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 at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2027. The position is located in Wichita, Kansas, and reports to the Chair of the Division of Education. The ideal candidate has extensive elementary-level teaching experience and a strong background in assessment or reading literacy strategies, or is willing to learn. Candidates should be committed to preparing preservice teachers for diverse urban, suburban, and rural settings and demonstrate advanced teaching pedagogy and classroom management skills, a 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. Its mission is to equip students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. The University seeks faculty who embrace its mission and RISE Core Values: Respect, Inclusion, Service, and Excellence. Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, education, and experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references through the Friends University employment website. Applications submitted through other means will not be accepted.
Requirements
- At least three years of successful teaching at the elementary school level.
- A current state teaching license.
- 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.
- A doctorate or terminal degree in the discipline is strongly preferred; candidates making demonstrable progress toward a doctorate may be considered, as may candidates with a professional master’s degree and additional discipline-specific credentials and/or significant relevant professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for individuals academically or professionally qualified to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- A strong background in assessment or reading literacy strategies, or willingness to learn.
- Advanced skills in teaching pedagogy and classroom management.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
