Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor - Professor of Practice

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor Position in Department of Education

The Department of Education in the School of Education, College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor starting September 1, 2027. This position will support the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of educational leadership and classroom teaching, and will connect educational research, theory, and practice. The successful candidate will support aspiring and practicing teachers and educational leaders, and contribute to graduate teaching, advising, curriculum development, and program improvement.

This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position with primary responsibilities for undergraduate and graduate instruction in educational leadership, doctoral mentoring, K-12 partnerships, undergraduate advising, and university service. The appointment level will be made commensurate with experience. Initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of renewal.

UMass Dartmouth is in the beautiful ocean side community of Dartmouth, about an hour south of Boston, half-hour east of Providence, and half-hour west of Cape Cod. It offers a world class education to undergraduate and graduate students each year in over 40 undergraduate and 23 graduate programs offered by the College of Engineering, College of Nursing, Charlton College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Visual and Performing Arts, School of Law and School for Marine Science and Technology.

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Education value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek a teaching faculty who values working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and will support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment.

UMass Dartmouth has transformed the lives of 40,000 alumni and distinguishes itself as a vibrant, public research university dedicated to engaged learning and innovative research. It is the only Massachusetts Tier 1 national research university south of Boston and serves as a catalyst for the development of educators and educational leaders along the south coast and beyond.

Duties

The successful candidate will be an engaging and effective educator with a strong commitment to student learning and success. Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in teacher education, teaching and learning, and educational leadership, such as Transformative Educational Leadership and Classroom Interactions;
• Mentoring EdD students through research design, dissertation development, and completion;
• Engaging in scholarly inquiry that informs teaching, professional practice, and program development;
• Developing collaborative partnerships with K-12 schools, districts, and community partners;
• Supporting recruitment, retention, and program development across the MAT and EdD programs;
• Designing inclusive, evidence-informed teaching and learning approaches, and collaborating with faculty to enhance curriculum;
• Advising graduate and undergraduate students, participating in university service, and using programmatic data for continuous improvement and accreditation.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• A doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership, Higher Education, or a closely related field at the time of employment
• Demonstrated leadership experience in K-12 education
• Demonstrated experience teaching at the college level, or substantial experience in professional development and adult learning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student success

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates will have:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level in teacher education, educational leadership, or curriculum and instruction
• Experience designing and teaching courses that connect educational research, theory, and practice
• Experience mentoring graduate students, including doctoral research and dissertation development
• Demonstrated expertise in inclusive, culturally responsive, and evidence-informed pedagogy
• Experience conducting or supporting qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods educational research
• Professional experience in K-12 education, teacher preparation, instructional leadership, or educational administration
• Experience developing partnerships among universities, K-12 schools, districts, and community partners, including field-based and clinical learning
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, grant proposals, or externally funded educational initiatives.

SALARY:

Assistant Teaching Professor $70,000-$85,000

Associate Teaching Professor $85,000-$105,000

Commensurate with experience

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• State Pension Retirement Plan
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• And More!

Benefits for Faculty Federation: https://www.umassd.edu/media/umassdartmouth/human-resources/benefits/benefits-eff-july2024/Summary-of-Benefits-for-Faculty.pdf

UMass Dartmouth is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit electronically:

• A letter of interest addressing how your K-12 leadership experience prepares you for this role;
• Current curriculum vitae highlighting administrative leadership positions and accomplishments;
• A concise statement of teaching philosophy describing how you will bridge theory and practice in preparing future educational leaders;
• Contact information for at least three professional references, preferably including individuals who can speak to both your leadership experience and teaching capabilities.

Screening of complete applications will begin December 15th, and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

Employment is contingent upon verification of background/credentials and work authorization.

Applicants must be authorized for permanent employment in the United States. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

UMass Dartmouth is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer.