Position Information
- Position Title: Faculty, Graduate Program in Education
- Position Type: Faculty
- School: School of Graduate and Professional Studies
- Department: Graduate Studies: Education (2764)
- Discipline: Education
- Level: Graduate
- Time Status: Full-Time
- Campus: Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary
The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Messiah University invites applications for a full-time faculty in the Graduate Program of Education (MEd and EdD). Rank is open and will be determined based on qualifications. This is a 9-month, on main campus, position with limited summer responsibilities.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for teaching, advising, and field supervision within the Graduate Program in Education.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD) in education. Candidate should have PK-12 teaching experience and be able to teach both introductory and mastery level content in their areas of expertise. Experience in PK-12 school leadership is preferred. Candidates with principal and/or superintendent certification and leadership experience at the building or district level are encouraged to apply.
The Program
The Graduate Program in Education at Messiah University offers both MEd and EdD pathways designed to advance the field of education by developing leaders, practitioners and collaborators whose growing commitment to reconciliation, justice, and the dignity of all people compels them to pursue excellence in their professional understanding and practice.
The Department
Advancing the mission of Messiah University, the School of Graduate and Professional Studies educates students for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, ethical leadership and exceptional professional practice within a complex world. Our programs include ten master’s degrees, two doctoral degrees, and numerous graduate certificates and post-master’s certificates. The coursework for most of our graduate programs is conducted primarily online, with some programs being fully online and others being fully residential. Messiah University is a nationally ranked, accredited university that successfully integrates top-tier academics and Christian faith.
The University
Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,700 undergraduate students including 21.4% under-represented and 1.3% international students from 21 countries and over 900 graduate students including 22.3% of students from under-represented populations.
The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.
Diversity
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
Starting Date for Position
August 2027
Compensation
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications/Nominations
Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which is “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society."
Vitae Instructions to Applicants
Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Deadline
Quicklink for Posting
https://careers.messiah.edu/postings/30821
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants will submit the name and e-mail address for the number of referees listed below. Referees will receive an e-mail notifying them to upload a confidential letter via the provided URL.
Recommendation Details
- Accept Letters of Recommendation: Yes
- Minimum Requests: 3
- Maximum Requests: 3
- Last Day Referee Can Submit Reference:
- Referee Reminded After How Many Days:
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- College/University Transcript(s)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement - Faith
- Personal Statement - Teaching
- Personal Statement – University Mission
- Diversity Statement
