Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Teacher Education: Middle/Secondary Generalist (26-27)

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Posting Details

Job ID: 164170

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Education

The Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies in the College of Education at DePaul University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2026. We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar who can contribute to the Middle Grades and Secondary Education Program. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong record (or clear potential) of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities:

• Teach six undergraduate and graduate courses per academic year (September June) in the Middle Grades and Secondary Education Program, with a focus on one or more of the following areas: science education; mathematics education; assessment; content area and disciplinary literacy; and/or human development.
• Advise and mentor middle grades and secondary education majors and graduate teacher candidates.
• Maintain an active and productive research and/or creative arts agenda.
• Contribute to program development and teacher education accreditation/state licensure activities.
• Support collaboration across the College and with relevant disciplinary departments.
• Collaborate with local schools and communities to support partnerships, field-based experiences, and professional development.
• Provide service to the Middle Grades and Secondary Education Program, the Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies, the college, and university, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in relevant area of middle grades and secondary education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field (ABD considered, with degree completion by start date).
• Commitment to creating a welcoming and accessible learning environment that recognizes and supports the success of every student.
• Experience in professional development of middle grades and/or secondary teachers.
• At least two years successful teaching experience in middle grades and/or secondary education (6th12th grades).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in bridging research and practice in relevant area of middle grades and secondary education.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated expertise and potential for curriculum development in one or more of the following areas: multilingual education, digital technology, and/or sustainability.
• A record of, or strong potential for, securing external funding.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries.
• Experience teaching hybrid and/or online courses.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to reach out to Erin James (Executive Assistant to the Dean) at [email protected] .

General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here:

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Close Date: Dec 31, 2025

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $67,700 - $72,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.