Assistant Professor of Education at Wartburg College

WARTBURG COLLEGETitle of Position Assistant Professor of EducationWartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852 Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence. As indicated in the vision statement Wartburg College is called to be the leading institution in education of the whole person. Together we create an inclusive community combining diverse curricular and co-curricular experiences to prepare students to be resilient leaders of positive change through service in a complex world.Located in northeast Iowa Waverly is an extraordinary gigabit community of more than 10000 residents in the Cedar Valley metro near Waterloo and Cedar Falls with an abundance of cultural musical and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul Minn. (3 hours); Madison Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha Neb. (4 hours).DEPARTMENT:EducationSTARTING DATE: Fall Term 2026TIMELINE: Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.SALARY: Competitive for entry-level appointment at similar institutionsCONTRACT: COMPLETED BY DEANS OFFICEPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:The successful candidate will fulfill the duties of tenure track faculty to include:Teach courses in the Teacher Education coreAdvise students and supervise student teachersContribute to student recruitment activitiesContribute to Teacher Education Program responsibilitiesQUALIFICATIONS:REQUIRED:Earned degree in Education. Doctorate in Education (or related field) or ABD; three years of successful 5-12 teaching experience; demonstrated understanding of student-centered learning teacher preparation and excellence in teaching; commitment to inclusive communities. Ability to teach in the education professional core and facilitate student work in diverse settings.PREFERRED:Successful and innovative college-level teaching experience knowledge of and experience with teacher education accreditation standards and processes; desire to teach in the Colleges interdisciplinary general education program; experience with student teaching supervision; and successful experience working with diverse populations and diverse settings.Successful candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusive community in a multicultural educational and work environment and must be willing to support the Colleges mission and contribute to the strategic plan.APPLICATION PROCEDURE:Please upload the following by selecting the Apply for this Position below:1) curriculum vita2) a letter of application describing your teaching scholarship and service experience/interests and how these will support the mission of Wartburg College3) unofficial graduate transcripts4) contact information for three referencesFor specific questions contact Dr. Sarah Montgomery Chair of Search Committee at Department webpage(s): for further information about the college and the city of Waverly.WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA nationally recognized for community engagement. Key Skills Early Childhood Education,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1