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Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian university environment to
apply for an instructor position in the Department of Teacher Education, beginning August 2024 This non-tenure-track, full time faculty
position is a 9-month appointment.
Qualified candidates will hold at least a master’s degree in elementary education from an
institutionally accredited university (or equivalent). Teaching experience in P-6 school setting is required. Experience teaching math in an
elementary setting and teaching and/or supervising in a college or university setting preferred. Generalist teaching and supervision
responsibilities will be in teacher preparation. The successful applicant will be expected to assume responsibilities in school partnership
endeavors, support CAEP assessment processes, and participate in various service activities in the department, school and larger university
community.
The department currently includes nine full-time faculty members, offers undergraduate degrees in elementary education,
elementary-early childhood-special education, and secondary education, along with alternative master’s degrees in elementary,
secondary, and special education.
For more information, see the school web page: https://www.samford.edu/education/academics
Samford University
(samford.edu) is the largest privately supported
and fully accredited institution for higher learning in Alabama. Located in suburban Birmingham, the University was founded in 1841 and has
425 full time faculty and more than 5,700 students representing 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 22 countries. Samford
has been nationally recognized for academics, affordability and value by a number of prestigious publications and rankings. The Wall Street
Journal and Times Higher Education ranks Samford 1st
nationally for student engagement and Kiplinger’s Personal
Finance ranks Samford 34th among private universities in the U.S. for value and affordability. The University is dedicated to the
promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith
and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package.
Review of applications will begin April 1, 2024 and applications
will be accepted through May 1, 2024. Please submit an application letter, curriculum vitae with names and contact information of three
references, description of teaching experience, along with an application for faculty position and the faculty applicant Christian mission
statement (links below). Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position. Samford
University and the Orlean Beeson School of Education embrace diversity in their faculty, students, and staff and encourage applications from
those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.
“Application for Faculty Position” can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf
“Faculty
Applicant Christian Mission Statement” can be found at:
Please submit all materials in PDF format to: [email protected]
ATTN: Teacher Education Faculty
Questions may be addressed to the search
committee chair, Dr. Karen Birkenfeld ( [email protected]).
Except as specifically exempted by federal law requirements, Samford University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of
race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability or age in the administration or application of its educational programs and
policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs. Consistent with its Christian mission
and organizations, Samford is exempt from the religious provisions of Title VII pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1(a) and
2000e-2(e).
Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution that complies with applicable law prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies and welcomes application for employment and educational programs from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin
