| Location | Sioux Falls, SD |
Position Title: Teacher Education Program Director and Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor of Education
Position Type: Full-Time, 10 months
Department: Sharon Lust School of Education
Augustana University invites applications for a Teacher Education Program Director and Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor of Education, beginning Fall 2027.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
The ideal candidate will:
Oversee undergraduate curriculum and program development/improvement within the Teacher Education Program
Teach courses relevant to educational background and experience (undergraduate and possibly graduate)
Oversee the assessment and accreditation of the Teacher Education Program
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching pre-service and in-service teachers
Engage in service and scholarship/professional development
Collaborate with the Field Placement Coordinator in fulfilling the program's mission and goals, and ensure that the program complies with requirements for certification
Enhance the student experience by serving as an academic and career advisor during their time at Augustana University and entry into graduate education and/or professional practice.
Maintain compliance with internal and external reporting requirements for the program
Serve as a liaison between Augustana and the SD Department of Education
Augustana prides itself on excellent in-person classroom instruction, thus the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in a liberal arts environment.
Required Qualifications:
an earned doctorate in Education or a related field from an accredited college/university is required
at least three years of K-12 professional experience
Preferred Qualifications:
experience with program assessment and accreditation
successful teaching experience in teacher education
experience in teaching courses at the college/university level
certification and teaching experience at the secondary level
Interacting with students, faculty, and administration with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and shared governance must be top values of the candidate.
Location:
Augustana's location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (www.siouxfalls.com) provides an exceptionally high quality of living in an affordable community environment. Sioux Falls has more than 70 parks, over 40 miles of greenways, a walkable downtown that features musical and cultural events, and award-winning restaurants. Our metro area (population 315,000) is one of the fastest growing regions in the country and is recognized as a major medical, retail, and financial center. If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no further than Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD.
Benefits:
Augustana offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, retirement plan, tuition assistance, holiday, vacation and sick pay.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants are asked to submit the application materials listed below in one document to our career center portal. If assistance is needed in the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu. Official website: augie.edu.
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.