Assistant​/Associate Professor or Assistant​/Associate Professor of Practice of Teacher Education

Assistant/Associate Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice of Teacher Education

The Division of Teacher Residency and Education of the University of South Dakota’s School of Education invites applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track) or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (non‑tenure track) of Teacher Education position. This is an on‑campus, nine‑month position with the possibility of summer teaching. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate coursework across the teacher education curriculum.

The successful candidate should also possess knowledge related to face‑to‑face, online, and other distance learning modalities. Additional assignments may be made based on the professional and academic background of the applicant to complement the strengths of Division faculty and to address the needs of students in programs within the Division of Teacher Residency and Education, School of Education, and university community.

Tenure track faculty members are expected to make contributions in teaching, research, and service. All faculty members are expected to mentor students in and out of the classroom. Our teacher education programs are CAEP accredited and widely respected for training highly competent, well‑prepared educators.

Applicants must be able to teach in more than one of the following areas:
Early Childhood Education, Mathematics Education, English as a New Language, Educational Technology, and Literacy Education. Preference will be given to those applicants who:

• have at least three years of experience in PK‑12 classrooms;
• have had successful teaching experiences in college/university settings;
• have strengths in Early Childhood Education, Mathematics Education, or English Learner Education.

Applicants must possess an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a Teacher Education discipline (e.g., Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Curriculum & Instruction, English as a New Language, English/Language Arts, Early Childhood Education, Mathematics Education, Educational Technology, Literacy Education, etc.) by August 22, 2026. Applicants must show evidence of accomplishments or strong potential for success in teaching, research leading to publication (for tenure‑track), and professional service.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications with the possibility of summer employment for additional compensation. Starting salary is $60,000; commensurate with qualifications, plus benefits.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

First review date:
December 1, 2025. Open until filled.

Available online at your future.sdbor.edu
. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Daniel Mourlam rlam.

• Cover letter that includes the following information:
  • description of applicant’s interest in the position;
  • description of applicant’s qualifications for the position;
  • description of teaching areas most well aligned with applicant’s expertise, experience, and interests;
  • description of research program.
• Professional curriculum vitae.
• List and contact information for at least three professional references.
• Academic transcripts.

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.