Assistant or Associate Professor of Education – Early Childhood & Elementary Education

Purpose

The McCabe Family School of Education at Oklahoma Baptist University invites applications for a full-time, in-person faculty position in Elementary and Early Childhood Education.

Primary job duties

• Teach in-person undergraduate courses in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Professional Education.
• Design engaging, developmentally appropriate, and standards-aligned learning experiences for teacher candidates.
• Integrate Christian faith and worldview naturally throughout instruction and professional practice.
• Maintain current course syllabi, assignments, and learning materials aligned with state and accreditation expectations.
• Utilize effective instructional technology and best practices in teaching and learning.
• Provide timely feedback and assessment of candidate performance.
• Manage all courses using the institution’s learning management system - Canvas.

Advising and Student Support

• Serve as an academic advisor for teacher education candidates.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide support and mentoring for students.
• Aid candidates with program planning, certification requirements, and professional development opportunities.
• Support students during clinical experiences, internships, and student teaching placements.

Service and Collaboration

• Participate in School of Education meetings, committees, accreditation work, and university service opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty on program development, curriculum alignment, and assessment initiatives.
• Affiliate with recruitment, retention, and partnership activities with schools and community organizations.
• Engage in scholarly activities (e.g. presentations, publications, etc.).

Accreditation and Assessment

• Contribute to accreditation processes including CAEP, OEQA, and program review initiatives.
• Assist with data collection, assessment reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain knowledge of current Oklahoma certification requirements, standards, and educational best practices.

Essential Functions

• Teach in-person undergraduate courses in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Professional Education.
• Design engaging, developmentally appropriate, and standards-aligned learning experiences for teacher candidates.
• Integrate Christian faith and worldview naturally throughout instruction and professional practice.
• Maintain current course syllabi, assignments, and learning materials aligned with state and accreditation expectations.
• Utilize effective instructional technology and best practices in teaching and learning.
• Provide timely feedback and assessment of candidate performance.
• Manage all courses using the institution’s learning management system - Canvas.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education or related field required; doctorate strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Oklahoma Academic Standards and teacher preparation expectations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to collaboration, mentoring, and professional excellence.

Education Required

Education Required: Master’s degree in Education or a related field.

Preferred

Preferred: Doctorate degree in Education or a related field.

Experience Required

• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience in a PK-12 school setting.
• Higher education teaching experience.
• Experience supervising teacher candidates or mentoring novice teachers.
• Experience teaching higher education courses in person, online, and/or hybrid formats.
• Demonstrated commitment to faith integration in education.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and assessment systems.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.
• Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.

OBU Benefits Summary

OBU understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full-time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary. OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days. For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by Guide Stone. There are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few. For more information about the current OBU employee benefits and opportunities, please contact the Human Resources staff at HR@okbu.edu.