Assistant Professor of Education

Alverno College•Milwaukee, WI

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Alverno College is seeking applicants for a full-time, ten-month faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Education beginning in January 2027. The Education Department is looking for someone to teach a range of courses in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral education programs, with a teaching load of 12 credits per fall and spring semester. The role involves collaboration in curriculum development, teaching, learning, assessment, and program evaluation within the department and across the college. Responsibilities include maintaining scholarly and community relevance, recruiting and mentoring teacher candidates, performing administrative functions such as attending meetings and preparing reports, and advising students. The position emphasizes teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels within an innovative, ability-based curriculum that focuses on active student learning and instructor feedback. Faculty are expected to collaborate with a diverse and innovative education faculty to provide transformative learning opportunities and engage in scholarly practices that develop teaching practice. Additionally, the role involves engaging with current and prospective students through various activities and events.

Requirements

Doctorate in Education field required.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction or equivalent licensing as a teacher, administrator, or specialist required.
Three to five years of relevant experience in K-12 or higher education environments required.
Prior teaching experience is required.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to use instructional technology.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent licensing as a teacher, administrator, or specialist.

Responsibilities

Teach a range of courses in undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral education programs (12 credits per fall and spring semester).
Serve and collaborate in departmental and cross-departmental committees, including department meetings and other required committees.
Maintain scholarly and community relevance and connections in the field of education.
Commitment to recruiting and mentoring teacher candidates.
Perform administrative and college-responsible functions, including attending department and committee meetings, participating in college Institute sessions and faculty training series, and preparing annual reports.
Student advising, on-going curriculum development, and participation in college-wide faculty development meetings and experiences.
Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in an innovative and ability-based curriculum that emphasizes active student learning and instructor feedback on performance.
Collaborate as part of an internationally recognized, innovative and diverse education faculty inspired to provide transformative learning opportunities that prepare students for teaching and leadership positions.
Engage in scholarly practices that develop teaching practice.
Engage with current and prospective students through activities such as connection with student groups, attendance at college-sponsored events, or recruitment events.