Literacy Methods/Elementary and/or Early Childhood Education (Assistant Professor)
Winona State University
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Posted: 06-Mar-25
Location: Winona, Minnesota
Internal Number: JOB_POSTING-3-6297
Job DescriptionTeach Elementary Teacher Education courses. The incumbent would be expected to teach courses that include but are not limited to Elementary and Early Childhood Literacy and methods in other areas consistent with academic preparation and departmental needs.Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate on the Winona campus and online, but assignments may include teaching in areas schools and in online/hybrid formats commensurate with department, collegiate, and university needs.Work closely with area school districts in a clinical experience model, including, but not limited to planning for guided clinical experiences, aligning district and teacher licensing goals, and possible delivery of coursework at district sites.Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.Contribute tostudent growth and development including student advising, participation in student assistance planning, and review of student teaching materials and resumes.Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.Assist with regular reporting and updating of programmatic accreditation and program licensing documentation required by the MN teacher licensing board.Supervise field experiences and/or student teachers.Maintain a 12-credit teaching load per semester.Minimum QualificationsMaster?s Degree in Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or other closely related education program.Reading Specialist License required.Three years of experience as a teacher of record at the elementary level, including at least one year as an elementary reading specialist.Advanced coursework in Literacy.Trained in Science of Reading or willing to be trained in SORPreferred QualificationCompleted doctorate in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum, and Instruction, or other closely related doctoral program.Preference will be given to persons who have experience teaching elementary or early childhood methods courses including Literacy and another curricular area.Elementary or Early Childhood license or able to be licensed at the Elementary or Early Childhood level.Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.Experience with culturally and ethnically diverse populations.Experience with continuous progress monitoring systems, curriculum-based assessment, or response to intervention initiatives.Experience and/or training with the sciences of reading including Phonological Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, and Phonics.Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.Other RequirementsA complete online application will include the following:A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previouslyCurrent Curriculum Vitae / ResumeTranscripts (undergraduate and graduate)A list of professional references with contact informationPosting Information:Application Deadline: Review begins 3/17/2025Appointment Date: August 2025Primary Location: Winona, MNSalary: $64,066 (Asst) - $186,015; Commensurate with Rank and ExperienceType of Appointment: Fixed-Term/9 Month AppointmentTelework (Yes/No) NoAbout Winona State UniversityFounded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 92 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting, the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing, paddle-boarding, hiking, and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSU?s Rochester campus is located in Minnesota?s third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry, arts, and culture, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State University's mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information, visit winona.edu.
Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a comprehensive public university with close to 8,900 students. The oldest member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Winona State offers 80 undergraduate, pre-professional, licensure, graduate, and doctorate programs on its three campuses: the original Main Campus in Winona, the West Campus in Winona, and Winona State University-Rochester.