ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Department of Early Childhood/Elementary Education

POSITION: Full-time, continuing faculty position in Teacher Education.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in teacher education; early childhood/elementary teaching experience required. Teacher licensure, higher education experience, scholarly research, and knowledge of NCATE preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide high quality instruction and leadership in an NCATE-accredited elementary (PreK-6) teacher education program grounded in the liberal arts. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate elementary curriculum and method courses; graduate teaching in M.A. in Education program; advising; field experience supervision; collaboration with other disciplines across campus. The successful candidate will have a commitment to the department’s mission to prepare competent, caring, reflective practitioners who advocate for children and youth, develop caring learning environments, initiate and respond creatively to change, value service to others, and integrate theory and practice in diverse classrooms. Participation in scholarly activities and engagement in department, university, and community service expected.

COMPENSATION: Nine-month contract. Salary determined by education and experience. Eastern Mennonite University uses an extended contract system.

APPOINTMENT DATE: Position begins in Fall 2010. EMU reserves the right to fill the position at any time or keep the position open.

INQUIRIES: Review begins immediately. Applicants will be asked to respond to questions specific to EMU’s mission after the initial inquiry. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and three reference letters to

Dr. Vernon E. Jantzi
Interim Vice President and Undergraduate Academic Dean
Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
ugdean@emu.edu
(540) 432-4141

Individuals who bring diversity are encouraged to apply. EMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Eastern Mennonite University conducts criminal background investigations as part of the hiring process. Eastern Mennonite University complies with federal and state requirements for non-discrimination in employment with regard to sex, age, race, color, disability, national and ethnic origin.

EMU seeks faculty who demonstrate evidence or promise of teaching excellence in a Christian, liberal arts environment, commitment to ongoing scholarship, and familiarity with and support of Anabaptist/Mennonite Christian faith practices. Eastern Mennonite University pursues creativity, innovation and excellence in all educational programs and invites students to experience Christ and follow His call to witness faithfully, serve compassionately, and walk boldly in the way of nonviolence and peace.