Assistant/Associate Professor, School of Education
Position Summary:
The School of Education invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Education to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, focusing on PK-4 early childhood and PK-12 special education courses. Start date is January 2025.
All employees must understand the mission of Catholic higher education and be committed to the core values, mission, goals and objectives of Holy Family University.
Direct Reports: Dean, School of Education
Essential Functions:
Job duties that must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, and may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This position description is illustrative and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this position.
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses in a variety of formats, including face-to-face and online (asynchronous and synchronous)
- Providing meaningful service to the School, the University, and the community
- Planning and carrying out an active research agenda
- Serving as advisor to undergraduate and graduate students
Non-Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Any other duties as assigned.
General Expectations:
Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Employees must understand the mission and demonstrate the core values of the University. Additionally, demonstrate the ability to effectively interact with and work with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees must follow and abide by all University policies, rules, regulations and guidelines.
If an alternative work location is permitted or should become necessary, the employee must be able to perform all parts of this job description while working away from the office, on campus or a combination, and be proficient or willing to become proficient in the technology needed to work away from the office.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Certification in elementary and special education preferably in PA or the willingness to obtain PA certification.
- Earned doctorate in an Education area (or ABD with an expected completion date before January 2025).
- Experience teaching in K-12 schools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with instructional technology
- History of participating in LEA/IHE partnerships
- Familiarity and experience with MTSS and PK12 student assessment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and ability to follow university policies and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community.
Work Environment:
Operates in an office environment, that may have frequent interruptions. The area is well-lit, temperature controlled and free from hazards. Noise level is generally quiet to moderate.
Physical Requirements:
Communicates frequently, in person, over the phone, or via a computer. Hearing is needed for extensive telephone and in person communication. Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity is needed in order to operate a computer keyboard. Operates standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Other important information: (Ability to travel, work outside of normal business hours, such as weekends, nights, etc.)
Interested candidates should submit:
A 1–2-page cover letter that addresses the following:
- Reason(s) for interest in this position
- Summary of teaching philosophy and examples of how these are applied in course creation and delivery
- Any other information that may be useful to the search committee (ex. familiarity with instructional technology, experience supervising education students in field placements, of relevant career accomplishments, community partnerships created or took part in, grants written or received, etc.).
- A curriculum vitae that includes a list of college courses previously taught, indicating the format in which each were taught (face-to-face, synchronous online, asynchronous online, and/or blended/hybrid).
- All undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- List of three references
Email all application materials to soefacultysearch24-25@holyfamily.edu. Applications received by September 1, 2024 are assured full consideration; however, applicants will be accepted until the position is filled.
Holy Family University seeks to foster an inclusive and healthy educational and work environment based on respect, the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. The University prohibits harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and bias incidents in any form, including, but not limited to, those based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies and practices, financial aid programs, athletic programs, and other school-administered activities and rights and privileges generally accorded or made available to employees and students at the University. Holy Family University complies with Title IX of the U.S. Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. Holy Family University is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of discrimination or harassment of any kind, and promotes equal opportunity and inclusion in its education programs. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to the application, and/or interview process should notify Human Resources at hr@holyfamily.edu.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
Work setting:
Work Location: In person