MTEL Workshop Instructors

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - meeting a public need to promote the public good. At our founding as the nations first public normal school that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would in turn promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers college we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry designing nutrition plans for professional athletes writing for major media and news organizations and working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham. FSU is unapologetically a public institution offering accessible affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.

At FSU we are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of antiracism encouraging a challenging yet collaborative learning environment and providing culturally relevant education. FSU is designated as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and also belongs to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence community providing national leadership in science education and exploring strategies that will lead to more inclusive science education. We are honored that our commitment earned FSU six Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse welcoming and inclusive community.

FSU currently enrolls about 3000 undergraduate and 1000 graduate and professional students offers 39 undergraduate majors and enrolls 41% BIPOC students in our undergraduate programs. Ideally situated between Boston and Worcester FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history achievement and innovation and provide access to urban hotspots verdant landscapes natural and cultural amenities and diverse communities.

Our founding motto LIVE TO THE TRUTH was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal Cyrus Peirce who sought to discover and teach truth in theory and in spirit and in manner and intellectual and truth moral. Early leaders found this motto speaks of sincerity of intensity of effort of resolution to succeed of joy in achievement. LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Present workshops for the Education Department and for the Division of Graduate and Continuing Educationat FSU. Assist with updates and development of workshops reporting requirements and coordination when assigned of the resources provided by bothDepartments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Chair of the Education Department and the Associate Dean of DGCE.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with workshop content development and revisions.
• Presents in-person and virtual workshops to students on MTEL content on an as requested basis according to established procedure set by theDepartments.
• Instructors are required to submit a syllabus of the workshop/course to keep record of attendance and to administer assessment and timely and thorough feedback on these assessments. Classes must focus on test objectives information guides general program and test information test-taking strategies test directions and open-response rubrics etc.
• Represents theDepartments in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicates relevant information and feedback from workshops to the department.
• Accountable for ensuring that equal opportunity equity inclusion and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to obtain and transport workshop materials including workshop supplies laptop speakers etc.

CANDIDATES MUST:

• Bepassionate and optimistic about their students their content and the teaching profession.
• Demonstrate mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires
• Useinstructional practices that are likely to challenge motivate and engage all students and facilitate equitable active student participation.
• Build a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community.
• Actively createand maintainan environment in which students diverse backgrounds identities strengths and challenges are respected.
• Seekto participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

QUALIFICATIONSREQUIREDED:

• Education: Bachelors degree.
• Teaching or workshop instruction
• Ability to communicate digitally using e-mail system Canvas platform and other digital resources
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity closing the achievement gap and ensuring all students have access to the highest quality instruction.
• Expertise in designing and implementing standards-based instruction.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Hold a Massachusetts Teaching License.
• Masters degree specializing in the subject matter you will lead the workshop.
• Experience leading Professional Development and adult learning at the school or district level.
• Two or more years of workshop instructor experience.
• Three or more years of teaching experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese.

This is a part-time non-benefited contractor position. The workshop instructor works on an as-requested basis typically one to two workshops per semester. The workshops are typically five two-hoursessions. Hourly rate commensurate with education and experience.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups minorities women veterans persons with disabilities and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Equity and Inclusion Statement
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).

*The Equity and Inclusion Statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss professional skills experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the universitys efforts to promote a diverse equitable and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidate application materials.

For full consideration application materials must be received by December 1 2024. However applications can still be submitted until the position is filled.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail email fax or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process please submit ahelpdeskticket.

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