"Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Educational Foundations (Beginning Fall 2026)"

Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Educational Foundations (Beginning Fall 2026)

Nature of position: Tenure-Track

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Join Our Team at Millersville University!

The Educational Foundations Department in the College of Education and Human Services at Millersville University welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning January 2026. Responsibilities include teaching, advising students, scholarly or creative work and department and university service. Actual assignments will depend upon department needs. Candidates for this position should have a strong commitment to preparing teachers, to working with critically minded colleagues of diverse backgrounds, and to contributing to the substantive work of the department and university.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications as well as aligned with the details contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Millersville University Promotion Statement.

A complete application comprises the following:

• A Cover Letter summarizing how the applicant's education and experience match the required qualifications of the position.
• A current Curriculum Vitae.
• A Teaching Philosophy that includes the applicant's commitment to inclusive and equitable learning and to working with diverse populations of students.
• A summary (2 – 5 pages) of Scholarly and/or Creative Activity Plan outlining 3 – 5-year agenda potentially involving undergraduate or graduate students.
• Copies of registrar-issued unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress (the successful candidate will be required to provide registrar-issued official transcripts from the issuing institution(s) directly to the Provost's Office by the start date).
• Three current letters of reference, (applicant to submit names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of individuals who will be contacted to upload current letters of reference directly to a confidential website).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Salary and Benefits

Position Salary: Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications as well as aligned with the details contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Millersville University Promotion Statement.

Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans – Choose from two excellent options
• Tuition Waiver – Invest in your education or your family's
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
• Full Benefits Summary (PDF)

Why Millersville?

Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. We're known for:

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching—and growing.

Our Mission & Values:

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion. We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence—creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Equal Opportunity for All:

Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The State System Employee Benefits Summary for faculty can be found at: https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/LR/Documents/APSCUF_July2019-June2023.pdf.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate or ABD in Educational Foundations or Curriculum and Instruction or related field. Must have evidence of completed doctorate by date of appointment OR, by date of eligibility to apply for reappointment to the second year.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in educational foundations through scholarship, college/ university teaching, and/or professional experience.
• A demonstrated record of scholarship in a chosen field.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Experience working in school/university partnerships.
• Evidence of strong commitment to student learning, teaching excellence, inclusive education, and technology integration.
• Successful interview and teaching demonstration.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PK-12 Teacher certification in one or more areas.
• Three years of successful teaching experience in classrooms in PK-12 schools.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in education psychology, educational technology and/or educational leadership college/university teaching, and/or professional experience.
• Evidence of successful teaching in higher education and online teaching.
• Experience in school leadership or supervision.
• Active agent of educational change.

Days Worked: Varies