Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Educational Studies

Benedict College; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Benedict College in Columbia, SC invites applicants for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track faculty position as Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Educational Studies with a focus on Child and Family Development, starting Fall 2026.

The appointment is in the Psychology and Educational Studies department, with responsibilities including teaching, advising, scholarly activity, and service, and maintaining an active research agenda while engaging in community outreach and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Earned PhD (or ABD) in Educational Studies, Child and Family Development or Education-related field.
• Familiarity with Educational Studies curriculum and programs.
• Familiarity with SCDE, CAEP, and accreditation standards.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate internships and research experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 12 sch per semester at the undergraduate level.
• Provide advising to assigned students including capstone, research, and culminating projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and co-curricular enhancements.
• Serve on departmental, school, and college committees.
• Engage in scholarly research appropriate for rank.
• Develop and submit grant proposals.
• Participate in public service initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues on initiatives supportive of transformational student learning.

Skills

Open Educational Resources

Virtual teaching platforms

Student engagement

Diversity in teaching

Scholarly agenda

Education

PhD in Educational Studies or related field

ABD in Educational Studies

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BENEDICT COLLEGE - COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Job Description

Benedict College has a full-time, 9-month, tenure track appointment opening as Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Educational Studies with a focus on Child and Family Development available for the Fall 2026 in the Psychology and Educational Studies department.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Teach courses in discipline as assigned by the dean or department chair; provide academic advising to students; maintain an active scholarly agenda of research and service; serve on departmental, school, and college committees; engage in assessment requirements; participate in community service and outreach programs; and work collaboratively with colleagues and other programs. This faculty member will maintain 10 office hours per week for student access and inquiry.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Teach up to 12 sch per semester at the undergraduate level
• Provide advising to assigned students at the undergraduate to include advisement of capstone, research, and culminating projects
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and co-curricular enhancements
• Serve on committees on department, school, and college levels
• Engage in scholarly research appropriate for rank
• Develop and submit grant proposals
• Participate in public service initiatives
• Collaborate with colleagues on initiatives supportive of transformational student learning

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong track record of successful college teaching.
• Proficiency with the development and implementation of courses using Open Educational Resources and virtual teaching platforms.
• Demonstrated capacity to facilitate student learning and engagement.
• Commitment to excellence in college teaching, to an active scholarly agenda, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional responsibilities, student development, and service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned PhD (or ABD) in Educational Studies, Child and Family Development or Education-related field
• Familiarity with Educational Studies curriculum and programs
• Familiarity with SCDE, CAEP, and accreditation standards
• Familiarity with academic advising to include supervising undergraduate (i.e., internships, research projects) experiences
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning ability to demonstrate collegiality and a sound work ethic