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Job Title

Instructor of Educational Psychology

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Education

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Education of West Texas A&M University invites applications for an instructor/data specialist coordinator position. The position will coordinate teacher candidates’ certification examinations including scheduling, communicating, and scoring practice exams. The individual holding this position will analyze and disseminate certification testing data to candidates and faculty. The position will also help manage the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) candidate records. Duties will also include teaching undergraduate courses as needed. Applicants should be service oriented and collaborative with excellent verbal and written communication, and technology skills. This position will be an 11 month position with a possibility of working the twelfth month.

Work Performed:

• Coordinate all areas of teacher certification examinations including scheduling, communicating, scoring, and reporting the EPP’s testing data.

• Analyze and disseminate testing data to candidates and faculty.

• Coordinate and facilitate remediation efforts for candidates who require additional support in preparing for the representative and/or official certification examinations, including keeping records of all testing and remediation action plans.

• Disaggregate teacher candidate data for reports and databases (ASEP, LBB, CRAFT, TITLE II, and other departmental programs).

• Assist and collaborate with certification officers by maintaining and creating data spreadsheets.

• Teach undergraduate courses in face-to-face and/or web-based delivery systems.

• Website maintenance and updates for the undergraduate educator preparation program.

• Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Master of Education or Master of Related Field Degree.

• Minimum of two years teaching experience.

• Hold a classroom teacher certification or one who is eligible for educator certification.

• Technology skills in the areas of office software, student educational software, student database software, student assistive learning software, and office equipment operation.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and teacher candidates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Educational Diagnostician, Reading or Literacy, Instructional Design and Technology, or English as a Second Language.

• Teaching experience in a public school, university, or community college

• Hold a Texas professional educator certification

• Ability to coordinate all areas of certification examinations including scheduling, communicating, and scoring practice exams.

• Ability to assist students in areas of need for certification testing, including connecting students with study materials and test preparation resources.

• Ability to manage and analyze data.

Applicant Instructions:

We require the following:

• Letter of interest or cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

• Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu .

Texas law requires that males aged 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Betty Coneway

Department: Education

Phone: 806-651-2664

Email: bconeway@wtamu.edu

Affirmative Action Commitment Statement

West Texas A&M University and the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences are committed to hiring the person most qualified for the Instructor of Education Psychology position with equal treatment and access for all applicants, including affirmative action for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

We will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.

WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.

At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits

West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.