Faculty Specialist I: Elementary Teacher Education-Tenure Track

Posting Number 0601610

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies

College of Education and Human Development

Western Michigan University

Major Duties

-Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary science and/or social studies teaching methods
-Provide leadership in design and operation of related clinical field experiences in local schools
-Engage in program assessment and evaluation to ensure quality and relevance related to program standards
-Participate in ongoing collaboratives with schools and communities in southwest Michigan, and provide support and service as appropriate
-Engage with and support teacher-education-related student organizations
-Provide service to the department, college, and university

Minimum Qualifications

-Doctorate or Educational Specialist in teacher education or related field
-At least 2 years of effective teaching in elementary and/or middle schools
-Leadership experience in curriculum development in elementary and/or middle schools

Desired Qualifications

-Experience related to elementary/middle school teacher education
-Evidence of effective site-based collaboration
-Knowledge of contemporary teaching approaches in elementary and middle school settings
-Additional expertise in: teacher education, in-service teacher development, use of technology in teaching, or academic service learning is preferred

**Apply online at www.wmujobs.org**

Required Applicant Documents

-Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications
-Curriculum Vitae
-List of References

-3 Letters of Reference
-Official transcript from highest degree earned
-Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Letters of reference (mailed by the authors) and non-electronic materials should be sent to

Dr. Paul Vellom, Chair

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies

1903 West Michigan Avenue

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5276

Inquiries by telephone 269-387-3511, fax 269-387-3880, or email paul.vellom@wmich.edu are welcome.

Review of applications will commence July 25, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

WMU is a student-centered research university. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. WMU has also been named one of the nation's top 100 public universities in U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of American colleges and universities.

WMU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAW. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

GO TO: www.wmich.edu/hr/faculty.html for benefits and other information.

External Closing Date: Open Until Filled