Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education

Visiting Assistant Professor Of Online Education

The University of Redlands' School of Education is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education for a full-time, 10-month visiting position in the Department of Teaching and Learning. This role is crucial for leading the transformation of our hybrid teacher preparation curriculum into a fully online modality while teaching courses in the teacher preparation program.

The Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education is expected to be an expert in online pedagogy who can design, develop, and deliver high-quality online learning experiences for teacher candidates. This includes creating engaging, interactive coursework that maintains rigor and promotes active learning in digital environments, while ensuring alignment with CTC requirements and best practices in teacher education. Also, this Visiting Assistant Professor would be facile in supporting faculty with online course development.

A key responsibility is to ensure that teacher candidates receive excellent instruction through innovative online teaching methods and are adequately prepared to enter the profession as digitally literate, equity-minded educators. This involves expertise in online learning platforms, instructional design, and a commitment to fostering inclusive digital learning communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education will serve as an instructional leader and curriculum designer, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in digital learning spaces.

They are responsible for:

Teaching and Instruction:

• Teaching courses in the teacher preparation program using online methodologies
• Developing engaging, interactive online learning experiences that maintain rigor and promote active learning
• Utilizing diverse educational technologies to create inclusive, accessible learning environments
• Modeling best practices in online pedagogy for teacher candidates
• Providing timely, meaningful feedback on student work through digital platforms

Curriculum Transformation:

• Leading the redesign of hybrid teacher preparation curriculum to fully online delivery
• Creating digital resources, modules, and assessment tools aligned with online learning best practices
• Ensuring curriculum meets CTC requirements while optimizing for online delivery
• Implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessibility standards

Collaboration:

• Working collaboratively with School of Education faculty on program development and continuous improvement
• Partnering with instructional designers and educational technology specialists
• Contributing to departmental meetings, program assessment, and accreditation activities

Administrative Duties:

• Managing courses within the university's Learning Management System (LMS) with advanced proficiency
• Maintaining accurate records and submitting grades in a timely manner
• Advising teacher candidates on academic progress and program requirements
• Participating in student recruitment and retention efforts

Professional Development and Scholarship:

• Staying current with emerging technologies and online pedagogical research
• Contributing to the scholarship of online teaching and learning in teacher education
• Engaging in professional development activities related to online education
• Supporting the development of a culture of innovation in teacher preparation

Key Expectations:

The Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education is expected to maintain flexible hours to accommodate online course delivery, virtual office hours, and collaboration with School of Education faculty and staff. The position requires a commitment to innovation in online teacher preparation and excellence in teaching.

Hiring Needs and Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• A Doctorate degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, or a related field (ABD considered)
• Demonstrated expertise in online pedagogy and instructional design for higher education
• Proven experience teaching in teacher preparation programs (online, hybrid, or face-to-face)
• Advanced proficiency with Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.) and educational technologies
• Experience designing and delivering fully online courses with evidence of student success
• Experience with a diverse range of learners and a strong grasp of current academic content standards and effective teaching strategies
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessibility standards
• Commitment to equity-minded teaching practices

Strongly Desired Qualifications:

• A California teaching credential
• K-12 classroom teaching experience (minimum 3 years strongly preferred)
• Expertise in synchronous and asynchronous online teaching methodologies
• Familiarity with video-based teaching and feedback tools (e.g., GoReact, Swivl, Edthena)
• A commitment to promoting the engagement of minoritized learners in…