Additional Info

General Position Information


Department Name: Teacher Education UNKWorking Title: Assistant or Associate Professor
FLSA Designation: Exempt - Teaching ProfessionalFTE: 1.0

Position Description Details


Responsibilities and Duties


RESPONSIBILITYTIME SPENT PERCENTAGEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONTASKS
Teaching34X

Teach undergraduate and graduate classes in the Teacher Education program.

Scholarship33X

Develop and maintain a scholarly agenda that contributes to the field of study in a meaningful way.

Service33X

Contribute to Service at the department, college, and university level as well as in the community.


Zone Definition Factors


Knowledge Skills and Abilities


Knowledge- high level knowledge about K-6 math instruction and ensuring student success.

Abilities- ability to relate to pre-service teachers, guide their academic and professional growth. Serve as a mentor during instruction and as an academic advisor.

Skills- community and partnership building.


Problem Solving - Decision Making


The typical decisions made during the course of the job include lesson planning decisions, student placement decisions, advisee course selections.


Impact


The position has a strong impact on teacher preparation, academic advising and the relationship between UNK and surrounding schools and districts.


Interactions


The faculty member interacts daily with students and colleagues. The faculty member interacts with stake holders and community members on a weekly to monthly basis.


Supervision Received


The faculty member is supervised by the department chair and ultimately the Dean of the college. The faculty member receives an annual evaluation


Supervision Exercised


Does this position supervise?:

Yes


What types of employees do you supervise?:

Students


Type of Supervision Exercised:

Faculty member supervises students in Math Methods II as they complete field experiences in the public school setting.


Work Environment & Physical Demands


Working Environment


Office,Classroom


Activity Frequency


Sit: Frequently (34-66%)Bending: Not Required
Stand: Occasionally (1-33%)Kneeling: Not Required
Walk: Occasionally (1-33%)Reaching: Not Required
Drive Motor Vehicle: Not RequiredCrawling: Not Required
Squatting: Not RequiredClimbing: Not Required

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity


Lift: Not Required  Push: Not Required  
Carry: Not Required  Pull: Not Required  

Exposure


Animals (Category 1): NOMoving Machinery: NO
Animals (Category 3): NOBiohazardous Material: NO
Blood & Bloody Fluids: NOUncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO
Radiation/ Radioactive: NONoise: NO
Chemical Hazards: NOWorking from Heights: NO
Electrical Hazards: NOConfined Space: NO
3B or Class 4 Laser: NODust and Dusty environments: NO
Hot Work: NO

Use of Protective Equipment


Hearing Protection: NOEye Protection: NO
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NOProtective Clothing: NO

Use of Hands/ Wrists


Keyboard: YESPipefitting: NO
Fine Manipulation: NOGrasping: NO
Repetitive Motion: NO