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u00a0rnAssistant Teaching Professor in EducationrnUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell rnLowell, MA rnFull time rnGeneral Summary of Position:rnThe School of Education currently serves 400 graduate students and 150 undergraduates. The School has 15 tenured or tenure track faculty and seven clinical faculty. During the last five years, the School has launched exciting new initiatives to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding student body: a new BAEd degree with dual license in elementary and special education, a Carnegie-recognized doctoral degree program for school leaders, a School Leadership Institute (professional development for standing school administrators), one of top-ten online M.Ed. degrees, robust Ph.D. degrees, a U.S. Department of State grant-funded international education program, a UTeach program for undergraduate STEM education, and a Center for Program Evaluation. The School of Education also has a long-standing partnership with the National Park Service, through the Tsongas Industrial History Center at Lowell National Historical Park, which, each year, brings 40,000 children to Lowell for place-based, experiential learning.rnThe School of Education contributes to the recognized success of UMass Lowell, which is a Carnegie Doctoral High Research (RU/H) university ranked in the top tier of US News' National Universities. UMass Lowell is strategically located 30u202fmiles northwest of Boston, in the northeast Massachusetts high-tech region. The University is located in the historic industrial city of Lowell, Massachusetts, and serves the multicultural population of the Commonwealth. Lowell is home to the second largest Cambodian population in the country, in addition to people whose family heritage includes such countries/regions as Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria, Brazil, and the Caribbean.u00a0rnThe University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as in curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive and nurturing environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to this goal and encourage candidates to apply and to identify their strengths in these areas.u00a0rnResponsibilities:u00a0u00a0rnIn response to increasing program enrollments, this position is primarily designed to support the continued growth and improvement of the Bachelor of Education, Elementary and Moderate Disabilities program. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:rnrnTeaching six courses per year in the candidateu2019s area of expertisern Supporting program coordination and management, including rnrnpracticum / field placementsu00a0rnstudent support and advisingrncollaboration with local schools / school districtsrnrnrnService to the School of Education, university, and community as described in the MSP (Massachusetts Society of Professors) contract for teaching/clinical facultyrnrnMinimum Qualifications (Required):u00a0rnu00a0rnrnApplicants must have earned a doctoral degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related disciplinernSubstantial experience working in a K-12 settingrnAbility to collaborate on program development and improvementu00a0rnKnowledge of current research-based content, skills, and dispositions required to teach academic differentiation, including knowledge of assessment, curriculum design, and asset-based models of instructionrnKnowledge of current trends and innovations in preservice teacher education, including clinical programming and teacher performance assessmentrnKnowledge of effective supervisory practices related to preservice teacher educationu00a0rnrnPreferred Qualifications:rnu00a0rnrnExperience teaching in an elementary or middle school classroomrnExperience in teaching and assessing students with disabilitiesu00a0in inclusive settingsu00a0rnTeaching and assessing students who are ELLsu00a0rnFamiliarity with Massachusetts elementary and middle school curriculum frameworksrnFamiliarity with Massachusetts teacher licensurernExperience in culturally relevant/anti-racist pedagogyrnExperience in special education, content-area literacies, ESL/bilingual education, or STEM educationrnUndergraduate college teaching experiencernOnline and remote teaching experience and educational technologyrnExperience advising/supporting studentsu00a0rnExperience with practicum supervision, mentoring, or observing teachingrnAbility to communicate and interact positively with colleagues, students, and K-12 personnelrnAbility to collaborate with community partners and local schools / school districtsrnrnSpecial Instructions to Applicants:rnApplications received by April 1, 2022, will be considered in the first review of candidates.u00a0 However, later applications may be considered for the position. The position will close after an adequate number of qualified applications is received.rnPlease include the following documents with your application:rnu00a0rnrnComprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)rnCover letter describing: the candidateu2019s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; teaching experience and qualifications; a commitment to working with a diverse body of students pursuing careers in education; possible research experiences; and service / collaborative work undertakenrnTeaching Statement/PhilosophyrnOne course syllabus germane to the courses which might be taught at UMass Lowell.rnAn evaluation of your teaching skills (provide either a synopsis of participant evaluations of a course you have taught, extensive professional development you have facilitated, or an evaluation conducted by a supervisor).rnNames and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.rnApply at: ****University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.

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