Assistant Professor of Educational Studies

Title

Assistant Professor of Educational Studies

Tenure Track

Assistant Professor

06/22/2026

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Full Time

The interdisciplinary Educational Studies Program at Trinity College, located in Hartford, Connecticut, seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Community‑Based Education. The successful candidate will contribute to Trinity’s strengths of community‑engaged learning and high‑quality liberal arts education by teaching and researching in the area of community‑based education, broadly defined.

We expect candidates to support our program’s learning goals, including a commitment to educational equity and justice, and to have experience with philosophical, historical, geographical, participatory, quantitative, or other non‑qualitative methodologies.

The role includes teaching core courses, such as an introductory urban education course with participant‑observation placements in nearby Hartford public schools, and contributing to Trinity’s Community Action Gateway for first‑year students. The teaching load is 2/2 for the first two years and 3/2 thereafter, with a one‑semester leave every fourth year. Successful candidates will be eligible for start‑up research funds and annual funds toward conference travel, and have opportunities to collaborate with Trinity’s Center for Hartford Engagement and Research and the Center for Urban and Global Studies.

Applicants should hold a doctorate in education or a related discipline before the position begins in August 2027. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well‑articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

Experience with community‑based educational research and a diverse methodological toolkit (philosophical, historical, geographical, participatory, quantitative, or other non‑qualitative approaches) is sought.

Competitive salary and benefits, plus start‑up expense fund.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including potential to teach and supervise undergraduates from all backgrounds
• Graduate school transcripts (official or unofficial)
• Sample syllabus
• Writing sample
• Contact information for three references – including email addresses. A unique URL will be provided for each referee to upload a letter of recommendation.

Applicants using Interfolio or other dossier services should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer.

Review of applications will begin on October 1.

Please direct any questions to Elise Castillo, Search Committee Chair: elise.castillo

Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation to participate in the application process.