Assistant/Associate Professor - Education

Anderson University and the College of Education invite applications for a full-time, nine-month position in the College of Education toserve as Assistant/Associate Professor of Education. The primary teaching responsibility for this position will be in the Master of Arts inTeaching (Elementary Education) and Post-Traditional Elementary Education programs. This faculty member will also teach across otherprograms in the College of Education including the Master of Education program, Doctor of Education program, and Traditional UndergraduateTeacher Education programs. These programs offer courses across the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Ability for summer teaching isstrongly preferred. This full-time faculty position requires an earned terminal degree in the field of education (PhD or EdD) andrelevant experience in PK-12 education; prior experience in higher education is preferred, though not required. A candidate for thisposition will be expected to demonstrate potential for teaching excellence in face to face, online (synchronous and asynchronous) and hyflexsettings, extensive professional experience, scholarly activity, and an interest in serving the profession. This faculty member will alsosupport efforts to expand the MAT/Post-Traditional initial certification programs within the College of Education. Prior experience inprogram development and recruitment is preferable, but not required. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to serve as adissertation chair and/or committee member for doctoral students in the College of Education's EdD in Leadership and Learning. Review ofapplications will begin in April 2026 for a preferred August 2026 start date. The College of Education enrolls 500+ students, employsover 15 full-time faculty members, and is supported by 8 full-time staff members, in addition to part-time faculty and staff members. AllGraduate programs in the College of Education are based out of the University Center in Greenville, SC and include multiple teachingmodalities (i.e. face-to-face, online asynchronous/synchronous, and hyflex). Teaching responsibilities at AU's Undergraduate main campus inAnderson, SC may also be assigned as needed. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, liberal artsuniversity affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The university seeks candidates with a strong Christian value system,lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning. Anderson University recognizes three paths for facultyemployment: annual appointment, professional path, and tenure track. Faculty hired for annual appointments are evaluated on mission fit, andteaching and learning. They begin employment at the rank of instructor with the opportunity to be promoted to senior lecturer. Faculty inthe Professional Path focus on teaching and learning and are evaluated on mission fit, teaching and learning, and service; and they are ableto be promoted through professorial ranks. After six years of exemplary service, faculty on the Professional Path become eligible formulti-year contracts. Faculty on tenure track focus initially on teaching and learning, but they are evaluated on mission fit, teaching andlearning, service, and scholarship. Tenure-track faculty promote through professorial ranks and are eligible for tenure status in yearsix. To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application for faculty employment ( https://andersonuniversity.edu/employment/ ), along with a letter ofapplication, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references to Co-Chairs for this searchcommittee: jsmart@andersonuniversity.edu and ktisi@andersonuniversity.edu . Electronic submissions are preferred. Questions about the position maybe directed to the Co-Chairs of this search: Dr. Julie Smart, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, College of Education jsmart@andersonuniversity.edu , and Dr. Kimberly Tisi, Department Chair Early Childhood and Elementary Programs, College ofEducation ktisi@andersonuniversity.edu About our Commitment to Fairness in Employment Anderson University doesnot unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information,veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law,in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educationalpolicies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. As a Christian institution of highereducation, Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law, including Title IX of theEducation Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For questions or concerns contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@andersonuniversity.edu .