Position Open Notice Associate Professor of Education Full-time Thatcher , Arizona College and A rea Information: Easter n Arizona College’s District O ffices are located in Thatcher, A rizona, a beautiful r ural ar ea wit h easy a ccess t o arid as well as m ountainous r ecreation. T he College is located approximately 1 25 miles nor theast of T ucson an d 165 miles southeast of Phoenix. E AC is a comprehensive community c ollege that of fers five associate degrees and two bachelor’s degrees across near ly 50 programs of s tudy. Easter n Arizona Coll ege is t he oldest mem ber of t he Arizona Community College system a nd is f ully accredited by T he H igher Learning Commission. Position S ummary a nd O rganizational R elationship: The Associat e Professor of E ducation reports to the D ean of Humanities , Social S ciences, an d Fine Arts . Required Q ualifications: Requir ed qualifications t o effectively per form j ob. A n equivalent c ombinati on of e ducation, t raining, an d experienc e will be considered. •Mas ter’s degree in education. •Five or more years teaching at the elementary, secondary or post -secondary level. •Strong understanding of assessment on the course and program level. •Strong understanding of pedagogy, current educational theory, and current educational trends. •Strong understanding of federal and state statutes governing education. •Able to meet requirements for teaching certification, including background check. •Strong communication and organizational skills. •Ability to work effectively within a departmental structure and with other faculty in the design and implementati on of learning opportunities, curriculum, and assessment. •A clear understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and goals of a community college. Pre ferred Qualifications: •A doctoral degree in education. •Experience teaching post -secondary education courses. •Experience designing courses and curricula. •Experience designing and teaching online courses. •Experience mentoring student teachers (teacher candidates). •Ability to relate well to students from a wide variety of religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. •Current teaching certification. •Academic advising experience with education majors . E ssential Functions: •Teach a variety of in -person and online courses to fulfill a minimum requirement of 30 adjusted load hours per academic year or the equivalent ; up to six adjusted load hours of overload per semester may be required . •Mai ntain a minimum accountability week of 35 hours on campus (including five posted office hours) for teaching, advising, helping students, recruiting, preparing curriculum, and other instructionally related activities. •Participate in coordination and supervision of secondary and elementary education programs . •D evelop and t each education courses, advise majors, supervise student teachers, and coordinate observation , pr acticum, and clinical experiences. •Represent Eastern Arizona College at professional events. •Assist in preparation and management of a program budget and p urchase necessary program resources an d mat erials within permitted guidelines .• Participate in departmental administrative activities, including student recruitment , and advising. • Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with high school programs , educators, college professors, and community organizations in the college’s service area and region. • Serve on institutional committees and perform other duties as assigned. Application Information: Applicants should submit the following: 1) a letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications and describing relevant professional experience; 2) a list of references; 3) a curriculum vitae; 4) transcripts (if copies are sent, official transcripts must be on file prior to the date of hire); 5) a signed copy of the EAC application form, available on EAC’s website ( EAC Application Form ). Submit your materials to careers@eac.edu or the mailing address listed below: Eastern Arizona College Human Resources – SS 209 615 N. Stadium Avenue Thatcher, AZ 85552- 0769 The submission of all required application materials for the screening committee’s review is the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants must be prepared to interview at their own expense. Closing Date: Open until filled . Review of applications will begin on Monday , May 4 , 2026 , and continue until the successful candidate is identified. Compensation and Position Availability: The initial position compensation range is $66,367- $82,997 (exempt) per current salary schedule. This position also includes excellent employee benefits . The anticipated position start date is August 3, 2026 . Questions: Human Resources Department Voice: (928) 428- 8915 FAX: (928) 428- 2576 E-mail: Careers@eac.edu EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Eastern Arizona College is in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Am endments of 1972, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, educational services, programs and activities. Eastern Arizona College complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, 20 U.S. Code § 1092(f) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, by distributing an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report is intended to inform the campus community of campus safety information, Clery Act crime statistics, on -campus housing fire data and statistics, and policies and procedures relating to sexual violence, emergency response, and oth er safety facto rs. A copy of EAC’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report can be found at https://eac.edu/student -life/campus -safety.php. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request at EAC’s District Office, located at 615 N. Stadium Avenue, Thatcher, AZ. A daily crime log listing all criminal and alleged criminal incidents reported to campus police/security is available on- site, during normal business hours, at the EAC Police Department, located at 620 N. College Avenue, Thatcher, AZ. A fire log containing all reported fires that occurred at any of EAC's on -campus student housing facilities is available during normal business hours at the Housing Office, located at 900 N. College Avenue, Thatcher, AZ.
