Assistant Professor of Education
Assistant Professor of Education
The School of Education at Point Park University is seeking an applicant for a tenure track position in Education qualified for the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking professionals with strong experience in K-12 teaching, strong background in educational theory and pedagogy, and strong instructional skills. It is preferred, but not required that the candidate possesses some teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate levels. In addition, candidates should demonstrate instructional practices that emphasize diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.
Candidates should be prepared to teach in both face-to-face and online learning modalities. In particular, special consideration will be given to the candidate who possesses certifications in special education and/or leadership/administration. It is required that the candidate possess a terminal degree in the field of education. The successful candidate will begin in the fall of 2024 with the expectation of both teaching online and being on campus to provide service to the School of Education.
Application Procedure
Applicants should email a single PDF containing a letter of application that addresses their teaching philosophy and research interests, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Electronic submission of materials should be sent to HRoffice@pointpark.edu. Please indicate the EDUCATION ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in the subject line.
Point Park is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, and/or LGBTQIA+ scholars. Applicants must have the authorization to work in the United States and not require employer sponsorship.
About Point Park University and the School of Education
Point Park University is located in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a dynamic, private, urban university with an intense focus on student success through distinctive, innovative, and experiential learning. Founded in 1960, Point Park enrolls nearly 3,300 full-time and part-time students in more than 100 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
The School of Education was created in Fall 2018 from a department within the School of Arts and Sciences and has been preparing educators since the founding of Point Park as a Junior College. The School of Education offers teacher certification programs in Pre-K through Fourth Grade; Fourth Grade through Eighth Grade; Secondary Education; Dance Education; Special Education PreK-12; Master’s Degrees in Educational Administration; Special Education, Learning, Design, and Technology; Athletic Coaching & Administration; Reading and Literacy; Teaching and Leadership and an Ed.D. in Leadership and Administration. Certificate Programs include Instructional Technology Specialist; Online Instruction Endorsement; Reading Specialist; School Principal K-12; Superintendent Letter of Eligibility; and the only Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)-recognized institution in Pennsylvania offering an American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) program. The Education programs are student centered with an emphasis on innovative learning experiences and research that bridges theory and practice.