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.

Assistant Professor of Education –

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

The Department of Education invites applications for a full-time tenured track assistant professor position in Education starting on August 15, 2025. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching a 4-4 load of introductory and upper-level courses in Westminster College Education department, advise students in the major, and serve as a college supervisor for our student teachers. Successful candidates will also contribute to our undergraduate research program and demonstrate an appreciation of holistic student development. 

Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective instruction.
  • Strong knowledge of curriculum development and assessment practices.
  • Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology. 
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Strength in advising/mentoring students. 
  • Ability to give effective feedback. 

Job Requirements:

Education: An earned doctorate in Education or related field. LETRS Certified and/or evidence of expertise and excellence in applying the Science of Reading. Evidence of excellent teaching experience at the early childhood or elementary level and in the Higher Education setting.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

1) Cover letter

2) Current curriculum vitae

May be requested later of finalists: 

3) Unofficial graduate transcripts

4) Three letters of recommendation; at least one of which directly addresses teaching at the pk12 or Higher Education setting.  

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. 

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision options
  • Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
  • Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
  • Stand-alone EAP program
  • Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
  • Retirement 403(b) plan
  • Tuition remission or exchange programs
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Paid Holidays (15+ each year)

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor

Fulton, MO 65251

HR@Westminster-mo.edu

573-592-5226

Assistant Professor of Physical Education –

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health & Exercise Science, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position, beginning August 15, 2025. This is a tenure-track position on a 9-month contract. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

The selected candidate will have a 3-4 teaching load consisting of introductory and upper-level courses in Westminster College’s Education and Health & Exercise departments. As part of this load, the selected candidate will teach a first-year seminar on a rotating basis. As the Coordinator of the Physical Education program, responsibilities also include advising physical education and health education majors and overseeing the Physical Education program. Successful candidates will also contribute to our undergraduate research program and demonstrate an appreciation of holistic student development. Additional duties include maintaining regular office hours, fulfilling service responsibilities, and engaging in scholarly and professional development.

Essential Functions:

  • Experience teaching a broad scope of physical education-related courses (creative movements, P.E. methods, Adapted P.E., Community Health) on a collegiate level.
  • Experience working in the education field
  • Supervising student teaching (physical education & health education)
  • Advising majors in Physical Education and Health Education
  • Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods. (Student-centered learning, service learning, online teaching)
  • Ability to relate to a diverse student population and facilitate individual student learning.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology

Job Requirements:

Education: An earned doctorate or advanced ABD in Health & Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or related field is required. Evidence of excellent teaching experience at the collegiate level is required.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

1) Cover letter

2) Current curriculum vitae

3) Statement of teaching philosophy and research direction

4) Unofficial graduate transcripts

5) Three letters of recommendation

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision options
  • Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
  • Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
  • Stand-alone EAP program
  • Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
  • Retirement 403(b) plan
  • Tuition remission or exchange programs
  • Sick and Vacation time
  • Paid Holidays (15+ each year)

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor

Fulton, MO 65251

HR@Westminster-mo.edu

573-592-5226

JOB TITLE & SUMMARY

POSITION TITLE:  Assistant Teaching Professor of Education, Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Rockhurst University’s School of Education invites applications for a non-tenure-track (NTT) Assistant Teaching Professor of Education position. This is an 11-month, non-tenure-track (NTT) position with a start date of August 5, 2024. Responsibilities include teaching research methods and doctoral level courses and supervising doctoral students’ research projects. Applicants must have demonstrated an active research agenda. 

The Ed.D. in Education and Leadership is an online, cohort-based program with four concentration areas: K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare Education, and Organizational Leadership. This Jesuit inspired Ed.D. program provides a distinctive approach to developing educational leaders, healthcare educators, and organizational leaders prepared to face the challenges of today’s accelerated rate of change.

The faculty teaching load will include courses such as Research Methods, Historical Topics in Higher Education, Active Pedagogies and Legal Aspects of Higher Education, with preference those who have a background in K-12 Leadership. The non-tenure-track faculty member also will engage in service activities that include mentoring doctoral students and guiding the Institutional Review Board (IRB) application and review process.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, education and leadership or a closely related field 
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education
  • Evidence of expertise in research methods
  • Experience with directing graduate student research experiences
  • Experience with advising students
  • Experience with course development, implementation, and assessment

Preferred Qualifications

  • A minimum of three years of experience teaching at the college level
  • Innovative pedagogy, including online teaching and learning practices
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures
  • An awareness of and interest in the educational mission of Jesuit higher education
  • Evidence of demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds 

The School of Education and the College of Arts & Sciences are committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusiveness of the campus community and the curriculum. The School of Education is especially interested in candidates whose background and experiences are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Candidates who can contribute to diversity and inclusion in their teaching and scholarly work are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in these areas.  Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The position offers a full benefits package.

As Kansas City’s Jesuit university, Rockhurst University exemplifies all that Jesuit education has to offer, an academic tradition that dates back nearly 500 years. The highest caliber of academia, leadership, and service to others is the foundation in which we build a transformative experience for students. The beautiful 55-acre campus is centrally located in a thriving metropolis with a diverse population of more than 2 million people. Kansas City has been ranked among the top 50 best places to live in the United States.

For best consideration, please apply through our online system by June 25, 2024. Review will continue until filled. Applicants should submit an online application including: (1) a letter of interest which includes demonstration of job qualifications and a brief description of your teaching philosophy (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research interests and agenda, and (4) names and contact information for three references. Unofficial transcripts will be required of those selected for on-campus interviews before the on-campus interview. Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Sarah Hicks sarah.hicks@rockhurst.edu. Rockhurst cannot accept any application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) by email, mail, or walk-in. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system. Questions about submitting applications through our online system can be directed to our Human Resources office at 816-501-4835.

Rockhurst University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Rockhurst uses E-Verify.