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Working Title:
Assistant or Associate Professor of Teacher Development - Elementary Education, State University Faculty
Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Classification Title:
State University Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
209: Inter Faculty Organization
City:
St. Cloud
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$64,963.00 - $188,620.00
Job Description
Through their research, teaching, and service, the ideal candidate will demonstrate St. Cloud State's commitment to our mission and values, especially our responsibility for the holistic education of our diverse student population. This includes our commitments to social justice, equity, access, inclusion, and attention to the various components of student belonging. Applicants will be expected to establish and maintain professional goals to be outstanding teachers through the use of research-based, best- practices, and innovative pedagogy. They should be willing to participate in teaching using delivery methods such as in person, online and hybrid. They will regularly engage in ongoing professional development and innovation opportunities focused on pedagogical and professional growth.
Tenure track position in the Elementary Education program with expectations to: Provide university course instruction that models effective instruction in Elementary Education in the areas of pedagogy, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction, literacy, and/or social studies methods.
Provide academic advising, student support, student advocacy, mentorship, and recruitment.
Participate in departmental and program operation, addressing departmental and program enhancement, state and national accreditation and program assessment and review.
Teach and work effectively with persons from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including an asset approach to multilingualism.
Engage in scholarly activity
Salary Range: $64,963.00 - $188,620.00/annually
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate in C & I, Elementary Education, Literacy Education or related field. (ABD considered with degree to be completed before appointment date.)
Holds or has recently held a K-6 elementary education license.
Minimum of three years' experience as a licensed, full-time classroom teacher of record in a K-6, U.S. public, elementary school.
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize technology in instruction.
Demonstrated ability to teach and work collaboratively and effectively with persons from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualification
A record of teaching excellence at the university level in the field of Elementary Education: literacy, curriculum, pedagogy, culturally and linguistically sustaining instruction, and/or social studies methods.
Reading Specialist Certificate/Endorsement
Minimum of five years' experience as a licensed, full-time classroom teacher of record in a K-6, U.S. public, elementary school.
Background or degree and successful experience in multi-lingual education.
Background, degree, expertise, and successful experience in literacy education.
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize technology in instruction for both university candidates and elementary classrooms including online or hybrid teaching.
Demonstrated scholarly activity, such as research studies, professional articles and/or professional presentations.
Demonstrated effective experience with course design, instruction and assessment aligned with Interstate Teacher Support and Assessment Consortium (InTASC) and the Minnesota Unit Standards, Standards of Effective Practice, and/or Content Standards.
Experience with academic advising, student support, mentorship, or recruitment.
Other Requirements
Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume/CV
Cover Letter Three
Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of employment)
Position Information
Appointment Type: Probationary/Tenure Track
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Varies
About
The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State's commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU's It'sTime (https://www.stcloudstate.edu/its-time.aspx) strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system's Equity 2030 initiative (https://www.minnstate.edu/equity2030/index.html) . SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.
Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Interim Title IX Coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Judith Siminoe. For additional information, contact the Office for Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
08-17-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
03-09-2026
Close Date:
04-09-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Renee Denise Bertram
Posting Contact Email:
rdbertram@stcloudstate.edu
