The Department of Elementary Education at Kutztown University invites applications for a tenure track position beginning Spring 2013 or Fall 2013. Requirements: doctorate in education or related field. Applicants must have a minimum of five years classroom teaching experience in grades PreK-middle school with early childhood and/or elementary certification, be qualified or have experience to supervise field experiences, and/or teach methods courses in a subset of the following: mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, reading, assessment, ESL, and early childhood. Successful interview and demonstration lesson required. Preferred: Candidates who will augment the diversity of the faculty and demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, service and scholarship in subject areas within professional settings related to teaching children; background experience in supervision of pre-service teachers, work with diverse populations, advisement, grant writing, service, publications, presentations, and other scholarly activities will offer added value for applicants.
Applicants must submit official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, copy of teaching certification(s), three current letters of professional recommendation, vita and letter of interest. A complete packet of materials must be received before review of application. Send materials to: Prof. Tracy Keyes, Chair, Tenure Track Search Committee, Beekey Education Center, College of Education, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Kutztown University is an AA/EOE member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minorities. All applicants for employment are subject to a criminal background check.