Assistant Professor of Education Studies (One-year term)
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Job Location:
Greencastle, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women members of underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled.
The Department of Education Studies at DePauw University invites applications for a one-year position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026. Ph.D. (completed by August 2026) in Education Studies or a related field is preferred; ABD candidates with a firm completion date will be considered at the rank of Instructor. A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting and evidence of effective and inclusive teaching are essential. The Education Studies Department specifically seeks candidates with an interdisciplinary background and a demonstrated record of teaching and scholarship that focuses on critical theories of development/psychology and/or Critical Disability Studies. The successful candidate will teach 6 courses per year: two sections of EDUC 222 Developmental Theories plus one upper- or lower-level elective based on their research interests each term. Funding is available for professional development.
Rooted in the belief that education is critical to social change and is not confined to formal schooling the Education Studies major and minor prepare students not for one narrow career track but a variety of meaningful the department students will encounter a range of perspectives on philosophy cultural studies global studies history sociology/anthropology political economy and curriculum studies. Our courses are designed to challenge and engage students to expand their conceptual horizons of what is possible. Students also have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in various educational settings from schools and nature parks to activist organizations and unions.
DePauw University is a leading nationally-recognized liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to educating approximately 1850 highly talented motivated and diverse students from across the country and around the University includes a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences a School of Business and Leadership and a Creative School which enriches the community by providing a rich set of music performances and other artistic offerings. For 185 years DePauw has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge that prepares students for lifelong success and fulfills its mission to develop leaders the world needs through an uncommon commitment to the liberal arts. Located in Greencastle Indiana about a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis DePauw is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association. DePauw has an ongoing commitment to diversity and seeks to strengthen our institution through equitable and inclusive practices. Please see this profile for more information about DePauw University.
Candidates should submit through Workday:
a cover letter summarizing qualifications;
CV;
a statement of teaching philosophy;
a statement of scholarly interests and if desired an example of scholarly work;
and an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts.
Contact information for professional references may be requested at a later date.
Application materials should provide evidence of a commitment to successfully fostering and engaging with a diversity of ideas and experiences to create an inclusive environment in the classroom and at the University. Review of applications will begin March 18 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Department Chair Derek R. Ford at with any questions.
We are proud to recognize the active participation of faculty and staff in adding to the heritage of building and supporting vibrant intellectual and creative lives for students and for ourselves. Principles of collaboration respect for each other diversity freedom of expression accountability and service guide the daily decisions and interactions across campus.
DePauw University in affirmation of its commitment to excellence endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring promotion compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring promotion compensation and admission will be based upon a persons qualifications and/or performance without regard to race color creed religion national origin sexual orientation disability age gender gender identity or gender expression except where religion gender or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.
DePauw Universitys goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local state and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.
Employee Benefits Overview
There are many benefits offered to DePauw Employees.
For full time benefits eligible employees these benefits include medical dental and vision insurance. Basic Life insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University. Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their voluntary benefitsTuition Remission and Exchange as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits. Seethe Benefits Hub.
All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.
At DePauw we recognize that our employees need to balance work and home. Please refer to University Policies forVacation TimePersonal Time(hourly)andSick Timepolicies in theEmployee Handbookfor more information on these and other benefits. When you need support theCigna Employee Assistancebenefit is available to all employees and their households.
ENJOY ACCESS TO THE AMAZING FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS DEPAUW UNIVERSITY HAS TO OFFER SUCH AS:
- Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
- Indoor Tennis and Track Center
- University Libraries
- Peeler art galleries
- Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
- Ubben lecture series
- Free athletic events
- Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
- Employee discounted meal plan
- Free parking
- Nature park including walking and biking trails
- Personal duplicating and printing discounts
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
About Company
DePauw University develops leaders the world needs through an uncommon commitment to exploration, collaboration and innovation in the liberal arts and sciences.
