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POSITION: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - Educational Foundations

Search #2008-17
Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Position

2008-2009 Academic Year

DEPARTMENT: Educational Theory & Practice
College of Education

DATE TO START: Fall Semester 2008 (August 2008)

STARTING SALARY: Dependent upon education and experience and subject to the collective bargaining agreement.

BARGAINING UNIT: MSU-Billings Faculty Association/MEA-MFT

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS is a state supported university located in Montana’s largest city. Third largest of six units of the Montana University System, it has a student enrollment of approximately 4,800. MSU B is recognized as a regional leader in the preparation of teachers, drawing students from a wide area for undergraduate and graduate study, and in innovative educational initiatives, including online programs leading to teacher certification. The College of Education faculty is a dynamic group of professionals engaged in helping undergraduate and graduate students develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to become exemplary educators. Reaccredited by NCATE in 2002, MSU B was the 2003 recipient of the prestigious AACTE award for Best Practice in Support of Teacher Preparation Accreditation.

DESCRIPTION: The Department of Educational Theory and Practice seeks a dynamic individual who is enthusiastic about teaching and is committed to working collaboratively with faculty colleagues. Candidates should have experience and expertise in teaching courses in instructional strategies (methods) of social studies at the elementary, secondary and graduate level. Candidates must be prepared to teach innovatively in the classroom and online.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties will include but are not necessarily limited to:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in social foundations, social studies education and curriculum theory and design.
Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
Supervise students in practicum and student teaching settings.
Engage in scholarly activities, including research, professional writing, professional presentations, and grant writing
Provide service to the College and community through committee work, student recruitment and retention efforts, task force membership, accreditation activities, continuous improvement activities (CQI) and general community service.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Earned doctorate in education or related discipline from an accredited institution, with an emphasis in curriculum and social studies education. ABD applicants will be considered.
Successful College/University teaching experience.
Teaching experience in public/private school settings or other professional experiences in education settings.
Demonstrated commitment to professional scholarship
Experience in working collaboratively on professional teams.
Ability to collaborate in College of Education grant initiatives.
Ability to work collaboratively with public and private school personnel.

REVIEW DATE: Applications received by June 1, 2008, will be given preference review; however, the position is open filled.

APPLY: Submit a detailed (1) Letter of Application addressing the above qualification/skills, (2) Curriculum Vita, (3) Copies of Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), (4) Contact Information for Three (3) recent References (names, addresses and phones), and (5) Authorization for Background Check Form to:

Human Resources Office/EEO-AA Office

Montana State University Billings

1500 University Drive

Billings, MT 59101-0298

Phone: (406) 657-2278; FAX: (406) 657-2120

http://www.msubillings.edu

employment@msubillings.edu

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.

(In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.)

In accordance with The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the MSU Billings Crime Statistics of Specified Crimes is available for applicant review online at http://www.msubillings.edu/security, or can be accessed in the Human Resources Office, Student Union Building Room 225.

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS IS AN ADA/AA/EEO EMPLOYER. Qualified

women, persons from minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons with eligible veteran status

are encouraged to apply. Contact Human Resources Office, MSU Billings, for more information regarding

preference or accommodation (406/657-2278/TTY).