McPherson College is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track teaching position in its Curriculum and Instruction Department.  This position is eligible for the college’s full employee benefits package, which includes a generous contribution by the college to its retirement plan after 1 year of service.

McPherson College is a career-focused liberal arts institution that educates whole people through scholarship, participation, and service. Located in Central Kansas with convenient access to Wichita, Manhattan, Lawrence and Kansas City, McPherson is an up-and-coming community that provides endless possibilities locally and in the immediate region. The college has set an ambitious vision through its Community by Design 2.0 strategic plan and has recently announced the formation of the Ward-Burkholder endowment of $1.5 Billion in estate gift commitments.

The individual will teach a variety of general and specific methods courses and supervise student teachers. The teaching emphasis will include a variety of elementary methods courses including reading and language arts and the science of reading.

Qualifications include:  Applicants must have a master’s degree (doctorate preferred) and at least 3-5 years of K-6 teaching experience in the public school setting. The following factors will be given additional consideration: experience teaching in diverse situations, knowledge of accreditation, supervisory experience, knowledge of program development, and student recruitment/retention.

Compensation is dependent upon academic credentials and higher education experience.

A complete application package will include:

1. A letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae
2. A statement of teaching philosophy
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Official academic transcripts for all relevant degrees

Please complete the online application below.

An application packet is considered complete only when all required materials are received.  Official transcripts, letters of recommendation and any inquires may be emailed to [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

McPherson College seeks an enthusiastic student-centered professor to join the Art & Design Department for the 2024-25 academic year as an Assistant Professor of Digital Media. This is a full-time, tenure-track position, which is eligible for a rich college benefits package.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for providing 24 credit hours of undergraduate instruction in Digital Media classes per academic year. The person in this appointment will primarily teach motion graphics, animation, video editing, podcasting & web design with an emphasis in UX & UI. They will also maintain regular office hours, attend meetings, advise digital media majors, showcase student work in department promotion, assist in design competition preparation & travel, assist with recruiting, participate in the governance of the college, and perform other duties within the scope of this position as assigned.

A terminal M.F.A. or Ph.D. degree in Digital Design is preferred, however, candidates finalizing their terminal degrees will also be considered for this appointment. The ideal candidate is someone who is very well versed in Adobe software, and has expertise in motion graphics title sequences, 2D & 3D animation, film direction, videography and web design. High quality collegiate level teaching experience is preferred however industry creative professionals are also encouraged to apply.

A complete application package will include:

1. A letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae
2. A statement of teaching philosophy
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Official academic transcripts for all relevant degrees
5. A personal show reel & portfolio of work
6. Samples of student work

Please complete the online application below.

An application packet is considered complete only when all required materials are received.  Official transcripts, letters of recommendation, portfolio, samples and any inquiries may be emailed to [email protected]

First review of applications will begin the week April 29th, 2024.

McPherson College seeks an enthusiastic student-centered professor to join the English Department for the 2024-25 academic year as an Assistant Professor of English. This is a full-time, tenure-track position, which is eligible for a rich college benefits package.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for providing 24 credit hours of instruction in English per academic year. The person in this appointment will primarily teach writing and literature, maintain regular office hours, attend meetings, advise English majors, assist with recruiting, participate in the governance of the college, and perform other duties within the scope of this position as assigned.

A minimum of a Ph.D. degree in English is preferred while ABD candidates as well as candidates with Masters degrees will also be considered for this appointment. The ideal candidate is a generalist who has teaching or scholarly experience in one or more of the following areas: American literature, British literature, world or international literatures, linguistics, and creative writing. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of high-quality teaching experience at the collegiate level. Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology and knowledge of assessment practices in composition is required. Candidates must possess the ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods, relate to diverse students, and facilitate student learning.

Please complete the online application below.

A complete application package will include:

1. A letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae
2. A statement of teaching philosophy
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Official academic transcripts for all relevant degrees

An application packet is considered complete only when all required materials are received.  Official transcripts, letters of recommendation and any inquire may be emailed to [email protected]

First review of applications will begin the week March 1, 2024.