Education Faculty

Calvin University•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Calvin University invites applications for a full-time regular faculty member to join the Education Department and teach graduate courses in educational leadership and school leader preparation, online and in-person, beginning in August 2027, pending administrative approval. The position will also include teaching selected in-person undergraduate courses aligned with the candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs (e.g., literacy, educational philosophy, social context, student intern supervision, and student teaching seminar).

Requirements

Vibrant Christian faith dedicated to integration of that faith with their field of study.
PhD or EdD in educational leadership or a related field.
At least 5 years in a school leadership position (e.g., principal, head of school, etc.).
Demonstrate excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and master’s levels.
Demonstrate an active stream of relevant research and publication.
Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
Commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching using a variety of methods and instructional technology.
Broad interdisciplinary interests.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to integrate questions of meaning, significance, and ethics into all course content.
Deep commitment to engaging students beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate courses in educational leadership and school leader preparation, online and in-person.
Teach selected in-person undergraduate courses aligned with the candidate’s qualifications and departmental needs (e.g., literacy, educational philosophy, social context, student intern supervision, and student teaching seminar).
Grow in Reformed Christian commitment.
Pursue an active scholarly agenda.
Teach effectively.
Serve the university, department, students, and the wider community.
Affirm commitment to the educational mission of Calvin University as a Christian liberal arts university in the Reformed tradition, affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.