Associate Professor of Elementary Education - Oklahoma Baptist University

Associate Professor of Elementary Education – Oklahoma Baptist University

The McCabe Family School of Education at Oklahoma Baptist University invites applications for a full-time, in-person faculty position in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. This role involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate education courses, advising teacher candidates, participating in accreditation and assessment initiatives, and contributing to the mission of preparing highly effective, Christ-centered educators.

• Teach in-person undergraduate courses in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Professional Education.
• Design engaging, developmentally appropriate, and standards‑aligned learning experiences for teacher candidates.
• Integrate Christian faith and worldview naturally throughout instruction and professional practice.
• Maintain current course syllabi, assignments, and learning materials aligned with state and accreditation expectations.
• Utilize effective instructional technology and best practices in teaching and learning.
• Provide timely feedback and assessment of candidate performance.
• Manage all courses using the institution’s learning management system – Canvas.

• Serve as an academic advisor for teacher education candidates.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide support and mentoring for students.
• Assist candidates with program planning, certification requirements, and professional development opportunities.
• Support students during clinical experiences, internships, and student teaching placements.

• Participate in School of Education meetings, committees, accreditation work, and university service opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty on program development, curriculum alignment, and assessment initiatives.
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and partnership activities with schools and community organizations.
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and ongoing professional growth activities.
• Support recruitment events, advising days, and School of Education activities.
• Engage in scholarly activities (e.g., presentations, publications).

• Contribute to accreditation processes including CAEP, OEQA, and program review initiatives.
• Assist with data collection, assessment reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain knowledge of current Oklahoma certification requirements, standards, and educational best practices.

• Participate within the campus community, serving on committees as assigned.
• Participate fully in campus faculty development opportunities.
• Demonstrate potential for academic leadership, including possible consideration for administrative roles in program coordination or oversight.
• Interest or experience in leading or developing online graduate‑level programs (such as an online Master of Arts in Teaching program) is a plus.
• While this is an in‑person position, there is potential for some online instruction at the undergraduate or graduate level.

• Master’s degree in Education or related field (Doctorate strongly preferred).
• Current teacher certification in Elementary Education (additional Early Childhood certification preferred).
• Knowledge of Oklahoma Academic Standards and teacher preparation expectations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to collaboration, mentoring, and professional excellence.

• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience in a PK‑12 school setting.

• Higher education teaching experience.
• Experience supervising teacher candidates or mentoring novice teachers.
• Experience teaching higher education courses in person, online, and/or hybrid formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to faith integration in education.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and assessment systems.

• Must be a member of a local evangelical Christian church.
• Evangelical is a broad term referring to the segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.