JOB DESCRIPTION: Benedict College has a full-time, 9-month, tenure track appointment opening as Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Educational Studies with a focus on Child and Family Development available for the Fall 2026 in the Psychology and Educational Studies department.
BASIC FUNCTIONS: Teach courses in discipline as assigned by the dean or department chair; provide academic advising to students; maintain an active scholarly agenda of research and service; serve on departmental, school, and college committees; engage in assessment requirements; participate in community service and outreach programs; and work collaboratively with colleagues and other programs. This faculty member will maintain 10 office hours per week for student access and inquiry.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
· Teach up to 12 sch per semester at the undergraduate level
· Provide advising to assigned students at the undergraduate to include advisement of capstone, research, and culminating projects
· Contribute to curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and co-curricular enhancements
· Serve on committees on department, school, and college levels
· Engage in scholarly research appropriate for rank
· Develop and submit grant proposals
· Participate in public service initiatives
· Collaborate with colleagues on initiatives supportive of transformational student learning
QualificationsKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
· Strong track record of successful college teaching.
· Proficiency with the development and implementation of courses using Open Educational Resources and virtual teaching platforms.
· Demonstrated capacity to facilitate student learning and engagement.
· Commitment to excellence in college teaching, to an active scholarly agenda, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity.
· Demonstrated commitment to professional responsibilities, student development, and service.
Minimum Qualifications
· Earned PhD (or ABD) in Educational Studies, Child and Family Development or Education-related field
· Familiarity with Educational Studies curriculum and programs
· Familiarity with SCDE, CAEP, and accreditation standards
· Familiarity with academic advising to include supervising undergraduate (i.e., internships, research projects) experiences
· Ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning ability to demonstrate collegiality and a sound work ethic
Skills Required
- Earned PhD (or ABD) in Educational Studies, Child and Family Development, or related field
- Strong track record of successful college teaching
- Proficiency with development and implementation of courses using Open Educational Resources and virtual teaching platforms
- Familiarity with SCDE, CAEP, and accreditation standards
- Familiarity with academic advising and supervision of undergraduate internships and research projects
- Ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning
- Active scholarly agenda and capacity to engage in research appropriate for rank
- Ability to demonstrate collegiality, commitment to diversity, and a sound work ethic
What We Do
Benedict College is a private, co-educational liberal arts institution and historically black college (HBCU) located in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1870, it offers various baccalaureate and master's degree programs in high-demand fields such as STEM, Cyber Security, and Business Administration. The college is dedicated to creating social mobility and producing cutting-edge scholarship, serving as a 'power for good in society' for its students.
