Assistant Professor of Education

About the role

The School of Education at Adams State University is looking for an Assistant Professor of Education based in Alamosa, Colorado. The position suits candidates with experience teaching in the P-12 setting who want to teach undergraduate and graduate education courses for licensure in Elementary, Secondary and/or K-12 Education, supervise field experience placements and take part in leadership roles and committees within the school, university and community. The anticipated start date is January 11, 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate education courses for students seeking licensure in Elementary, Secondary and/or K-12 Education
• Supervise students in field experience placements
• Serve in leadership roles and committees within the School, university and community
• Apply technology to curriculum and instruction
• Maintain positive collaboration with local public schools
• Stay involved in scholarly endeavors and activities
• Perform programmatic assessment related to student learning and program goals, and carry out other duties as required

Required profile

• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education from an accredited institution
• At least 3 years of experience as a credentialed PK-12 teacher, with an emphasis in mathematics education, early literacy/science of reading, social-emotional learning or trauma-informed practice
• Experience in teacher preparation at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Positive course evaluations reflecting engaging, diverse instruction
• Commitment to serving diverse and underrepresented students and to rural areas
• Background in early literacy/science of reading and/or special education, and ability to engage in programmatic assessment

Required skills

• Strong online teaching ability and knowledge of current pedagogy
• Ability to build relationships with high school counselors, community college advisors and college-prep advisors
• Professional management of social media accounts
• Flexibility for evening, weekend and online course delivery, and willingness to work flexible hours

What we offer

• Pay range of $52,060 - $65,070 depending on experience and education
• Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and retirement savings plans
• Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available

Applications are submitted electronically through the university's Workday portal with a cover letter, CV, teaching statement (including sample syllabi), informed response, graduate transcripts and three references.