Teacher Education Center Coordinator

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum ofCertificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

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Department:

UAPB | HPER

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Teacher Education Center (TEC) Coordinator provides leadership, programmatic coordination, and administrative oversight for the School of Education's Teacher Education Center, established through the Title III Advancing Teacher Preparation Pathways initiative. The coordinator supports recruitment, retention, licensure attainment, clinical experiences, and educator workforce development initiatives designed to increase the number of highly qualified teachers prepared to serve Arkansas schools.
As a 12-month faculty appointment, the coordinator will maintain a limited teaching load while providing leadership for center operations, candidate support services, residency programming, certification preparation, and strategic partnerships. The position supports the School of Education's mission, Arkansas Department of Education requirements, and accreditation standards.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in P–12 education, teacher preparation, academic advising, student support services, or program coordination.
• Knowledge of Arkansas educator licensure requirements.
• Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with university faculty, school district personnel, and community stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Education or related field.
• Experience with educator preparation programs and clinical partnerships.
• Experience with accreditation processes, including CAEP and state review.
• Experience coordinating grant-funded initiatives.
• Knowledge of Science of Reading, High-Quality Instructional Materials, and teacher residency models.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position):

Sharron Williams, Employment Manager, 870-575-8403

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.Required checks are identified in the position listing.A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes