Assistant/Associate Professor, Birth through Kindergarten Education

The primary purpose of the position is to teach undergraduate and research courses in the Educator Preparation Program in the Department of Education.

The Department of Education provides professional courses and services to all teacher education programs, including admission to teacher education, field experiences, pre-clinical, and student teaching under the guidance of experienced cooperating teachers and university supervisors. The mission of the Department of Education at Winston-Salem State University is to prepare students through best practices to become critical thinkers, effective practitioners and leaders who meet the diverse educational needs of P-12 students in an evolving 21st century global society.

Anderson Center 237C

Varies based on course schedule

The faculty in the Department of Education seek exceptional candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching Birth through Kindergarten Education to undergraduate and graduate students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.. The following qualifications and skills are required for this position:

Faculty in the Department of Education prefer applications from candidates who demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

Valid North Carolina Birth through Kindergarten teaching license or the qualifications to obtain one.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Birth through Kindergarten Education either face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online and must communicate continuously with students as s/he monitors student progress for student success. The successful candidate must construct a course syllabi, create, and present relevant course- and content-related activities, and assess and evaluate student learning. The selected candidate will supervise the clinical experiences of Birth through Kindergarten Education preclinical and clinical interns and advise undergraduate and graduate majors. The successful candidate must hold office hours each week, meet with the department chair regularly, and participate consistently in departmental and College meetings.

Additionally, the ideal candidate articulates an active research agenda and must produce scholarly research that results in publications in peer-reviewed journals within the discipline area or within peer-reviewed journals that promote teaching and learning of the discipline. The successful candidate must also facilitate presentations at well-respected local, state, national, and international professional conferences, and meetings. The successful candidate will engage in the procurement of extramural funds with interdisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate must engage in departmental, College, University, community, and professional organization service activities. At the department, College, and University levels, the faculty member will serve on committees that advance the mission of the academic unit and the institution. The faculty member must also work closely with the K-12 public schools and other community stakeholders to support student development. The successful candidate must maintain membership in discipline-specific professional organizations and assist these groups with reviews of conference proposals, peer-reviewed journal articles, and grant proposals, and other engagement opportunities.

9 Months

Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.