Professor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Doctorate in education, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field, completed by the start of appointment.
• At least three years of experience as a teacher of record in a K–12 setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive, respectful, and equitable professional environment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Extensive teaching experience in the discipline at the college or university level.
• Experience supervising students in field placements.
• At least 18 hours of graduate-level coursework in reading.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or professional presentations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in elementary and secondary education.
• Teach elementary and/or secondary teacher-preparation coursework aligned with Professional Educators Licensing and Standards Board requirements.
• Advise majors in elementary and/or secondary education.
• Supervise school-based field experiences and student teaching.
• Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation.
• Conduct research productively and mentor students in research.
• Engage in scholarly or creative activity or research and continue professional preparation and study.
• Contribute to student growth and development and provide service to the University and community.
• Help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion.
• Develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at additional University locations, as assigned.
• Teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
• May develop external grant-funding opportunities.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care accounts with a rollover option.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program offering mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and investment options.
• Professional development.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.