Assistant Professor - School of Education

Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position at Regent University's School of Education, located in Virginia Beach, VA. Salary: $80,000 annually.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in education, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, educational leadership, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with educator licensure, preparation program design, or school-based teacher support, including knowledge of state licensure requirements
• Experience leading, supervising, or coordinating programs, teams, or initiatives
• Strong skills in curriculum design, adult learning, and instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and project management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teacher preparation
• Eligibility for Virginia teaching license

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience administering a Career Switcher or other alternative licensure program
• Experience with CAEP or other accreditation processes and state program approval
• School or division leadership experience (e.g., principal, curriculum specialist, HR/talent director)
• Experience using data systems and analytics for program evaluation
• Established relationships with school divisions in the region
• Experience mentoring or coaching adult learners and early-career teachers

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership and Administration
  • Direct all aspects of the Career Switcher Program and related alternative licensure pathways, including Level I (pre-service) and Level II (provisional-license support), as well as any apprenticeships or add-on endorsement routes
  • Ensure compliance with state licensure regulations, approved program standards, and accreditation requirements (e.g., VDOE and CAEP), including timely reporting, program