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Working Title:
Assistant Professor, Education - IFO (AA28006)
Institution:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Classification Title:
State University Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
209: Inter Faculty Organization
City:
Mankato
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$64,963.00 - $193,146.00
Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $64,963.00 - $193,146.00
Salary Type: Depends on qualifications
Application Deadline : Review of applications will begin on November 25, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary* )
Job Description
The department of Teaching and Learning at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a probationary, Assistant Professor beginning August 16, 2027. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate and graduate programs in teacher education. This position requires active engagement in scholarship, advising of master's thesis, continuing preparation, service to the University, community and discipline.
Job Duties
A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned.
The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
This successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in elementary and secondary education.
All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement .
This position will advise majors in elementary and/or secondary education.
This position will supervise school-based field experiences and student teaching.
This position will teach elementary and/or secondary teacher preparation coursework in alignment with the requirements of the Professional Educators Licensing and Standards Board.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.
Doctorate in education, curriculum and instruction, or closely related field completed by start of appointment.
Minimum of three years experience of experience as a teacher of record within a K-12 setting
Preferred Qualification
Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and presentation skills.
Extensive teaching experience in the discipline at the college or university level.
Experience supervising students in field placements .
Completed at least 18 hours of graduate level coursework in reading.
Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or professional presentations.
Application Procedures:
A complete online application must include all required attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee. Please note that, due to Workday system limitations, you may upload a maximum of five (5) attachments with your application. If you need to submit more than five attachments, please…