Work in a faith-based environment committed to
academic excellence and global influence.

Regent University’s School of Education seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This position will be located at Regent University’s Virginia Beach, VA campus. 

Regent University is one of the nation’s leading academic centers for Christian thought and action, offering over 150 associate, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees and enrolling more than 13,000 students worldwide. Regent offers high-quality, in-demand and affordable degree programs while remaining committed to its foundational mission to educate Christian leaders to change the world.

Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA 

Salary: $80,000 annually

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in education, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, educational leadership, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with educator licensure, preparation program design, or school-based teacher support, including knowledge of state licensure requirements
• Experience leading, supervising, or coordinating programs, teams, or initiatives
• Strong skills in curriculum design, adult learning, and instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teacher preparation.
• Eligibility for Virginia teaching license

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience administering a Career Switcher or other alternative licensure program
• Experience with CAEP or other accreditation processes and state program approval
• School or division leadership experience (e.g., principal, curriculum specialist, HR/talent director).
• Experience using data systems and analytics for program evaluation.
• Established relationships with school divisions in the region.
• Experience mentoring or coaching adult learners and early-career teachers

Key Responsibilities: 

Program Leadership and Administration

• Direct all aspects of the Career Switcher Program and related alternative licensure pathways, including Level I (pre-service) and Level II (provisional-license support), as well as any apprenticeships or add-on endorsement routes
• Ensure compliance with state licensure regulations, approved program standards, and accreditation requirements (e.g., VDOE and CAEP), including timely reporting, program review, and renewal
• Supervise program adjunct faculty, mentors, and field supervisors; conduct performance reviews and professional development
• Maintain program data systems and use data on candidate recruitment, completion, licensure, placement, and retention to drive continuous improvement

Recruitment, Admissions, and Candidate Support

• Lead recruitment and marketing efforts targeting career changers, military-connected candidates, paraprofessionals, and underrepresented groups in teaching
• Develop supports that promote candidate persistence, including mentoring and wraparound resources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, employers, and state agency personnel

Teaching and Supervision

• Teach courses such as classroom management, instructional methods, assessment, or adult learning and mentoring
• Design and revise curriculum to reflect current research, high-leverage practices, and the needs of adult learners entering the profession
• Supervise field experiences and clinical practice and coordinate with mentor teachers and school administrators

Dissertation Committee Member Responsibilities

• Encourage research that addresses meaningful problems in K–12 education, higher education, educational leadership, teaching and learning, and related disciplines
• Support the School of Education's efforts to connect doctoral research with faculty scholarship, research clusters, educational institutions, and professional partnerships
• Promote research that contributes to improved educational practice, institutional effectiveness, leadership, and student outcomes
• Serve as a contributing scholar on assigned doctoral dissertation committees
• Provide expertise in relevant subject areas, research methodology, theoretical frameworks, or professional practice
• Critically evaluate dissertation proposals, research designs, analyses, and completed manuscripts for scholarly rigor and academic quality
• Support students in producing original, ethical, and academically defensible research

Partnerships and Community Engagement

• Cultivate and sustain partnerships with school divisions, community colleges, workforce agencies, military transition programs, and community organizations
• Represent the School at state, regional, and national forums on educator workforce development

Scholarship and Service

• Pursue applied scholarship, program evaluation, grant writing, or practitioner-focused publication related to alternative licensure and teacher pipeline development
• Contribute to School and University committees, accreditation work, and shared governance

Faith and Mission Alignment

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian mission, vision, and core values of Regent University, supporting its mission of equipping Christian leaders to change the world
• Support the spiritual development of students through discipleship consistent with the University's Christian mission
• Actively participate in the spiritual and community life of the University

Expectations include 1) a dedication to Christ-centered teaching and learning; 2) a record of or potential for academic scholarship; 3) the ability to teach undergraduate-level courses; 4) facility with online instructional technology; and 5) a willingness to embrace the College and University Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to a statement of Christian faith.

Please submit CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts along with your application. 

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status. For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.

Benefits

Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.