University of Connecticut, Department of Curriculum and Instruction (Neag School of Education)

Program ID:UConn-Department of Curriculum and Instruction (Neag School of Education)-496853 [#23136, 496853]
Program Title: Assistant Clinical Professor of Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG) Stamford
Program Type:Non tenure-track faculty
Location:Stamford, Connecticut 06901, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Curriculum and Instruction
Appl Deadline: finished (2022/10/05, finished 2023/01/10, listed until 2022/11/07)
Description:    

*** this program has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

INTRODUCTION

The Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut invites applications and nominations for a nine-month Assistant Clinical Professor based at the Stamford campus in the Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG). The successful candidate will join a dynamic Teacher Education Department and engage in a variety of tasks related to the implementation of our nationally recognized teacher education program, including but not limited to: teaching courses, cultivating and sustaining relationships at clinical sites, supporting the recruitment and retention of new cohorts of students, and being an active member of the Department.

The Neag School of Education (https://education.uconn.edu/) is ranked in the top 30 among all graduate schools of education and in the top 20 among public graduate schools of education in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report. The Neag School offers programs and courses on the main campus in Storrs and at the Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury campuses. The Neag School of Education offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs of study for both pre-service and in-service educators.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate, guided by the Director and Associate Director of Teacher Education and working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and others in the Teacher Education Unit, will support the successful implementation of the teacher education program, including continuous program improvement efforts and student success initiatives, support accreditation and accountability efforts, oversee some administrative components related to the teacher education program, represent the Neag School to internal and external entities, make contributions through teaching, scholarship, and service as a clinical faculty member in the Neag School of Education, and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Teacher Education, the Department Head, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, or the Dean of the Neag School of Education.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of scholars who support the design, implementation, and assessment of the Neag School teacher education programs. This individual will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG) at the Stamford campus, while also making contributions through teaching, scholarship, and service at UConn’s Stamford campus.

An integral part of the Neag School of Education, TCPCG operates out of four regional campuses: Avery Point, Downtown Hartford, Downtown Stamford, and Waterbury. As part of this 11-month, accelerated program, TCPCG graduates earn Connecticut Teacher Certification and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Psychology (for Special Education students). New cohorts begin every summer at all four campuses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completed Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education or related area, at time of appointment.
  • Classroom teaching experience in general and/or special education at the elementary, middle, or secondary level.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a range of education stakeholders, including teachers, principals, school leaders, teacher educators, coaches/mentors, and prospective teachers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Direct experiences in and/or commitment to supporting student learning in culturally and linguistically complex settings.
  • Leadership experience in K-12 schools as a teacher or administrator with the potential to contribute to the ongoing support and development of partnerships between public schools and the Neag School’s teacher preparation program.
  • Knowledge of historical and contemporary state, national, and/or international trends in teacher education reform.
  • Success with developing field-based and clinical experiences for beginning teachers to learn from practicing teachers.
  • Success with teaching seminars designed to support the learning of prospective teachers.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2023. This is a 1-year appointment and does not lead to permanent academic tenure and must be specifically renewed to continue past its end date. The successful candidate’s primary academic appointment will be at the Stamford campus. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23136 and submit the following application materials:

  • A cover letter that addresses the qualifications,
  • Curriculum vitae,
  • All academic transcripts,
  • Commitment to diversity statement,
  • Three letters of reference.

Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information regarding the Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates, please visit the Department's website at http://teachered.uconn.edu/.

Questions may be addressed to the search committee co-chairs, Dr. Niralee Patel-Lye, at niralee.patel-lye@uconn.edu, and Dr. Joseph Madaus, at joseph.madaus@uconn.edu.

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. 


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
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Further Info:
http://edci.education.uconn.edu/
email address
 
249 Glenbrook Road, Unit 3033
Storrs, CT 06269-3033