AYA/MCE Science/Math Education Faculty

Position Summary

The AYA/MCE Science/Math Education Faculty will teach in the Division of Education, with focus on AYA (Adolescent to Young Adult) or MCE (Middle Childhood) for the Walsh University Ohio undergraduate and graduate endorsement or post-baccalaureate license coursework, as assigned. The faculty member will assist division leadership and faculty in AYA/MCE Program curricular development, alignment with national standards and state requirements, program assessment and approval submissions. May supervise clinical student teaching, teach graduate level course(s) or other undergraduate courses as assigned. This is a full time, tenure track faculty position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Teach full-time load of four courses each semester for the Division of Education, with primary focus on AYA or MCE Science and Math methods coursework (Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate). Load may include courses in candidates other area(s) of specialization for graduate endorsements or MAED program, as assigned.
• Assist in curricular development and alignment with required professional standards.
• Collaborate with division faculty and campus instructional design team for course development/implementation.
• Advise education undergraduate and post-baccalaureate candidates as assigned.
• Participate in division service and scholarship activities.
• Participate in divisional assessment, state reporting, and CAEP accreditation work.
• Assist division leadership team in program writing and submissions.
• Collaborate with colleagues for grant opportunities and service-based programs with school and community partners.
• Provide service to profession, community partners, and university.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

Education: Doctorate/Terminal Degree in education, preferably Math or Science Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field.

Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years in AYA/MCE classroom teaching experience with Math or Science teaching experience. Classroom teaching experience license/certification in the field in which the teaching occurred or related specialization and best practice pedagogy; educator preparation higher education experience preferred, knowledge of program standards proposed by appropriate national standards/Specialized Professional Association (SPA), including one or more of the following: Council for Accreditation Educator Prep (CAEP). Experience in online course development and teaching preferred.

Skills and abilities:

Professional and collegial demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Mobility to work in standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including extensive use of a computer and keyboard
• Sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time
• Gross and fine manipulation
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to verbally express information or instructions

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This includes CV or resume, cover letter, and statement of teaching philosophy.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.