Assistant Professor of Elementary Education & Literacy

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

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.