Assistant Professor of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

The Sharon Walker School of Education at Morningside College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Curriculum and Instruction to begin August 2021 to provide instruction and support for initial licensure and endorsement programs in the unit.  This is a full-time position with the option for a remote appointment.

Responsibilities:

• Teach primarily graduate students enrolled in Master of Arts in Teaching degree programs leading to initial licensure or additional teaching endorsements, assist with the development of new programs for the unit, provide content oversight for elementary education curriculum and some endorsement programs as qualified, mentor part time faculty.
• Ideal candidates should demonstrate the qualities of an effective educator, a commitment to implementing high quality education programs that meet and exceed state standards and have significant experience teaching adult learners online.
• Teaching assignments will primarily include graduate courses in these areas:  foundations of education, curriculum design and assessment, teaching methods, and educational research.
• Teaching load is 24 credits per calendar year.    

Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in curriculum and instruction, education, or closely related field, (ABD considered if completion is expected within one year), licensure as an elementary or middle school teacher, and K-12 teaching experience are required.  Candidates who also hold multiple licensure/endorsements in reading, ESL, and talented and gifted are preferred.

About Morningside:

Morningside is a private college located in Sioux City, IA, recognized for providing undergraduate students with exceptional active learning experiences on a beautiful 69-acre residential campus. The college is also well regarded for its online graduate programs, flexible post-baccalaureate programs, and an online bachelor’s degree completion option.

Morningside offers more than 65 areas of study for undergraduates, as well as graduate programs in nursing or education, including a 100% online Doctor of Nursing Practice program.  Total enrollment is approximately 2,700 students from nearly all 50 states and almost 20 countries.

Morningside offers robust study abroad and May Term programs that give students the ability to customize their education and access a global network of opportunities. The college is also home to 28 athletic teams that are often competitive at a national level, visual and performing arts, more than 50 clubs and organizations, and other well-established active learning options that engage students outside the traditional classroom setting. Learn more at morningside.edu. Morningside College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women and minorities to apply.

Screening for the position will begin immediately and continue until filled. Applications received by December 1, 2020, will receive full consideration. Apply on-line only by submitting an email to facultysearch@morningside.edu entering “Curriculum and Instruction Search” in the subject line, and attaching PDF or Microsoft Word files for the following documents: cover letter, current curriculum vitae, 1-page statement of teaching philosophy, and list of five references (name, phone number, and email).  Questions about the position may be addressed to Dr. Kelly Chaney, Dean of the Sharon Walker School of Education, (712-274-5540 or chaneyk@morningside.edu).