"Assistant/Associate Professor, Education - Worcester State University"

Worcester State University seeks a full-time tenure track position to teach undergraduate courses in middle and secondary education. This position will include responsibilities in teaching, advising, scholarship, and service as well as willingness to support departmental efforts in curriculum review, program development and approval. This position includes the possibility of teaching graduate level courses and/or coordinating a graduate program in education as well as the possibility of supervising practicum students.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced classroom teacher who is committed to social justice and affirming diversity, including effective work with diverse populations e.g. economic, cultural, linguistic and learning differences.
• Demonstrate innovative and effective teaching methods to engage undergraduate students in education courses, while modeling best practices.
• Have at least 3 years of experience teaching either in a middle school or high school.
• Exhibit skill in instructional technology including technology integration with newer technologies such as innovative online tools, learning platforms, and various modalities for teaching courses.
• Engage in scholarly research and service to the community and University.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Studies, Educational Leadership, Teaching and Learning, or a related field in education by August 31, 2026.
• Demonstrated expertise related to middle/secondary curriculum and instruction, assessment, adolescent development, schools and society, and foundations of education.
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning.
• A minimum of three years of experience as a middle school or high school classroom teacher preferably in urban or diverse contexts.
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts State Frameworks, and the Massachusetts Candidate Assessment of Performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in teaching undergraduate or graduate level courses in a teacher preparation program.
• Prior experience working with or supervising pre-service teachers.
• Experience teaching through the use of a variety of modalities (in-person, online, blended/hybrid).
• Experience with school-university partnerships and/or Professional Development Schools.
• Involvement in professional educational organizations at the local, state, or national levels.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with accreditation standards and processes.
• Proficiency in using an Online Learning Management System.
• Possession of a related teaching license or credential.

Additional Information: Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience. Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes: a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options; a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options; life insurance up to 8x the annual salary; long-term disability coverage; dental insurance; paid holidays; tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children; and more... We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Apply Online