The Herschend School of Education at Gordon College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, open rank professor appointment with specialization in elementary math and science teacher education. Position to begin August 2025. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

The Gordon School of Education’s nationally recognized teacher preparation program is committed to equipping students to use evidence-based practices through rigorous academic coursework paired with extensive field-based experiences. Local school districts recognize Gordon for its excellence in teacher preparation, and graduates go on to serve in public, charter, and private schools as classroom teachers, interventionists, educational leaders, and researchers. Undergraduate education majors work toward licensure in either early childhood or elementary education with the option to pursue dual licensure with Special Education (Moderate Disabilities, PK-8) or ESL through completion of a minor. Graduate M.Ed. programs include the K-8 Math Specialist, as well as initial and professional licensure tracks with secondary mathematics and science concentrations.

Gordon College is a Christian liberal arts college located in Massachusetts on Boston’s North Shore, a beautiful coastal area with easy access to Boston. Core to the Gordon College mission and curriculum are faculty commitments to integrate faith, learning, and living; cultivate imagination with a disposition of hope; and inspire creative contributions to God’s purposes in a wide range of disciplines. The Gordon College community has made a commitment to pursuing shalom, a right ordering of relationships and actions resulting in the affirmation of human dignity and the flourishing of community. We are interested in candidates who can help us live out this commitment through research and practice.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate early childhood and/or elementary education methods coursework, with emphasis on math and science methods. There are opportunities for other courses aligned with areas of interest and expertise, including option to teach in online graduate programs.
• Supervise field-based experiences and the student teaching practicum.
• Engage in partnerships with local schools.
• Advise students.
• Represent the Herschend School of Education on college committees.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teacher.
• Engage in scholarly work.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:

• Doctorate in education (ABD will be considered).
• A commitment to the Christian mission of the College.
• Three or more years of K-12 teaching experience, with a preference for K-6.
• Passion for mentoring preservice teachers in STEM content areas.
• Comprehensive understanding of the landscape of teacher education and a commitment to a core practices approach.
• Commitment to evidence-based practices to equitably support all learners, including culturally and linguistically sustaining practices.
• Collaborative skills that cross disciplinary boundaries.
• Active research program or potential for its development.

 Interested Applicants Must Submit:

• Cover letter that addresses the applicant’s fit with the Christian mission of Gordon College and a rationale for interest in this specific position.
• CV that includes the names and contact information for 3 references.
• A sample of academic writing.

 TO APPLY: Please go to http://apply.interfolio.com/158791. Our review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information on Gordon College, please visit www.gordon.edu.

Gordon College is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, or disability.

About Gordon College

Founded in 1889 as a missionary training institute in Boston, Gordon College has emerged as one of the country’s top Christian liberal arts colleges and the only nationally ranked Christian college in New England. One of the nation’s premier Christian colleges, Gordon College better prepares students for a greater purpose by combining exceptional education and innovative opportunities with an informed Christian faith. Gordon College strives to graduate men and women distinguished by intellectual maturity and Christian character, committed to lives of service, and prepared for leadership worldwide. Gordon is strategically located along what has been termed the “I-95 power corridor” as it is only a few hours away from the financial and political capitals of the Western world (New York and Washington, D.C.). Just north of Boston, with its renowned universities and vibrant industries in finance, technology, and health care, Gordon is well positioned to expose students to world-class learning and professional opportunities. Faculty members have ready access to vibrant intellectual and research communities, providing connections that energize their scholarship, teaching, and mentoring.... This facilitates a commitment to lifelong learning among students, and a majority of Gordon graduates earn advance degrees. Gordon’s magnificent campus of 450 wooded acres – just three miles from the Atlantic Ocean – retains a quintessential New England charm. The College’s proximity to the beautiful, historic areas of the North Shore, the woods and beaches of Cape Ann, and the mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire creates rich opportunities for recreation and personal growth. This is a great place to live and work.

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