Title

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Tenure Track

Department Summary

The Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership (SEEL) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position. The mission of the department is to prepare educators and related professionals to teach, lead, and serve in a diverse and evolving global society.

The Secondary Education and Educational Leadership Department at Bridgewater State University is part of a cohesive campus community that provides professional opportunities for faculty advancement in teaching and scholarship and a clear path to tenure. Funding for faculty scholarship is available through the Center for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship as well as the Office of Teaching and Learning. There is also a significant institutional commitment to undergraduate research and international engagement.

SEEL is committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging among its faculty, staff and students, and to strengthening a justice-informed identity as identified in our strategic plan. This emphasis is reflected throughout the University's curricular and co-curricular activities. SEEL, as part of Bridgewater State University, is a teaching institution and faculty are committed to their critical role in successfully graduating our students. The University values scholarship and other ways in which faculty express their professional contributions and accomplishments. This flexibility sustains the need for faculty excellence, while also recognizing the diversity of talents and interests of our faculty as they move up the tenure ladder.

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students; focused on the continuous improvement of its people; and is responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking and the pursuit of new knowledge and deeper understanding. The teaching and learning environment at Bridgewater also cultivates meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships and fosters an appreciation for global engagement aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.
Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties

The Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership (SEEL) invites applications for the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will begin in September 2025. The successful candidate will work with undergraduate and graduate teacher education students. Teaching responsibility will be in the undergraduate Secondary Education major and graduate Education Masters Core (MAT) program. The successful candidate will model effective practices relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Other responsibilities include academic advising and practicum supervision in the department's teacher licensure programs.

Undergraduate courses may include but are not limited to: Introduction to Teaching Secondary School; Adolescent Development for Middle/High School Teachers; Learning, Motivation & Teaching; Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas. Graduate courses may include but are not limited to: Teacher as Researcher; Teacher as Leader, and other graduate courses as assigned.
The successful applicant will collaborate with departmental faculty and engage with College of Education & Health Sciences colleagues and other internal and external partners on the assessment, refinement, and expansion of existing programs. This position requires regularly scheduled office hours for student consultation.

Additional responsibilities may include advising, recruiting, mentoring graduate students and other related duties as assigned and/or required.

Required Qualifications

• Earned PhD or Ed.D. in Education or closely related discipline from an accredited university and with documented coursework highly relevant to middle and high school teacher education. Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment. Degree must be completed by Aug 2025.
• Minimum three years' experience teaching public middle and/or high school.
• Experience teaching courses in teacher education at the college/university level.
• Demonstrated ability to design and teach online and incorporate technology use into student learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and advising; to working in a university community that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and multiple perspectives; and to excellence in PreK-12 public education for all.
• Effective interpersonal, collaboration, and oral and written communication skills with students and colleagues, including those from diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given to individuals with:

• Content knowledge and teaching experience in middle/high school social studies and history.
• Demonstrated experience in public education and/or other accreditation, standards and assessment.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and contribution to the content of the discipline.
• Experience supervising practicum students.
• Experience teaching graduate education courses.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

Posting Number

F00520P

Close Date

11/30/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

• A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
• CV
• Cover Letter
• Concise statement on your philosophy of teaching and learning (2-3 pages double-spaced)
• Equity and Inclusion Statement- a personal statement on a candidate's past efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The equity and inclusion statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss scholarship, professional skills, and demonstrable experience that would enhance the university's efforts to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidates' application materials.

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