Visiting Assistant Professor of Educational Studies

Job description

Description The Department of Educational Studies at Knox College invites applications for a full-time, visiting assistant professor beginning September 1, 2024. This is a one-year appointment. We seek candidates with experience working with elementary school aged children as well as experience working with diverse communities of learners in the U.S. or internationally. The Educational Studies Department is particularly interested in creative, energetic teachers of undergraduate students who will contribute to equity within our community through engaging instruction and research. The successful candidate will model, teach, and promote the department’s philosophy to help students become critical and transformative educators for social justice. We are especially looking for someone with a teaching and research background in elementary teaching methods and/or teaching multilingual youth. Knox is a diverse college with over 35% of the student body identifying as American students of color and more than 15% international students. Experience working with diverse populations of students and a commitment to teach successfully in a multicultural environment are expected. The College has th...