Assistant​/Associate Professor of Education; Master of Arts in Teaching

George Fox University's College of Education announces a full-time, teaching-track position in the Preliminary Teaching License programs to begin August 15, 2026. This 30-credit position supports the preparation of teacher candidates for the Oregon Preliminary Teaching License through teaching, advising, supervision, and service across undergraduate and graduate licensure programs. Courses may be taught in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or asynchronous online formats.

This position will entail a primary emphasis in the Graduate preliminary licensure programs. The faculty member should demonstrate expertise and experience in elementary mathematics and/or literacy instruction, and will teach courses within the teacher preparation program while collaborating with colleagues to support candidate development, program implementation, and continuous improvement efforts. Commitment to high-quality instruction across multiple delivery formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and asynchronous online teaching, is required.

• Teaching courses within graduate preliminary licensure programs in face-to-face, hybrid, and asynchronous online formats.
• Demonstrating strong instructional technology skills and the ability to effectively teach and support candidates across multiple learning platforms and modalities.
• Advising and supporting teacher candidates in meeting program and Oregon licensure requirements.
• Supervising and supporting teacher candidates during field experiences and practicum placements, as needed.
• Collaborating with faculty and school partners in support of program implementation, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participating in recruitment, advising, and community-building in support of the broader College of Education community.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• Being a Christian role model to students, both in casual contact and in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and working well with a variety of people.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• A Master's Degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Licensure at the elementary or secondary level, with recent experience and endorsements.
• Expertise and experience in elementary mathematics and/or literacy instruction.
• Experience with asynchronous online instruction.
• Availability and willingness to teach in-person, hybrid, asynchronous online, and virtually for synchronous delivery.
• A commitment to the University's theology of racial and ethnic diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and an expression of Christian testimony in a church. Employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

• Appointment at the Assistant Professor level is anticipated; candidates with significant teaching experience at previous institutions and a terminal degree may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions.

• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Newberg Campus (Hybrid)
• Working Conditions:
  
  Physical requirements are similar to those of teaching environments.
• Supervisor:
  Director, Master of Arts in Teaching

• Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage.
• When completing the online application, please upload the following documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:
  • Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Integration of Faith and Learning Essay
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

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