Instructor in Education

Position Summary

The Pott College of Science Engineering and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a 9-month Instructor (generalist) in Education to begin January 2026. Responsibilities include teaching education content and methods courses for preservice elementary teachers and engaging in professional and university service activities. This is a face-to-face position in Evansville IN.

Duties/Responsibilities

The faculty member is expected to teach courses designed for education majors at the undergraduate level and engage in service-related activities including participation in departmental college and university committees and professional organizations. Although some courses are taught in distance education formats applicants should expect an on-campus presence throughout their employment term.

Required Knowledge and Skills

A Masters degree in Education with a focus on elementary education or closely related field is required along with a minimum of 3 years of full-time teaching experience in a P-6 classroom setting.

About the College

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to excellence in teaching scholarship and professional activity and service to the university and the community. Our campus is in the rolling hills of the southwestern Ohio River valley on a beautiful 1400-acre campus in Evansville Indiana. We offer employees exceptional benefits including:

• Affordable medical dental vision life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of your annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees and 75% tuition discount for your spouse and dependent children.
• Free access to Recreation Fitness and Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers please visit the Department

The Department of Teacher Education offers undergraduate degree programs in early childhood education elementary education and special education along with licensure programs in secondary education. The Department also offers a spectrum of Master of Science in Education degree programs along with an Ed.D. program in educational leadership. For additional information about the Department please see: Process

• letter of application
• current curriculum vitae
• unofficial transcripts
• brief statement of teaching and research philosophy

Official transcripts will be required at a later stage.

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position please contact Dr. Mary Ann Cahill search committee chair at .

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration please submit materials by November 16 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at or . Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries contact Human Resources at or .

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities