Assistant/Associate Professor of Teacher Education

CROWN COLLEGE - SAINT BONIFACIUS, MINNESOTA

Address of Job Location: 8700 College View Dr., Saint Bonifacius, MN 55375

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Job Summary: Description
Effective Date: July 1, 2027

Status: Full-time Faculty, Exempt

Hours Worked: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Monday – Friday, evenings and weekends as required

This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to teach undergraduate teacher education courses on campus within the School of Liberal Arts and Education. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the Chair of the Department of Teacher Education in consultation with the Chair of the Department of Humanities and Social Science.

Equipment: Equipment used includes, but is not limited to, a personal computer and required software, printers, scanners, copy machines, and other equipment required by the position for teaching, related research, and administrative tasks.

Reports to: Chair of the Teacher Education Department and Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Education

Job Responsibilities:

Instruct and supervise teacher candidates in middle and secondary Communication Arts and Literature content and pedagogy. Teach core education courses, as needed.
Teach courses in English. Classes may include English Composition, Writing and Literature, and other upper-level English courses.
Contribute to the accreditation, assessment, and licensing requirements of the Professional Educators Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) by writing reports, analyzing data, attending PELSB and MACTE meetings, etc.
Advise students in the teacher education department.
Prepare for and participate in regular assessment and department meetings.
Demonstrate mastery and scholarship in an appropriate professional field, including but not limited to professional development aligned with licensure.
Plan and provide theoretical instruction and experiences that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and curriculum of the Department of Teacher Education.
Promptly evaluate student work and achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to coursework.
Participate in strategic planning and vision for the Department of Teacher Education.
Stay abreast of state legislative actions related to Teacher Education as well as of scholarly developments in Communication Arts and Literature education.
Contribute to the fields of research related to K-12 teacher preparation and Communication Arts and Literature education.
Integrate the Christian faith into teaching, administrative tasks, and mentoring opportunities.
Support the mission, goals, and objectives of Crown College.
Engage in general faculty responsibilities that include:
Participation in departments and faculty meetings,
Care of students,
Crown College committee assignments, and
Regular office hours.

Job Requirements:
Agreement and personal alignment with the Crown College Statement of Faith and Community Covenant.
Demonstrated experience and expertise teaching English and Teacher Education courses at the college level.
Ability and desire to integrate collegiate teaching and the Christian faith.
Recognized success as a practitioner
Ability and desire to succeed as a researcher.
Familiarity with curriculum design and program assessment
Experience evaluating students’ work and reporting results promptly.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately, orally and in writing.
Effectiveness in working in teams, focusing on student success and institutional strength.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sit or stand for extended periods and perform extensive computer and mobile-device work.
Possess hand and arm dexterity, or an equivalent ability, sufficient for keyboard use and operation of creative-production equipment.
Communicate effectively with coworkers, students, partners, and constituents by telephone, video conference, and in person.
Possess adequate vision to accommodate frequent viewing of computer screens and review of visual content.
Frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and infrequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, including production equipment.
Occasionally move throughout campus and off-campus locations and work in moderate-to-high noise environments during events.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in education or related field aligned with a focus in Communication Arts and Literature Education or Secondary English Education
Completed an initial licensure program in Secondary Communication Arts and Literature Education and has a Licensure in Secondary Communication Arts and Literature Education (or related Secondary English Education license) at the baccalaureate or master’s level.
Three years of successful middle or high school classroom teaching. 
Demonstrated effectiveness as an instructor in English, Education, or related academic area. 

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD/EdD in Education or related field with a focus in Communication Arts and Literature Education.
Additional teaching licensure that complements Communication Arts and Literature
College teaching experience, especially in Christian higher education
Familiarity and/or experience with standards and assessments  
Experience with advising
Five years of successful middle or high school classroom teaching
 
Non-Discrimination Policy

Crown College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or status regarding public assistance.

(The examples given above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all-inclusive.  This position description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.  Crown College reserves the right to change and/or eliminate all job duties as determined necessary.)


Additional Information
Base Pay From
$56,000
Base Pay To
$67,000
Base Pay Per Year

Expiration Date of Job Posting: May 28, 2027