Assistant Professor/Instructor, Education Core; Director, Teaching Fellows

Description

The Richard W. Riley College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences (CESHS) at Winthrop University is seeking an energetic and engaged faculty member to serve as Director of the Winthrop Teaching Fellows Program and support Teacher Education programs in the Education Core department. The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program, funded by the State of South Carolina and administered through the SC Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA), recruits talented high school seniors into the teaching profession and helps them develop leadership qualities. The Winthrop Teaching Fellows Director will oversee a program serving approximately 130 undergraduate students in various teaching fields and will teach six hours a semester in the Teacher Education program. This faculty member will report to the CESHS Associate Dean for Educator Partnerships and Preparation, who serves as Chair of the Education Core department, regarding the direction of the Teaching Fellows Program and instructional aspects of the position.

The college has a strong reputation in the preparation and advancement of highly qualified professionals for South Carolina and the country. Winthrop University maintains close working relationships with schools and agencies while benefiting from close proximity to Charlotte, NC; high-quality local schools; and an affordable cost of living. The college is committed to enriching our academic community with students from varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from those who have demonstrated the ability to work effectively with students and colleagues across different perspectives and experiences.

About Winthrop University

Founded in 1886 and located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Winthrop University offers its 6,000-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its degree-granting Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop is well known for its inclusive and supportive campus environment, with University College supporting programs in both academic and student affairs. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, diversity, community, and leadership provide the foundation for the University’s continuing development and shape Winthrop’s continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and is recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional arts and business community. Winthrop’s beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 18 Division I men’s and women’s sports.

Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Benefits Statement

At Winthrop University, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that significantly enhances the total compensation for our employees. In partnership with the State of South Carolina and the Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), our benefits include health and life insurance, generous paid leave, parental leave, and retirement programs. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. For more information please visit: https://www.winthrop.edu/hr/employee-benefits.aspx

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee Teaching Fellows Program activities including seminars, service learning, and the summer enrichment experience
• Monitor academic progress of the Teaching Fellows and program effectiveness
• Work with Teaching Fellows Advisory Board to maintain program quality
• Ensure compliance with CERRA Teaching Fello