"Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Teacher Education: Middle/Secondary Generalist (26-27)"

Position Description

The Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies in the College of Education at DePaul University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2026. We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar who can contribute to the Middle Grades and Secondary Education Program. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong record (or clear potential) of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities:

• Teach six undergraduate and graduate courses per academic year (September June) in the Middle Grades and Secondary Education Program, with a focus on one or more of the following areas: science education; mathematics education; assessment; content area and disciplinary literacy; and/or human development.
• Advise and mentor middle grades and secondary education majors and graduate teacher candidates.
• Maintain an active and productive research and/or creative arts agenda.
• Contribute to program development and teacher education accreditation/state licensure activities.
• Support collaboration across the College and with relevant disciplinary departments.
• Collaborate with local schools and communities to support partnerships, field-based experiences, and professional development.
• Provide service to the Middle Grades and Secondary Education Program, the Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies, the college, and university, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in relevant area of middle grades and secondary education, Curriculum Instruction, or a closely related field (ABD considered, with degree completion by start date).
• Commitment to creating a welcoming and accessible learning environment that recognizes and supports the success of every student.
• Experience in professional development of middle grades and/or secondary teachers.
• At least two years successful teaching experience in middle grades and/or secondary education (6th12th grades).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in bridging research and practice in relevant area of middle grades and secondary education.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated expertise and potential for curriculum development in one or more of the following areas: multilingual education, digital technology, and/or sustainability.
• A record of, or strong potential for, securing external funding.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries.
• Experience teaching hybrid and/or online courses.

Application Instructions:

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to reach out to Erin James (Executive Assistant to the Dean) at ejames17@depaul.edu.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $67,700 - $72,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents
Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
Teaching Statement(1)
Research Plan(1)