Higher Education Jobs in Teacher Education

The Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) provides a website for higher education institutions to post faculty and staff openings in teacher education.  This services is FREE to paid MACTE institutions.  Non-Member institutions will be required to pay a fee of $100.00 to post a position for up to 90 days.   To post your position, please contact John Gerard – MACTEExecAssist@gmail.com.


Stephens College

JOB TITLE & SUMMARY

Job Title: Early Childhood/Elementary Education Faculty Position

DEPARTMENT: School of Integrative Studies

Type: Faculty, Full-time, Non-tenure track

Stephens College invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, Early Childhood/Elementary Education faculty member.  The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, mentor and advise students, and participate in program/college meetings and events.  This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track position to begin August 2023.

The Stephens College Education Program is home to The Children’s School, a constructivist, holistic-based, STEAM focused laboratory school community. It is comprised of a preschool program for children ages 3-5, and an elementary, K-5 program.  Preservice teachers begin working in the laboratory school beginning their first semester on campus.  Education faculty collaborate with laboratory school teachers to mentor, support, and provide feedback to preservice teachers.     

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a 12-credit hour teaching load each semester including literacy and math methods, foundations of education, and other courses consistent with academic preparation and program needs. 
  • Develop and facilitate engaging and immersive, multi-modal learning experiences. 
  • Supervise students in clinical field experiences, student teaching, and practicums at various sites.
  • Participate in curriculum development and assessment.
  • Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
  • Provide service to the department, and college through committee work and other duties as assigned.
  • Participate in student recruitment, retention, advising, and registration activities.

Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Early Childhood or Elementary Education from an accredited institution.
  • Experience in Teacher Education and college teaching. 
  • Record of teaching courses related to Elementary or Early childhood Education
  • Experience supervising student teaching. 
  • Experience teaching in early childhood and/or elementary classrooms.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
  • Commitment to contributing to the mission of the program and college through research, teaching, and service.
  • Experience developing and improving course content and curriculum. 
  • Experience using online classroom platforms or learning management systems (e.g., Canvas or similar platforms).
  • Experience developing and/or teaching online, hybrid/in person courses. 

Stephens College is a women’s college proudly located in downtown Columbia, MO, home to the University of Missouri and two private colleges with a total student population of about 40,000. Since our founding in 1833, we’ve been offering innovative, career-focused programs sound in the liberal arts with a focus on creative arts and sciences. We take a hands-on, experiential approach to education, making sure our students get both quality classroom instruction and external work experiences that complement their coursework. Stephens College prepares students to become leaders and innovators in a rapidly changing world. Graduate, online, and certificate programs available to women and men as part of our commitment to lifelong learning. 

The college prides itself on fostering a close-knit faculty community and on providing a welcoming, learning-centered environment for students. The learning community is distinguished by small classes, close engagement with faculty, intellectual rigor, and dynamic programs of study that reflect the College’s mission of lifelong learning. Stephens College contributes to the vibrant social and cultural climate which makes Columbia such a desirable place to live.

Stephens College offers excellent benefits, including vacation/holiday/sick pay, health/dental/life insurance, tuition waiver and college-matched retirement plan.

Stephens College does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status and all other classifications protected by law. Stephens College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX or disability accommodations, any other concerns related to equity or noncompliance, or requests for a complete copy of the College’s policy should be directed to the Stephens College Equity Compliance Team at equity@stephens.edu,  www.stephens.edu/equity or (573) 876-2321 or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at http://www.ed.gov/ocr 

To Apply:

Qualified applicants should-

  1. Complete the online Stephens College application
  2. Submit the following to humanresources@stephens.edu:
  • A letter of application
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Names of three references

Official transcripts & a criminal background check will be required before a contract will be issued. 


Washington University In St. Louis

Job Title: Department of Education – Lecturer in Education

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS, Department of Education – Lecturer in Education.  The Department of Education at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a  teaching track faculty appointment in Education at the rank of Lecturer to begin in the Fall  semester of 2023. A terminal degree in Education (PhD or EdD) is required. This position is a  full-time appointment which includes the equivalent of 9-12 credit hours of teaching per  semester with the possibility of administrative duties associated with the Department of  Education. The initial duration of the appointment is one year, but the Department of  Education is hoping to find a lecturer who will become part of our community for an extended  period. Teaching track faculty are central to the mission of the Department and an important  part of our community. The Department and broader University have dedicated resources to  support their professional development. 

Successful candidates will have well-defined teaching interests that align with our  interdisciplinary undergraduate and master’s programs in teacher education (https://education.wustl.edu). In particular, we are looking for someone with a strong  background in K-12 literacy who can teach the following courses for teacher certification: 1)  elementary (e.g., Teaching Reading in the Elementary School; Language, Learning, and  Instruction; and Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disabilities) and 2) secondary (e.g., Instructional Interventions in Reading for Adolescents and English Language Learners; Reading  in the Content Areas; and Teaching Writing in School Contexts). Ideal candidates would also  possess strong experiences in K-12 educational settings applicable to supporting our teacher  candidates in field and clinical experiences in local public-school classrooms. Knowledge and  experience with teaching interdisciplinary courses relevant to teacher education and  educational studies (e.g., The American School; Education, Childhood, Adolescence, and  Society; and Sociolinguistics, Literacies, Schools, and Communities) would also be helpful, but is  secondary to experience with K-12 teacher education.  

Diversity and Inclusion are core values at Washington University, and the strong candidate will  demonstrate the ability to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse  array of students can learn and thrive. Engaging students in the analysis of educational policy  and addressing systemic inequities, countering deficit notions of those marginalized, and  furthering their understandings of the social, political, and historical contexts of education is  inherent in our departmental theme – Equalizing Educational Opportunity: Equity, Inclusion,  and Success in Classrooms, Schools, and Communities.” 

Applicants should submit the following: 

1) cover letter addressing the position and our departmental theme 

2) curriculum vitae including current personal contact information (e-mail, phone, etc.) 3) statement of teaching philosophy and methodology (1-2 pages, single-spaced) 

4) teaching portfolio with sample syllabi and/or teaching evaluations from 1-2 courses  previously taught in K-12 or higher education settings 

5) list of 3-5 professional references (names, institutional information, and contact information  only); letters may be requested later

Applications should be submitted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/122446 

Review of applications will begin on April 3, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications received before this date will receive full consideration. However, applications  received after the deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee. For  inquiries about the position, please contact the Chair of the Department, Dr. Andrew C. Butler  (andrew.butler@wustl.edu). 

Washington University in St. Louis is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The  University is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and  especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the  University’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to  race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,  protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information. 

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