Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (Generalist) job in Dillon

Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (Generalist)

Department: Education
Position: Full-time (10-month), tenure-track with full benefit package
Wage: Up to $54,000 for Assistant Professor and up to $60,000 for Associate Professor, as per CBA
Union Affiliation: MFPE
Starting Date: August 1, 2024

Description:
The University of Montana Western Division of Education welcomes applicants for an Assistant or Associate Professor specializing in Education. Primary responsibilities will include teaching experientially-based courses in education, including but not limited to, curriculum, methods, and classroom management. Candidates may possess an affiliation with a variety of disciplines (ESL, literacy, special education, etc.) and will also have a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to serving culturally and linguistically diverse students. Courses may be taught in both online and/or face-to-face formats. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain professionalism, scholarly productivity, professional service, advising, and committee work.

The University of Montana Western’s mission statement states: The University of Montana Western differentiates itself and achieves academic excellence by sustaining a culture of concentrated experiential education. All Montana Western faculty are therefore expected to create experiential learning environments where students take an active role in their own learning.

Requirements:
The successful candidate will:

hold a doctorate in Education or a related field (ABD will be considered)
Demonstrate a track record of successful teaching in both in-person and online post-secondary courses.
Exhibit strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Show a capacity for effective engagement and collaboration with a diverse range of K-12 partners and stakeholders in teacher preparation.
Have a minimum of three years' experience teaching in a Pre-Kindergarten-12th grade educational setting.

Preferred:
The successful candidate may:

Demonstrated experience in effectively engaging with diverse student populations (ex. instructional methods tailored to address the needs of English language learners–ELLs)
Proven competence in middle school and secondary teaching
Proven track record in teaching both undergraduate and graduate programs
Aptitude for embracing innovative teaching technologies within learning management systems (ex. Canvas)
Have previous experience with CAEP or AAQEP accreditation