Instructor or Lecturer of Teacher Education

Instructor or Lecturer of Teacher Education

Working Title Instructor or Lecturer of Teacher Education

Posting Number

Posting Number F01761P

Department

Physical Location of Position (City)

Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion

Job Description: The Division of Teacher Residency and Education of the University of South Dakota’s School of Education invite applicants for an Instructor or Lecturer of Teacher Education (Non‑Tenure‑Track). This is an on‑campus, nine‑month position with the possibility of summer teaching. The successful candidate for this position is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate coursework across the curriculum in teacher education.

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.

Faculty members in the instructor/lecturer rank are expected to make contributions in teaching 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.

Qualifications: Applicants for the Instructor position must possess an earned master’s degree, while applicants for the Lecturer position must possess an earned doctorate. Applicant degrees must be earned 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, and professional service.

Salary/Compensation: Salary is commensurate with qualifications. This position has the possibility of summer employment for additional compensation.

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

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 rlam.

REQUIRED APPLICANT DOCUMENTS :

• Cover letter that includes the following information: (1) Description of applicant’s interest in the position; (2) Description of applicant’s qualifications for the position; and (3) Description of teaching areas most well aligned with applicants’ experience, and interests.
• List and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
• Academic transcripts.

Posting Date: 10/31/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date: 12/01/2025

Advertised Salary:
Starting salary is $50,000; commensurate with qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term: 9 months

Appointment Percent: 100

Tenant Status:
Term

Proposed Rank

Work Hours:

Varies based on course schedules

Typical Hours Worked Per Week:
At least 40 hours/week

Appointment Type:
Regular

Scope of Search:
External (includes Internal)

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA : The University of South Dakota is a comprehensive; liberal arts based state institution with an enrollment over 10,000 students. Basic and professional programs are available in the School of Education, School of Business, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, College of Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION : The School of Education is organized into four basic Divisions:
Teacher Residency &

Education:

Educational Leadership;
Counseling and Psychology in Education; and Kinesiology & Sport Management. Graduate work is available through the doctorate in several program areas. The Education unit is accredited/approved by CAEP , CACREP , and NASP…