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Title: Assistant Professor of Education

Concentration: Elementary, Literacy 

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 C5

Position Summary

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education with a focus in Elementary Education and Literacy to begin January 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include teaching education content and literacy methods courses for pre-service elementary teachers, teaching graduate courses for in-service teachers, maintaining an active research agenda, engaging in professional and university service activities, and advising undergraduate education majors. The faculty member will have the potential to develop a research agenda that leads to scholarly works and the engagement of students. Modest start-up funds and other financial support are available to initiate a productive research effort.

Required Knowledge and Skills

A Doctorate in Education is required. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor if the terminal degree will be completed by the end of their first year of employment. If employment starts in January 2026, terminal degree must be completed by the end of December 2026.

About the College

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and professional activity, and service to the university and the community. Our campus is in the rolling hills of the southwestern Ohio River valley on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana. We offer employees exceptional benefits, including:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of your annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees and 75% tuition discount for your spouse and dependent children.
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

About the Department

The Department of Teacher Education offers undergraduate degree programs in early childhood education, elementary education, and special education, along with licensure programs in secondary education. The Department also offers a spectrum of Master of Science in Education degree programs, along with an Ed.D. program in educational leadership. For additional information about the Department, please see: https://www.usi.edu/science/teacher-education 

• letter of application
• current curriculum vitae
• unofficial transcripts
• brief statement of teaching and research philosophy

Official transcripts will be required at a later stage.

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins, search committee chair, at ewilkins@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by November 6, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities