Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Elementary Literacy
Position Description
Description: The College of Education (COE) at Seattle University seeks applications for a full-time, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor to join the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Social Justice (rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications). This individual will join a cohesive and collaborative faculty passionate and committed to preparing critical, reflective, and skilled educators for social justice. This clinical faculty member will teach and support teacher education courses and field experiences across undergraduate and graduate teacher education pathways in both in-person and online formats. The faculty member in this position will also contribute to the development of a new hybrid social justice teacher education program for working professionals, aimed at diversifying the teacher workforce. Teaching responsibilities focus on elementary literacy education informed by sociocultural perspectives on learning and social foundations, anti-racist pedagogies, and curriculum. The Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor will be responsible for teaching a full course load of teacher education courses per term, in addition to mentoring, advising, and supporting students. The position start date is September 1, 2024.
Primary responsibilities include teaching both in-person and online, service, and program development. Responsibilities will also include course and/or curriculum design, supporting program continuous improvement activities, working with diverse communities, and student advising and mentoring. Workload will focus primarily on K-8 literacy and language education within a context of inclusion and anti-racist culturally sustaining pedagogies. Service will include developing collaborative relationships with external partners, program activities such as reviewing admissions files, conducting program information sessions for prospective students, admissions interviews, and working with other faculty regarding general program and College operations.
Ideal candidates must demonstrate an understanding of, commitment to, and ability to teach to Seattle University’s Jesuit mission.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Doctoral degree with preparation in teacher education with a focus on literacy education or related field.
- Three or more years of experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds in K-8 schools.
- Demonstrated knowledge of equitable, anti-racist teaching practices, curriculum, assessment, and instruction and support of inclusive, student-centered classroom communities in elementary settings.
- Capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate courses both in-person and online in literacy methods and assessment language development, and social foundations.
- Evidence of ability to work and teaching collaboratively in team settings.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice.
Preferred Requirements:
- Three or more years of experience teaching preservice teacher candidates.
- Experience with critical literacy education and anti-racist pedagogies.
- Knowledge of application of sociolinguistics and sociocultural approaches in classrooms and schools.
- Demonstrate active engagement with current scholarship and innovative practices that focus on K-8 literacy and teacher preparation.
- Experience with mentoring/coaching teachers.
Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit
Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the
dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more
than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within
eight schools and colleges. Seattle University is an equal opportunity
employer.
In support of its pursuit of academic and
scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse
community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental
principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment
regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin,
political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals
who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit applications online at www.seattleu.edu/careers, including a cover letter of interest responsive to the prompts below, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research, and the names and contact information of three references (letters may be solicited upon submission of application).
In your cover letter explain how you understand, embody, and would contribute to each of the following at Seattle University. Please dedicate one paragraph to each prompt:
1. Our 5-year Strategic Plan, Reigniting Our Strategic Directions;
2. Our Mission as a Jesuit and Catholic University;
3. Our commitment to DEI and Inclusive Academic Excellence;
4. Our focus on pedagogy, scholarship, service, and institution building; and
5. Our faculty members’ role as Teacher-Scholars.
Review of applications will begin May 18, 2024. Open until filled. For additional information, contact Dr. Carol Adams, Chair of Search Committee. (adamsc@seattleu.edu or (206) 296-5769).
Further information about Seattle University and the College of Education may be found at www.seattleu.edu/coe.
Compensation at a Glance:
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents
its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the
time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be
determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected
candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity
considerations, and available market information, and not based on a
candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement
contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance:
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution
for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution
and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to
a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/