Job description
Assistant Professor – Education Department beginning August 2026. This is a full-time position with a blend of online and traditional face-to-face courses enhanced using Blackboard. Qualified candidates will be joining dynamic faculty who are committed to excellent teacher preparation and partnerships with public schools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in a variety of capacities and modalities delivering quality instruction in Education courses for the Elementary, Early Childhood, and/or professional education undergraduate programs and at the graduate level. The standard teaching load is a 4/4 with potential opportunities to teach in the summer. Other responsibilities include data collection, accreditation and program reporting, advising, serving the university and community, and maintaining an active research agenda. East Central University is an equal opportunity employer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates should have an earned doctorate in Education, or a related field from a CAEP/NCATE accredited institution and a minimum of three years of US PK-12 public school teaching experience. Early Childhood and/or Special Education experience preferred. Candidates who are ABD will be considered at the instructor
level. Candidates must have a minimum three years of US public school teaching experience to be considered.
Qualifications/Skills Required:
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, service, and professional development
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience teaching using a variety of instructional technology (internet, instructional software, Blackboard or other LMS)
• Ability to teach in traditional and non-traditional formats
• Ability to engage in student recruitment and program advising
Qualifications/Skills Desired:
• Experience teaching at the college level
• Experience coordinating and delivering effective professional development
• Successful grant writing experience or other experience related to seeking external funding
• Successful experience in accreditation report writing (CAEP or SPA)
• Advanced information and communication technology skills related to productivity and instruction, including Microsoft, Blackboard, Zoom, and mobile devices.
Salary and Benefit Information
• Salary based on experience
• Employee benefit information https://ecok.edu/employment-services/employee
How to apply
East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th St., Danley Hall 111, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5260.
Please ensure you have completed the Equal Opportunity Data Form with your application.
