Assistant Professor Education
About The Position
Friends University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month faculty appointment in the Division of Education, beginning in August 2027. The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor and reports to the Chair of the Division of Education. The successful candidate will teach a minimum of four courses per semester, serve as Faculty Lead – Elementary, supervise student teachers and field experiences, advise and mentor students, and participate in departmental and institutional committees and other service activities. Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, education, and experience. The ideal candidate has extensive elementary-level teaching experience and a strong background in assessment or reading literacy strategies, or a willingness to learn. Candidates should be committed to preparing preservice teachers for diverse urban, suburban, and rural settings and bring advanced skills in teaching pedagogy and classroom management. The University seeks applicants who demonstrate passion for teaching and a desire to mentor preservice teachers in and out of the classroom. Friends University is a Christian University of Quaker heritage whose mission is to equip students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. Faculty are expected to embrace this mission and the University's RISE Core Values: Respect, Inclusion, Service, and Excellence. The University encourages applicants who share its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- At least three years of successful teaching at the elementary school level.
- A current state teaching license.
- A doctorate or terminal degree in the discipline is strongly preferred; candidates making demonstrable progress toward a doctorate may be considered.
- Candidates with a professional master's degree may be considered if they also have additional discipline-specific credentials and/or significant professional experience relevant to their teaching responsibilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to team and personal development.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to student advising and mentoring.
- Commitment to Friends University's Christian mission and RISE values.
- Advanced skills in teaching pedagogy and classroom management.
- Passion for teaching and a desire to mentor preservice teachers in and out of the classroom.
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in assessment or reading literacy strategies, or willingness to learn.
- Academic or professional qualifications to teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Experience preparing preservice teachers for diverse urban, suburban, and rural settings.
Responsibilities
- Teach a minimum of four courses per semester.
- Assume responsibilities as Faculty Lead – Elementary.
- Supervise student teachers and field experiences.
- Advise and mentor students.
- Participate in departmental and institutional committee work and service.
- Prepare preservice teachers for diverse urban, suburban, and rural settings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
