College of Education: Teacher Development Program

Assistant Professor of Teaching (080097)

Position:
The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) College of Education seeks to fill a three-year, 12-month, non-tenure track position to start Fall Semester, 2008. This position is needed to teach lower division coursework emphasizing diversity issues, development of urban & Title I school clinical experiences, and involvement with urban schools.

MU, a Doctoral/Research Extensive Institution, is the flagship institution of the University of Missouri four-campus system and is located in Columbia, a community of approximately 100,000. Within close reach to St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is rated as one of the best small cities in the US by Money magazine, and is frequently listed as one of the pest places to live by national publications. MU's enrollment is approximately 28,000 and the College of Education is one of 18 schools/colleges at MU. The college, ranked 28th nationally, is home to 1,200 undergraduate and 2,200 graduate students, and 90 tenure/tenure-track faculty members. Supporting cultural diversity is an important goal for the college and the university.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 9 hours of core curriculum course work Fall Semester & Spring Semester
• Teach 3 hours of core curriculum course work Summer Semester
• Serve as liaison for the MU Partnership for Educational Renewal (MPER) for Teaching Fellows placed in urban settings
• Service on assigned College of Education and/or MU committees is also expected

Qualifications:
An earned doctorate in a relevant area (or anticipated by 8/15/2008).

Salary and Start Date:
Salary is $ 45,000 - $55,00. Position will begin teaching Monday, August 25, 2008.

Aplication Procedures:
The search committee will begin reviewing applications May 27, 2008 and will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled. Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application, (2) resume/curriculum vita, (3) minimum of 3 letters of reference, (4)official academic transcripts and (5) a statement of philosophy of Teaching & diversity issues in public schools. Send applications materials to:

Teacher Development Program
Assistant Professor of Teaching Search Committee
Deborah Carr, Chair
109 Hill Hall
Columbia, MO 65211

The University of Missouri-Columbia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Applications for women, minorities and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the College of Education at 573-882-8311.

Date Posted:
April 28, 2008