Assistant Professor/Instructor of Education

Responsibilities

• Teach the "Schools, Society, and Diversity" course for the Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semesters
• Examine diversity in schools and society, focusing on culture, ethnicity, exceptionality, gender, language, sexual orientation, ability, and social class
• Connect course themes to educational policy, curriculum, methodology, and classroom practice
• Facilitate thoughtful, evidence-based dialogue across differences within a student-centered classroom environment
• Support rigorous academic analysis through an intersectional lens

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Foundations, Curriculum & Instruction, Multicultural Education, Sociology of Education, Educational Policy, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to teach diversity-related content
• Strong facilitation skills and the ability to maintain clear academic expectations
• Experience connecting equity frameworks to schooling, including policy, pedagogy, and classroom practice
• Familiarity with culturally responsive/sustaining pedagogy, disability and inclusion, and language diversity

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a related field

About the Company

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution that offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum. We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered, believing that our diverse perspectives make our community stronger.