Instructor/Assistant Professor, Teaching and Learning (AA27058)

Metropolitan State University•Mankato, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The department of Teaching and Learning at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a fixed-term, Instructor/Assistant Professor beginning August 17, 2026. This position requires teaching to support the undergraduate programs in the teaching of reading coursework in the Elementary Education and Kindergarten and Secondary Programs. The role requires active engagement in scholarship, continuing preparation, and services to the University, community, and discipline. A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year. The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified, and may be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations. The candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities. All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in teaching reading methods and integrating technology into teaching and learning.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all
Master’s degree in education or closely related field
Minimum three years teaching experience as instructor of record in K-12 schools, with at least one year as a teacher of reading or communication arts and literature in a 7-12th grade classroom

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated preparation to teach and support a wide variety of students
Ability to teach coursework in K-12 reading instruction
Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology into courses
Experience supervising students in field placements
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development

Responsibilities

Teach to support the undergraduate programs in the teaching of reading coursework in the Elementary Education and Kindergarten and Secondary Programs
Actively engage in scholarship
Engage in continuing preparation
Provide services to the University, community and discipline
Provide up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year
Teach in other areas as assigned and qualified
Develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned
Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation
Conduct research productively and mentor students in research
Help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion
Develop external grant funding opportunities
Engage in scholarly or creative activity or research
Contribute to student growth and development
Provide service to the university and community
Teach undergraduate courses in teaching reading methods and integrating technology into teaching and learning
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
promote the health and well-being of our employees
take work/life balance seriously