Master Teacher

Position Information Vacancy Number: F-00444 Position Title: Master Teacher Classification Title: Department: Curriculum, Instruction, & Technology Employment Type: Full-Time Special Instructions to Applicant: Auburn University at Montgomery announces a non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor position, as a Teacher in Residence hired to work specifically in the AUMTeach program as a Secondary Math or Science Master Teacher. This is a full-time, twelve-month position. This is a grant funded (fully soft money) position.

The Master Teacher will play an important role in advancing the recruitment and instructional endeavors of the AUMTeach program. Responsibilities include organizing and overseeing events with the goal of recruiting students from the existing STEM student body, transfer students from partner institutions, and high schools within the state of Alabama. Additionally, the master teacher will observe and supervise students during field experiences while fostering a strong relationship with partner school systems.

Job Duties/Primary Responsibilities:

• Organize, oversee, and attend recruitment events that target junior and senior high school students, currently enrolled STEM majors at AUM, and transfer students at partner community colleges (including organization fairs and new student orientation events on campus, high school college fairs and regional college fairs throughout the state of Alabama, and transfer student at events at community colleges).
• Teach AUMTeach courses including Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching, Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design, Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science, Perspectives of Science, History of Mathematics, Research Methods, Functions and Modeling, Classroom Interactions, Project-Based Instruction, and Apprentice Teaching.
• Observe and supervise students during field experiences and apprentice teaching in area public schools.
• Recruit, train, and retain mentor teachers within partner school systems.
• Attend the annual UTeach conference.
• Attend workshops and informational sessions held by the UTeach Institute.
• Work collaboratively with the AUMTeach team within the College of Education and College of Science.
• Develop partnerships with additional schools and community organizations to expand educational opportunities, field experiences, and potential employment opportunities for AUMTeach students.
• Participate in student support activities, including tracking students and identifying and following up with any students in danger of not completing the program.

Additional Duties:

• Hold regular informational and recruitment sessions to expand the pool of preceptors at partner schools.
• Assist students in the development of lesson plans and in-class activities for field experiences and internships/student teaching.
• Obtain supplies to ensure students are provided with the required materials (education supply kits) for field experiences.
• Spearhead course development for AUMTeach courses.
• Provide students with feedback regarding class work, assignments, and field experiences.
• Aid in the administration of edTPA and preparation for Praxis.
• Aid in coordinating background checks for AUMTeach students.
• Ensure mentor teachers at partner schools complete the required documentation to receive stipends.
• Ensure mentor teachers at partner schools complete the required documentation for student evaluations.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with university policies to advise and assist students.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of professional development opportunities for AUMTeach mentor teachers, summer program opportunities for K12 students, and summer internships for AUMTeach students.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders (Alabama State Department of Education, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, Alabama STEM Council, UTeach Institute, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with administrators and mentor teachers within partner school systems.
• Serve as the faculty advisor for a student organization that advances the mission of AUMTeach and the UTeach Institute.
• Additional duties will include student mentoring and other programmatically related tasks.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess:

• A Class A Alabama Professional Educator’s Certificate.
• A Master’s degree or higher in Secondary Education or in a STEM field.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a secondary classroom teacher, with a preference for public school experience.
• Expertise in appropriate use of instructional technology.
• Interest in preparing secondary STEM teachers for public education positions.
• Willingness to support the mission of AUMTeach and the UTeach Institute.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with the AUMTeach Team, UTeach Institute, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, and partner school systems.

Teacher in Residence:
The Teacher in Residence program provides a guarantee that applicants can return to their current school system at the end of the contract term. Contracts are for one year and can be renewed by the University for additional years as applicable to the AUMTeach program.
Guarantees will be negotiated prior to the offer letter.

Salary:
$55,000 for twelve-month appointment.

Related Benefits:
In addition to the standard fringe benefits, such as retirement and health insurance, successful applicants are entitled to 15 credit hours of free course work annually (after 1 year of service) so that applicants may pursue an Ed.S. Ed.D., or a Ph.D. within the Auburn University System.

To apply, complete an online application at . Application materials should include a letter of application, a current CV, transcripts, professional reference sheet and a statement of teaching philosophy.