Associate Professor/Full Professor and Chair of Education

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Washington & Jefferson College is seeking a Chair of its Teacher Education Department. This is a tenure track position that welcomes a hire at either the associate or full professor level commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will possess a doctoral degree in education with a minimum of three to five years of teaching at the elementary or secondary school level. Experiences with accreditation, certification and federal reporting requirements also are important.

The department offers PK-4 & 4-8 certification with a Child Development and Education major offered in partnership with the Psychology Department; PK-12 specialty certification with an education minor and a major in Art, French, German, or Spanish; secondary certification with a minor in education and major in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, or Social Studies (History); and PK-8 and Special Education (PK-12). Starting in the summer of 2025, the department also will be launching a 30-credit Master of Arts in Teaching program that will require nurturing.

The successful candidate will be able to teach literacy courses including Children's Literature, Literary, Reading & Writing and Teaching the Multilingual Learner and be responsible for reaccreditation of the education programs in 2025-2026 with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

The chair also supervises departmental faculty and staff; manages departmental evaluation; advises students; observes student teachers; participates in admissions events; serves on academic committees and provides visionary leadership.

Pursuant to our vision of cultivating an inclusive community, the search committee asks all applicants to address in their teaching statement how their past and / or potential contributions might serve to advance our commitment to teaching and mentoring young people from a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews; how their experiences and interests blends with interdisciplinary areas of study; and how their own teaching and learning experiences in education can serve the needs of all future educators teaching a variety of ages, grades, and disciplines.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, a teaching statement and evidence of teaching excellence such as peer and student evaluations, and a sample syllabus to https : / / washjeff.applicantpro.com / jobs / . It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. To upload more than one document on the application, please choose file then upload files until all documents are showing in the submitted documents area. Any questions about uploading documents may be directed to hr@washjeff.edu. Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Jeff Frick, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, academicaffairs@washjeff.edu. Review of application materials will begin on January 13, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Application Instructions

Apply for this job at https : / / washjeff.applicantpro.com / jobs / . Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds : a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

Celebrating Diversity

Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.

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