What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Education position at Juniata College?
Preferred Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The Education Department at Juniata College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Secondary Education starting in August 2026. The department currently offers Secondary Education programs in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, English, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, and Spanish. Juniata College also offers programs in Early Childhood (PK-4) and Special Education (PK-12).
We seek a candidate with expertise in Secondary Education in one or more of the following areas: Science, Math, English, or Social Studies. The successful candidate will contribute to the strength and diversity of our existing education programs.
Primary Responsibilities
Juniata College is a nationally ranked liberal arts institution located in the scenic Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania. With approximately 1,300 students, Juniata is known for its student-centered approach, interdisciplinary programs, and collaborative campus culture. The Education Department prepares highly qualified teachers through innovative coursework, extensive field experiences, and strong partnerships with local schools.
Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status ..…EOE
Key Responsibilities
The Education Department at Juniata College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Secondary Education starting in August 2026. The department currently offers Secondary Education programs in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, English, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, and Spanish. Juniata College also offers programs in Early Childhood (PK-4) and Special Education (PK-12).
We seek a candidate with expertise in Secondary Education in one or more of the following areas: Science, Math, English, or Social Studies. The successful candidate will contribute to the strength and diversity of our existing education programs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses such as General Secondary Methods, Adolescent Development, and Foundations of Education
- Supervise pre-student and student teachers in field placements
- Support the integration of liberal arts and teacher preparation across the curriculum
Juniata College is a nationally ranked liberal arts institution located in the scenic Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania. With approximately 1,300 students, Juniata is known for its student-centered approach, interdisciplinary programs, and collaborative campus culture. The Education Department prepares highly qualified teachers through innovative coursework, extensive field experiences, and strong partnerships with local schools.
Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status ..…EOE