Houghton University Looking for Assistant or Associate Professor of Education – Tenure Track at Houghton, NY Full Time

Date of Hire

Fall 2023

Description

Houghton University invites
applications for a full-time tenure track appointment in Education at the assistant or associate rank, starting in the fall of 2023.
Specific teaching assignments will depend on how the candidate’s expertise, interests, and experiences intersect with program needs.
We are especially interested in applicants whose content expertise and experience include literacy or special education.

The
successful candidate would teach undergraduate courses in education, including foundational courses (e.g. Educational Psychology, and/or
Education and American Culture) and upper-level methods courses (e.g. math methods, science methods, and/or social studies methods) in a
face-to-face format that is clearly linked with field experience opportunities. At the discretion of the Area Dean or Provost, the
successful candidate might also be asked to teach one or more online graduate courses. Responsibilities will include teaching 3-4 courses
per semester, advising, mentoring of student teachers, departmental collaboration, service, scholarship, enhancing online offerings, and
building educational partnerships. 

Qualifications:

Required qualifications

Candidates must have teaching experience and scholarship in education. A terminal degree in the field of Education is required at the
time of hiring for the tenure track (ABD will be considered, with a tenure track appointment commencing after the completion of the terminal
degree). In addition, candidates must demonstrate interest and willingness to support the University’s online offerings and mentor
undergraduate students. Other vital qualities include a mature Christian faith, strong communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment
to excellence and creativity in undergraduate teaching, and an ability to integrate Christian faith into their teaching. Also required is an
ability to help students form respectful attitudes and interactions with people who differ in abilities, attitudes, and cultural
experiences.

Preferred qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who hold current teaching
credentials with experience teaching online. Additionally, we will prioritize applicants who have experience teaching in inclusive
classrooms and are also qualified to teach literacy, special education, or social studies methods courses.

We encourage applications
from members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status.

Deadline:

For priority consideration, please
submit all application materials by February 28, 2023.

Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open
until filled.

To Apply

Visit http://www.houghton.edu/campus/human–resources/employment/faculty–openings/and follow the PROCEDURE FOR
APPLICANTS. For more information about Houghton University, visit www.houghton.edu. For questions related specifically to this position, please contact the search committee chair at [email protected] 

About
Houghton:

Founded in 1883, Houghton University is a Christian liberal arts university in the Wesleyan tradition with a
student body representing 40 states and Canadian provinces and 25 foreign countries. US News & World Report’s
“America’s Best Colleges” Guide has ranked Houghton among the Tier 1 National Liberal Arts institutions. Additional
information on Houghton University can be found at: www.houghton.edu. Houghton University is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty,
staff and student body. Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.