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Posted: 15-Nov-24
Location: Longview, Texas
Type: Full Time
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LeTourneau University is seeking an exceptional educator with a strong Christian faith to teach courses in Education with a preference for Reading, Curriculum and Instruction, and/or Learning Sciences on campus and online in a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will be able to think creatively and critically about the essential role of education within the Christian Polytechnic University mission and provide leadership within the learning environment and campus culture of LeTourneau University.
This is a 9-month full-time, tenure-track position with a 12-credit teaching load per semester for the fall and spring semesters. Responsibilities may require flexible work hours that would include evenings, weekends, and occasional travel. Attendance is required at typical faculty and administrative meetings including graduation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach a full-time load of undergraduate education courses, involving preparation of course materials and assessments
- May supervise pre-service teachers in clinical settings
- Participate actively in the University learning community, including committees, seminars, and department meetings
- Connect with students through advising and success programs
- Actively engage in retention and recruitment efforts of students
- Maintain a commitment to academic scholarship in field of expertise
Qualifications
- Genuine support of LeTourneau University's Faith Statement and Community Covenant and enthusiasm for integrating faith and learning in the classroom
- An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education or a closely related field; a Master’s degree with teaching experience may be considered in a non-tenure-track instructor role
- An ability to teach a wide range of education courses such as: science of teaching reading, differentiated instructional strategies for students with exceptionalities, and/or education methods courses for elementary and secondary levels
- A valid Texas teacher certificate (or eligible to apply for a Texas teacher certificate) with a minimum of three years EC-12 public-school teaching experience
- Proficiency in educational technology to steward best practices of emerging trends in EC-12 public and private schools
- Knowledge of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) accreditation requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in effective preparation approaches including but not limited to: clinical experiences, quality observation and coaching cycles using the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS), mentor and candidate co-teaching structures, practice-based coursework, and district/educator preparation governance
- Familiarity and/or intellectual contributions in Learning Science
- Demonstrated experience working with programs leading to professional teaching certifications through state examinations
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching using evidence-based research practices
- Experience with EC-12 partnerships and clinical practice in teacher education
- Experience teaching in multiple environments including hybrid, face-to-face, and online
Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. LeTourneau University offers group health insurance plans, life insurance, contribution to a retirement program, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and their dependents, among other benefits.
Date Position is Available: Fall 2025
Procedure for Application
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, completed application, and copies of unofficial transcripts to the email address listed below. The review process will begin as early as December 2nd, 2024, and all applications received by January 6th, 2025, will receive full consideration. Applications after that date will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. Applications are available at www.letu.edu/jobs and should be submitted electronically to:
Office of the Provost
LeTourneau University
PO Box 7001
Longview, TX 75607
E-mail: OfficeoftheProvost@letu.edu
In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.