What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Appointment - Education position at LaGrange College?
LaGrange College seeks to fill a tenure-track teaching appointment at the assistant or associate professor level effective August 1, 2026. The successful candidate must have a Doctorate in Education in curriculum, pedagogy, teacher leadership or related area; and documented accomplishments in educational research, preferably related to PK-12 teaching. Experience teaching in P-12 classrooms or experience as an instructional and/or teacher leader is helpful but not required
The faculty member will be a respected teacher leader who will primarily teach courses at the EdD program level, although there may be requirements to teach in other programs offered (B.A, M.Ed., and Ed.S.) as needed and as appropriate to their field(s) of specialization. The Master of Education (M.Ed.), Education Specialist (Ed.S.) and Educational Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction programs help classroom teachers improve their planning, instructional and assessment skills.
LaGrange College Mission Statement
We challenge the minds and inspire the souls of our students, preparing them to become successful, responsible citizens who pursue lives of integrity, service, and lifelong learning.
LaGrange College Value Statement
As an Institution, we value:
- The inherent worth of every human being
- Pursuit of lifelong learning and development
- Integrity and moral courage
- Spiritual growth
- Service to our community and to our world
Interested candidates should visit https://lagrangecollege.applicantstack.com/x/openings to apply for the position and to view other positions available at the college. Required documents include:
- A letter of interest describing the alignment of the candidate’s qualifications with the position requirements
- Current curriculum vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy that also addresses ways in which the candidate creates and sustains a culture of belonging, fairness and appreciation for different perspectives in the classroom
- Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are fine at this point)
- Contact information (only) for three professional references
The review of applications will begin on January 15 and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check as a prerequisite for the position. Any questions about the position should be addressed to officeoftheVPAA@lagrange.edu.
LaGrange College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.