The YSU Department of Teachers Education and Leadership Studies is seeking a candidate for an Assistant Professor position to teach Primary Education (P-5) and Primary Intervention Specialist courses. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses offered in the Elementary Intervention Specialist (ELIS) program and engage in scholarship, professional and university service, and program development. The candidate should have an ability and willingness to develop, implement, and coordinate/supervise field experiences; and develop and teach online courses and or programs.  

The mission of the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership Studies is to prepare teachers and administrators who provide quality instruction and leadership in an environment designed to meet the needs of diverse learners, and to assist them in developing 21st century skills. The department has a consistent record of accomplishments in relation to the mission and goals of YSU, assessment activities/results, research and scholarly activity by faculty and students, examples of student success and academic excellence, and community engagement activities.

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. 

Ability to contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through teaching. 

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. 

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University?s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU?s culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education.

 Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. 

Minimum Qualifications:  Doctorate of Education, by the time of appointment, in the areas of primary education, elementary education, early childhood education, and/or special education. Three (3) years of experience teaching in a P-5 inclusive public education classroom. Evidence of potential for success in teaching, service, and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications: Dual doctoral degree and/or concentration in primary education and special education. Experience teaching special education and/or primary childhood courses at a university level. Understanding of, or interest in, special education and primary childhood education program approval requirements and CAEP accreditation.

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An Institution of Opportunity: Youngstown State University inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education. Youngstown State University is where students thrive in their educational and career pursuits, where scholarship creates innovative solutions, and where community engagement is a cornerstone of collaboration that collectively contribute to the sustainable prosperity of the region and beyond. We—the faculty, staff, administrators, and students of Youngstown State University—hold the following values essential to achieving the mission and realizing the vision. Centrality of Studen...ts – We put students first, fostering their holistic and lifelong success. Excellence and Innovation – We bring academic excellence and innovation to learning and life for all stakeholders. Integrity and Human Dignity – We root all behaviors, decisions and actions in the achievement of integrity, mutual respect, collegiality, equity and inclusion. Collaboration and Public Engagement – We embrace collaboration and create innovative partnerships to foster sustainability and enrich our university, our culture, and region. Please use the following link to learn more about YSU: https://ysu.edu/about-ysu

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