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Associate Professor of Teacher Education (STEM)

Company:
The Citadel
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Teacher Education
Type:
Full-Time




Associate Professor of Teacher Education (STEM)




Job no: 496601
Work type: Full Time Permanent - Faculty
Location: Charleston
Categories: School of Education
Payscale: Unclassified

About The Citadel College:

The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. The Citadel is ranked the #1 Public College in the South, offering up to a master's degree for twelve consecutive years, and one of the Ten Most Innovative Schools in the South by U.S. News and World Report.

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.

Position Summary

The Citadel's Zucker Family School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor of Education position specializing in STEM education, beginning August 2025.

Applicants must be prepared to support teacher candidates preparing to teach new science standards (similar to NGSS) and/or mathematics standards (similar to Common Core) in South Carolina. We seek candidates with a commitment to working collaboratively with faculty and staff to prepare teacher candidates to primarily teach STEM and STEM-related content to students from diverse backgrounds. Candidates contributing to the climate of diversity, equity and inclusivity that align with our school's mission are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs. Responsibilities may include teaching 6-12 general teaching methods, content methods, foundations of American education, or other education courses, as well as collaborating with public school partners for practicum and student teacher supervision. There is an opportunity to collaborate with the STEM Center of Excellence in outreach and research. Candidates must demonstrate a record of, or potential for, scholarly activity, including professional publications and presentations. Additional responsibilities include student mentorship through advising and collaborative undergraduate research and contributions to the life of the department, university, and profession.

Minimum Required Education and Experience
  • An earned doctorate from an accredited university in teacher education, curriculum and instruction, science education, mathematics education, or related field
  • Demonstrated success as a 6-12 teacher and/or 6-12 certified professional
  • Ability to use and model technology as an instructional tool
  • Ability to collaborate with local P-12 school districts
  • Commitment to diversity and preparing professional educators to work in diverse school environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Teaching skills that employ a variety of instructional strategies in both face-to-face and online environments.
  • At least 3 years of experience teaching in a public school
Special Instructions to Applicants:

To Apply, please complete the online application and in addition, please attach the following:
  • Letter of interest
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Teaching statement and evidence of teaching quality
  • Unofficial transcripts
Please include names, phone numbers and emails for three references with your application. Review of candidates will begin October 15, 2024, and continue until the position has been filled.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel
  • Extensive Health Plans
  • Tuition Exchange Program
  • State Retirement Options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Discounts
  • Swain Family Boat Center
  • Isle of Palms Beach Club
  • Community Service Opportunities
  • Read more about our benefits, on our HR website
To apply, visit https://jobs.citadel.edu/cw/en-us/job/496601/associate-professor-of-teacher-education-stem





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