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DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: School of Education
POSITION: Faculty, Exempt (10 months), Full-time (40 Hours)
SALARY RANGE: $65,000-$70,000
HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Ten (10) Months
AVAILABLE: Application reviews begin July 7th. Position is open until filled.
POSTING DATE: June 10, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.
Definition of Classification:
The University of Redlands' School of Education is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education for a full-time, 10-month visiting position in the Department of Teaching and Learning. This role is crucial for leading the transformation of our hybrid teacher preparation curriculum into a fully online modality while teaching courses in the teacher preparation program.
The Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education is expected to be an expert in online pedagogy who can design, develop, and deliver high-quality online learning experiences for teacher candidates. This includes creating engaging, interactive coursework that maintains rigor and promotes active learning in digital environments, while ensuring alignment with CTC requirements and best practices in teacher education. Also, this Visiting Assistant Professor would be facile in supporting faculty with online course development.
A key responsibility is to ensure that teacher candidates receive excellent instruction through innovative online teaching methods and are adequately prepared to enter the profession as digitally literate, equity-minded educators. This involves expertise in online learning platforms, instructional design, and a commitment to fostering inclusive digital learning communities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education will serve as an instructional leader and curriculum designer, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in digital learning spaces.
They are responsible for:
Teaching and Instruction:

• Teaching courses in the teacher preparation program using online methodologies
• Developing engaging, interactive online learning experiences that maintain rigor and promote active learning
• Utilizing diverse educational technologies to create inclusive, accessible learning environments
• Modeling best practices in online pedagogy for teacher candidates
• Providing timely, meaningful feedback on student work through digital platforms

Curriculum Transformation:

• Leading the redesign of hybrid teacher preparation curriculum to fully online delivery
• Creating digital resources, modules, and assessment tools aligned with online learning best practices
• Ensuring curriculum meets CTC requirements while optimizing for online delivery
• Implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessibility standards

Collaboration:

• Working collaboratively with School of Education faculty on program development and continuous improvement
• Partnering with instructional designers and educational technology specialists
• Contributing to departmental meetings, program assessment, and accreditation activities

Administrative Duties:

• Managing courses within the university's Learning Management System (LMS) with advanced proficiency
• Maintaining accurate records and submitting grades in a timely manner
• Advising teacher candidates on academic progress and program requirements
• Participating in student recruitment and retention efforts

Professional Development and Scholarship:

• Staying current with emerging technologies and online pedagogical research
• Contributing to the scholarship of online teaching and learning in teacher education
• Engaging in professional development activities related to online education
• Supporting the development of a culture of innovation in teacher preparation

Key Expectations:
The Visiting Assistant Professor of Online Education is expected to maintain flexible hours to accommodate online course delivery, virtual office hours, and collaboration with School of Education faculty and staff. The position requires a commitment to innovation in online teacher preparation and excellence in teaching.
Hiring Needs and Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• A Doctorate degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, or a related field (ABD considered)
• Demonstrated expertise in online pedagogy and instructional design for higher education
• Proven experience teaching in teacher preparation programs (online, hybrid, or face-to-face)
• Advanced proficiency with Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.) and educational technologies
• Experience designing and delivering fully online courses with evidence of student success
• Experience with a diverse range of learners and a strong grasp of current academic content standards and effective teaching strategies
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessibility standards
• Commitment to equity-minded teaching practices

Strongly Desired Qualifications:

• A California teaching credential
• K-12 classroom teaching experience (minimum 3 years strongly preferred)
• Expertise in synchronous and asynchronous online teaching methodologies
• Familiarity with video-based teaching and feedback tools (e.g., GoReact, Swivl, Edthena)
• A commitment to promoting the engagement of minoritized learners in digital spaces
• Published scholarship or presentations on online learning in teacher education
• Experience with Quality Matters or similar online course quality frameworks
• Experience with CTC accreditation processes and requirements

Content Area Expertise: A K-12 teaching background in one of the following high-need areas:

• Special Education (Mild to Moderate)
• Single Subject (Mathematics, science, or foreign languages)
• Multiple Subject

TO APPLY:
Submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. A resume/CV and cover letter are required.
Your cover letter should specifically address:

1. Your qualifications and experience in online pedagogy and instructional design
2. Your approach to transforming hybrid curriculum to online delivery
3. Your experience in teacher preparation programs
4. Your K-12 teaching background and content area expertise (if applicable)
5. The essential foundations that inform your teaching philosophy in digital learning environments
6. Your record of scholarship or professional contributions to online education

Strong candidates will demonstrate a record of effective online teaching and curriculum development in teacher education.
In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
NOTE: Before submitting application materials, interested applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the programs to which they are applying by consulting the School of Education website. The School of Education is committed to excellence in all its endeavors.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Working Conditions:
Working Conditions:
Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required.
Physical Demands:
Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT
Human Resources (redlands.edu)
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