Assistant Professor of Education

Spartanburg Methodist College

Full-Time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Education

Begins August 2026

Spartanburg Methodist College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education to enhance our expanding Education Concentration within the Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies (BAMS). This concentration prepares students for roles in educational support, community-based learning, and graduate-level teacher preparation (MAT programs). The position will commence in August 2026 and will primarily involve on-campus teaching.

About The Position

We seek a dedicated educator who is passionate about training future teachers, committed to inclusive teaching practices, and eager to work with a diverse student body, including many first-generation college students.

Teaching Responsibilities

About the Position

Teaching Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach foundational courses such as:

• Introduction to Education
• Child & Adolescent Development
• Educational Psychology
• Classroom Management & Instructional Design
• Introduction to Education
• Child & Adolescent Development
• Educational Psychology
• Classroom Management & Instructional Design
  
  

Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester within the Education Concentration.
• Contribute to curriculum design, assessment, and program development as the concentration expands.
• Supervise field observation experiences and strengthen collaborations with Upstate K–12 schools.
• Participate in faculty committees, student engagement initiatives, and campus events.
• Advocate for SMC’s mission to develop the whole student academically, personally, and professionally.
• Teach four undergraduate courses per semester within the Education Concentration.
• Contribute to curriculum design, assessment, and program development as the concentration expands.
• Supervise field observation experiences and strengthen collaborations with Upstate K–12 schools.
• Participate in faculty committees, student engagement initiatives, and campus events.
• Advocate for SMC’s mission to develop the whole student academically, personally, and professionally.
  
  

What We Value What We Value

• Teaching excellence in small, relationship-centered classes (typically 15–30 students).
• Commitment to active and experiential learning.
• Knowledge of South Carolina teacher licensure pathways, including alternative routes.
• Dedication to serving first-generation and under-resourced students.
• Teaching excellence in small, relationship-centered classes (typically 15–30 students).
• Commitment to active and experiential learning.
• Knowledge of South Carolina teacher licensure pathways, including alternative routes.
• Dedication to serving first-generation and under-resourced students.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications Required: Required:

• Doctorate in Education or a closely related field (Ph.D., Ed.D.). A Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in education may also be considered.
• Proven excellence in P–12 or higher education teaching.
• Commitment to engaging with a diverse student body.
• Ability to teach face-to-face courses on SMC’s campus.
• Doctorate in Education or a closely related field (Ph.D., Ed.D.). A Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in education may also be considered.
• Proven excellence in P–12 or higher education teaching.
• Commitment to engaging with a diverse student body.
• Ability to teach face-to-face courses on SMC’s campus.
  
  

Preferred: Preferred:

• Experience teaching undergraduates or working with pre-service teachers.
• Familiarity with South Carolina K–12 contexts.
• Experience supervising field placements.
• Familiarity with CAEP-aligned assessment practices.
• Experience teaching undergraduates or working with pre-service teachers.
• Familiarity with South Carolina K–12 contexts.
• Experience supervising field placements.
• Familiarity with CAEP-aligned assessment practices.
  
  

To Apply To Apply Please submit the following materials:

• Cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts required before hire)
• Cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts required before hire)
  
  

Review of applications begins on February 1st and will continue until the position is filled. About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor’s degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college’s emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success. Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members.All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program. SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered. About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor’s degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college’s emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success. About the College Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members. Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program E-Verify program . SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered. SMC SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.