Associate Professor of Elementary Education - Oklahoma Baptist University
On-siteShawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Job Summary
Teach in-person undergraduate courses in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Professional Education while designing developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned learning experiences. Advise teacher candidates on certification requirements, mentor students during field experiences and student teaching placements, and provide timely feedback using the Canvas learning management system. Contribute to accreditation processes including CAEP and OEQA, assist with program development and curriculum alignment, and engage in scholarly activities such as presentations and publications. Participate in School of Education committees, recruitment events, and ongoing professional growth activities. This full-time, in-person position at Oklahoma Baptist University offers potential for leadership in the Master of Arts in Teaching program and includes a commitment to integrating Christian faith and worldview into instruction.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in education or related field
- Current teacher certification in Elementary Education
- Knowledge of Oklahoma Academic Standards and teacher preparation expectations
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to collaboration, mentoring, and professional excellence
- Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience in a PK-12 school setting
- Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church
Desired Qualifications
- Doctorate degree in Education or a related field
- Additional Early Childhood certification
- Higher education teaching experience
- Experience supervising teacher candidates or mentoring novice teachers
- Experience teaching higher education courses in person, online, and/or hybrid formats
- Demonstrated commitment to faith integration in education
- Familiarity with accreditation processes and assessment systems
- Interest or experience in leading or developing online graduate-level programs (such as an online Master of Arts in Teaching program)
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