One Year Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor Education

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Posted: 27-Mar-24

Location: Westerville, Ohio

Salary: Open

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Academic/Faculty
Education

Internal Number: 5133912

One Year Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor Education
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 00296
Location: Westerville, OH
Division: Academic Affairs
DESCRIPTION

Department of Education
One Year Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor
Literacy/Reading Education, or English/Language Arts Education, or Special Education
The Department of Education at Otterbein University invites applications for a one-year, non-tenure track visiting position in Special Education or Literacy Education. Ph.D. (Assistant Professor rank) preferred; Masters in Literacy/Reading Education, or English/Language Arts Education, or Special Education (Instructor rank) considered.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach four undergraduate courses per semester (fall and spring), during the daytime and evening hours; support the process of ongoing submission and evaluation of program data; and foster relationships with area schools to support field placements for teacher candidates. The successful candidate is expected to attend education department meetings, provide service to the department by serving on subcommittees, and participate in recruitment and retention events. Faculty members are expected to be involved in professional and community activities for scholarship, professional development, and service.
QUALIFICATIONS

The department offers undergraduate and MAT programs at the initial licensure level. Successful candidates will have knowledge of and experience with either Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) standards for teacher preparation, or International Literacy Association and state of Ohio standards for reading teachers; familiarity with current Ohio legislation in Science of Reading a plus. The successful candidate will also have a minimum of three years' experience at the PK-12 level, a strong background in literacy and/or special education, the ability to prepare and support students for field placements, and have strong skills in leadership, collaboration, and communication.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

COMPENSATION: For the rank of Instructor - $55,000; for the rank of Assistant Professor - $61,000 (plus full University benefits).
Benefits at Otterbein include:

• Tuition benefit for employee and their dependents
  
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employee, dependents, or domestic partner
  
• Disability
  
• Defined contribution retirement plan
  
• and much more
  

STARTING DATE: August 2024
OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: Historically progressive. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio's largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County. Otterbein is the first university in Ohio to be selected by the American Association of Colleges and Universities to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity. To learn more about Otterbein, visit www.otterbein.edu .
WHERE: Otterbein University is located in Westerville, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, and has received notable national designations, including two appearances on Money Magazine's Top 100 list of Americas' 'Best Places to Live' and recognized as one of Forbes 'America's Friendliest Towns.' Westerville has a population of approximately 37,000 people and combines the beauty and convenience of a medium-sized community with the cultural, educational, and economic benefits of Columbus, the state capital, a thriving and diverse metropolitan area of 1.4 million people. Central Ohio is the fastest growing area in the state with stability provided by a diversified economy.
APPLICATION: Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, a statement of research interests, contact information for three professional references, and a diversity statement in which, in no more than one single-spaced page, you address the following two questions: How do you incorporate diversity into your classrooms? How do notions or values of diversity, equity and inclusion influence you as a teacher or scholar?
For full consideration, applications should be received by April 5, 2024. Semi-finalists for the position will be required to submit an official transcript for their highest degree earned.
Otterbein considers diversity and inclusion as integral parts of the University's achievement of excellence.
We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have been historically underrepresented in teacher education and in higher education.
Otterbein University is an EEO Employer.
Otterbein University is committed to providing a welcoming environment free from unlawful discrimination. To this end, the University prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status in its programs and activities. However, the University's commitment to a nondiscriminatory environment is not intended to abridge unduly its commitment to academic freedom, free speech, or its educational mission. Inquiries or complaints regarding any form of discrimination or harassment may be directed to: The Director of Human Resources
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/otterbein/jobs/4444629/one-year-visiting-assistant-professor-or-instructor-education
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UNIVERSITY SUMMARY: Historically progressive and building. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio’s largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County. Otterbein has been selected as one of 23 universities across the US and the first in Ohio to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity.
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