Assistant or Associate Professor of Education

The position is for nine months, with the possibility of summer teaching. Classes and other responsibilities are conducted primarily weekdays but could include some evening classes and independent studies.  Attendance will also be required at some evening and weekend events.

LeTourneau University, a vibrant and growing interdenominational, evangelical Christian university, known for high-quality STEM programs that attract students of outstanding academic ability, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Education, Department of Teacher Education. This is a tenure-track position, with rank negotiable based on experience. This faculty member will teach a range of education courses with an emphasis on literacy, elementary education and specifically the Science of Teaching Reading. The ideal candidate should have excellent team-building skills and the interest and experience to provide growth to the School of Education.  Research and teaching experience are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time load of courses in reading, literacy and elementary education courses involving preparation of course materials and assessments.
• Teach a variety of courses across the curriculum from freshman to senior level with a four course (12 hour) load per Fall and Spring semester.
• Participate actively in the university learning community by serving on department, school, and/or university committees and special service assignments.
• Participate in student advising, success, and retention programs.
• Commitment to academic scholarship in the field of expertise.

• LeTourneau University seeks an individual with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to teaching, research, and leadership at a small, dynamic Christian University where the integration of faith and academic excellence is paramount. The candidate must be in genuine agreement with the University’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant for life and work at LeTourneau.
• An earned doctorate in Education (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) from an accredited university or in a closely related field

• Ability to teach full range of reading/literacy and education courses with expertise in the Science of Teaching Reading. Experience leading and developing Reading Academies is a plus.
• Hold valid Texas teacher certification with certification(s) in EC-6 and/or 4-8 (applicants with out-of-state teacher certification must be eligible to apply for Texas teacher certification)
• Capacity to communicate subject material using contemporary methods
• Prior significant (PK-8) teaching experience
• Have a proven ability to relate to students and faculty
• Willingness to work co-operatively and cross-disciplinary in teaching
• Additional English as a Second Language and Reading Specialist certifications a plus

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, list of references, copies of unofficial transcripts, and answers to several faith questions available in the online application form on the university’s website linked below. Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. To apply, visit www.letu.edu/jobs-faculty. Questions about the search process may be directed to OfficeoftheProvost@letu.edu.

In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information.  Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.