Job Description
Operating Title
Clinical Assistant Professor in Education
Campus Location
Durham
Department
UNH COLA Education
Summary of Position
The Department of Education in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position beginning August 2024 in the area of Elementary Education Teacher Preparation. We seek candidates who understand the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups in PK-12 and who have engaged in teaching, research, and service that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
We seek candidates with a record of demonstrated excellence in teaching in public elementary schools, preferably in New Hampshire, and who also have substantial experience teaching elementary education methods courses at the university level. Responsibilities for this position will include teaching five courses per academic year, primarily undergraduate courses serving our B.A. in Education and Dual Major in Educational Studies, including, for example, Introduction to Educational Studies, Exploring Teaching, Teaching Elementary Social Studies, and Teaching Elementary School Science.
Other responsibilities will include advising undergraduate and master’s students in educator preparation programs, working with cooperating teachers, and supervising student interns. Service responsibilities include department, college, community, university, and professional service.
Additional Job Information
Candidates should submit the following required documents at the time of application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Diversity statement
- Contact information for three professional references
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on July 22. Questions regarding this position can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Suzanne Graham (
suzanne.graham@unh.edu).
The College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to being an inclusive community in which diverse backgrounds, identities and perspectives are respected and celebrated in our curriculum, our scholarship and artistry, and in our everyday practices and interactions.
Posting Number
PF0877FY25
Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
Requirements for Clinical Assistant Professor Position
- PhD in Education
- At least five years as a public elementary school teacher, preferably in New Hampshire
- Experience teaching educational foundations courses and elementary teaching methods courses at the university level
- Experience developing curriculum materials for diverse student groups
- Experience working at the university level to advance educator preparation goals and develop related curriculum (e.g., serving on educator preparation focused committees)
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience advising undergraduate and/or graduate students
- Experience conducting community engaged research
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/61722Percent Time Information (FTE)
.88
Type of Position
Clinical Faculty
Posting Date
07/19/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Closing Date
07/29/2024
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No
Appointment Type
Non Tenure-Track
Special Requirements
A background check will be required as a condition of employment.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
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