Job Title

　　Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure -Track, Education

　　Agency

　　Tarleton State University

　　Department

　　Curriculum & Instruction

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　Commensurate

　　Job Location

　　Fort Worth, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Faculty

　　Job Description

　　The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education invites candidates to apply for Assistant/ Associate Professor of Education. This position is a 9-month tenure-track appointment located on Tarleton's Fort Worth campus. Summer appointments will depend upon need and funding availability. This position is primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process and will also participate in the necessary operations of the institution. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. Requires the ability to teach and/or work remotely at the University’s discretion.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

　　60% Teaching and Service: Serves as the coordinator for the Reading Specialist Program. Develop, implement, and review effective teaching/learning processes, incorporating appropriate methodology, technology, and other tools; Remain current in discipline and update course content when appropriate to reflect current levels of student knowledge in the discipline; Develop a system for ongoing evaluation of both teaching and learning, including expectations of student competency and student learning outcomes; Work in partnership with immediate supervisor through a formal system of evaluation of instruction to identify strengths and weaknesses and identify professional development activities to improve student learning. May be required to teach at other campuses or online. Maintain appropriate schedule of office hours for student access and inquiry; Work in partnership with student success personnel on student advising and orientation. Participate in institutional service roles such as but not limited to, college committees, club sponsorship, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

　　40% Research: Scholarship, and Creative Activity: Demonstrate a record of ongoing research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to your academic discipline.

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline from an accredited university

　　The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and master’s students

　　Must take an active role in accreditation-related tasks and other institutional service activities

　　Rank will be determined by reviewing the faculty member’s record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching, service, and research consistent with the Texas A&M system guidance.

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :Demonstrated ability in the discipline and showing clear promise of teaching excellence as evidenced in evaluation by peers, department head, and college dean. Documented yearly progress of professional achievement in teaching and service.

　　Documents required:

　　Completed online application

　　Cover letter

　　Resume/CV

　　Three professional references with complete contact information

　　Unofficial transcripts

　　Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

　　Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution before a letter of appointment is issued.

　　All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

　　Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

　　Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

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　　Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact [email protected] .