Visiting Assistant Professor of Educational Studies

Description

The Department of Educational Studies at Knox College invites applications for a full-time, visiting assistant professor beginning September 1, 2024. This is a one-year appointment. 

We seek candidates with experience working with elementary school aged children as well as experience working with diverse communities of learners in the U.S. or internationally. The Educational Studies Department is particularly interested in creative, energetic teachers of undergraduate students who will contribute to equity within our community through engaging instruction and research. 

The successful candidate will model, teach, and promote the department’s philosophy to help students become critical and transformative educators for social justice. We are especially looking for someone with a teaching and research background in elementary teaching methods and/or teaching multilingual youth.

Knox is a diverse college with over 35% of the student body identifying as American students of color and more than 15% international students. Experience working with diverse populations of students and a commitment to teach successfully in a multicultural environment are expected. The College has three 10-week academic terms per year, with a teaching load of two courses per term.

Visiting faculty members at Knox are included in the professional and intellectual life of the College. The visiting faculty member will have a modest annual conference travel budget and access to research resources. Pay is commensurate with entry-level faculty positions at the College. Additional information can be found on our Human Resources webpage at https://www.knox.edu/offices/human-resources/employee-benefits-and-forms.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education is expected at time of appointment; exceptional ABD candidates will be considered. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a K-12 environment is required. 

Desired qualifications: 

• Minimum of three years teaching experience in a grade 1-6 environment, 
• Experience working with curriculum development and teacher licensure.

 

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit: 

1. A letter of application that addresses the qualifications listed above, outlines the applicant’s undergraduate liberal arts teaching philosophy, and explains the applicant’s current and future research agenda, 

      2. A curriculum vitae, 

      3. Names and contact information of three confidential references. 

Application via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/144383

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Scott DeWitt at swdewitt@knox.edu.    

Review of applications begins April 22, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Additional materials, including scholarly work and teaching portfolio with syllabi, may be requested of candidates during the screening and interview process. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via online video conference.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the basis of sex. 

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College's policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance identified below. The coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures.

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