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Assistant Professor of
Education
The School of Education at Point Park University is seeking applicants for tenure track positions in Education
qualified for the Assistant/Associate Professor level. We are seeking professionals with strong experience in K-12 teaching, strong
background in educational theory and pedagogy, and strong instructional skills and/or teaching experience at both the undergraduate and
graduate level. In addition, candidates should demonstrate instructional practices that emphasize diversity, inclusion, equity and
belonging. Candidates should be prepared to teach in both face-to-face and online learning modalities. In particular, special consideration
will be given to the candidate who has multiple teaching and administrative certifications. The successful candidates will begin in the
spring of 2024 with the expectation that they will be available during summer terms to continue working on teaching and advising
students.
Application Procedure
Applicants should email a single PDF containing a letter of
application that addresses their teaching philosophy and research interests, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of three references. Electronic submission of materials should be sent to [email protected]. Please indicate the EDUCATION ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in the subject line.
Point Park is
an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color,
women, and/or LGBTQIA+ scholars. Applicants must have the authorization to work in the United States and not require employer
sponsorship.
About Point Park University and the School of Education
Point Park University is located in the
heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a dynamic, private, urban university with an intense focus on student success through
distinctive, innovative, and experiential learning. Founded in 1960, Point Park enrolls nearly 3,300 full-time and part-time students in
more than 100 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
The School of Education was created in
Fall 2018 from a department within the School of Arts and Sciences and has been preparing educators since the founding of Point Park as a
Junior College. The School of Education offers teacher certification programs in Pre-K through Fourth Grade; Fourth Grade through Eighth
Grade; Secondary Education; Dance Education; Special Education PreK-12; Master’s Degrees in Educational Administration; Special
Education, Learning, Design, and Technology; Athletic Coaching & Administration; Reading and Literacy; Teaching and Leadership and an
Ed.D. in Leadership and Administration. Certificate Programs include Instructional Technology Specialist; Online Instruction Endorsement;
Reading Specialist; School Principal K-12; Superintendent Letter of Eligibility; and the only Pennsylvania Department of Education
(PDE)-recognized institution in Pennsylvania offering an American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) program.
The Education programs are student centered with an emphasis on innovative learning experiences and research that bridges theory and
practice.
Point Park University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.