Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education

University of Redlands•Redlands, CA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Redlands' School of Education is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education for a full-time, 10-month visiting position in the Department of Teaching and Learning. This role is crucial for leading the transformation of our hybrid teacher preparation curriculum into a fully online modality while teaching courses in the teacher preparation program. The Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education is expected to be an expert in online pedagogy who can design, develop, and deliver high-quality online learning experiences for teacher candidates. This includes creating engaging, interactive coursework that maintains rigor and promotes active learning in digital environments, while ensuring alignment with CTC requirements and best practices in teacher education. Also, this Visiting Assistant Professor would be facile in supporting faculty with online course development. A key responsibility is to ensure that teacher candidates receive excellent instruction through innovative online teaching methods and are adequately prepared to enter the profession as digitally literate, equity-minded educators. This involves expertise in online learning platforms, instructional design, and a commitment to fostering inclusive digital learning communities.

Requirements

A Doctorate degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, or a related field (ABD considered)
Demonstrated expertise in online pedagogy and instructional design for higher education
Proven experience teaching in teacher preparation programs (online, hybrid, or face-to-face)
Advanced proficiency with Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.) and educational technologies
Experience designing and delivering fully online courses with evidence of student success
Experience with a diverse range of learners and a strong grasp of current academic content standards and effective teaching strategies
Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessibility standards
Commitment to equity-minded teaching practices

Nice To Haves

A California teaching credential
K-12 classroom teaching experience (minimum 3 years strongly preferred)
Expertise in synchronous and asynchronous online teaching methodologies
Familiarity with video-based teaching and feedback tools (e.g., GoReact, Swivl, Edthena)
A commitment to promoting the engagement of minoritized learners in digital spaces
Published scholarship or presentations on online learning in teacher education
Experience with Quality Matters or similar online course quality frameworks
Experience with CTC accreditation processes and requirements
A K-12 teaching background in one of the following high-need areas: Special Education (Mild to Moderate), Single Subject (Mathematics, science, or foreign languages), Multiple Subject

Responsibilities

Teaching courses in the teacher preparation program using online methodologies
Developing engaging, interactive online learning experiences that maintain rigor and promote active learning
Utilizing diverse educational technologies to create inclusive, accessible learning environments
Modeling best practices in online pedagogy for teacher candidates
Providing timely, meaningful feedback on student work through digital platforms
Leading the redesign of hybrid teacher preparation curriculum to fully online delivery
Creating digital resources, modules, and assessment tools aligned with online learning best practices
Ensuring curriculum meets CTC requirements while optimizing for online delivery
Implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessibility standards
Working collaboratively with School of Education faculty on program development and continuous improvement
Partnering with instructional designers and educational technology specialists
Contributing to departmental meetings, program assessment, and accreditation activities
Managing courses within the university's Learning Management System (LMS) with advanced proficiency
Maintaining accurate records and submitting grades in a timely manner
Advising teacher candidates on academic progress and program requirements
Participating in student recruitment and retention efforts
Staying current with emerging technologies and online pedagogical research
Contributing to the scholarship of online teaching and learning in teacher education
Engaging in professional development activities related to online education
Supporting the development of a culture of innovation in teacher preparation