| Position Title | Instructor-9 month appointment |
|---|---|
| Work Location | Springfield Campus |
| Department | Greenwood Lab School |
| Pay Grade | Unclassified |
| Faculty Appointment Type | Tenure Track |
| Term (if applicable) | 9 month |
| Begin Date of Appointment | 08/12/2013 |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt | Exempt |
| General Function | The Instructor is a member of the ranked faculty whose duties require effectiveness in teaching, a commitment to staying current with their discipline and appropriate pedagogies, and a willingness to serve the academic unit, college and/or University. The Instructor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. Effective January 1 2007, the Instructor rank is a tenure-track appointment only for faculty appointed by the two-year open admissions campus at West Plains and the Greenwood Laboratory School. |
| Description of Primary Duties | Greenwood is a laboratory school with Missouri State University with approximately 375 students in grades K-12. Primary responsibility is to teach secondary science classes (grades 7-12), including Biology, in an inquiry based approach implementing resources from the Web via a SmartBoard, knowledge/use of Blackboard, arrange a summer science academy and participate in science contests. Greenwood faculty are expected to contribute to the function of a lab school and support the goals and mission of Greenwood and the University. Other responsibilities include working with the public affairs initiative, parents, college students, faculty, staff and other duties inherent to working in a K-12 school as assigned. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. |
| Minimum Acceptable Qualifications | The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Instructor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. |
| Additional Qualifications | Required: Masters degree in Education, or completion of masters degree within one year of hire, certification in Biology, full-time secondary science teaching experience including Biology, eligible for Missouri Teacher Certificate, technology skills including use/knowledge of SmartBoard, websites, digital instructional materials and scholarly potential. |
| Link to Job Description | http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21479.htm |
| Open Date | 02/08/2013 |
| Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | This is a Secondary Science Instructor (grades 7-12, including Biology) position. Tenure, if applied for and granted, will be at Greenwood Laboratory School only. Official transcript for highest degree will be required if hired. The first consideration date is Febrary 25, 2013, with the position open until filled. Include contact information for 3 – 5 professional references in your Curriculum Vitae. Attach copy of teaching certificate to Certificate/License 1 under Applicant Documents. |
| EO/AA and Diversity Statement | 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. |
| Background Check Statement | Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. |
Posting Detail
| Posting Number | 20130004FTF |
|---|---|
| Quicklink for Posting | http://jobs.missouristate.edu:80/postings/6762 |
