Assistant Professor, School of Education

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time, tenure-track position

PRIMARY DUTY: The Assistant Professor will teach, conduct research, and contribute service. This position will collaborate and assist in the facilitation and co-evaluation of teacher candidates in clinical field experiences. This position must hold and promote high expectations for students and self, work well with colleagues at Northwest and in the discipline, communicating effectively with stakeholders including university, school, and community partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide excellent, research-based instruction to undergraduate and graduate students.
2. Teach 12-13 undergraduate or graduate credit hours per trimester in an area of need (in a variety of formats including online, face-to-face, and/or hybrid/blended, as well as teaching at different sites. Summer teaching (at additional pay) is routinely offered.
3. Provide timely, constructive feedback to undergraduate and graduate students to help them monitor their progress and support learning.
4. Supervise students in clinical field experiences and practicums at various sites.
5. Participate in highly collaborative, professional learning activities with colleagues.
6. Build relationships with school and community members to promote enhanced involvement in educator preparation and support ongoing (and develop new) partnerships.
7. Exhibit skill in development and expansion of mutually co-beneficial PK-12-university partnerships to assist both entities.
8. Actively participate in school, college, and university initiatives to ensure quality programs and state and AAQEP national accreditation and overall excellence in the teacher education program.
9. Advise, recruit and retention of students at the undergraduate and graduate level.
10. Collaborate within School, and with department, college, university faculty and staff, educators in PK-12 environments, and area agencies.
11. Pursue scholarly work at the local, regional, and national levels.
12. Attend and participate in School of Education Advisory Council Meetings.
13. Supervise, coach, mentor, and support teacher candidates in clinical practicum experiences while partnering with Laboratory School faculty on program development and research.
14. Exhibit strong skills in educational technology (Zoom, Canvas, email, and others), scholarly research, and collaboration.
15. Perform other duties and tasks as required of all faculty in the School of Education.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Earned doctorate or ABD in Education; At least 18 graduate hours in a field or sub-field of Education (Elementary, Literacy, or Curriculum & Instruction); If ABD, must furnish evidence of completed doctorate in the beginning of teaching responsibilities

Certification/License: State-level teacher certification in Early Childhood/Elementary/Middle School/K-12 and/or Secondary education in PK-12 education settings

Experience: Successful experience in Early Childhood/Elementary/Middle School/K-12 and/or Secondary education in PK-12 education settings

Skills: Teaching skills; ability to effectively communicate; collaboration skills; ability to work well with others toward common goals; strong organizational skills; attentiveness to detail

WORKING CONDITIONS: Collaborative team-based academic environment in a teacher education program at a regional, comprehensive University

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Will supervise teacher candidates, practicum students, and graduate assistants

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Interactive SMART Board, iPads, laptop computers, document cameras, email, and emerging technologies

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential classroom functions and lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 9,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online. [Detailed university description follows, but summarized for brevity.]

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The search committee will begin review of the applications immediately and the position will remain open until successfully filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 10, 2026

TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.