Visiting Instructor or Professor of Education and Child Development

Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor, Education and Child Development

Department: Education
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Academic
Term: Full-time, Fall 2026
Pay: $55,000 - $60,000

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Education Department invites applications for a full-time Visiting Professor of Education and Child Development for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The appointment begins in August 2026. We are looking for a candidate with expertise in child development, educational psychology, early childhood curriculum and instruction, and assessment.

Teaching and some service work will be required. Specific courses may include Integrated Curriculum for Young Children, Teaching Reading and Language Arts to Young Children, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Assessment, and Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition.

Columbia College is known for its small class sizes, which enrich teaching and mentoring experiences. The successful candidate will join faculty and staff committed to innovative, student-centered pedagogy at an arts and sciences teaching institution located in Columbia, MO, one of America’s most livable small cities. The Department of Education currently has four other full-time faculty. This position will support students pursuing degrees in teacher certification and child development.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in a relevant field. Prior higher education teaching experience is preferred. PhD, EdS, or EdD preferred. The position requires an ability to effectively teach undergraduate courses, a commitment to student-centered learning, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to use various instructional technologies.

Required Application Materials:

1. completed Columbia College application
2. cover letter, including the names and contact information for three professional references
3. curriculum vitae
4. teaching philosophy
5. copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.