Education – Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy/Social Studies

The Hope College Education Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Elementary (PK-3 & 3-6) program with a strong emphasis on literacy and social studies beginning in the Fall 2027 semester. We seek candidates who will effectively teach both the first literacy course in the elementary sequence, which introduces the literacy processes and key concepts that undergird the teaching of literacy in the elementary classroom, and the PK-3 social studies course, which explores instruction, standards, and curricula.

Responsibilities include teaching multiple sections of undergraduate courses, advising teacher candidates, researching in a related educational field, fostering positive relationships and partnerships with local schools in and around the Greater Holland Community, and actively participating in college and departmental service, including serving on the elementary and accreditation teams.

About the Education Department:
The Hope College Education Department consists of a dynamic group of 14 faculty and three support staff. The department offers certification in Elementary (including a minor in Early Childhood Education) and Secondary with endorsements in Special Education (LD and EI) and ESL. The State of Michigan consistently ranks Hope's teacher education program as one of the top-tier teacher education programs in Michigan. The Hope College Education Department has full national accreditation.