Assistant/Associate Professor of Education

Assistant/Associate Professor of Education

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Teaching & Learning invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Education. Faculty will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to effective instructional practices. Site supervision may also be a part of the faculty member's teaching load. The successful candidate will be expected to advise teacher candidates, maintain regular office hours, participate in service to the University, College and community and other such assignments directed by the Department Head.

As this is a tenure track position, the successful candidate will be expected to teach educational methods courses and curriculum development, teach in the graduate program, supervise and assist with clinical practice experiences, and maintain an active research agenda (including publications, professional presentations, and external grant proposals).

Additionally, knowledge related to managing practices for accreditation (e.g., data collection, continuous improvement) and writing accreditation reports is required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Earned doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Research, or Educational Leadership or related discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in methods and/or curriculum development courses from an accredited university by hire date.
- Teaching experience in education.
- Experience observing and scoring lessons using rubrics (e.g., NIET/ATR, CLASS, COMPASS).
- Must meet SACSCOC credentials to be able to teach the coursework for graduate level curriculum & instruction classes, as well as being able to mentor graduate students and align coursework for accreditation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Teacher certification and 3+ years of experience teaching in Grades PreK-12 settings.
- Experience writing accreditation reports, and developing and maintaining quality assurance systems for accreditation.
- Research interest in one or more of the following areas: curriculum development, program redesign, instructional strategies, school improvement, or assessment.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Excellent oral/written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Commitment to personal and professional caring.
- Ability to cooperate with others to benefit students and the program.
- Ability to actively engage in program development, refinement and delivery.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Vita
- Teaching certificate
- Copies of Transcripts (Only an unofficial transcript for the Highest degree is required at application. Official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon employment.)

Posting Close Date:  April 29, 2025

Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.

Please apply at this link:  https://ulsselu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SLU/job/Assistant-Associate-Professor-of-Education_R-1898