The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Faculty typically teach 23-25 credits per academic year and engage in advising, service, and professional activities consistent with Bluffton University expectations. Appointments may include additional teaching and/or administrative responsibilities as appropriate. Specific appointment terms, workload expectations, and related policies are defined at the time of appointment.
The Assistant Professor of Education is a tenure track position. The successful candidate will teach education courses and general curriculum courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Expertise/experience in mathematics curriculum and instruction is preferred but not required.
- Teach in the undergraduate, graduate education and general education program. Supervise student teachers.
- Provide undergraduate and graduate students high quality instruction demonstrating best practices in planning, teaching, and assessing.
- Work as part of a collaborative team.
Course load would depend upon the candidate, but could include:
- EDU 288 Dev. Curriculum: Learning and the Arts
- EDU 303 Computers and Technology in Education
- EDU 321 Curriculum and instruction: Math
- EDU 332 Social and Philosophical Issues in Education
- EDU 333 Urban Education Experience
- EDU 336 Teaching and Assessing Reading and Writing
- edTPA Support
- Placements for Methods and Student Teaching
- Student Teaching Supervision
Minimum:
- Doctorate in Education or related field.
- Master’s degree considered for non-tenure track appointment.
- Successful experience teaching special education in the P-12 schools.
- Experience teaching in higher education (not required, but preferred)
Skill/Abilities:
Proficiency in or ability to learn learning management system software (Moodle). Ability to integrate technology into classroom teaching and learning.
Primarily a sedentary position. Some occasional travel off campus will be needed for conferences and/or off campus meetings.
Commensurate with experience.
Review of applications begins immediately, and continues until position is filled.
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at the office indicated below:
Letter of interest
Resume
Completed Faculty supplementary application
Completed Bluffton employment application
Send application materials to:
Human resources
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104
[email protected]
Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.
Posted 6/30/26
