Assistant Professor of Education

Shepherd; Shepherdstown (WV); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(a) retirement savings with 6%

Post-retirement health insurance and a

Tuition waivers for employees and deps

Job summary

Shepherd University’s School of Education invites applications for a full-time, tenured-track Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in elementary education, literacy and/or special education, advise students, supervise field experiences, and participate in service at the school and university levels.

Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online. We seek a candidate with a Ph.D./Ed.D.

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Elementary Education, Special Education or closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in a K–6 setting.
• Evidence of scholarly potential or record (publications, conference presentations, etc.).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in elementary education, literacy and/or special education.
• Advise students and supervise field experiences.
• Engage in scholarly research and contribute to service at the school and university levels.
• Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online; evening teaching may be required.

Skills

Scholarly potential

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Doctorate in Elementary Education or related field

K–6 teaching experience

Job description

The School of Education at Shepherd University invites applications for a full-time, tenured track, Assistant Professor in the School of Education beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in elementary education, literacy and/or special education, engage in scholarly research, advise students, supervise field experiences, and contribute to service at the school, and university levels, and advising. Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online. Evening teaching may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Elementary Education, Special Education or closely related field
• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience in a K–6 setting.
• Evidence of scholarly potential or record (publications, conference presentations, etc.).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Reading/Literacy Specialist
• Special Education Certification
• Experience teaching at the college/university level.
• Familiarity with edTPA or other performance-based assessments.
• Experience supervising teacher candidates in field placements.
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction and field supervision.

Posting Date

10/02/2026

• Wide range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks
• Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents

The University does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, including H-1B, H-2B, E, TN, O, or similar work-authorized classifications, for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of Professional References

Optional Documents

• Resume

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