What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Faculty position at Clarke University?
At Clarke University, we look for individuals who lead from the heart and embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. By creating a community focused on care, we empower everyone at Clarke to do and be their best. We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and an outstanding benefits package, including tuition remission, and extensive professional development opportunities. So, if you're looking for a place to make a positive impact, we hope you'll consider our One Clarke, One Community.
The university seeks to fill one full-time tenure track faculty appointment beginning August 2025. This position requires an elementary education and elementary reading endorsement with at least three years of reading experience. The ideal candidate should have a doctorate in education or a related field. Candidates who are ABD and/or highly experienced master's level candidates will be considered. Previous experience in higher education is preferred for this faculty appointment.
The Education Department offers the opportunity to teach and study in our Professional Development School (PDS) programs, including junior-and senior-level interdisciplinary courses in public and private schools. Majors and areas of study at the PDSs include elementary, secondary, reading, and special education. This position will also include additional opportunities to teach in our online elementary Accelerated Teacher Certification Pathway.
To apply, please upload the following documents online at http://clarke.applicantpool.com: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts from the highest graduate degree earned, and three (3) professional reference letters. Confidential reference letters may be emailed to HRLetters@clarke.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates each person's unique contributions and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
