Teacher Education Assistant Professor (Full-time, Tenure-track) at Centralia College in Centralia, Kansas

Job Description:

Job Title: Teacher Education Assistant Professor (Full-time, Tenure-track)
Location: Centralia College
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 13768
About Us Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.Job Description Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and supporting our community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Working in the Education Department, this professor will primarily focus on coursework related to the BAS in Teacher Education (K-8) program. The courses included are 300 and 400 level courses which are taught in a hybrid evening program. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for state certification in elementary education and provide highly skilled teachers for our K-12 districts. There is also the opportunity to teach 100 and 200 level courses in education in associate program pathways to the bachelor's program. They will also participate in course and program assessment aligned with PESB standards, student advising, and committee service. This position will regularly work with colleagues, staff, and administrators across the campus; and may engage the community through public events or student outreach. The position begins in the fall quarter 2024. We encourage applications from faculty with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining, and serving people from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, racial, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds.Courses in the BAS in Teacher Education program at Centralia College are offered as hybrid, evening courses, two evenings per week. Lower division education classes are offered in a variety of modalities-including fully in-person, hybrid, hyflex (virtual), and online. Courses are scheduled in the afternoon and early evening. Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities for this position include:

Teach assigned education courses to a diverse student body in a variety of modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online Advise students in order to provide academic support and guidance Engage in curriculum and program development and assessmentEnsure curriculum is aligned with the standards provided through Professional Educators Standards Board.Participate in quarterly advisory board meetings.Participate in professional development activities and remain current in their disciplineAttend faculty and committee meetingsHold weekly office hoursWork collaboratively with colleagues across disciplinesPerform other duties as assigned and in accordance with the Faculty Negotiated Agreement

Qualifications

Master's degree in Education or closely-related field.Teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

K-12 certificationExperience teaching in elementary school settingPh.D. in education, or closely-related field Community college teaching experience Experience performing curricular assessment Demonstrated ability to serve the needs of students who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicities, cultural, and educational backgrounds Awareness of own cultural values and biases Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers

Conditions of Employment

This is a full-time, tenure track faculty appointment with employment expected to begin Fall Quarter 2024, subject to state legislative funding. The State of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for all state employees.

Centralia College faculty are represented by the Centralia College Federation of Teachers, Local No.4469, AFT/AAFL-CIO.

Vocationally certifiable by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

DEADLINE: The screening committee will begin their review on May 9, 2024. Position is open until filled.

Compensation

Placement on the established faculty salary schedule is dependent upon education and teaching experience.The salary range for a 177-day contract is $67,204 - $100,775.

Application Process

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application


• 
  Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position, how you meet the qualification (including preferred qualifications), and your ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.


• Detailed resume
  of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet position's qualifications.


• List of at least three professional references with contact information.

Eligibility to Work

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

Background Check

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

EEO Statement

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Jeanne Clery Statement

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Centralia College's Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-623-8947.

Title IX Statement

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.

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