Assistant Professor of Education

Benedictine College • Atchison, KS

3h

About The Position

The School of Education at Benedictine College invites applications for a tenure-track, generalist Assistant Professor of Education beginning August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach in a KSDE-approved program that prepares PreK-12 teachers. Benedictine College is a mission-centered Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential college with approximately 2,200 full-time undergraduate students. Candidates should address in their cover letter how they would operate within the College’s mission and academic community. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2026, and the search will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

• PreK-12 teaching experience.
• Current or eligible Kansas teaching licensure.
• Experience supervising or mentoring pre-service or early-career teachers.
• Submit a cover letter addressing how the candidate would operate within the College’s mission and context.
• Submit a curriculum vitae indicating experience teaching at the college level.
• Submit a copy of college transcripts.
• Provide contact information for three professional references.

Nice To Haves

• A completed doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) is preferred; candidates with a master’s degree may be considered if they demonstrate exceptional expertise.
• Substantial expertise in program priorities such as PreK-12 teaching, leadership, curriculum, assessment, or program administration.
• Expertise in a field where few alternative resources exist.
• A national or statewide reputation in the candidate’s field and extensive higher education experience.
• Knowledge and experience in Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses (12 credit hours) per semester, including foundations and methods courses; graduate and summer teaching may be available.
• Supervise student teachers at PreK-12 school sites.
• Advise education majors.
• Pursue scholarship and professional development and support Benedictine College’s Discovery Program.
• Contribute to program assessment, accreditation, and KSDE program review.
• Serve Benedictine College, the School of Education, and the Atchison community in alignment with the College’s mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree