Instructor - Career and Technical Education - William Paterson University : Job Details

Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University.Department Overview:William Paterson University's College of Education serves as a major resource for educational practitioners and institutions by preparing students for entry into teaching and educationally related professions; providing educators with advanced certifications and continuing professional development; and preparing novice and veteran teachers to participate effectively in a diverse society. The College promotes teaching and learning by contributing to the collaborative participation of students and faculty in professional learning communities. In pursuit of this mission, the College of Education is dedicated to promoting student success and academic excellence in the advancement of teaching and life-long learning.Career and Technical Education Program:The Career and Technical Education Alternate Route Program at WPUNJ offers courses, seminars, and virtual field supervision leading to state certification in a Career and Technical Education area. Applicants to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Alternate Route Program must have a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) in a CTE area or domain from the New Jersey Department of Education. Candidates may fulfill the 50-hour pre-professional course requirement before being accepted to the program. For full acceptance to this alternate route program, candidates must gain employment as a full-time CTE Teacher of Record in the area corresponding with their CE. This 350-hour, two-year program is offered in an online format which means that candidates from all areas of New Jersey can attend without traveling to campus. Throughout the program, seminar instructors provide ongoing coaching through virtual observations, opportunities for reflection, and discussion.Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach Career and Technical Education courses in the areas of Professional Responsibility, The Learner and Learning Environment, The Cycle of Teaching for Planning and Assessment, and Community of Practice, in an online modality.
• Provide students with consistent, effective, and timely feedback, support, and guidance in their academic endeavors.
• Attend department meetings and participate in activities and events of the department.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• NJDOE Standard Teaching Certificate (CTE area preferred, but not required)
• Knowledge and understanding of NJDOE Career and Technical Education areas and standards.
• Ability to teach Career and Technical Education courses in an online modality.

Personal attributes and traits:

• Commitment to supporting student success.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Self-reflective and responsive to constructive feedback.

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