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The University of Sioux Falls invites applications for a full-time position in Education to begin in the Fall of 2024. Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS        
 Candidates must possess an earned Masters degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or closely related field at the time of appointment. PK-12 teaching experience is required. An earned or in progress Doctorate in Education is preferred but not required.

The successful candidate will have a minimum five years of demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership in an education environment, will be knowledgeable in online education, program development, instructional design, and student support; and will possess the ability to work collaboratively with PK-12 school personnel. Teaching experience at the university level and experience with university supervision of online students are preferred, but not required. Experience with program state approval and national accreditation requirements is preferred but not required. Personal commitment to the Christian faith and the integration of faith and learning as well as a commitment to the mission of the University of Sioux Falls as a Christian liberal arts university is required.

  
RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a full-time position within the Fredrikson School of Education. Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate assessment courses on ground or online, teaching graduate courses on ground or online, working as point person to either the online elementary and elementary/sped program or serve as the education specialist coordinator, recruiting and advising students. Faculty members are also expected to develop partnerships with local school districts and community agencies, serve on faculty committees, participate in accreditation and assessment activities, stay active in professional organizations, participate in the life of the university and community, and collaborate with existing faculty and staff members.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY & THE COMMUNITY   UPDATE

Founded in 1883, the University of Sioux Falls is a Christian, Liberal Arts University affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A., with a total headcount of approximately 1600, including undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and 12 countries. USF is led by President Brett Bradfield, and is inclusive of all denominations with dozens represented on campus. Our mission is to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world. Our motto is Culture for Service.

We offer more than 50 undergraduate academic programs, including majors, pre-professional programs, minors and specializations, and adult and graduate offerings. The following graduate and adult-learning programs that are offered on campus or online: Accelerated Nursing, Education Specialist, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, and Doctor of Education in Leaderhip.

The University is a member of the Council of Independent Colleges. USF is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. USF is also accredited by the following: South Dakota Division of Education and the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). USF is a member of the NCAA Division II and competes in the Northern Sun Athletic Conference (NSIC). The University of Sioux Falls is located in the heart of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a progressive and respected center for health care, banking, and agriculture. The Great Plains region, with its beautiful landscapes and rich agricultural land, enjoys economic and cultural vitality. The city boasts a multitude of recreational opportunities including parks and paved bike trails along the Big Sioux River. The city of Sioux Falls is South Dakota’s largest city with a growing population of 185,000 people, and a metropolitan area of over 265,000. Sioux Falls has been recognized in the national press as one of the nation’s top cities in which to live, and is conveniently located at the junction of Interstates 90 and 29, within a day’s drive of most major Midwestern cities.

APPLICATION 

Review of applications begins immediately. All application materials must be at the University for Candidate to receive full consideration. Please submit the following to be considered for the position:

• Letter of intent/application letter
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Personal statement of Christian faith
• Official transcripts of all graduate work
• A minimum of three current letters of recommendation

Please note that the initial interview may be conducted without all recommendations submitted to USF, but the applicant file must be otherwise complete.

The review of applications will begin immediately as qualified applicants submit and will continue until the search is successful. A selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The University of Sioux Falls is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the application process, please contact USFHR@usiouxfalls.edu.