College of Education
Assistant/Associate Professor in Elementary Education. The Elementary Education Program in the
Department of Childhood Education and Family Studies at Missouri State University Springfield invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position to begin August 12, 2013. The
Elementary Education Program offers a Bachelor of Science in Education with certification in Grades 1 to 6.
The department has both graduate and undergraduate programs that include programs in Early Childhood
Education, Elementary Education and Child and Family Development. The Greenwood Laboratory School (K12) provides practicum sites for majors.
Responsibilities
The Assistant/Associate Professor is a member of the ranked faculty who will demonstrate achievement in the
areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The primary responsibility of
the Assistant/Associate Professor will be teaching undergraduate content methods courses in a growing, fieldbased program with an interdisciplinary team of methods faculty. The Assistant/Associate Professor will teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary education including content methods commensurate with the
applicant’s content training and experience (e.g. science methods, mathematics methods) and/or related courses
face-to-face on the Springfield campus and/or off-campus locations, through distance learning or on-line as fits
the needs of the department and the candidate's expertise. The Assistant/Associate Professor will develop and
maintain a collaborative relationship with public school constituents and provide clinical supervision for
elementary practicum students, interns and student teachers as needed. Consideration will be given to applicants
with experience with diverse/or at-risk populations. Knowledge of the teacher work sample as a teacher
performance assessment is helpful. The Assistant/Associate Professor will engage scholarly activities beyond
those associated with teaching and will be expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research and
grant proposal development by having an active research agenda, publishing in peer reviewed national and
international journals, and presenting research at national conferences.
Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor are prescribed in the
Faculty Handbook, http://www.missouristate.edu/assets/policy/FacultyHandbook_09-11-12.pdf. The ability to
develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
(Please see http://www.missouristate.edu/policy/Op1_02_3_DiversityHiringPrograms.htm for information on
the Diversity Hiring and Recruitment Programs.)
Earned doctorate from an accredited university in Elementary Education, Teaching and Learning, Curriculum
and Instruction, Education or closely related field. ABD with expected completion by August 12 start date will
be considered. Applicants must have at least three years of demonstrated excellence in teaching in grades 1-6 in
public or nationally accredited schools preferably with learners from culturally and/or linguistically diverse
populations; established or emerging research agenda with demonstrated potential for developing a strong
record of published scholarship in teacher education; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various
constituencies throughout the university and public school communities with a strong commitment to inclusive
excellence and working with diverse and/or underserved populations.
To Apply
Only electronic submissions at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/ will be accepted . For additional information or
informal inquiries, contact Dr. Cynthia Hail, Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee at (417) 836-6055 or
CindyWilson@missouristate.edu.
Review of applications will begin March 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.
Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the
dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the
treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes,
the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age,
disability, or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University.
Prohibited sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence. In addition, the
University does not discriminate on any basis (including, but not limited to, political affiliation and sexual
orientation) not related to the applicable educational requirements for students or the applicable job
requirements for employees.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or
military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes
he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. Inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal
and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional
Equity and Compliance, 901 South National Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu,
(417) 836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights.
Setting. Nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountain region, Missouri State University is a comprehensive
university system with a mission in public affairs and includes:
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A multi-campus university devoted to helping the region, Missouri, and the nation imagine and make a
better future.
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More than 20,000 students, 150 undergraduate majors and 47 graduate programs, many of which are the
state’s strongest and largest of their kind.
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Bachelors, masters, specialist in education, and professional doctorate degrees, and is the host site for a
cooperative doctorate degree in Educational Leadership with the University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Support for diversity and international elements, and collaborative community leadership.
Springfield offers many of the amenities found in a big-city experience with hometown flair. Located in the
southwest corner of the state, Springfield is surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Ozark hills, streams
and lakes with:
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Four temperate seasons for a wealth of outdoor attractions, plus scenic parks and greenways, and
superior public and private schools.
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A vibrant downtown filled with restaurants, pubs, clubs, galleries, theaters, studios and lofts.
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A population of more than 400,000 (approximately 160,000 in the city proper) in the metropolitan area.
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For more information about the City of Springfield and to see photos of the city, please visit
www.springfieldchamber.com.