CARSON-NEWMAN COLLEGE
School of Education

Education Generalist in Teacher Education and Graduate Studies in Education

The School of Education at Carson-Newman College invites applications for a tenure track full-time position at the assistant or associate professor rank in education in the Teacher Education and Graduate Studies in Education Departments.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a commitment to the Christian mission of the college, Pre-K-12 teaching experience; and a doctorate in education, with preference given to those who have the experience and course work to teach elementary and secondary methods courses, particularly in the area of mathematics.

Responsibilities
Viable candidates for the position will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively to help prepare both undergraduate and graduate students in K-12 licensure areas.  Candidates normally will be expected to teach a 12-hour load as well as to advise undergraduate and graduate students.  The successful candidate should also demonstrate a record of or willingness to engage in scholarly research.  

Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is negotiable depending on background and experience.  Information on benefits will be provided on request.

The College
Carson-Newman College has been named to three of the top ten lists in the “2006 America’s Best College Guide,” published by U.S. News and World Report for teaching excellence, for quality, and for value.  Carson-Newman is a liberal arts college founded in 1851 and is affiliated with Tennessee Baptists.  The college offers the bachelor's degree in over 50 majors, and masters’ level programs in education, ESL, nursing, and counseling.  The college emphasizes academic excellence through innovative teaching and advising, scholarly and creative works, mentoring of students, and community service.  The campus is situated on 80 acres in a small town renowned for its beautiful setting and is in close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Knoxville, and the popular tourist towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, Carson-Newman College actively encourages women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

To apply for this position and/or to obtain additional information about the college and unit, Please send a letter of application, current vita, transcripts, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Sharon T. Teets
School of Education
2130 Branner Avenue
CNC Box 71952
Jefferson City, TN 37760