Assistant Professor of Education
 University of Southern Indiana | |
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 United States, Indiana, Evansville | |
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 Oct 06, 2025 | |
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Title:Assistant Professor of Education Concentration:Elementary, Literacy Division: Provost's Office Department: Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education FLSA Status:Exempt Salary Range:Annual Salary EEO Job Group:2 C5 Position Summary The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education with a focus in Elementary Education and Literacy to begin January 2026. Duties/Responsibilities Responsibilities include teaching education content and literacy methods courses for pre-service elementary teachers, teaching graduate courses for in-service teachers, maintaining an active research agenda, engaging in professional and university service activities, and advising undergraduate education majors. The faculty member will have the potential to develop a research agenda that leads to scholarly works and the engagement of students. Modest start-up funds and other financial support are available to initiate a productive research effort. Required Knowledge and Skills A Doctorate in Education is required. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor if the terminal degree will be completed by the end of their first year of employment. If employment starts in January 2026, terminal degree must be completed by the end of December 2026. About the College The University of Southern Indiana is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and professional activity, and service to the university and the community. Our campus is in the rolling hills of the southwestern Ohio River valley on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana. We offer employees exceptional benefits, including:
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits. About the Department The Department of Teacher Education offers undergraduate degree programs in early childhood education, elementary education, and special education, along with licensure programs in secondary education. The Department also offers a spectrum of Master of Science in Education degree programs, along with an Ed.D. program in educational leadership. For additional information about the Department, please see: https://www.usi.edu/science/teacher-education Application Process
Click "Apply Now!" near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
Official transcripts will be required at a later stage. Search Committee Chair: If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins, search committee chair, at ewilkins@usi.edu. Best Consideration Date: For best consideration, please submit materials by November 6, 2025. Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. Authorization to Work in the United States USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815. EEO Statement USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities | |