Lecturer, Teacher Edu/Prog Dir, Middle Childhood & Adolescent/Young Adult/Multi-Age

Lecturer, Teacher Edu/Prog Dir, Middle Childhood & Adolescent/Young Adult/Multi-Age

Wright State University

EEO Statement: 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


First Consideration Date: 03/14/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes


To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21962







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