Assistant/Associate Professor of Education
About Holy Family University
Holy Family University is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth founded in 1954. The University is a private institution in the Catholic tradition with campus locations in Philadelphia and Newtown PA. The main campus is nestled in the heart of a historic residential neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia that is vibrant and just minutes from the excitement of Center City. The Newtown campus is located in Bucks County surrounded by nature and a step away from parks, farmers’ markets and great dining.
One of the best parts of Holy Family University is our welcoming atmosphere--and that's not by chance. Our mission centers on creating an environment that encourages all members to get to know one another, learn from one another, and experience a range of perspectives and worldviews. Our community is strong because of this.
University Benefits
Holy Family University takes pride in offering a range of meaningful and flexible benefits designed to promote the health and wellness of our employees and their dependents. Our comprehensive benefits and resources focus on physical, mental and financial wellness to include medical, prescription, dental and vision. We did not stop there; we also offer our employees the following fringe benefits and more.
- Commuter Benefits: Transit and park benefits through pre-tax payroll deductions
- 403(b) Retirement: Discretionary match up to 5%; vested immediately
- Time Off: Paid Holidays, Sick Days and a week off for Winter Break
- Tuition Benefits: Employees or dependents pursuing a first Undergraduate Degree receive 100% tuition remission; employees pursuing a first Master’s or Doctoral degree, receive 100% tuition remission; eligible dependents pursuing a first Master’s or Doctoral degree, receive 50% tuition discount
- Alpha House: 50% Discount for Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten
Position Summary
The School of Education invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Education to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, focusing on Early Childhood Education (Primary/Elementary). The start date is August 2026.
All employees must understand the mission of Catholic higher education and be committed to the core values, mission, goals and objectives of Holy Family University.
The successful candidate should have demonstrated excellence in teaching higher education. It is also expected that the successful candidate will maintain a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses in a variety of formats, including face-to-face and online (asynchronous and synchronous)
- Maintaining academic excellence in the classroom
- Serve as dissertation chair and on dissertation committees
- Providing meaningful service to the School, the University, and the community
- Participate in school- and university-wide committees and initiatives
- Planning and carrying out an active research agenda
- Serving as advisor to undergraduate and graduate students
Education & Experience Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Certification as a PK-4 or K-6 teacher, preferably in PA, or the willingness to obtain certification
- Earned doctorate in an Education area (or ABD with an expected completion date before August 1, 2026)
- Experience teaching in K-12 schools
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with instructional technology
- History of participating in LEA/IHE partnerships
Interested Candidates Should Submit
- A 1–2-page cover letter that addresses the following:
- Reason(s) for interest in this position
- Summary of teaching philosophy and examples of how these are applied in course creation and delivery
- Any other information that may be useful to the search committee (ex. familiarity with instructional technology, experience supervising education students in field placements, highlights of relevant career accomplishments, community partnerships created or took part in, grants written or received, etc)
- A curriculum vitae that includes a list of college courses previously taught, indicating the format in which each were taught (face-to-face, synchronous online, asynchronous online, and/or blended/hybrid)
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation must be sent from the senders to the search committee at careers@holyfamily.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Holy Family University seeks to foster a welcoming and a healthy educational and work environment based on respect, the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of discrimination or harassment of any kind, and promotes equal opportunity in its employment and education.
Please find more details on our commitment to nondiscrimination.
We invite qualified applicants to view our open positions and apply directly at our career center. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by February 27, 2026.