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Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title Lecturer, Teacher Edu/Prog Dir, Middle Childhood & Adolescent/Young Adult/Multi-Age Job Category: Faculty/Instructional Department Teacher Education EEO number: 26Y156 Position FTE
1.0
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate Negotiable Salary Band: NA FA Job Summary/Basic Function:
Teach licensure coursework in the Middle Childhood Education (MCE) and Adolescent and Young Adult / Multi-Age (AYA/MA) programs and serve as Program Director for these programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position provides essential instructional capacity and full-time program leadership to ensure accreditation compliance, assessment integrity, curriculum alignment, and continuous improvement across MCE and AYA/MA programs. The role directly supports recruitment, retention, student success, and responsiveness to regional workforce needs in high-demand teaching field.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* Master's degree in Middle Childhood Education, Adolescent and Young Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or a closely related field.
* Extensive coursework or professional experience preparing educators for grades 4-9 and/or 7-12 licensure.
* Minimum of three years of teaching experience in middle or secondary 4-12 educational settings.
* Demonstrated ability to teach and support teacher candidates in licensure-based programs.
* Experience working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from historically marginalized populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
* Terminal degree in Middle Childhood Education, Adolescent and Young Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or a closely related field.
* Experience in social studies and/or science education at the 4-9 and/or 7-12 grade levels
* Experience teaching methods courses and/or professional seminars in educator preparation programs.
* Familiarity with CAEP accreditation standards, the Ohio Department of Higher Education licensure requirements, Ohio Learning Standards and Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession.
* Experience administering or evaluating licensure-linked assessments such as edTPA, unit plans, or clinical evaluations.
* Experience collaborating with school districts to support clinical placements, recruitment, and workforce-aligned preparation.
* Demonstrated ability to support program coordination, assessment systems, advising, or accreditation activities.
Essential Functions and percent of time:
Teaching - 60%
* Teach required undergraduate and graduate licensure courses in the Middle Childhood Education (grades 4-9) and Adolescent and Young Adult / Multi-Age (grades 7-12) programs.
* Provide instruction in core methods courses, professional seminars, and other required coursework that includes state-mandated content, key assessments, and program transition points aligned with Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards.
* Prepare and deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats, including daytime, evening, weekend, and web-enhanced courses as scheduled.
* Teach courses that administer and evaluate high-stakes assessments such as edTPA, unit plans, data-based decision-making assessments, clinical dispositions, and other licensure-linked measures.
* Develop and maintain course syllabi aligned with Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession, licensure requirements, and program assessment maps.
* Post course materials, communicate with students, track enrollment, and submit grades using university systems (e.g., Learning Management Systems and Wings Express).
* Hold regular office hours and provide timely feedback to support candidate growth and program completion.
* Collaborate with program faculty to make timely curricular updates in response to changing state standards, licensure requirements, and accreditation expectations.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
Program Directing - 20%
* Serve as Program Director for the Middle Childhood Education (MCE) and Adolescent and Young Adult / Multi-Age (AYA/MA) licensure programs.
* Mentor, advise, and supervise teacher candidates, including support for students navigating program transition points, remediation plans, and clinical experiences.
* Provide leadership for curriculum coordination, course sequencing, and alignment across undergraduate and graduate offerings.
* Oversee administration, scoring, analysis, and continuous improvement of key assessments required for licensure and accreditation.
* Ensure consistent implementation of program transition points, including entry, progression, and exit requirements.
* Lead accreditation-related activities in both programs, including data collection, documentation, annual reporting, and preparation for CAEP self-study and reviews.
* Coordinate program responses to evolving ODHE requirements, Ohio licensure policy changes, and potential grade-band restructuring.
* Work closely with department leadership and other program directors to ensure coherence across educator preparation programs.
* Support recruitment and retention initiatives by coordinating outreach to school districts, prospective students, and adult learners.
* Guide program redesign and scheduling to improve access, flexibility, and enrollment growth.
Service - 20%
* Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned.
* Participate in recruitment, retention, advising, and alumni engagement activities that support program growth and sustainability.
* Represent MCE and AYA/MA programs at regional and statewide events, including district partnerships and educator preparation initiatives.
* Collaborate with colleagues across campus and with external partners to strengthen educator preparation pathways.
* Participate in relevant professional organizations related to middle childhood, secondary education, or teacher preparation.
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 02/12/2026 First Consideration Date: 03/14/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
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