Assistant Lecturer, Teacher Education - 499986
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to the strong demand for teacher education, combined with the role's potential for influencing pedagogy in the English language arts.
- Opportunity to impact future language arts teachers
- Strong ties with local school systems
- Requires advanced education and teaching experience
- Ambiguity on potential salary
Pros
- Significant impact on future teachers in language arts
- Strong community ties with local schools
- Clear criteria for successful candidates with advanced degrees
Cons
- Possible ambiguity around salary structure
- High expectations may lead to increased work pressure
- Competition for similar positions in academia
Who it's for
Early to Mid-Career • In-person / Hybrid
Good fit
- Experienced education professionals
- Candidates passionate about teaching language arts
- Individuals interested in curriculum development
Not recommended for
- Newcomers to teaching or without an advanced degree
- Inexperienced educators lacking hands-on teaching experience
- Candidates seeking purely administrative roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Title: Assistant Lecturer, Teacher Education
Department Org: Curriculum & Instruction - 106600
Employee Classification: F5 - Faculty Lecturer 9 Month
Bargaining Unit: Am. Assoc. Univ. Professors
Primary Location: MC AC
Job Description:
The University of Toledo Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Education is seeking an assistant lecturer in teacher education with expertise in English language arts instruction for preservice teachers and experience supporting language arts instruction in PK-12 settings. The successful candidate will teach courses in methods of language arts, participate in course assessment and revision, and maintain currency in language arts instruction and teacher preparation guidelines. The candidate will be encouraged to establish and maintain connections with local schools.
Application materials include a cover letter, Curriculum Vita, and contact information for three references. Start date is August 2026.
For questions about the position, please email the search committee chair, Susanna Hapgood, Susanna.Hapgood@utoledo.edu
Minimum Qualifications:
Required qualifications include: a master's degree in teacher education, curriculum and
instruction or related field, three years of experience in supporting language arts in PK-12
settings, and the ability to communicate effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
A doctoral degree, experience in preservice teacher education, and experience teaching with online platforms is preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.
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