The Education Department at Messiah University invites applications for a full-time Assistant professor faculty member in the Undergraduate Education program. This is a 9-month position with limited summer responsibilities.
Responsibilities: This position is responsible for teaching and advising within the Undergraduate Program in Education, with specific expertise required in Special Education. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating the curriculum of the special education teacher certification majors and minor. As experience is appropriate, individuals in this position may also coordinate a minor in Speech and Language Pathology and/or collaborate closely with administrators of a program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Qualifications: Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD) in special education. Candidates should have a pre-K-12 teaching experience and be able to teach both introductory and mastery-level content in a range of special education courses. Candidates should have expertise sufficient to coordinate the undergraduate special education program. Higher education experience is preferred with emphasis on experience in educational leadership.
The Special Education Program: The Undergraduate Program in Special Education at Messiah University offers two majors through which individuals pursue teacher certification across the full spectrum of disabilities and age ranges, birth through 12th grade. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practices, data-driven intervention planning, development of specialized pedagogies, and faith-driven and culturally responsive care for all learners. Additionally, students may pursue a minor in Special Education paired with any major adding expertise without field practice.
The Education Program: The Undergraduate Program in Education at Messiah University is designed to advance the field of education by developing leaders, practitioners, and collaborators whose growing commitment to reconciliation, justice, and the dignity of all people compels them to pursue excellence in their professional understanding and practice.
The School: Advancing the mission of Messiah University, the Education Department educates students for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, ethical leadership, and exceptional professional practice within a complex world. The coursework for most of our Undergraduate programs is conducted primarily in person with occasional online coursework. Messiah University is a nationally ranked, accredited university that successfully integrates top-tier academics and Christian faith.
The University: Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,500 undergraduate students including 20.0% under-represented and 2.4% international students from 21 countries and over 700 graduate students including 20.7% of students from under-represented populations.
The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.
Diversity: Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that enables educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and cultural intelligence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
Starting Date for Position: Fall 2025
Compensation: Messiah University offers a strong benefits package in addition to salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications: Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please provide the following:
Cover letter that outlines your interest in the position, College/University Transcript(s), Curriculum Vitae, Personal Statement of Faith that details how your Christian faith is a strong fit with the mission and identity of Messiah University and how it impacts your teaching experience, your philosophy of teaching, and a statement that demonstrates your commitment to diversity and inclusion that is consistent with Messiah University’s goals.
Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.
Messiah University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran’s status in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs. Consistent with our nondiscrimination statement, the University does not tolerate abuse or harassment of employees, students or other individuals associated with the University. This includes, but is not limited to, vendors, contractors, and guests on the basis of, but not limited to, any of the above categories.
The University: Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,500 undergraduate students including 20.0% under-represented and 2.4% international students from 21 countries and over 700 graduate students including 20.7% of students from under-represented populations.
The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.
