Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor of Educational Studies

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BENEDICT COLLEGE - COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Benedict College has a full-time, 9-month, tenure track appointment opening as Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Educational Studies with a focus on Child and Family Development available for the Fall 2026 in the Psychology and Educational Studies department.

Teach courses in discipline as assigned by the dean or department chair; provide academic advising to students; maintain an active scholarly agenda of research and service; serve on departmental, school, and college committees; engage in assessment requirements; participate in community service and outreach programs; and work collaboratively with colleagues and other programs. This faculty member will maintain 10 office hours per week for student access and inquiry.

• Teach up to 12 sch per semester at the undergraduate level
• Provide advising to assigned students at the undergraduate to include advisement of capstone, research, and culminating projects
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and co-curricular enhancements
• Serve on committees on department, school, and college levels
• Engage in scholarly research appropriate for rank
• Develop and submit grant proposals
• Participate in public service initiatives
• Collaborate with colleagues on initiatives supportive of transformational student learning

• Strong track record of successful college teaching.
• Proficiency with the development and implementation of courses using Open Educational Resources and virtual teaching platforms.
• Demonstrated capacity to facilitate student learning and engagement.
• Commitment to excellence in college teaching, to an active scholarly agenda, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional responsibilities, student development, and service.

• Earned PhD (or ABD) in Educational Studies, Child and Family Development or Education-related field
• Familiarity with Educational Studies curriculum and programs
• Familiarity with SCDE, CAEP, and accreditation standards
• Familiarity with academic advising to include supervising undergraduate (i.e., internships, research projects) experiences
• Ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning ability to demonstrate collegiality and a sound work ethic