Category:: Faculty Positions
Department:: Education Department
Locations:: Springfield, OH
Posted:: Apr 3, 2019
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 1-82008-50193

About Wittenberg University:

Founded in 1845, Wittenberg is a nationally ranked, private, liberal arts college related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and has an enrollment of about 1,800 students. Wittenberg enjoys a national reputation for excellent academic standards and is widely known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Wittenberg has an exceptional staff and award-winning faculty who share a commitment to undergraduate teaching, research, and development of students into successful global citizens. Situated on 100 acres of rolling hills in Springfield Ohio, Wittenberg is easily accessible from Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati.

Wittenberg was recently ranked in the top 20 by the Princeton Review for "Professors Get High Marks," "Campus Beauty" and "Student Participation in Intramurals".

For more information about the institution, please visit our web page at www.wittenberg.edu.

Job Description:

Wittenberg University's Education Department is seeking a new colleague in educational leadership, curriculum, and instruction. This is a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor appointment that may be renewed annually for a total of no more than three years. The primary responsibilities for this position will include teaching in both the graduate and undergraduate program, supervision of field experiences, curriculum development, and some expectation of research and/or service. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate teacher education courses and graduate level courses in educational leadership, diversity, and research. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise graduate and undergraduate field experiences and may serve on graduate student thesis committees. The department will give special consideration to candidates who have a background in elementary education, rural education, online teaching, literacy, and/or special education.

Wittenberg's Education Department is deeply invested in community improvement, and we maintain local, national, and international partnerships that provide our students and faculty with a range of teaching and learning experiences. We are an NCATE accredited (CAEP Accreditation Eligible) institution and the Education Department cherishes its role as part of Wittenberg's liberal arts tradition.

Requirements:

For this position, we require that candidates have earned a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or similar field. ABD candidates will be considered. In addition, we require at least three years of relevant work in K-12 schools. We are looking not only for evidence of teaching effectiveness, a diverse background, and relevant work experience to share with our teacher and principal candidates, but also for dedication to teacher preparation, a sense of humor, knowledge of best instructional practices, a commitment to liberal arts education, and evidence of excellent team membership.

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of non-discrimination housed on our website.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Application Instructions:

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

We ask candidates to set-up an account and apply through our online system. To apply, please upload the following documents in MS Word or PDF format

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Evidence of effective teaching

Complete applications should also include three letters of reference. Letters of reference may be uploaded with your application as PDF files on letterhead or mailed directly to Dr. Brian Yontz, Chair and Associate Professor of Education, Wittenberg University, Post Office Box 720, Springfield, OH 45501-0720 or emailed to byontz@wittenberg.edu.