Assistant Professor - Curriculum, Supervision, and Educational Leadership (CSEL)

Job Summary

Central Washington University is recruiting an Assistant Professor to join our Curriculum, Supervision, and Educational Leadership (CSEL) team in Ellensburg, Washington.

This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting.

We're offering a salary, depending on education and experience, from $66,000 - $76,000 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are :

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres.

You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year.

In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com / watch?v HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer :

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program.

Learn more : Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role :

The Department of Curriculum, Supervision, & Educational Leadership (CSEL) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Education Foundations and pedagogy, with a focus in Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification and Residency Programs.

Primary responsibility includes teaching graduate courses within our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program. Some undergraduate teacher preparation courses may also be assigned.

This position could include the responsibility of coordinating the MAT program. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, scholarly activity (peer-reviewed publications, grant writing, conference presentations, etc.

program development and assessment, and professional service. Faculty will integrate CWU's commitment to diversity and create a learning environment that is welcoming, accessible and inclusive for all students.

CWU and the CSEL department have a long tradition of preparing teachers and school administrators. We continue this commitment with large and diverse undergraduate teacher education programs, innovative alternative pathways and residency programs, and investment in the next generation of teachers through Teacher Academies.

Education faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to a constructivist philosophy, keep abreast of current and emerging education trends (e.

g., performance-based program assessment, educational technology), and possess an understanding and commitment to the principles of cultural responsiveness.

Faculty will integrate CWU's commitment to equity and belonging in teaching, scholarship, and service, and create a learning environment that is welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all students.

Primary job duties and responsibilities will take place online, both synchronously and asynchronously, as well as participating in some in-person meetings in Ellensburg, WA.

Minimum Qualifications

Please address in your cover letter :

• Earned doctorate in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a highly related field with a focus on Teacher Education.
• Three or more years of teaching experience at the PK-12 level OR Possession of or eligibility for a valid teaching certificate for any US state.
• Research, teaching, service, or other experience that has prepared the candidate to contribute to CWU's commitment to being a model learning community of equity and belonging.

Preferred Qualifications (p lease address in your cover letter : )

• University-level teaching experience.
• Experience in teacher preparation and related State requirements.
• Potential to mentor and educate students to serve diverse populations.
• Experience with residency programs in teacher preparation
• Experience with a range of age levels, diverse populations, and rural settings.
• Experience with program / department leadership.
• Experience with distance, hybrid, and online educational systems.
• Experience in curriculum assessment, development, and improvement.
• Involvement in professional organizations.
• Demonstrated training in and / or experience in implementing anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion-related materials or pedagogical practices in credit-bearing courses, certificate programs, or professional development-type trainings, workshops, or seminars.

Competencies

• Accountability / Dependability : Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
• Judgement : Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
• Teamwork : Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.
• Adaptability / Flexibility : Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results;

recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.

Commitment to Diversity : Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.

This may be the job for you!

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Annual Salary : $66,000 - $76,000, based on a full-time nine-month appointment

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Appointment : Full-Time, Tenure-Track, 9 Month Appointment. Additional Summer teaching may be available. Central Washington University is on the quarter system with appointments from mid-September through mid-June

Benefits : CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance.

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Additional Information : For additional information about the University, visit : http : / / www.cwu.edu

For additional information about Ellensburg, visit : http : / / www.myellensburg.com

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