Visiting Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator (College of Education)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Visiting Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator (College of Education)

Unit
College of Education

Job Location
Lincoln, NE (68504)

Description of Work

The College of Education at Doane University invites applicants for a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position. This is a hybrid position, allowing work from a home office and shared time between our Lincoln and Crete campuses.

The PIVOT (Paraprofessional Intensive Vocational Onramp to Teaching) Project Coordinator provides overall coordination of the project and all project activities. The coordinator collaborates with external project partners and internal key personnel and stakeholders to ensure the achievement of project goals and objectives. The grant-funded faculty member and project coordinator provides crucial expertise to the FIPSE PIVOT program and expands Doane University's capacity to offer high-quality, short-term programs to train paraprofessionals to work in the nation's K-12 schools and enable teachers to earn a credential in "Artificial Intelligence (AI) for K-12 Teaching."

Primary responsibilities for this 12-month faculty position include teaching in the undergraduate and graduate educator preparation programs. This position is part of the College of Education. The Project Coordinator reports to the Project Director, the Dean of the College of Education.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach in Doane's grant developed Courses online
• Advise students in the PIVOT programs
• Participate in FIPSE PRIME recruiting seminars for the programs and recruiting and enrollment activities for students applying to the Doane University PRIME education program.
• Serve as the secondary local point of contact for all project activities (PD is primary).
• Maintain the daily activities of the project.
• Respond to calls/inquiries/emails about the activities, the grant program, and proposed plans
• Work with Doane IT and marketing staff to establish a FIPSE PIVOT Doane email address and a FIPSE PIVOT webpage on the Doane website.
• Work with the PD to ensure compliance with NDE requirements
• Coordinate and facilitate all project meetings and communications among key stakeholders
• Coordinate project efforts with Doane's offices of extended learning opportunities, financial aid, admissions, enrollment, marketing, advising, and others as needed
• Collaborate with key personnel to create and implement new PIVOT programming as described in the proposal
• Assist with gathering data for project evaluation, including external evaluation
• Assist with writing and submitting reports
• Develop and maintain a system for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating project information to all stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain systems for monitoring and assessing student outcomes.
• Share findings from the project through conference presentations and manuscript submissions.
• Communicate an informed understanding of project activities to college and university constituencies.
• Monitor grant expenditures, ensuring activities and programs are implemented within Federal and institutional rules and regulations
• Coordinate grant payroll expenditures, stipends, the purchase of materials and supplies for the project, travel expenses, and contractual payments in collaboration with the Senior Grant Accountant and appropriate Business Office staff, such as Accounts Payable.
• Maintain receipts and records in collaboration with the Senior Grant Accountant.

This position is funded in whole or in part by external grant funding. While the University may, at its discretion, choose to continue the position using operational funds after the termination or expiration of the grant, such continuation is not guaranteed and is subject to the availability of funding and institutional priorities. The availability or application of grant funds does not alter the at-will nature of the position. Employment is not guaranteed for the duration of the grant or beyond, and the position may be modified or eliminated at any time, with or without cause, or with or without notice.

Doane University actively works to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members to fulfill their potential, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions to the university. Doane University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our society. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Doane is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or a related field
• At least 3 years of K-12 teaching experience
• Commitment to fostering student engagement in instruction
• Experience with teaching, developing online coursework, and utilizing emerging technologies in education

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Education or a related field
• Experience teaching online in an higher education environment (e.g., university, college)

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Must be eligible to hold or have previously held a teaching certification

Physical/Environmental/Working Conditions

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position, allowing work from a home office and shared time between our Lincoln and Crete campuses.

Travel Required
No

Background Check Required
Yes

Outdoor Exposure
Primarily exposed to indoor elements

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
FAC053

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
01/14/2026

Review Start Date
01/28/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Apply with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and one PDF of transcripts of all graduate work (unofficial transcripts accepted for applications). Official transcripts of degree or degree in progress will be required as a condition for employment.

Priority review of applications will begin on January 28, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For further inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Tim Frey, Project Director and Dean of the College of Education, at timothy.frey@doane.edu

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://doane.peopleadmin.com/postings/2344