Math Teaching Assistant Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Position Information
Department/College
College of Education
Position Title
Open Rank Faculty, Elementary Education (Tenure-Track)
Job Category
Faculty
Posting Number
00538
FLSA
Exempt
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Other
Temporary
No
If Temporary, number of months
Position Summary Information
Duties
DUTIES:
In addition to the responsibilities listed below, faculty members are expected to adhere to all university and College of Education faculty policies, guidelines, and responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of the College of Education, the Dean of Colleges, and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate Elementary Education and education courses in multiple formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, online, evening, weekend, and offsite locations
• Designing, developing, and delivering high-quality instruction and assessments across a variety of instructional modalities
• Supporting student academic achievement, professional growth, and career readiness
• Maintaining office hours and advising teacher candidates on academic and professional matters
• Serving on university, college, and program committees, including accreditation and assessment initiatives
• Engaging in professional development and/or scholarship appropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency in disciplinary field(s),
• Contributing to the university's mission through excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and professional engagement
• Supervising teacher candidates during field and internship experiences
• Supporting and supervising adjunct instructors for designated anchor courses
• Promoting strong student performance on certification assessments and edTPA requirements
• Collaborating with local school systems and community partners to strengthen Professional Development School (PDS) partnerships
• Participating in continuous program improvement efforts through data analysis and evidence-based decision-making
• Performing other professional responsibilities as assigned by university administration

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Earned MAED in Elementary Education from an NCATE/CAEP accredited institution of higher education.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in Grades 1-6 Elementary Education settings
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for scholarly productivity and professional engagement

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Earned PhD or EdD in Elementary Education from an NCATE-or CAEP-accredited institution of higher education, or current enrollment in a doctoral program leading to one of these degrees.
• Experience and/or expertise in literacy development.
• Experience and/or expertise in mathematics and science instruction.
• Completion of Alabama Reading Initiatives (ARI) Training
• Formal training in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS')
• Completion of Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) Mathematics Training for grades K-6
• Participation or completion of Ongoing Assessment Project (OGAP) mathematics training
• Completion of Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) Science Training for Experience and expertise in integrating content areas in a cross-curricular approach to instruction.
• Ability to model effective online teaching and use of instructional technology.
• Experience in supervising student-teaching interns
• Experience with the accreditation process (CEC, CAEP, SACSCOC, etc.)
• Ability to interpret and apply data to improve practices in both courses anchored and college-wide applications.

Salary Schedule
Salary Band: AS200/AO180
To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human- resources/salary-schedule-tables/
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Posting Detail Information
University Information
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Approximately 3,000 students each semester have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where over 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 95% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was named the Most Affordable College in Alabama by The Best Schools, as well as a 2024 Great College to Work For by ModernThink. Athens State offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 392 full and part-time employees with approximately 88 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. 83% of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. Athens State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in North Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society's "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.
EEO Statement
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.
Background Check Statement
In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position.
Note: Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)
Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Additional Information
Athens State University participates in the E-verify System to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.
For assistance, contact the Human Resources Office at 256-216-3333 or email us at employment@athens.edu.