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Instructor of Education
Hanover College seeks a full-time, continuing Instructor of Education (non-tenure track) specializing in Elementary Education, with preference for candidates who bring strong backgrounds in science and mathematics teaching. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty team dedicated to excellence in a rigorous, field-based preservice teacher preparation program. The position requires teamwork, reflective practice, and a strong commitment to preparing effective and inclusive educators. Preference will be given to applicants with special education experience and demonstrated success supporting diverse learners. The application deadline is 1/30/2026 with review of applicants to begin 2/10/2026.
Area(s) of Specialization
Elementary Education Generalist/Science and Math focus preferred
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Education or a closely related field; substantial experience teaching in elementary classrooms (grades K–6); demonstrated expertise in science and mathematics instruction; knowledge of teacher preparation areas including classroom management, pedagogy/methods, diversity, and assessment; commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; evidence of collaboration and professionalism in teacher preparation; teaching experience at the college level preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive experience teaching science and math at the elementary level; background or licensure in special education; experience mentoring or teaching college students; experience with curriculum design, field supervision and accreditation.
Position Expectations
The successful candidate will:
- Contribute actively to a cohesive faculty team that emphasizes collaboration, shared responsibility, and mutual support in all program areas.
- Demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentoring, and supervision of preservice teachers in both college coursework and field-based experiences.
- Maintain high expectations for academic rigor, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the teacher preparation program.
- Engage in curriculum development aligned with state and national standards, emphasizing conceptual understanding and best practices in science and mathematics education.
- Participate in department and college committees, assessment initiatives, and accreditation processes.
- Collaborate with local schools, mentor teachers, and community partners to strengthen field placements and professional development opportunities.
- Contribute to the department’s culture of reflective practice, innovation, and commitment to educational equity.
The Educator Preparation Program at Hanover College, accredited since 1954, is nationally recognized for producing reflective, ethical, and skilled teachers grounded in the liberal arts. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy addressing science, math, and special education integration, transcripts, and three letters of reference to Dr. Dustin Bailey, Head of Educator Preparation, at bailey@hanover.edu.
About Hanover College
Hanover College is a premier, nationally recognized liberal arts institution that has core strengths in the natural and life sciences, education, and business. Founded in 1827, Hanover is Indiana's oldest private, four-year college and sits on a beautiful 650-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River. Hanover's 1200 undergraduate and graduate students participate in a distinctive intellectual, challenging, and supportive community whose members value transformative learning, meaningful service, and lifelong inquiry. The College's students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and lives and nurtured to develop each individual's unique abilities to their highest level. Hanover is situated just west of historic Madison, IN. Once a major river port for the state, Madison (population 12,000) has maintained its sense of 19th century heritage with 133 city blocks on the National Register of Historic Places, designating it as the state's largest historic district. In 2025, Historic Madison Indiana was named #1 Small Town in the Midwest by USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards
Hanover College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a welcoming college environment. The students, faculty, staff, and trustees of Hanover College are committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus so that all feel welcome to seek academic, personal, and moral growth within a community that is safe, challenging, and responsive. We embrace inclusivity in recruiting and retaining students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds regardless of age, race, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, marital status, political viewpoint, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We recognize that our definition of diversity must be inclusive, porous in its boundaries, and ever evolving, changing as our campus, our society, and our vision of the world changes. It must also create a safe space for the discussion and debate of well-reasoned, thoughtful, and constructive ideas of all kinds. We strive to practice respect, compassion, and understanding for one another, so that all may participate in the open and free exchange of ideas necessary for a meaningful education and a successful democracy.