Position Summary

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a 9-month Instructor (generalist) with a focus in elementary education to begin August 2025.

Duties/Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include teaching education content and methods courses for preservice elementary teachers and engaging in professional and university service activities.

Required Knowledge and Skills

A Master's degree in Education with a focus on elementary education or closely related field is required along with a minimum of 3 years of full-time teaching experience in a P-6 classroom setting.

About the College

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship and professional activity, and service to the university and the community. Our campus is in the rolling hills of the southwestern Ohio River valley on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, Indiana.

About the Department

The faculty member is expected to teach courses designed for education majors at the undergraduate level and engage in service-related activities including participation in departmental, college, and university committees and professional organizations. Although some courses are taught in distance education formats, applicants should expect an on-campus presence throughout their employment term.

The Department of Teacher Education offers undergraduate degree programs in early childhood education, elementary education, and special education, along with licensure programs in secondary education. The Department also offers a spectrum of Master of Science in Education degree programs, along with an Ed.D. program in educational leadership. For additional information about the Department, please see: https://www.usi.edu/science/teacher-education 

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Brief statement of teaching and research philosophy

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins, search committee chair, at ewilkins@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by June 10, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities