National Network for Educational Renewal

Winthrop Assistant Professor of Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Richard W. Riley College of Education Winthrop University

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Winthrop University is seeking an innovative and involved tenure track Assistant Professor in elementary/early childhood education. The candidate will primarily teach elementary/early childhood methods, field experience, and internship courses. Expertise in working with diverse student populations is strongly desired.

The Richard W. Riley College of Education enjoys a strong reputation in the preparation of quality educators for South Carolina and the region. As an NCATE-accredited institution and a member of the National Network for Educational Renewal, Winthrop University maintains close working relationships with area schools as well as a number of state agencies and projects.

Major Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary/early childhood methods
Supervise students in field and internship placements
Conduct socially significant research to improve the education of children
Serve on university, college, and departmental committees
Advise undergraduate and graduate students
Provide service to the profession in community and professional organizations
Work with students and faculty in pre K-12 schools
Seek grants to support curriculum and program development
Teach evenings, summers, and some weekends

Qualifications:

Doctorate in elementary education or a closely related field required (ABD nearing dissertation completion may be considered at instructor level in a non-tenure track position); mathematics expertise preferred.
A minimum of three years recent teaching in elementary and/or early childhood grades is required.
An emerging record of scholarship is desired.
University experience preferred
Ability to teach through distance education desired
Ability to work in a team environment
Expertise in the use of instructional technology, e-learning and grant writing is desired.
Expertise in teaching mathematics at the elementary/early childhood grades through inquiry and hands-on methods is desired.
Expertise in working with diverse student populations (gifted, students with disabilities, and/or English Language Learners) is desired.

Employment Conditions:

A nine-month, full-time, tenure track position. Salary commensurate with qualifications. ABD in non-tenure track as instructor.

Position Availability: August 16, 2010

Application Deadline: January 29, 2010; Application materials received after the deadline may be considered if an acceptable candidate has not been selected.

Application Procedures:

Application should consist of:
1. Letter of application including the candidate's interest in the position, qualifications, and commitment to educational reform and renewal;
2. Current curriculum vitae;
3. Names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least five professional references;
4. Selected portfolio materials such as examples of scholarship, course syllabi, etc.;
5. Graduate transcripts for the highest degree earned.
Send materials as outlined below to:

Dr. Tenisha Powell, Chair
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Richard W. Riley College of Education
204 Withers/WTS
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC 29733

(803) 323-2454 powelltl@winthrop.edu

Winthrop University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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