Tenure-Track in Elementary Education

Tenure-Track in Elementary Education

Location

Upland

Job Type

Full Time Faculty

Job Number

202500679

Area

School of Social,Behavioral Sciences + Education

Department

Education

Opening Date

04/28/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

Taylor University is seeking applications and nominations of distinguished candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in Education beginning in August 2026. Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Mission and Commitment

Taylors mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach the normal full time teaching load of 24 load hours per academic year for undergraduate courses in special education and/or elementary education focusing on inclusive teaching strategies for diverse student populations with the potential of teaching graduate classes in the future.
• Design interactive and engaging classroom experiences that integrates faith into the curriculum and adapts content for diverse learners while modeling evidence-based, inclusive pedagogy.
• Advise students on licensure requirements, degree progress, and professional development while coaching professionalism, including person-first/identity-first language and ethical practice.
• Develop and use assessment tools (e.g., rubrics, checklists) to measure student learning and program effectiveness.
• Contribute to accreditation reports and ensure compliance with state and national standards for educator preparation.
• Supervise and mentor pre-service teachers as an advisor as well as during their field experiences, including student teaching.
• Collaborate with Education Department colleagues to advance best practices in inclusive education and support the development of effective, innovative teaching practices.
• Serve the university, the community, and the profession through committee work, partnerships with local schools, participation in faculty governance, and professional organizations.
• Participate in professional development and continuing education to stay current with trends in elementary education, early literacy, and special education.
• Conduct scholarly research that contributes to the field of elementary education, early literacy, and/or special education.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and organizational skills

Typical Qualifications

Candidates must have a personal, vibrant faith and Christian walk and be strongly committed to the educational mission and evangelical Christian orientation of the University. Taylor University is a Christ-centered educational institution, and an evangelical, interdenominational covenant community committed to advancing life-long learning and ministering the redemptive love and truth of Jesus Christ to a world in need. Candidates will be expected to affirm the Taylor University Life Together Covenant, Statement of Faith, and essential documents.

An earned doctorate in education or a related field is preferred. ABD may be considered. Evidence of significant effective instructional experience and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching is essential. The candidate should have diverse teaching experiences and expertise in elementary education methods, particularly in special education. The successful candidate will contribute to our dynamic teacher preparation program by preparing future elementary educators who are competent, caring, reflective, and prepared for world service.

Supplemental Information

The Education Department comprises eleven faculty and staff and is accredited by CAEP and the Indiana Department of Education. Undergraduate Teacher Education candidates may obtain licensure in All-grade (P-12) Art and Music Education, K-6 Elementary Education, and Secondary Education (grades 5-12) offered in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Mathematics/Computer Science, Physics, Physics/Mathematics, Physical Science, Social Studies and Spanish. Additional licensure offerings include Mild and Intense Intervention and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The department also offers Transition to Teaching and Online Licensure Programs (https://www.taylor.edu/online/programs-licensures/transition-to-teaching.

Employer Taylor University

Address 1846 S Main St

Upland, Indiana, 46989

Phone 765-998-5237

Website www.taylor.edu