Assistant Professor of Teaching

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The Department of Human Development at Teachers College Columbia University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching in Learning and Analytics. We seek a dynamic full-time faculty member with a commitment to teaching excellence and an emerging record of contributions to the field through scholarly accomplishments and professional service.

We seek a colleague whose primary passion is teaching and mentoring, with a demonstrated ability to create engaging learning experiences on campus and online. A strong record of teaching effectiveness at the post-secondary level, particularly at the graduate level, is desired. An explicit commitment to advancing the educational and professional development of our masters students in learning analytics is essential.

While excellence in teaching is the central focus of this position, candidates are also expected to maintain a productive program of research and creative scholarship that bridges theory and practice, thereby enriching their teaching. We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarly and creative work complements their pedagogical commitments and contributes to broader important and impactful conversations in the field.

The position carries a five course teaching load per year, including internship placement and supervision, along with an advising portfolio. The successful candidate will collaborate actively in curriculum design, program planning, and departmental initiatives. We welcome applicants who are committed to graduate student success. This position is for an initial 1-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.

• Earned doctorate in one of the fields represented in the Department of Human Development (cognitive science in education; developmental psychology; measurement, evaluation and statistics; learning analytics) or a related field of inquiry.
• Experience teaching and advising post-secondary students (graduate level preferred).

• Demonstrated strength in program development
• Demonstrated strength in empirical methods and theory in the psychological and social sciences.
• Experience with online teaching

Applications should include:

Applications must be submitted online at: columbia.edu

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2026, and continue until the search is completed.

Please address questions to Professor Gary Natriello, Chair of the Department of Human Development: gjn
69umbia.edu

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Teachers College is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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