Instructor
Department of Teaching
Malcolm Price Laboratory School/Northern University High School
University of Northern Iowa
POSITION:
Tenure track appointment for Secondary French Instructor – Beginning August 2008. Rank dependent upon qualifications and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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A Master of Arts degree with an emphasis in Secondary French required.
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Appropriate Iowa licensure or eligibility for licensure required.
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Training in and experience with current best practice in Secondary French instruction preferred.
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Evidence of outstanding competence in teaching Secondary French preferred.
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Experience working with diverse groups of students and demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to reach each student preferred.
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Evidence of experimentation and innovation in program and course development preferred.
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Experience with interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and teaming preferred.
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Experience working with teacher education students preferred.
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Involvement with secondary school reform initiatives preferred.
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College level French instruction experience preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Instruction: French at the secondary school level at the Laboratory School.
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Teacher education: provide model teaching, assist and supervise teacher candidates as they observe and participate in the classroom, journal and reflect with teacher candidates and guide their instructional planning.
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Service to the university community, the students, and the State of Iowa, in committee and professional organizations.
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Outreach to practicing professionals and research in one's field is an expectation.
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Interdisciplinary team involvement is an expectation.
SALARY/BENEFITS:
UNI offers excellent fringe benefits which include TIAA/CREF, group life, disability, dental and medical insurance.
TIMELINE:
Applications received by May 27, 2008 will be given full consideration. The department encourages applications from minority persons, women, persons with disabilities and veterans.
APPLICATION:
Forward letter of application, current vita, a transcript of all graduate work and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:
Ms. Terry Ketter, Director’s Assistant
Price Laboratory School
Department of Teaching
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613-3593
(319)-273-2514, FAX (319) 273-6457
http://www.uni.edu/coe
For additional information regarding position vacancy contact:
Mary Doyle, Chair
Search Committee
mary.doyle@uni.edu
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.