#055-21 Assistant Professor to Associate Professor (Educational Foundations)

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted no later than April 26, 2021 (Chamorro Standard Time/UTC+10).

(Note To applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)

General Description:

The University of Guam is looking for an individual who is interested in new challenges and opportunities for professional and personal growth. This position calls for someone who is self-motivated and adaptable, intelligent, possesses a global vision and who is interested in working in a dynamic, multi-cultural institution.

The University of Guam has an active Press dedicated to publishing research and writing about Guam and Micronesia. A variety of publishing opportunities are available to UOG faculty, employees, students and members of the communities we serve through the University of Guam Press.

Unit Description:

The School of Education provides initial preparation and continuing education opportunities to aspiring teachers, and other professional personnel engaged in educational activities in Guam, the Western Pacific region, and the U.S. mainland. Education opportunities are accomplished primarily through classroom instruction and related practicum activities monitored and coordinated by teaching faculty members. An integral part of the School of Education’s mission is becoming the academic, research, and service resource center for Guam and the greater Micronesian areas. The School of Education is currently accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The educational foundations position is housed in the Foundations, Educational Research and Human Studies (FERHS) Division, one of two academic divisions in the School of Education.

Character of Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the development and instruction of graduate level coursework for the School of Education; demonstrate expertise and scholarly productivity in areas related to educational research, educational leadership; teach courses in the Foundations, Educational Research and Human Studies (FERHS) Division and, as needed, other courses in the School of Education; advise and mentor students. The successful candidate will participate in university, college and division committees and expected to engage in a variety of service activities; and to collaborate with diverse individuals internal and external to the university. Additional duties will include continuous development and enhancement of both undergraduate and graduate curricula through assessment, applied research, and scholarly activity.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Candidates must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in education or related field from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. Experience with program and curriculum development. Experience collaborating with a variety of stakeholders in a K-12 or higher education setting. Must be willing to teach undergraduate and graduate courses (in face-to-face and online formats), and to advise and mentor students from culturally diverse backgrounds. Expected to demonstrate scholarly productivity in areas related to education foundations, educational research, or educational leadership.

Preferred: The following experiences will strengthen applications: teaching experience in K-12 school setting; teaching experience in higher education setting; experience with graduate program development at the doctoral level; and evidence of scholarly achievements and research. Experience working with online learning programs particular to development, creation and instruction of online courses via an online learning management system.

Application Process:

Applicants for University of Guam faculty positions must complete an online job application through the UOG’s online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com. Please have the following documents prepared and ready to upload with your application:

• Letter of Intent, stating interest and describing qualifications and professional experiences as related to the position.
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume
• Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts

Applicants who are short-listed for an interview will be required to provide a short (approximately 5 minutes) video clip of their lecture or presentation.

Special Instructions for References: Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your academic and professional performance must be provided by providing a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted on the References section of the online application. Enter each reference by clicking on the “Add References Entry” button. Provide the name, title, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of each reference. A system automated email will be sent to each reference’s email address with a link to attach their reference letter to your application.

Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Dr. Kathrine Gutierrez, Chair, Educational Foundations Search Committee at gutierrezk@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at uoghro@triton.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.

Police and Court Clearance: Pursuant to Public Law No. 28-24 and Executive Order 2005-34, applicants selected for a position are required to provide original police and court (Superior Court of Guam) clearances of no more than three (3) months old prior to commencement of employment. Off-island applicants must obtain clearances from their place of residence. Applicants are responsible for fees associated with obtaining the clearances.

Work Eligibility:

Submission of completed job applications authorizes the University of Guam to seek and obtain information regarding the applicant’s suitability for employment. All factors which are job related may be investigated (i.e., previous employment, educational credentials, and criminal records). All information obtained may be used to determine the applicant’s eligibility for employment in accordance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. In addition, the applicant releases previous employers and job related sources from legal liability for the information provided.

Should an applicant be convicted of any crimes other than a minor traffic violation, all applicable information must be provided in the form of a police clearance report and court clearance report. Failure to admit any felony convictions may result in immediate disqualification or disciplinary action.

Section 25103, Chapter 25, Title 10 of the Guam Code Annotated requires college or university employees to undergo a physical examination, to include a test for tuberculosis (skin or x-ray), prior to employment and at least annually thereafter. A report of such examination must be conducted by a licensed physician within a state or territory of the United States and must be submitted upon request.

Federal law requires presentation of eligibility to work in the United States within seventy-two (72) hours of reporting for employment. Specifically, 8 USC 1324A requires the employer to verify the identity and eligibility to work in the United States of all newly hired employees. The University of Guam is required to comply with this law on a non-discriminatory basis. If you are hired to fill a position with the University of Guam, you will be required to present valid documents to comply with this law.

The University of Guam is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

The University of Guam complies with Public Law 24-109 in reference to the provisions and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Assistance in EEO/ADA matters and inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations may be referred to the University’s Director, EEO and Title IX/ADA Coordinator, located at the EEO/ADA and Title IX Office, Dorm II, Iya Hami Hall, Room 106, Telephone No. (671) 735-2244; TTY (671) 735-2243; or to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).