Assistant Professor of Education

Cpedinitiative; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Cpedinitiative is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education to begin on January 4, 2027, at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri. The position involves teaching doctoral courses, supervising research projects, and supporting teacher candidates. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a related field and demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.

The role provides opportunities to engage in scholarship and serve the university community. Salary is based on skills and experience, with a comprehensive benefits package available.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in special education, educational leadership or closely related discipline.
• Experience with directing graduate student research experiences.
• Experience with course development, implementation, and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach doctoral courses and supervise doctoral students’ research projects.
• Engage in scholarship activities and provide service to the university.
• Advise and mentor students.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching excellence in higher education

Ongoing scholarly agenda

Advising students

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in special education or educational leadership

Job description

Rockhurst University's School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education position. This is an 11-month, tenure-track position with a start date of January 4, 2027. Responsibilities include teaching doctoral courses and supervising doctoral students’ research projects as well as supporting undergraduate and graduate-level teacher candidates. Applicants must have demonstrated an active research agenda. A specialization in areas pertaining to Special Education is preferred.

The School of Education supports undergraduate educator preparation programs, graduate certificates, Master of Education programs, and EdD in Education and Leadership programs. Graduate programs are delivered using online modalities and the Ed.D. in Education and Leadership is an online, cohort-based program with four concentration areas: K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare Education, and Organizational Leadership. This Jesuit-inspired Ed.D. program provides a distinctive approach to developing educational leaders and health care educators prepared to face the challenges of today's accelerated rate of change.

The faculty teaching load will include courses such as Foundations of Special Education, Research Methodology I and II, and Research Capstone I and II. The tenure-track faculty member will engage in scholarship activities; provide service to the university, department, program, and community; and advise and mentor students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in special education, educational leadership, or closely related discipline
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education
• Evidence of an on-going scholarly agenda
• Experience with directing graduate student research experiences
• Experience with advising students
• Experience with course development, implementation, and assessment

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of experience teaching at the college level
• Innovative pedagogy, including online teaching and learning practices
• Research interests in fields such as special education, teacher education, health care education, or education administration / leadership
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods
• An awareness of and interest in the educational mission of Jesuit higher education
• Evidence of demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds

The School of Education and the College of Arts & Sciences are committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusiveness of the campus community and the curriculum. The School of Education is especially interested in candidates whose background and experiences are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Candidates who can contribute to diversity and inclusion in their teaching and scholarly work are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in these areas. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The position offers a full benefits package.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Rockhurst University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rockhurst University is committed to creating a diverse working environment. The University recruits and employs successful candidates without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and/or disability in employment, educational programs, or activities that it operates. In order to qualify as a candidate, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time Rockhurst is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.