Assistant Professor of Practice | Oregon State University - Military Veterans

Internal Job Number: P08852UF Description: The College of Education invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 9-month, fixed-term, Assistant Professor of Practice position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate. The Assistant Professor of Practice in Literacy Education delivers and supports the development of courses in literacy with a focus on early literacy and multilingual populations, which model the use of current research in teacher education and the learning sciences, with particular attention to issues of equity, social justice, and inclusive teaching practices. They will also engage in the professional community of OSU teacher education programs. OSU's College of Education teacher education programs are designed to prepare excellent elementary and secondary school teachers who are ready to meet the needs and build on the assets of linguistically and culturally diverse students. The Assistant Professor of Practice is responsible for teaching, professional intellectual engagement, and service through developing curriculum and teaching courses and providing intellectual leadership around early literacy education from a multilingual perspective in the Pre-Teaching, Education, and Teaching majors. Education and Teaching programs are offered both in-person at the beautiful Corvallis campus as well as through our top 10 online platform, Ecampus. Instruction will be delivered in a combination of in-person teaching on the Corvallis Campus and online course delivery. The position carries the expectation of engagement in applied research in literacy, applied linguistics, English for Speakers of Other Languages ( ESOL ), and/or Dual Language (DL) education that supports continued programmatic innovation and reform. However, the 10% budgeted time for scholarly work and research, it is not designed for a scholar who wishes to devote significant time to research and publishing and does not carry an expectation of robust publication or independent pursuit of extramural funding. This position, along with all positions within the College of Education, is directly responsible to advance and develop our inclusive community of scholars, educators, and change agents. We are deeply engaged with equity and antiracism work in our research, teaching, and service. The College is fully committed to serving the needs of our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in our communities. For more information about the College of Education, please visit http://education.oregonstate.edu. The College of Education respects and celebrates the many life commitments of our employees. Learn more about OSU's resources for work life, families, and partners at hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life. Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): Requires Master's or terminal degree and experience in the academic discipline/unit. Requirements : Master's degree in Education or closely-related field Graduate coursework and professional experience in early literacy development and instruction Graduate coursework and professional experience in ESOL /Dual Language Education and applied linguistics Current or previous teaching license in elementary or secondary education Three to five years' teaching experience in elementary or secondary education in U.S. public schools Teaching and/or supervisory experience of teacher candidates within postsecondary education Evidence of successfully integrating social justice principles in teaching practices at the postsecondary level, including evidence of meeting needs of learners from underrepresented backgrounds Demonstrated experience applying technology to instruction Experience working independently, collaboratively, and coordinating team tasks Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills Ability to produce practice-oriented scholarship as demonstrated through publications and/or presentations This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Type: Typical office and classroom environment. Local travel may be required if supervision of student teachers is part of workload. Regular attendance at faculty and College meetings is required. The College of Education respects and celebrates the many life commitments of our employees. Learn more about OSU's resources for work life, families, and partners at hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life. Additional Salary Information: $65,000 - $75,000