Job description
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
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LECTURER
POSITION
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NON
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TENURE
TRACK
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EDUCATOR
PREPARATION
ELEMENTARY
LEVEL
DEPARTMENT
OF
EDUCATION
COLLEGE
OF
EDUCATION
AND
SOCIAL
SERVICES
The University of Vermont’s Department of Education seeks to hire a Lecturer to join our nationally recognized and award-winning faculty. We seek an experienced and innovative educator whose experiences include knowledge, and skill in evidence based practices and a justice-centered approach to their work. We seek highly collaborative individuals to engage in teaching, advising, and service.
This appointment is for a full-time, non-tenure track, Lecturer position with a start date of August 21st. The position is 9-month 1.0 FTE (full time equivalency). Preference granted to those with experience and expertise in children’s literacy, children’s literature, or teaching reading while encouraging applications from those with other content-area foci (e.g. mathematics, social studies, and or science).
Responsibilities
- The equivalent of eight courses per academic year. Specific courses determined by candidate expertise and program needs.
- Academic advising of undergraduate students.
- Service to the program, department, and university through committee participation.
- Participation in evaluation and accreditation obligations.
The Elementary Education Program at the University of Vermont serves approximately 250 undergraduate students seeking degrees and / or licensure to teach at the Kinder through 6th grade level. The program has a long history of quality educator preparation and the student body is comprised of students from around the United States. The curriculum offers unique experiences and opportunities for students to include place based education, cultural or linguistic diversity, or social justice and anti-racist course work or participate in a large number of short and longer-term travel experiences, including a semester in New Zealand. Our students are highly motivated, with strong numbers of Fulbright’s, honors students, scholars of distinction, student campus leaders & student athletes.
Qualifications:
- Earned graduate degree (master’s or doctorate) in relevant field;
- Evidence of effective teaching at the K-6th grade level;
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, diversity, and social justice and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations;
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
The University
Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a land-grant research institution. UVM’s tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices.
The College
The Department of Education is situated within the College of Education and Social Services. The College’s mission is to educate and prepare outstanding professionals in education, human services, and social work; engage in scholarship of high quality; and provide exemplary professional service to Vermont, the nation, and the world. We do this to contribute to a more humane and just society, free from oppression, that maximizes human potential and the quality of life for all individuals, families, and communities.
The Department
Ranking # 58 in US NEWS and World Report, the Department of Education is widely recognized for its rigorous academic research, high-quality student experience, innovative teaching practices, and collegial, inclusive work environment. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in educator preparation, curriculum and instruction, special education, higher education and student affairs, educational leadership and policy studies, and interdisciplinary studies. In addition, we offer undergraduate minors in place based education, computer science education, cultural and linguistic diversity, special education, and coaching. For more information about the department, see:
https://www.uvm.edu/cess/doe/faculty_staff
The Community
UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shore of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic, and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.
The College of Education and Social Services is committed to increasing faculty diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of underrepresented racial and cultural groups and from people with disabilities. The values to which the University of Vermont aspires are articulated in “Our Common Ground” http://www.uvm.edu/~presdent/?Page=miscellaneous/commonground.html
The UVM community is also committed to inclusive excellence as reflected in its framework for building a more diverse, inclusive, and multiculturally competent campus:
https://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/Advancing-Diversity-and-Inclusion-at-
UVM
/Inclusive_Excellence_at_UVM.pdf
HOW
TO
APPLY
: Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue to remain open until filled. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. For more information about UVM’s College of Education and Social Services, its departments, and programs, please visit our website at
www.uvm.edu/cess. For more information or questions about the position, please contact: Dr. Kimberly Vannest at
Kimberly.Vannest@uvm.edu. All inquiries and applications are confidential until advancing in the search process.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter no longer than 1 page briefly describing your interest in and qualifications for this position; 2) a current curriculum vitae or resume; 3) a separate statement on how diversity, equity, and justice are evident in your teaching, advising, research, and/or practice; 4) a teaching philosophy statement no longer than 1 page; 6) and the names and email addresses of three references who can be contacted for letters of support before a candidate is advanced in the search process online at www.uvmjobs.com. Any questions or support needs pertaining to the web-based application should be directed to: Jean Evans, Senior Staff Advisor in the College of Education and Social Services Jean.Evans@uvm.edu or 802-656-3424.
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women, veterans and individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
Job Open Date
05/16/2023
Job Close Date
Category
Position Information
Posting Number
F2636PO
Department
Education/53010
Advertising/Posting Title
Lecturer - Educator Preparation Elementary Level
FLSA
Exempt
Position Number
00026561
Employee FTE
1.00
Employee Term (months)
9
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Diversity Statement
- Teaching Statement
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