Lecturer of Education and Data Assessment Specialist

MARYVILLE COLLEGE FACULTY POSTING

Position Title: Lecturer of Education and Data Assessment Specialist

Department / Division: Education

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Chair, Division of Education

Faculty Rank: Lecturer

Appointment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Funded Term / Work Cycle: 10-month faculty appointment

Salary : Starting salary determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated competencies.

About Maryville College:

Maryville College is a nationally ranked institution of higher learning and one of America’s oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we’ve educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders to study everything so that they are prepared for anything. Our graduates are equipped to address complex problems, engage with diverse communities, and launch meaningful careers.

Nestled in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, our campus combines the beauty of a rural setting with the advantages of an urban center. With a wide range of academic programs and a strong tradition of career preparation, our alumni live “strong of mind and brave of heart,” carrying forward our Presbyterian founder’s charge to do good on the largest possible scale.

Mission

At Maryville College, we offer more than a mission; we offer support. Our employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%; tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents; and the opportunity to grow in a collaborative community that values professional excellence and personal well-being.

“Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world.”

Values:

• Scholarship: We commit ourselves to lifelong curiosity and learning, to the search for knowledge, and to intellectual creativity.
• Respect: We commit ourselves to honor the worth, dignity, and freedom of ourselves and all creation, and to treat others as we wish to be treated.
• Integrity: We commit ourselves to truth, honesty, dependability, and responsibility in all our actions and relationships.

Application Instructions: To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the Maryville College employment application through Paycom. Applicants should attach:

• A letter of interest to include teaching philosophy and outline how the candidate meets the stated qualifications
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• Graduate transcripts

Additionally, three letters of reference (one of which should address teaching experience, and one of which should address Data Assessment Specialist experience) should be submitted by referees to [email protected].

Priority review of materials will begin on May 5, with applicant review and interviews scheduled immediately.

Position Purpose

This position serves as a faculty member in the Educator Preparation program and as the Division’s Data Assessment Specialist. This role contributes to Maryville College’s academic mission through excellence in teaching while also developing, implementing, and maintaining assessment data aligned with accreditation standards.

SUMMARY

Maryville College invites applications for a full-time Lecturer of Education and Data Assessment Specialist. This hybrid faculty role combines teaching responsibilities with the coordination and oversight of annual assessment collection and reporting.

Teaching responsibilities represent approximately 60% of the position and include instruction in teacher education courses. Data Assessment responsibilities represent approximately 40% of the position and include the collecting, analyzing, and reporting of data relevant to the Educator Preparation Program.

Education and Experience required to ensure success in this position:

Education required

• Master’s degree in education

Experience required

• Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in U.S. public school settings, teaching students in grades K-12

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching early, adolescent, or disciplinary literacy and/or social studies
• Experience in data management and/or compiling and submitting reports of a complex and exacting nature

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teaching and Student Learning (60%)

• Teach methods courses in literacy, social studies, and strategies for diverse learners
• Develop syllabi, course materials, and assessments aligned with program learning outcomes
• Design and deliver effective learning experiences that support student success
• Maintain accurate records related to instruction and student progress
• Contribute to curriculum development and revision within the educator preparation program
• Advise teacher education candidates

Data Assessment Specialist (40%)

• Uss Via (Watermark) to collect, store, and analyze teacher candidate key assessment data
• Perform various duties including obtaining data, preparing analysis, reports, surveys, and statistical summaries as needed for annual accreditation reporting
• Ensure that the collection, storage, management, access, and reporting of student- and program level data is efficient and of high technical quality
• Develop and track an overall master calendar schedule of data collection tasks
• Coordinate with the Director to ensure accurate and timely communication of information impacting candidate recruitment, admission, and retention
• Coordinate with the Director to track and report all enrollment, retention, completion, and post-graduate employment
• Administer surveys to graduates and employers and analyzes survey results
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accreditation requirements

Scholarship and Professional Engagement

• Maintain professional expertise in the discipline
• Participate in scholarly, creative, or professional development activities consistent with faculty expectations for lecturer appointments

Institutional Service and Faculty Governance

• Participate in department meetings and faculty meetings
• Support initiatives that advance student learning and academic excellence

Collaboration and Campus Engagement

• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and campus partners to support student success
• Participate in recruitment
• Contribute to a campus culture grounded in Maryville College’s values of Scholarship, Respect, and Integrity

Compliance, Safety, and Institutional Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with institutional policies and academic regulations
• Participate in required training and professional development
• Support safe and inclusive learning environments for students

Other:

NOTE: Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty, and students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to student-centered teaching and mentorship
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate across academic departments and with external school partners

License, Certification, or Registration Necessary:

None required

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in classroom environments
• Ability to travel to local schools for teacher candidate supervision

Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:

• Basic office and instructional technology (computer, projector)

“The College may, at its discretion, sponsor employment-based immigration petitions (such as H-1B or permanent residency) on behalf of employees when permitted by law and aligned with institutional priorities and budget.

Sponsorship is contingent on satisfactory continued employment, compliance with applicable federal regulations, availability of institutional resources, and the College’s sole determination of fiscal feasibility.

The College cannot guarantee sponsorship in any case, particularly where newly introduced federal filing fees or wage obligations create financial burdens inconsistent with institutional budget stewardship. The College always reserves the right to defer or decline sponsorship.”