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George Fox University's College of Education announces a full-time, teaching-track position in the Preliminary Teaching License programs to begin August 15, 2026. This 30-credit position supports the preparation of teacher candidates for the Oregon Preliminary Teaching License through teaching, advising, supervision, and service across undergraduate and graduate licensure programs. Courses may be taught in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or asynchronous online formats. This position will entail a primary emphasis in the Graduate preliminary licensure programs. The faculty member should demonstrate expertise and experience in elementary mathematics and/or literacy instruction, and will teach courses within the teacher preparation program while collaborating with colleagues to support candidate development, program implementation, and continuous improvement efforts. Commitment to high-quality instruction across multiple delivery formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and asynchronous online teaching, is required. Job Responsibilities Teaching courses within graduate preliminary licensure programs in face-to-face, hybrid, and asynchronous online formats. Demonstrating strong instructional technology skills and the ability to effectively teach and support candidates across multiple learning platforms and modalities. Advising and supporting teacher candidates in meeting program and Oregon licensure requirements. Supervising and supporting teacher candidates during field experiences and practicum placements, as needed. Collaborating with faculty and school partners in support of program implementation, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts. Participating in recruitment, advising, and community-building in support of the broader College of Education community. Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service. Being a Christian role model to students, both in casual contact and in a formal supervisory role. Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and working well with a variety of people. Performing other duties as assigned. Candidates We Are Looking For A Master's Degree or higher in a relevant field. Demonstrated excellence in teaching. Licensure at the elementary or secondary level, with recent experience and endorsements. Expertise and experience in elementary mathematics and/or literacy instruction. Experience with asynchronous online instruction. Availability and willingness to teach in-person, hybrid, asynchronous online, and virtually for synchronous delivery. A commitment to the University's theology of racial and ethnic diversity. A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith. A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and an expression of Christian testimony in a church. Employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith. Salary and Rank Appointment at the Assistant Professor level is anticipated; candidates with significant teaching experience at previous institutions and a terminal degree may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions. Job Information Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus (Hybrid) Working Conditions: Physical requirements are similar to those of teaching environments. Supervisor: Director, Master of Arts in Teaching Application Procedure Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage. When completing the online application, please upload the following documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement: Letter of Interest Curriculum Vitae (CV) Statement of teaching philosophy Integration of Faith and Learning Essay Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process. Contact Information Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled. Please note: This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting. Benefits A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions. Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population. A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by. Free Fitness Center membership. Free parking. Rich employee benefit package. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination. George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills. In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr George Fox

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