What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Education position at Westminster College - Fulton, MO?
Description
At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.
The Department of Education invites applications for a full-time tenured track assistant professor position in Education starting on August 15, 2025. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching a 4-4 load of introductory and upper-level courses in Westminster College Education department, advise students in the major, and serve as a college supervisor for our student teachers. Successful candidates will also contribute to our undergraduate research program and demonstrate an appreciation of holistic student development.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective instruction.
- Strong knowledge of curriculum development and assessment practices.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strength in advising/mentoring students.
- Ability to give effective feedback.
Job Requirements:
Education: An earned doctorate in Education or related field. LETRS Certified and/or evidence of expertise and excellence in applying the Science of Reading. Evidence of excellent teaching experience at the early childhood or elementary level and in the Higher Education setting.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
1) Cover letter
2) Current curriculum vitae
May be requested later of finalists:
3) Unofficial graduate transcripts
4) Three letters of recommendation; at least one of which directly addresses teaching at the pk12 or Higher Education setting.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
- Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
- Stand-alone EAP program
- Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
- Retirement 403(b) plan
- Tuition remission or exchange programs
- Sick and Vacation time
- Paid Holidays (15 each year)
Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.
Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:
Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator
501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor
Fulton, MO 65251
HR@Westminster-mo.edu
573-592-5226
