Associate Lecturer Education Department-Classroom Management and Positive Behavioral

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Associate Lecturer, Education Department-Classroom Management and Positive Behavioral

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Department:

Education

Locations:

Milton, MA

Posted:

Dec 20, 2022

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time

Position ID:

157213

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About Curry College:

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. In addition to the main campus classes for adult learners are also offered at our campus at Cordage Park in historic Plymouth. Curry College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Curry College offers 22 undergraduate majors, over 60 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing their legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and their rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that they do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

Job Description:

The Undergraduate Education program at Curry College invites application for a part-time associate lecturer to teach in our undergraduate teacher preparation majors in the areas of middle school, elementary and early childhood areas with a focus in three areas of classroom management.

The successful candidate should possess the following extensive knowledge and practical experience using classroom management strategies that enhance student success in the inclusive classroom; supporting and teaching prosocial behaviors that meet the emotional, social and academic needs of all learners; behavior management principles that support the individual student in the inclusive setting utilizing positive behavior supports and interventions.

The successful candidate should be able to support pre-service educators pursuing credentials across early childhood, elementary and middle school environments which can provide educator candidates opportunities to identify the academic, social/emotional, and behavioral challenges students' experience in classrooms environments and explore specific ways to create strong learning communities that support diverse learners.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and practical experience in examining and applying current behavioral and therapeutic approaches that provide students feedback and promote their success.

The class will be held for the spring 2023 semester, in-person on Thursdays from 5:00-7:30pm beginning on Thursday, January 26, 2023-Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of a master's degree in Education or appropriate related field is required. Extensive experience working in public schools or other appropriate setting teachings working with students at the PreK-8 level is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with pre-service teacher candidates and or novice educators is preferred.

College-level teaching experience or work with traditional age or adult learners both in-person or remotely is desirable.

Comfort and ability using an on-line learning and teaching management systems is preferred.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Elizabeth Canning at elizabeth.canning@curry.edu, (617) 979-3516, or King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St, or US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights (OCR) - Boston Office, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, (617) 289-0111.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

a curriculum vitae;

cover letter;

a statement of your teaching philosophy;

a statement of contributions to diversity (statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity and/or service);

a copy of your unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be required upon acceptance of an offer of employment); and

a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles.

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Curry College
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