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

Job Details

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 (6th–12th 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. The salary range for this 10-month position is $67,700 - $72,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

DePaul University and Our Mission

As an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university anchored in the global city of Chicago, DePaul supports the integral human development of its students. The university does so through its commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real-world experience, and community engagement. DePaul prepares its graduates to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of transformation throughout their lives.

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul passionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. Through education, creative endeavors, and research, the university addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges. Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained dedicated to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities.

Comprised of ten colleges and schools, offering 130+ undergraduate majors and 170+ graduate programs, DePaul’s faculty challenges its students to analyze and solve real-world problems with rigor and innovation.

As an urban faith-based institution with a diverse student body, DePaul is committed to growing and maintaining a faculty dedicated to advancing the Vincentian mission through research, teaching, and service. DePaul upholds a fair and equitable recruitment, interview, and hiring process where supporting diverse populations and academic excellence are compatible goals. Our vibrant and diverse faculty is supported through academic and professional development resources. Successful candidates thrive and are at home in an environment where diverse cultures and identities, ideas, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and supported.