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Job Title
AUTeach Master Teacher
Posting Number
P1640F
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
AUTeach is a streamlined teacher preparation program at Auburn
University for science majors. The goals of the AUTeach Program are
to attract and retain more students into teaching careers, and to
graduate outstanding science teachers who are masters of their
discipline, who know how to use technology to enhance learning, and
who can understand and involve students in project-based
inquiry.
AUTeach invites applications for a 10-month non-tenure track,
Clinical Faculty position beginning August 2024. The position is a
one-year appointment subject to annual review based on performance,
need for services, and available funding. AUTeach seeks an
enthusiastic candidate who is committed to teaching excellence,
actively engaging with undergraduates, and able to teach
undergraduate courses in the AUTeach program.
Master Teachers are the primary point of contact for undergraduate
students in the AUTeach program. Master teachers manage field
experiences and teach field-based courses. They observe and provide
written and oral feedback to evaluate and help students improve
their skills throughout the program. They maintain strong working
relationships with our partner school districts.
Master teachers work with local school district teachers and
administrators to ensure appropriate field placements and
productive teaching experiences for AUTeach students.
Master teachers maintain an “open door” policy, making themselves
available to students on demand (within reason).
Master teachers are active in program recruitment, help manage
student internships, and participate in a variety of other student
support activities, including tracking students and identifying and
following up with any students in danger of not completing the
program.
Master teachers are knowledgeable about what new teachers encounter
and provide ongoing and just in time career support for AUTeach
graduates, particularly during their first two years of induction
into the profession.
The position will require travel locally and may require periodic
travel to UT Austin (one trip per year). Travel expenses will be
reimbursed.
Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in science or science education with a Master’s
in science or science education, or in educational administration
at the time of employment.
· Teaching certificate in the appropriate content area with at
least three years of teaching experience at the time of
employment.
- The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of youth in
grades 6-12.
- The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for
work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled
to begin and continue working legally for the term of
employment.
Desired Qualifications
We desire candidates whose experience includes:
• Recognized performance in teaching science.
• Demonstrated ability to apply STEM education research-based
practices in the classroom,
• Evidence of strong advocacy for best teaching practices.
• Experience with underrepresented groups in STEM or education
fields
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive teaching
pedagogies and promoting a diverse and inclusive classroom
environment
• Exemplary educational leadership such as a STEM coordinator,
instructional specialist, or principal.
• Demonstrated ability to work with school district partners on
professional development
• Experience working with student teachers
• Knowledge of local school systems
• Extensive experience utilizing instructional technology to
enhance science teaching
Special Instructions to Applicants
Persons hired will be appointed as clinical faculty members in the
AUTeach program. An appointment to this position will primarily
involve participation in teaching and/or supervising undergraduate
students in courses and experiences related to field-based teacher
development. Primary responsibilities include teaching field-based
courses students take in their pursuit of certification,
identifying qualified local public school teachers who can serve as
mentor teachers, working with local area public school teachers who
act as mentors for the students, working with the College’s Field
Placement Office to coordinate field placements and student
teaching sites for students, and conducting field observations of
the students. Additional duties will include student mentoring and
other programmatically related tasks.
Period of Appointment: This non-tenure-track faculty appointment
consists of a 9-month instructional and a 1-month summer
administrative appointment, for a total of 10 months. Additional
instructional-related duties will be assigned to provide persons
appointed in this title with the appropriate workload. Qualified
candidates are encouraged to attach a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy as a single pdf file.
Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact
information for at least three references who will be contacted as
determined by the search committee.
Review of applications will begin Monday, March 11.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
02/22/2024
Close Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment
opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex,
religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or any other classification protected by applicable
law.
Open Until Filled
Yes
References required for this position?
Yes
If yes, minimum number requested
3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Advertisement/Publication
• Website
• Public Job Posting (auemployment.com site)
• Academic Conference
• Agency Referral
• Internal Job Posting
• Personal Referral
• Veterans Assistance Services (Veteran Job Boards, Military Base
Services, State Vet Rep, etc.)
• Disability Assistance Services (Disability Job Boards, ABLE
Network, Voc-Rehab referral, etc.)
• Other
• * Please enter the specifics of the option you selected
above:
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
• Transcripts
• Resume
• Other
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