Assistant Professor of Education – Language Arts, Social Studies and/or Early Childhood

Southeastern Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Elementary Education with a focus in Language Arts, Social Studies and/or Early Childhood at the Assistant Professor classification. Candidates should have an earned doctorate degree in elementary education, curriculum/instruction or reading from an accredited university. A record of successful college or university teaching is preferred. Candidate must hold a valid teaching license in Oklahoma or Texas or obtain the same before hiring. The position requires teaching and advising responsibilities. This position also requires the successful candidate to serve on Residence Year Committees for first year teachers and some visitation of student teachers. Tenure track faculty members will be expected to provide evidence of effective classroom teaching; research/scholarship; and contributions to the institution and profession commensurate with rank. The position may require a multiple campus assignment as well as varied time and delivery methods.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, founded in 1909 as a teacher college, continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment on the campus(s) is approximately 4200 and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 80 miles north of Dallas, Texas and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 edition of America’s Best Colleges.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. ABD applications will be considered. Salary will be in accordance with university salary card.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of Academic Affairs. For review of application, applicants may submit unofficial transcripts or e-copies from each institution of higher education attended. Applicants for this position will include a letter addressing their interest and qualifications, a vita, copies of transcripts, and names and contact information of three professional references. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

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Southeastern Oklahoma State University
1405 N 4th Ave. PMB 4016
Durant, OK, 74701-0609

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