ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION

Landmark College seeks an Assistant Professor in Education beginning Fall 2022.  This is a great opportunity to be a part of a College whose mission is to transform the way students learn, educators teach, and the public thinks about education. We provide highly accessible approaches to learning that empower individuals who learn differently to exceed their aspirations and to achieve their greatest potential. The successful candidate’s will be interested in working with our neuro-diverse student population in course work designed to foster self-awareness, critical thinking, strategic learning, and self-advocacy.

The successful candidate will teach first- year education curriculum focused on learning and cognition, and will have a background in reading instruction, remediation, and literacy. This position will provide opportunities to influence placement and assessment procedures for new students, to research in the field of learning differences, and to engage in cross-divisional initiatives related to education, psychology, and learning differences.  Ideally, the candidate will have experience with a variety of engaging instructional methods in the classroom and online, will be interested in influencing practice and policy that will improve student well-being and academic achievement, and will have strong quantitative and/or qualitative methodological training.

Landmark College, located in beautiful southern Vermont, is the college of choice for students who learn differently, including students with a learning disability (such as dyslexia), ADHD, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We champion a strength-based model and give students the skills and strategies they need to achieve their goals. A fully accredited, not-for-profit institution, Landmark College offers bachelor and associate degrees in liberal studies, studio arts, psychology, business, life science and computer science.

QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree in education or a related field is preferred (master’s degree considered).  The candidate should have 3-5 years teaching experience at the college level. Candidates with comparable experience will be considered.  A working understanding of the nature of specific learning disabilities and teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable.  A desire to work with students who have a diagnosed learning disability, ADHD, or Autism Spectrum disorder is preferred.

Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with Landmark’s mission. We value diverse populations and cultures, including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and religion.

Landmark College offers a dynamic employment opportunity with competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. Qualified individuals must apply by cover letter (that addresses teaching qualifications), statement of teaching philosophy, CV and the contact information of three work references to: Human Resources, Landmark College, 19 River Road South, Putney, VT 05346. Electronic submissions are preferred: humanresources@landmark.edu. No phone calls please. Landmark College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.