Assistant or Associate Professor of Education

Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty Spring Arbor University is seeking an individual with teaching experience who is passionate about preparing students to impact the world for Jesus Christ within the vocation of PK-12 Education. The position will begin in January 2027. Review of applicants will begin Sept 21 and continue until the position is filled. Ideally, the new faculty member would start in January 2027.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Teach a full-time (24 semester hour) load of Education courses annually, with a focus on elementary education. The successful candidate will have experience in public education and be familiar with state standards for the preparation of classroom teachers, as well as knowledge of contemporary research and evidence-based best practices in science and/or math curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The candidate should be enthusiastic about teaching and contributing to the department through advising/mentoring students, various activities related to teacher education, and working collegially with fellow faculty to support the elementary education. EDUCATION and

EXPERIENCE

PhD or EdD in Elementary Education or a related area is strongly preferred; master's degree in Education, Science Education, Educational Leadership, or a related area is required. The terminal degree is required for tenure-track status to be granted. Experience as a certified elementary teacher with at least five years of successful professional teaching in K-12 schools is required, with additional years of experience in teaching or K-12 leadership preferred. State Licensure in Michigan or another state is required. Successful college teaching experience in both traditional campus environments and online is preferred, as is experience with CAEP or other national education accreditation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Spring Arbor University is a community of learners distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus Christ as the perspective of learning, and critical participation in the contemporary world. The successful candidate will be able to articulate how they would integrate the Christian faith into their discipline and will be someone who enjoys working with students and other faculty. Individuals will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept, the Statement of Faith, and the Community Covenant. SALARY and

BENEFITS

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. Spring Arbor University provides a significant benefit package, which includes medical and life insurance and contribution to a retirement program. Experience working in multicultural academic environments is preferred, and individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply. Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is both our moral and legal obligation to ensure that all employment practices are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state statutes, all employment decisions and practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or state law. We evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.

As a Christian religious organization, Spring Arbor University operates under the religious exemption provided by federal law, which permits religious organizations, including educational institutions, to give employment preference to individuals who share the University's closely held religious beliefs. The University's hiring practices and equal employment policies are administered in full compliance with both federal and state law.