The Education Department at Keene State College invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Elementary Education and Literacy beginning August 2023. We seek faculty who can work collaboratively with school professionals to prepare socially responsible teachers.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues to teach a range of undergraduate Elementary and Literacy courses that will prepare teacher candidates with the skills and knowledge to enter K-6 classrooms. The teaching load is 12 credits, which will include teaching and supervision in the undergraduate Elementary Methods courses, with the remaining 4 credits supporting foundational courses. Inclusive classroom practices with a focus on literacy and social studies pedagogy are central to this position. Collaboration in the areas of teaching, service, and scholarship with colleagues in the department and across the College, as well as with schools in the region, is an integral part of this position.

Our students come from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds, with a high percentage of first-generation college students. By the time Keene State College students complete their undergraduate experience they develop critical thinking, creative inquiry, intercultural competence, civic engagement, and commitments to well-being and to sustainability that will serve them as active citizens and lifelong learners. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who will support the College’s ongoing efforts to help students become responsible global citizens.

At Keene State College, we share a commitment to diversity, equity, and multiculturalism as key elements of academic excellence. We seek faculty with a desire to provide support, mentorship, and direction to prepare students to work within diverse communities. One of our aspirations is to develop social change agents with the knowledge, skills, and experience to compassionately engage with their future employers, peers and those they serve from diverse backgrounds. Faculty actively engage in collaborative work and service within the department and across the College to advance future-thinking curricular and co-curricular approaches that strengthen our Liberal Arts focus and achieve the College’s goals for inclusion and excellence as outlined in the College’s Strategic Plan.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:
• Letter of application addressing the position description and qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three (3) letters of current reference, one of which must address teaching

Note: You will not be able to upload letters of reference to the job portal when you apply. At the time of application, you will be asked to supply the contact information for three references. These references will receive an email asking them to submit a letter of recommendation to your application.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the College’s discretion.

• An earned doctorate in Education or related field. ABD near completion will also be considered but must be completed by August 1, 2023.
• A minimum of five years full-time teaching experience at the elementary level (K-6).
• Supervision/mentoring of pre-service teachers and/or educational professionals.

• Strong background in literacy and social studies within and across elementary content areas
• Demonstration of solid foundation of literacy content knowledge
• Expertise in adapting, modifying, and differentiating lessons and curricula to meet the developmental cognitive, social, and emotional needs of elementary students
• Experience teaching in an inclusive environment with diverse student populations (examples: SES, students with IEPs and 504 plans, ELL, cultural, and racial/ethnic)
• Public school elementary (K-6) teaching experience
• College teaching experience
• Collaborative engagement between higher education and public schools
• Evidence of research agenda and scholarly activity

Salary is based on the prevailing Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement, rank minimum for an Assistant Professor is $73,750 starting 2023-24. Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

The Education Department at Keene State College is in the ongoing process of enhancing the curriculum in our program to better prepare our future educators for today’s diverse classrooms. The department utilizes assessments, feedback from the field, and our collective expertise to continually improve and evolve the education program. The Education Department includes both undergraduate and graduate programs in the preparation of teachers. Keene State College holds NCATE accreditation for all educator preparation programs and the elementary education program is currently nationally recognized (with conditions, by CAEP).

The Education Department strives to prepare education professionals who:
• Explore the dynamic nature of the teaching and learning process;
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors that meet high standards;
• Understand the world from multiple perspectives; and
• Contribute to a just and equitable world.

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire. Located approximately 2 hours from Boston or Hartford CT, and 4 hours from New York City, the region contains many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Keene State College, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, please visit: https://www.keene.edu, https://www.usnh.edu/ or https://www.ci.keene.nh.us.