Assistant / Associate Professor in the Department of Early and Elementary Education
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 19, 2024
Salisbury University’s Seidel School of Education invites applications for a 10-month, tenure-track position for an Assistant / Associate Professor in the Department of Early and Elementary Education (DEEE).
Primary Job Duties:
The DEEE seeks a qualified assistant/associate professor with a background in the teaching of creative arts in PreK-6. This collaborative professional will be skilled at teaching undergraduate students an interdisciplinary approach to the arts for PreK-6 students through music, dance, theatre, and the visual arts. Our prospective colleague will demonstrate positive interpersonal competencies essential to successfully working with students, faculty, staff, and external constituents. The normal teaching load is three, 4-credit courses per semester, with the expectation to advise teacher candidates.
The candidate is expected to engage in high quality inclusive teaching; collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation; maintain an active research agenda resulting in peer-reviewed publications and presentations; and participate in service at a variety of levels, including the university, school, and department. Participation in clinical supervision, collaborative programs, and international coursework are available.
Minimum Qualifications: The candidate must have a terminal degree in Creative Arts education or a related field. (ABD may be considered.) A minimum of three years of successful teaching in grades PreK-8 is required. Our new colleague will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include teaching at the college level; supervising clinical internships; engaging in school-university partnerships; and seeking and writing grants.
Application Information: Applications received by May 3, 2024, will be given first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and expected to begin August 15, 2024. Please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jeni Davis, with questions at jrdavis@salisbury.edu.
Requirements: To be considered for the position, applicants must apply online and submit the following items: 1) a letter of interest addressing how the applicant meets the commitments and competencies reflected in the above job description; 2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy which also addresses their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and 4) the names and contact information of three to five professional references.
All documents must be submitted with the application in Salisbury University’s Human Resources Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website at www.salisbury.edu/HR/careers/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.
Salisbury University (SU) is a member of the University System of Maryland. The position is based in Salisbury, MD. We represent a vital department within a regionally accredited, four-year comprehensive institution, offering 58 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Founded in 1925, our beautiful campus is centrally located to popular beaches, the Chesapeake Bay, and the metropolitan areas of Washington, D. C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU is consistently ranked among the nation’s top colleges and ‘best values’ by U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and other publications. SU has 416 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8,700.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the multiplicity of rich ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives represented in our community creates value for students, faculty, and staff, today and in the future. Therefore, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit www.salisbury.edu/equity/.
Salisbury University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and equal employment and educational opportunities for its faculty, staff and students. To that end, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. The University adheres to the EEO/AA policies set forth by federal and Maryland laws. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to: Humberto Aristizabal, Associate Vice President of Institutional Equity, Title IX Coordinator, Room 100 Holloway Hall, 1101 Camden Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801; Tel. 410-543-6426.
Primary Job Duties:
The DEEE seeks a qualified assistant/associate professor with a background in the teaching of creative arts in PreK-6. This collaborative professional will be skilled at teaching undergraduate students an interdisciplinary approach to the arts for PreK-6 students through music, dance, theatre, and the visual arts. Our prospective colleague will demonstrate positive interpersonal competencies essential to successfully working with students, faculty, staff, and external constituents. The normal teaching load is three, 4-credit courses per semester, with the expectation to advise teacher candidates.
The candidate is expected to engage in high quality inclusive teaching; collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation; maintain an active research agenda resulting in peer-reviewed publications and presentations; and participate in service at a variety of levels, including the university, school, and department. Participation in clinical supervision, collaborative programs, and international coursework are available.
Minimum Qualifications: The candidate must have a terminal degree in Creative Arts education or a related field. (ABD may be considered.) A minimum of three years of successful teaching in grades PreK-8 is required. Our new colleague will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include teaching at the college level; supervising clinical internships; engaging in school-university partnerships; and seeking and writing grants.
Application Information: Applications received by May 3, 2024, will be given first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and expected to begin August 15, 2024. Please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jeni Davis, with questions at jrdavis@salisbury.edu.
Requirements: To be considered for the position, applicants must apply online and submit the following items: 1) a letter of interest addressing how the applicant meets the commitments and competencies reflected in the above job description; 2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy which also addresses their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and 4) the names and contact information of three to five professional references.
All documents must be submitted with the application in Salisbury University’s Human Resources Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website at www.salisbury.edu/HR/careers/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.
Salisbury University (SU) is a member of the University System of Maryland. The position is based in Salisbury, MD. We represent a vital department within a regionally accredited, four-year comprehensive institution, offering 58 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Founded in 1925, our beautiful campus is centrally located to popular beaches, the Chesapeake Bay, and the metropolitan areas of Washington, D. C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU is consistently ranked among the nation’s top colleges and ‘best values’ by U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and other publications. SU has 416 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8,700.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the multiplicity of rich ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives represented in our community creates value for students, faculty, and staff, today and in the future. Therefore, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit www.salisbury.edu/equity/.
Salisbury University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and equal employment and educational opportunities for its faculty, staff and students. To that end, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. The University adheres to the EEO/AA policies set forth by federal and Maryland laws. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to: Humberto Aristizabal, Associate Vice President of Institutional Equity, Title IX Coordinator, Room 100 Holloway Hall, 1101 Camden Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801; Tel. 410-543-6426.
