Assistant Professor of Education

Description

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College announces an opening for a full-time tenure-track faculty member to support the Teacher Preparation programs for August 2026. Previous teaching experience is expected with online teaching experience strongly preferred. Responsibilities include a 24-credit hour annual load. Other responsibilities may include advising, recruiting, course design and mentoring students; keeping courses updated in Canvas; participating in course and program assessment; and general service to the Program, Department, Division and the College. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College employs faculty who are student-centered individuals with a passion for teaching and student development. The faculty is expected to demonstrate current content knowledge, methodologies, and skills. Regular and substantive interactions with students, as well as timely feedback, are expected. A strong commitment to the mission of the college is expected. Information about the College may be found at smwc.edu. 

Salary and rank will be based upon relevant qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in special education or related field (terminal degree required to earn tenure)
• Licensed in Special Education
• K-12 teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience incorporating technology in instructional practices. Experience using a learning management system such as Canvas
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Professional and engaging demeanor with students and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in related field
• Three years full time (or part time equivalence) college/university teaching experience
• Successful online teaching and curriculum development experience
• Scholarly work in discipline

Expected Competencies by end of first year of employment

• Evidence of successful college teaching and organizational skills. Distance and Hyflex faculty (teaches all or a majority of contract via distance education delivery) must demonstrate strong online teaching skills.
• Ease with using online learning platforms
• Evidence of service to college, discipline, and community
• Assisting with student and program support (participating in department functions, evaluating student competencies, creating internship agreements, tracking student progress)
• Completion of the Faculty Resource Center training FRC100 is required; FRC 200 is strongly recommended

Application Process: 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and three professional references.