Assistant Professor - School of Education

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The School of Education at Point Park University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a primary focus on educational leadership and teaching excellence. As a teaching university, Point Park values faculty who are deeply committed to high-quality instruction, student mentorship, and meaningful engagement with the practice of education. While scholarly and professional activity is appreciated and encouraged, the hallmark of success in this role is impactful teaching and leadership within the academic community.

The successful candidate will begin in Fall 2026, and will contribute to a dynamic, student-centered academic community committed to equity, experiential learning, and continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

Teaching & Instructional Leadership

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in educational leadership, teacher preparation, or related areas aligned with expertise and program needs.
• Model exemplary, student-centered, and inclusive teaching practices across face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.
• Design authentic learning experiences that connect theory to practice and emphasize leadership, decision-making, and real-world problem solving.
• Continuously assess and improve courses using student feedback, assessment data, and current best practices.

Student Mentorship & Advising

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, supporting academic success, professional growth, and leadership development.
• Support candidates in developing professional dispositions aligned with ethical, effective educational leadership.
• Contribute to supervision of practicum, field-based experiences, and student-teaching, as appropriate.

Program & Institutional Leadership

• Provide leadership within the School of Education through curriculum development, program assessment, student learning assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate actively in faculty governance, university committee work, and university and School of Education accreditation processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to strengthen educator preparation and leadership pathways.

Scholarship & Professional Engagement

• Engage in scholarly, professional, or applied work consistent with a teaching-focused university, such as practitioner research, program evaluation, curriculum innovation, or professional presentations.
• Remain current in educational research, policy, and leadership practices.
• Contribute to the professional community through service, partnerships, or professional organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching or educational leadership roles.
• Experience within PreK-12 education, higher education, or related educational settings.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence, student success, and collaborative leadership and decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in higher education, particularly in educator or leadership preparation programs.
• Experience with online, hybrid, or innovative instructional models.
• Background in program leadership, accreditation, or assessment.
• Record of professional practice, applied scholarship, or research aligned with leadership and education.
• Experience integrating technology, experiential learning, or community-based partnerships into instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive leadership and teaching.

Tenure Expectations

Faculty are evaluated for tenure based on:

• Teaching effectiveness (primary emphasis)
• Service within the School, University, and professional community
• Scholarship or professional engagement, appropriate to a teaching university

Application Materials

• Cover letter describing interest in the Assistant Professor position and alignment with the Point Park University mission
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy, leadership, and student-centered practices, and a description of how these personal qualities align with becoming a member of the faculty in the School of Education at Point Park University.
• Names and contact information for professional references

Commitment to Equity

Point Park University is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable academic community and encourages applications from individuals who will advance this mission.

Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States and not require employer sponsorship.

Point Park University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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