Assistant Professor Of Education And Coordinator Of Graduate Internships

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a dynamic, student-centered, and collaborative professional to serve as Assistant Professor of Education and Coordinator of Graduate Internships, who will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity through excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and clinical internship coordination within the Fred S. Klipsch Educators College.

Reporting to the appropriate academic leadership, the Assistant Professor of Education and Coordinator of Graduate Internships is a full-time, 9-month faculty position responsible for teaching graduate-level and licensure-only courses during the Fall and Spring semesters. The position also plays an integral role in organizing clinical internship courses and supporting students and university supervisors throughout the supervised clinical internship experience. Successful applicants will foster student learning and growth, demonstrate an understanding of the Science of Learning and Science of Reading, and serve as reflective practitioners. This is a tenure-track eligible position with a non-tenure track option.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Teach graduate education courses at the Master's level.
• Responsible for all aspects of clinical internship courses and assignments.
• Coach university supervisors, conduct co-observations, and organize ongoing professional development for supervisors.
• Assist interns and supervisors in resolving problems encountered during
• Contribute to Klipsch Educator's College curriculum development, assessment, and improvement.
• Engage positively with other offices, departments, and colleges across the university.
• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University's policy and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University's strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
• A Masters degree from a regionally accredited university is required for appointment at the rank of Instructor. A terminal degree is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor and/or tenure-track appointment.
• Training in the Science of Learning and Science of Reading is preferred.
• Candidates must have K-12 teaching experience.
• Candidates must have experience teaching adult professionals.
• Excellent teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

• Cover Letter
• Current resume or CV
• Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
• Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Essential Functions:

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.