Faculty - School of Education

St. Ambrose University • Davenport, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the School of Education at their main campus. The faculty rank (e.g., instructor, assistant professor, etc.) will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience, with the anticipated rank of appointment at the assistant professor level, though candidates with more extensive experience may be appointed at a higher rank. Faculty status (tenure track or term appointment) is negotiable. The start date for this position is August 17, 2026. The university is undergoing a strategic combination with Mount Mercy University, with a full merger of operations anticipated during the fall 2026 semester. This combination aims to reduce costs, streamline operations, and reimagine general education and academic programs with a focus on learner-centeredness, sustainability, strong student outcomes, and engaging and innovative learning experiences. The combined university will enroll over 3500 undergraduate and graduate students and offer more than 40 undergraduate majors and a dozen graduate programs. St. Ambrose University, founded in 1882, is an inclusive, Catholic and diocesan community committed to empowering its members to act courageously, seek wisdom through faith and reason, work for justice and mercy, and lead lives of service.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Mathematics Education or a closely related field
• K-8 teaching experience (3 years minimum)
• Knowledge and experience in supporting diverse learners and mathematics intervention

Nice To Haves

• A terminal degree in Education
• Experience in grades 4-8

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 course load in a variety of delivery modes (may include hybrid and online delivery)
• Advising and mentoring students
• Providing service to the Department, College, and University
• Be a learner-centered educator providing opportunities for students to acquire knowledge and practice skills identified in course objectives
• Embrace both the challenges and rewards of working to build a vibrant and sustainable learner-centered model for Catholic higher education across the campuses of Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose University
• Be committed to supported and guided, evidence-based innovation in pursuit of creating impactful learning experiences for students
• Contribute to the learning and professional outcomes of students across the university generally as well as in the school of education
• Engage in ongoing professional development appropriate to the faculty member's discipline, status, and academic responsibilities
• Offer high quality learning experiences for students in a range of modalities (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and online) or demonstrate a willingness to learn how to do so

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees