Job description

Gettysburg, PA

Department: Education

Is Tenure Track: No

Job Summary

The Office of Teacher Education and Certification (OTEC) at Gettysburg College invites applications for a three-year Lecturer position in the new online Master of Education (M.Ed.) Program in Educational Inquiry and Design to begin immediately. The M.Ed. in Educational Inquiry and Design is a fully online graduate program that prepares educators for the dynamic challenges of modern classrooms. This program emphasizes inquiry-based, design-centered, and transformative teaching practices, fostering reflective, collaborative, and creative learning environments.

We seek passionate educators dedicated to advancing inquiry-based learning, design thinking, and transformative teaching practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape and launch the inaugural cohort of practicing K-12 teachers as graduate students, beginning in Summer 2025. Join us in shaping the future of education through inquiry, design, and transformative practice. Apply to be part of this exciting opportunity to launch the M.Ed. in Educational Inquiry and Design at Gettysburg College.

Given our mission-inscribed values to effect change for the greater good, our search is grounded in our Office of Teacher Education & Certification’s commitment to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. This position will be hired for a three-year term, renewable each year based on a favorable performance review. The Lecturer position will include (1) teaching the equivalent of 6 graduate and undergraduate courses over the course of the academic year and summer; (2) performing administrative responsibilities in support of the M.Ed. program (e.g., marketing and recruitment; engagement with alumni, school districts, and professional networks; collaboration with faculty and staff to recruit and support adjunct faculty; continuous program development, assessment, and learning outcome evaluations); and (3) advising M.Ed. graduate students.

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of over 2,300 students.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree (required) or a Doctorate (preferred) in educational psychology, universal design, or a related field. Applicants must be able to demonstrate effective teaching in educational psychology, teaching methods, cognitive science and learning, action research, inquiry, reflective teaching, design thinking, and innovative teaching practices, with teaching experience at both K-12 and higher education levels. Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

How to apply

Please submit your electronic application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching goals in a liberal arts environment, and letters from three professional references (at least one of whom can comment on your teaching ability). Review of applications will begin on January 31st and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries can be addressed to Professor Divonna Stebick, Director of the Office of Teaching Education and Certification, at [email protected].

EEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

Posting Number: 20100209F