"Assistant Professor of Education"

Assistant Professor of Education

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Education BA/BS ECE

St. Catherine University and the Education BA/BS department invite applications for a 9-month contract Assistant Professor of Education.

The position with support the Early Childhood and Montessori Program. This includes the planning and on going maintenance of our strategic plan to support students in our certificate, bachelors, and masters programs. The person in this role will also have a small teaching load to lead courses in ECE and the Montessori MAED programs.

Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and teach in-person Montessori methods courses, as assigned.
• Participate in department engagement. Advise students each term.
• Prepare and teach online courses in the ECE bachelor degree and MAED programs.
• Collaboratively review and improve program-level functioning.
• Communicate respectfully and build relationships of trust with people of all cultures and abilities, affirming the worth and preserving the dignity of individuals, families, and communities.
• Develop and pursue an innovative and respected program of research in their area of interest and expertise to advance the discipline and inform classroom teaching. Through this, collaborate with undergraduate students in research.
• Provide service to the Department and University. Consistent with the university's Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and dedication to a liberal arts based curriculum, faculty are expected to manifest these themes in their teaching, research, service and accomplishments.

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid 'gift' days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Education with at least 18 graduate credits in the area of instruction (e.g., Early Childhood Education, Child Development)
• Montessori credentialed at the primary level (ages 3-6) from a MACTE approved training program (AMI or AMS)
• Completion of a state-approved teacher preparation program in Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 3) or K-6 with Preprimary Endorsement
• A minimum of 3 years full time experience as the lead teacher or teacher of record in an early childhood Montessori classroom
• Knowledge of a broad variety of early childhood education theories, curriculum and program models
• Knowledge of and commitment to anti-bias and anti-racist pedagogy and curriculum

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral level degree in Education or related field
• American Montessori Society (AMS) certified
• Current or past professional license that align(s) with available courses
• Critical, self-reflective pedagogy, and anti-oppressive practice experience
• Experience teaching and mentoring diverse populations
• Experience working with non-traditional adult college students
• Experience delivering instruction in both face-to-face and online learning environments
• Experience supervising and supporting teachers

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220337-FAC
Posting Start Date: 01/02/2026
Application Deadline: 1/30/2026

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10490

Compensation: Salary range is $55,000 - $67,000 depending on qualifications and experience.