What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Education position at Keystone College?
Position: Assistant Professor of Education (Full-time – Tenure Track)
Position Summary: Keystone College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Education, beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs through teaching, research, student advisement, and service to the College. The Education program prepares students for teacher certification in Pennsylvania.
Primary Responsibilities:
Teach 4-5 undergraduate courses each semester. Courses may include Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Planning, ages 3 – 8, Child, Family and Community, Integrating the Arts, Developmental Assessment, Technology for Teachers, Classroom Management and related areas.
Contribute to curriculum development in alignment with PDE
Engage in scholarly activity and research in education or related
Advise and mentor
Serve on departmental and college-wide committees; attend faculty
Serve as Program Director for the Early Childhood Program, both Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree.
Assist with required PA Department of Education
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Education, Education Technology, Curriculum & Instruction or closely related field (Ph.D. or ABO preferred).
Instructional II Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood, PreK- grade 4 (preferred) or Elementary Education, K – grade 6.
Minimum of 3-5 years classroom teaching experience in early childhood PreK – grade 4 or elementary education, K- grade 6. Teaching experience should be within the past 10 years.
Be willing to teach classes face to face, synchronous remote and online (with training).
Record of, or potential for, scholarly research and professional
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching as the instructor of record in college-level education courses
Proven ability to teach a broad range of topics in education
Experience integrating technology into teaching and using technology-supported pedagogy
Strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments
Experience working with diverse student populations
Skills and Abilities:
Be willing to teach classes face to face, synchronous remote and online (with training).
Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary.
TO APPLY:
Please send resume, cover letter, and names, addresses & phone numbers of three professional references to: Human Resources * Keystone College * One College Green * La Plume, PA 18440-1099 * email: humanresources@keystone.edu