Assistant Professor, Education

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota•Winona, MN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking an Assistant Professor in Elementary Education/Education Foundations for a full-time, 9-month, renewable fixed-term faculty position in the School of Education, starting in Fall 2026. The role involves teaching an average of 24 credits on the Winona, MN campus. The university is looking for a scholar-practitioner who can collaborate within the department, across the University, and with the local community. Preference is given to applicants with experience in teacher preparation and/or teacher professional development, especially in elementary education within Catholic school settings. Candidates must hold a Master’s in Education or a related field with a focus on Elementary Education, with a Ph.D. or Ed.D. being preferred. Ideal candidates will have certification or training in structured literacy, science of reading, and evidence-based reading instruction approaches. A strong commitment to student-centered teaching and/or research, a background in evidence-based teaching methods, and the ability to teach, advise, and mentor diverse teacher candidates are essential. The position requires supporting teacher education students in making learning culturally relevant and connected to pressing global issues.

Requirements

A Master’s in Education or related field
Focus on Elementary Education
Evidence of at least three years elementary education teacher of record
Strong commitment to student-centered teaching and/or research
Strong background in evidence-based teaching methods
Demonstrated ability to teach, advise, and mentor candidates who will teach in diverse educational and cultural contexts
Prepared to support teacher education students to make learning culturally relevant and connected to pressing issues for humanity
Must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution

Nice To Haves

A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or related field (ABD will be considered)
Certification or demonstrable background and training in structured literacy, science of reading and evidence-based approaches to reading instruction (CORE, LETRS, 95% Group, Orton-Gillingham, IMSE, IMSLEC, or similar)
Experience in teacher preparation and/or teacher professional development, particularly if this experience has focused on elementary education in Catholic school settings
Experience teaching in Catholic schools/Catholic education
Experience in teacher education preparation
Experience in program development and accreditation
Evidence of college teaching experience
Record of research and scholarly production
Expertise in diverse scholarly and pedagogical approaches and experience mentoring members of underrepresented groups

Responsibilities

Teach an average of 24 credits
Maintain an active scholarly agenda and demonstrate intellectual growth and significant achievement appropriate to their field
Serve the University and community through academic advising, student and community outreach, and participation in departmental and university-wide committees
Collaborate at the department level and across the University and local community
Teach, advise, and mentor candidates who will teach in diverse educational and cultural contexts
Support teacher education students to make learning culturally relevant and connected to pressing issues for humanity