Assistant Professor - Curriculum & Instruction

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant or associate professor who can contribute to our graduate programs. Candidates should be prepared to contribute instructional and research agendas to one or mor...

  • 520603
  • Manhattan
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Academic / Faculty - 9 month
  • Closing on: Nov 15 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The Kansas State University Department of Curriculum and Instruction seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant or associate professor who can contribute to our graduate programs. Candidates should be prepared to contribute instructional and research agendas to one or more of the following emphasis areas: math education, STEAM education, rural education, and/or mixed methods research. Candidates should also be prepared to quickly position themselves to contribute to graduate teaching and the supervision of doctoral student research.

About Us

Whether it’s through research, innovative programming, inspiring future teachers or encouraging people to become teachers, K-State’s College of Education is the largest teacher preparation program in Kansas – for good reason. We have responded to the changing needs of education by developing new programs and offering innovative degrees online that provide access to people from vastly different walks of life, cultures, geographic areas, and socio-economic backgrounds. Outstanding faculty, small class sizes, personalized advising, and state and national accredited programs support our excellence.

Worksite Description

This position is on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• EdD/PhD completed by start date.
• PK-12 experience in domestic schools.
• Instructional experience in teacher education.
• Online teaching experience in teacher education.
• Necessary research credentials to receive graduate faculty status on appointment.
• Strong potential for excellence in scholarship and grant writing.
• Academic content and/or research methodological expertise in one or more of the following emphasis areas: math education, STEAM education, rural education, and/or mixed methods research.

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of instructional excellence in teacher education.
• Evidence of instructional excellence in online teacher education.
• Evidence of successful doctoral teaching and research supervision.
• Prior experience with field experiences and/or accreditation processes in teacher education.
• Distance supervision experience.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information of three references

Application Window

Applications close on: November 15, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

 

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Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.

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