Assistant Professor of Education

Department

Education

Position Description

Rocky Mountain College invites applications for a tenure track position in education at the level of assistant professor. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 24 credit hours per academic year, including general method and assessment courses at the undergraduate level. Specific teaching will include the following: Methods and Materials of Reading, Methods and Materials of Social Studies, Methods and Materials of Art, and Methods and Materials of Health and Physical Education, and may also include supervision of student teachers and field practicum placements  There is a possibility of teaching online courses.

The successful candidate will also contribute to student growth and development through advising and assistance, including advising Teacher Education Majors and minors; supervising student teaching of pre-service teacher candidates; collaborating on program development, review and assessment, including Teacher Education Program assessment and accreditation; and providing collaborative leadership in nurturing and developing partnerships with local schools and school districts. 

Outstanding candidates will demonstrate a commitment to serving a culturally diverse student body through delivering a student-centered education in a liberal arts context and will be able to work effectively with a wide range of individuals. A Ph.D. in education or Ed.D. is strongly preferred; a Master’s degree may be considered. A minimum of three years of successful teaching at the K-12 level is also required. Candidates will be subject to a fingerprint background check. The position begins August 2021.
This position is full-time and is eligible for benefits.  Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, long term disability, short term disability, and tuition remission.

To Apply

To apply, submit a letter of interest, résumé, a list of three (3) references, and the Rocky Mountain College application. Submit required documents via email to jobs@rocky.edu or mail to:

Human Resources
Rocky Mountain College
1511 Poly Drive
Billings, Montana 59102-1796

406.657.1160

Position is open until filled.

AA/EOE

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, minorities, and women.