Professor of Practice in Education (OME)

McMinnville Campus - McMinnville, OR 97128; Remote Location - McMinnville, OR 97128

• Salary Range: $0.01 - $0.01 Salary/year
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Education Level: Doctorate Degree
• Travel Percentage: None

Professor of Practice- Online Master’s in Education Program Lead

The Education Department at Linfield University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Professor of Practice in Education who will serve as the Online Master’s in Education Program Lead. This is a twelve-month faculty position with a 1.22 full-time equivalent (FTE) appointment. The appointment includes teaching responsibilities beyond Linfield’s standard nine-month, 1.0 FTE faculty appointment, with corresponding additional compensation. This is a non-tenure-track position with a year-to-year contract. The position may be held remotely or on campus in McMinnville, Oregon, during the first year. Any subsequent appointment will be subject to program needs and may require an on-campus presence.

This position is funded through an external grant and is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding, including any required grant renewals. The current grant funding period is scheduled to end on 06/30/2031. Continued employment is dependent upon funding availability, and the university reserves the right to modify or eliminate the position if funding is reduced or ends for any reason.

We seek a collaborative, innovative, and student-centered educator who will provide leadership in online education, support faculty development, and advance culturally responsive and inclusive teaching.

The successful candidate will bring the ability to teach and mentor online students and coordinate online program design, instructional design, and delivery. We welcome candidates whose academic, professional, and lived experiences prepare them to support diverse learners and contribute to a collegial university community.

About the Position

The Online Master’s in Education Program Lead will work collaboratively with Education Department faculty and university colleagues to support a high-quality online learning experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching education courses effectively in online and hybrid formats.

• Advising and mentoring online students in their academic and professional development.

• Coordinating online program design and delivery.

• Supporting online instructional design that promotes student engagement and learning.

• Coordinating professional development for faculty teaching online.

• Contributing to curriculum development, program improvement, and departmental and

university service.

• Bringing culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive practices to teaching, mentoring, clinical supervision and program leadership.

• Performing the normal responsibilities of a faculty member at a liberal arts college, including helping with student recruitment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. by the employment start date. Candidates who have not completed their doctorate by that date may be considered, provided they enter into a written agreement with the university establishing a plan for degree completion and conferral within one year of their employment start date.

• Three or more years of teaching experience in grades K–12 or the equivalent.

• Commitment to implementing culturally responsive pedagogy and curricula.

• Demonstrated success working with diverse populations or students of color, including student-centered teaching and mentoring of first-generation college students, transfer students, Pell-eligible students, and other New Majority students.

• Teaching, research, and/or service demonstrating a commitment to Linfield’s diversity statement: “Linfield University honors human rights and academic freedom, celebrates diverse cultures, fosters a climate of mutual respect, and promotes an inclusive environment that affirms the value of all persons.”

• Ability to teach, mentor, and advise online students.

• Ability and willingness to teach effectively in hybrid and online formats.

• Ability and willingness to coordinate online program design and delivery, online instructional

design, and online faculty professional development.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Evidence of teaching in teacher education.

• Teaching experience in a U.S. public pre-K–12 school setting.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and colleagues and contribute to the

department and larger university community.

• Additional endorsements in ESOL, Special Education, and/or Reading.

• A record of, or potential for, scholarship and professional contributions in teacher education or

a related field.

• Experience with curriculum development, teacher mentoring, instructional coaching, program coordination, or educational leadership.

• Experience working with rural schools, multilingual learners, and historically underserved communities.

Our Students, Our Communities, and Our Commitment to Educational Opportunity

Linfield University serves students with a rich diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations, including students of color, first-generation college students, transfer students, and students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. We recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and ways of knowing strengthen our academic community and contribute to excellence in teaching and learning.

The Education Department believes that excellent teacher preparation requires an understanding of the communities our graduates will serve, a commitment to identifying and removing barriers to educational opportunity, and the ability to create learning environments where every student can thrive.

Our work extends beyond the university classroom through partnerships with school districts, community colleges, and regional education organizations. Through initiatives such as Grow Your Own educator pathways, innovative online programs, and partnerships with rural communities, we strive to expand access to the teaching profession and strengthen the educator workforce throughout Oregon.

We recognize that pathways into higher education are varied and that valuable expertise is developed through professional practice, community engagement, scholarship, leadership, and lived experience. We welcome applicants whose experiences and perspectives will enrich our department and strengthen our work with future educators.

Candidates are encouraged to share how their teaching, professional experiences, scholarship, mentoring, community engagement, or lived experiences have prepared them to contribute to an inclusive learning community and support the success of diverse learners.

Why Linfield?

Located in McMinnville, in the heart of Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley, Linfield University offers the opportunity to teach and mentor students in a close-knit academic community while engaging in meaningful partnerships with schools and organizations throughout the region.

Our Education Department values innovation, collaboration, and community-engaged teacher preparation. Faculty have opportunities to contribute to evolving undergraduate and graduate programs, strengthen partnerships with rural and urban school districts, and help shape the future of educator preparation in Oregon.

We seek a colleague who will bring their unique experiences, perspectives, and talents to this work and who is excited to grow alongside our students, faculty, and community partners.

Application Information

Review of applications will begin November 23, 2026. To learn more about the position, please visit: https://www.linfield.edu/humanresources/employment.html.

To apply, please email the following items to Dr. Gennie VanBeek, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, in one PDF in this order:

· Letter of interest

· Curriculum vitae

· Statement of your teaching philosophy

· Diversity statement: a statement outlining the applicant’s plan for contributing

to diversity, equity and inclusion within the Linfield community

· Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable at application phase)

· Three letters of professional recommendation

· Optional: Samples of professional or scholarly work

· Optional: Evidence of teaching effectiveness, preferably including syllabi and teaching evaluations

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those whose professional pathways may differ from traditional academic careers.