The Department of Teaching & Learning, Darden College of Education, of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, beginning July 25, 2018. We invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply, and we want to encourage candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply who can add to the diversity and excellence in our Department through research, teaching and service.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include: (a) producing scholarly research related to elementary education; (b) teaching and developing undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level courses that focus on elementary education; contributing to design and enactment of the elementary education program and working with local pre-K-6 schools; (d) conducting and seeking external funding to support scholarly activities; (e) teaching face-to-face and distance learning courses, while developing multi-format delivery of courses; (f) mentoring/advising students in education; (g) providing supervision for students in clinical experiences; and (h) engaging in institutional and professional service.

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
Successful candidates must have:
• a minimum of three years of prior teaching experience in elementary schools;
• evidence of quality university teaching appropriate to the rank of assistant professor; and
• evidence of quality for research and scholarly activities.

Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
An earned doctorate in elementary education or related field by August 2018

Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification

Preferred Qualifications
• Scholarly and instructional expertise and ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: multicultural education, social justice education, curriculum history and theory, teacher education, foundations of education, classroom management, diversity in education and assessment;
• Experience in working with urban high poverty and Title One schools;
• Experience with school-university partnerships;
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and school-based personnel;
• Experience in teaching blended or online classes as well as face-to-face classes;
• A commitment to working in an interdisciplinary teaching and learning environment;
• Background in and willingness to assume a leadership role at the local, state, and/or national/international levels;
• Experience or knowledge of NCATE / CAEP or related accrediting bodies; and
• Record of or potential for seeking external funding and participating in research and school-based projects.

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
09/01/2017

Application Review Date
10/24/2017

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Interested candidates should submit application materials electronically including a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a sample of recent scholarly writings, unofficial graduate transcripts, and names and contact information for three professional references to https://jobs.odu.edu/. Review of applications will begin on October 24, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

Telework Friendly
No

Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

College Home Page
http://www.odu.edu/education

Department Home Page
http://www.odu.edu/teaching



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