Assistant Professor of Education

SECONDARY EDUCATION, WESTMINSTER COLLEGE.  Assistant Professor of Education position to begin Fall 2025.  The Westminster College School of Education seeks a candidate for a 9-month assignment. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Secondary Education and the direction of the Secondary Education Program.  The teaching load is three courses per semester (in person) and will include, in addition to courses supporting the secondary education program, courses in the core curriculum and first-year program.  The College also expects research outputs in the relevant field of specialization.

A successful candidate should document:

• an earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Secondary Education or its equivalent from an accredited institution by August 2025. expertise in and experience working with children and adolescents, especially in grades 7-12. expertise in and experience utilizing best practices and current research in teaching secondary students. evidence of excellence in college teaching, including face-to-face and online formats. familiarity and experience using instructional technologies for secondary education, including cloud computing, collaborative environments, game-based learning, and augmented reality technologies for learning and creative expression within the environment of pre-college education. demonstrated potential for, or record of, research in secondary education, leading to a sustained record of scholarship. evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective collaboration, and collegiality.

Westminster College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, enhancing learning through diversity and inclusion.  The College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college, known for its collaborative environment, outstanding experiential learning programs, and focus on student success. Related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster was founded in 1852 as one of the first colleges in the country to offer the same degrees to all people, regardless of gender, race, or religion. Westminster has been ranked among the nation’s top schools for “Top Colleges Doing the Most for the American Dream” (NY Times), “best value for the money” (College Factual), employment success (Educate to Career Index), graduation rate performance (U.S. News), social mobility (Washington Monthly), women in STEM disciplines (Forbes), service-learning (President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll), and other categories. Around 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from close personal attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 41 majors, 10 pre-professional programs, and 80 organizations. Westminster’s historic campus is located in New Wilmington, PA, a beautiful rural setting near Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

Applications will be accepted until an appointment is made. Email cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of at least three professional references to Dr. Rene A. Pico, Chair, School of Education, 319 South Market Street, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA 16172-0001, schoolofeducation@westminster.edu.