Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

## Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
* Educational leader who actively participate in school improvement, applying the skills necessary to facilitate school reform while fostering collaboration and cooperation amongst multiple stakeholders
* Competent professionals who seek out and manage resources to support instruction, engage in constructive discourse on a wide range of educational issues, understand and implement state standards, and model best practices
* Culturally responsive teachers who facilitate learning for all students
* A liberal arts education and content area knowledge in the area of licensure
* Application of evidence-based theories and strategies of learning and instruction to classroom practice, including:  + Literacy  + Colorado content standards-based curriculum  + Instructional management  + Formal and informal assessment practices  + Instructional strategies that address a wide range of learning styles, including effective strategies for linguistically and culturally diverse students
* An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education, from an accredited institution
* A strong focus on teaching
* Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with, the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities
* Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity of Adams State University’s student population, including students with different abilities (e.g. physical and or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded, inclusive practices within the classroom
* Demonstrated commitment to honesty, efficacy, and collaboration.
* Experience in education with an emphasis in mathematics education, early literacy/science of reading, social-emotional learning or trauma-informed practice
* Currency in the field documented by at least 3 years’ experience as a credentialed PK-12 teacher
* Currency in higher education demonstrated by experience in teacher preparation at undergraduate and graduate levels
* Quality instructional delivery that is engaging, diverse and addresses multiple learning styles as reflected in positive course evaluations
* Experience working with and advocating for diverse and underrepresented student populations and a desire to serve in rural areas
* Participation in professional organizations
* Record of commitment to community engagement activities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong leadership capabilities, including a demonstrated commitment to integrity and fairness
* Knowledge of current pedagogy and significant skill in teaching in an online environment
* Ability to develop and foster relationships with high school counselors, community college advisors, and college-prep advisors
* Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires
* Demonstrated initiative in seeking new partners and opportunities for recruitment
* Experience professionally managing social media accounts
* Ability to work flexible hours
* Ability to perform with diplomacy, confidentiality and professionalism
* Ability to perform outlined job descriptions
* Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students.
* Ability or experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underrepresented students, including students of color.
* Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service to the university and community.
* Demonstrated self-awareness of one's own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one's orientation towards teaching.
* Demonstrated decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students' unique cultures, experiences, and…