Assistant Professor of Practice in Education at William Jewell College – Liberty, Missouri

William Jewell College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Literacy Education. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track position beginning August 2026, with rank depending on qualifications. The position involves a 9-month, two-semester (Fall/Spring) contract with possibility of renewal on an annual basis. Candidates must have a terminal (Ph.D./Ed.D.) degree in secondary education, elementary education, curriculum and instruction, or in a closely related field. The ideal candidate is qualified to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses within the Teacher Education Program, including theory and methods courses in differentiated instruction, content area literacy, special education, and educational research methods. An ability to teach and mentor graduate student research, as well as experience in practicum supervision (student teaching/fieldwork) is highly preferred. The candidate will also provide evidence of an active research or professional development agenda and willingness to participate in departmental curriculum development and practicum supervision.

Applicants should demonstrate a passion for teaching, mentoring, and advising at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels; strong leadership and collaboration skills; ability to supervise students in a practicum setting; and the desire to integrate fully into a critical thinking, liberal arts college community. Individuals with a background with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations, special education students, and/or immigrant populations are especially encouraged to apply.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

Application Procedures
Candidates must submit the following documents through the posting link.

Applicants needing accommodation for the application or interview process should make accommodation requests in advance to the Office of Human Resources.
William Jewell College
Office of Human Resources
500 College Hill Box 1017
Liberty, MO 6406
(816) 415-6904

Availability
Review of applications will begin January 1, 2026 and continue until position is filled.

All Final Candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

Our Mission: We educate our community to ask reflective questions, apply critical thought and act with purpose.

We flourish by valuing: Authentic Engagement, Courageous Citizenship, Creative Expression, Inclusive Communities, Innovative Thought, and Spiritual Exploration

William Jewell College is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

For more information, interested candidates can visit https://www.jewell.edu/employment or contact Dr. Michael Stoll, Director of Education Programs, at stollm@william.jewell.edu