degrees required upon hire), and email addresses for three references that will be contacted to provide a reference letter at the time of application. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Position Information
Position Number 123450 Working Title Assistant Professor Job Title Assistant Professor Job Type Full-Time Department Curriculum and Instr Office Job Purpose
Teach courses, perform research, and fulfill the mission of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Teaching in the undergraduate and graduate Middle and Secondary Science education program; teaching courses that focus on methodology, curriculum, procedures, and strategies of science education instruction; delivering instruction to teacher candidates and professionals; establishing and maintaining a record of scholarly productivity as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, acquisition of external funding, and presentations at state, regional and national conferences; providing service at the University, professional and community levels; developing and maintaining partnerships with school districts for student field experiences; evaluating teacher candidates in field placements; chairing and/or serving on graduate committees and mentoring graduate students; and engaging in program development with faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in an educational discipline. Secondary science teaching licensure or eligible for license renewal. Full-time teaching experience in a 6-12 science setting and full-time higher education science methods teaching experience. Ability to teach courses in the undergraduate and graduate science education programs. Familiarity with CAEP accreditation standards, 6-12 science education standards based on “A Framework for K-12 Science Education” focused on 3-dimensional Instruction and assessment, and EdTPA. Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with faculty, colleagues and administrators. Ability to integrate technology into instruction and documented evidence of online course content delivery. Ability to advise students, serve on and chair master’s level committees, and serve on doctoral level committees. Demonstrated record of participation in external funding. Demonstrated scholarly publications/research endeavors.
Preferred Qualifications
In person and online university teaching experience in science education.
Compensation And Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2025. Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one sick leave day per month and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details
Posting Date 12/11/2024 Screening Date 02/09/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application, CV, copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all conferred degrees required upon hire), and email addresses for three references that will be contacted to provide a reference letter at the time of application. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts
- Letter of Application
- Transcripts 2
- Licenses/Certs
- Other Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a doctorate in an educational discipline from an accredited institution?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a secondary science teaching license, or eligible for a license renewal?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
