Instructor or Lecturer; Residency of Teacher Education

Overview

Instructor or Lecturer (Residency) of Teacher Education. The Division of Teacher Residency and Education of the University of South Dakota’s School of Education invites applicants for an open Residency Instructor position (Instructor or Lecturer rank). The opening is a 10-month position that will support teacher candidates completing their yearlong teacher residency (student teaching).

• Teach courses in the teacher residency program (e.g., classroom management, professional ethics, student teaching seminar, educational assessment, etc.).
• Supervise teacher candidates completing their residency in PK-12 schools in the Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.
• Contribute to teaching and service as part of the faculty in both the instructor and lecturer ranks.
• Additional assignments may be made based on professional and academic background to complement the strengths of the faculty and address the needs of students in programs within the Division of Teacher Residency and Education, School of Education, and university community.
• There may be the possibility of summer teaching for additional compensation.

• For the instructor rank: earned master’s degree; for the lecturer rank: earned doctorate.
• Flexible start date with January 2026 or July 2026 start options; degrees must be earned from an accredited institution in Teacher Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related disciplines (e.g., Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Literacy Education, Math Education, Educational Technology, Special Education, Educational Leadership, Human Development, Educational Psychology).
• Experience working as a teacher in a PK-12 school in the United States.
• Evidence of accomplishments or strong potential for success in teaching and professional service.
• Preference may be given to applicants with at least five years of PK-12 experience, middle/high school teaching experience, and prior supervision of teacher candidates during clinical experiences.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications. This is a 10-month, non-tenure track appointment with the possibility of summer employment for additional compensation.

Final date to receive applications: First review date December 1, 2025. Open until filled.

Application Procedure: Available online at your future.sdbor.edu
. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Daniel Mourlam, Chair of Teacher Residency &

Education:

daniel.mourlam.

• Cover letter that includes: (a) qualifications for the position, (b) interest in either the instructor or lecturer rank, and (c) identification of preferred start date:
  January 2026 or July 2026.
• Professional vitae;
• List and contact information for at least 3 professional references;
• Academic transcripts.

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