Visiting Assistant Professor, Bachelor of Education Studies

About the role

The University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL) College of Education invites qualified professionals to apply for a full-time, benefits-eligible, visiting assistant professor responsible for the coordination of the Bachelor of Education Studies (BES).

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses each fall and spring, commensurate with the faculty member’s expertise.
• Supervision of students over the summer semester.
• Supervise students completing Internships.
• Developing and fostering clinical placement partnerships.
• Supervise and support undergraduate students.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate with colleagues to support the mission of the institution and the College of Education.
• Demonstrate/support the College’s dedication and commitment to culturally-responsive practices
• Serve on committees at the university and college level, as well as in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience with experiential learning and community engagement
• A doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Education, especially Physical Education or Early Childhood or related interdisciplinary fields such as Educational Studies, Counseling, Human Development, Youth Development, Recreation/Park Management, Exercise Science, Heritage Leadership, and Teaching and Learning Process.
• Documented evidence of teaching excellence and contribution to student development
• Documented evidence of professional goals and experience in alignment with the mission of an urban serving institution
• Active membership in education related professional organizations at local, regional, and national levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Educational Studies and/or experiential learning, non-traditional educational settings
• Background in early childhood (birth to age 5) and/or exercise science
• Experience in educational based clinical supervision

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time 100% FTE benefits-eligible position. This position has no rights to tenure at the University of Missouri- St. Louis. Appointment is a twelve month, visiting faculty position.