Assistant Professor of Education (F

Category: Faculty Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Education & Counseling Locations: Farmville, VA Posted: Sep 22, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Exempt Ref. No.: F0066 Salary Type: Annually Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $67,000.00 Position ID: 205039 Share About Longwood University: A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia. Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description

The Department of Education and Counseling in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Education (F0066) beginning in August 2027. For qualified candidates, an earlier start date of January 2027 may be possible. We seek an innovative teacher educator and scholar to join our team. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses focused on human growth and development, introduction to the teaching profession, instructional design and assessment, disciplinary literacy, and classroom and behavior management.

These courses are offered for our education majors seeking K-12 or secondary education endorsements. The successful candidate will connect with program coordinators across disciplines, coordinate curriculum and collect and analyze assessment data across courses. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. In addition to the primary responsibility of undergraduate teaching, faculty are also expected to engage in relevant scholarship and professional activities and to be committed to service at the departmental, college, and university levels.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

An earned doctorate in the education field Background in curriculum and instruction Current teaching licensure in a secondary or K-12 subject area or eligibility for licensure Successful teaching experience at the secondary or K-12 level Evidence of scholarship related to their discipline in education: research, publications, and/or presentations at the state or national level Experience teaching at the higher education undergraduate level preferred Additional Information: This position is a full-time, tenure-track, instructional faculty position with responsibilities each fall and spring semester. The anticipated salary range for this position will be $63,000 - $67,000 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include: State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)) Life & Long-Term care insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon. Educational benefits for most employees Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or [email protected].

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/. A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, position posted 9/22/26. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume): Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position Current curriculum vitae Unofficial graduate transcript Evidence of Virginia teaching license or eligibility for licensure Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom Names and contact details for three references who are familiar with the candidate's teaching and research and can discuss the candidate's academic qualifications for this position Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by Hide Main Navigation Longwood University 201 High Street Farmville, VA 23909