Details

Item	Value
Posting Date	09/09/2024
Closing Date	Until Filled
Employment Type(s)	Full Time
Tenure Track	Yes
Location	Beloit, Wisconsin, 53511

Description

The Department of Education and Youth Studies at Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin, invites applications for a tenure-track position in the areas of teacher education, at the level of beginning assistant professor or assistant/associate professor. Review of applications begins on Oct 20th, 2024, and continues until the position is filled, with employment commencing in August 2025. This is an opportunity to take a major role in the department, with a commitment to social justice pedagogy and innovative curricula, and to develop your own passions for teaching and scholarship. 

The teaching load is 3-3. The candidate will teach a combination of foundation courses and methods classes.

Qualification: We are seeking candidates with a doctoral degree in education, including those who will have completed their doctoral degree prior to the start date of the appointment. ABD candidates will also be considered. The candidate must possess teaching experience in US K-12 schools, demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, and can demonstrate scholarly engagement in their field. The candidate will also show a dedication to school-based collaborations and community-based learning.

We are particularly interested in candidates who possess expertise and preparation (at Master’s or higher degree) in reading and literacy. Candidates with expertise in other content areas (such as math, science, and social studies) in teacher education at the elementary or secondary levels will also be considered.

Because equity and inclusion are central to our students’ liberal arts education and vital to the thriving of all members of our residential learning community, Beloit College aspires to be an actively anti-racist institution. We recognize our aspiration as ongoing and institution-wide, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome applicants who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural and intellectual richness and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities.

Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit is a selective undergraduate liberal arts college that attracts students from across the United States and the world. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, learning beyond the traditional classroom, international perspectives, and collaborative research among students and faculty. It is recognized as one of the Colleges That Change Lives. AA/EEO

How to Apply

To apply, candidates should include: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of your teaching experience and philosophy, three recent letters of recommendation (should be submitted directly from your referees), and other supporting materials you would like for us to consider to the link below.

Begin Your Application 

If you have questions about the search, you may contact the Chair of the department, Dr. Jingjing Lou, at louj@beloit.edu.