Education - Assistant Professor

Western Connecticut State University•Danbury, CT

19h•$81,149 - $94,674•Onsite

About The Position

Western Connecticut State University’s School of Professional Studies is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Education Department for the 2027–2028 academic year. The position requires the candidate to be on campus. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in education programs; engage in appropriate service and scholarly activity, including research and grant writing; support Aspiring Educators; and collaborate with colleagues on program evaluation, CAEP accreditation activities, field placement, and student teaching. The candidate will serve on department, university, and program committees. Education programs are delivered on campus, in hybrid formats, or online, but the candidate must hold office hours on campus and participate in on-campus activities. The minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education or a closely related field and teaching certification in elementary education. The university prefers candidates with additional certification in secondary education, special education, TESOL and/or bilingual education, or the 092 track; demonstrated experience teaching in an education program; PK–12 teaching experience; scholarly publications; and experience teaching online using universal design for instruction. Preference may be given to candidates with two to three years of higher-education teaching experience. Candidates with credentials or experience substantially comparable to the stated qualifications may also be appointed. The university is particularly interested in applicants experienced in working with students from different backgrounds and committed to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups. The successful candidate is expected to value and encourage all forms of diversity, including neurodiversity. The hiring salary range is $81,149–$94,674, commensurate with experience. Faculty have access to travel and/or research funds and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States; the university cannot sponsor work visas. Employment is contingent on proof of citizenship or employability under IRCA and successful completion of a background check. Applications, submitted as PDF files, must include a letter of application addressing qualifications and interests, teaching expertise and experience, service and/or leadership, research interests, and teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three professional references. Applications must be received by November 11, 2026; late applications will not be accepted.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Ed.D. with a concentration in education or a closely related field.
Teaching certification in elementary education.
Must be able to work on campus, hold on-campus office hours, and participate in on-campus activities.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Employment is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under IRCA and successful passing of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Additional teaching certification in secondary education, special education, TESOL and/or bilingual education, or the 092 track.
Demonstrated experience teaching in an education program.
Experience as a PK–12 teacher.
A record of scholarly publications.
Experience with online teaching using universal design for instruction.
Two to three years of teaching experience in higher education.
Experience working with students from different backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the education programs.
Engage in appropriate service.
Engage in scholarly activity, including research and grant writing.
Support Aspiring Educators.
Collaborate with colleagues on program evaluation and CAEP accreditation activities.
Collaborate on field placement and student teaching.
Serve on department, university, and program committees.
Hold office hours on campus and participate in on-campus activities.