Assistant Teaching Professor of Education

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rockhurst University's School of Education invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Education (nontenure-track) position. This is an 11-month position with a start date of August 3, 2026. Responsibilities include teaching graduate level education courses and supervising doctoral students’ research projects. Applicants must have demonstrated an active research agenda. The School of Education and the College of Arts & Sciences are committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusiveness of the campus community and the curriculum. The School of Education is especially interested in candidates whose background and experiences are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Candidates who can contribute to diversity and inclusion in their teaching and scholarly work are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in these areas. As Kansas City's Jesuit university, Rockhurst University exemplifies all that Jesuit education has to offer, an academic tradition that dates back nearly 500 years. The highest caliber of academia, leadership, and service to others is the foundation ion which we build a transformative experience for students. The beautiful 55-acre campus is centrally located in a thriving metropolis with a diverse population of more than 2 million people. Kansas City has been ranked among the top 50 best places to live in the United States.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education, educational leadership, higher education, or healthcare education
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Evidence of an on-going scholarly agenda
Experience with course development, implementation, and assessment
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years of experience teaching at the college level
Innovative pedagogy, including online teaching and learning practices
Experience with directing graduate student research experiences
Research interests in fields such as curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, student affairs in higher education, or health care education
Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods
Experience with advising students
An awareness of and interest in the educational mission of Jesuit higher education
Evidence of demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring graduate students