Entry Level Educational Therapist Jobs
New grad educational therapist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship placement or supervised practicum can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like IXL Learning, Rutgers University, and William & Mary hiring at this level now.
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- 498735
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Tennessee, United States
- Education
- Tenure-Track
Job Title
Leadership, Development, and Educational Systems (Instructional Leadership), Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
Leadership, Development, and Educational Systems
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Leadership, Development, and Educational Systems at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#115080) for its Administration and Supervision Program, including its Instructional Leadership concentration, at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching graduate-level courses in the Instructional Leadership Program and demonstrating excellence in instruction, curriculum development, and online teaching and learning environments.
- Advising and mentoring graduate students, fostering a respectful and supportive learning environment, and overseeing embedded internship experiences as assigned.
- Contributing to doctoral education through dissertation committee service and, where expertise and workload permit, chairing dissertations within the LDES department.
- Developing or maintaining a sustained program of scholarly activity, including research, peer-reviewed publications, and pursuit of external funding, in areas aligned with leadership, development, and educational systems, consistent with academic rank and expectations for tenure and promotion.
- Contributing to program development, accreditation, recruitment, and continuous improvement efforts, including collaborating with the EdD program in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success to strengthen educational pathways.
- Developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with local and regional partners, school systems, and relevant professional organizations to advance the work of the program and department.
- Engaging actively in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work, program and departmental meetings, and collaborative initiatives.
- Maintaining current knowledge of research, emerging practices, and professional developments in instructional leadership through ongoing professional development and engagement in the field.
Required Education
A terminal degree in educational leadership, instructional leadership, educational administration, administration and supervision, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Required Related Experience
Two (2) years of full-time professional leadership or administrative experience in K-12 education, including school administration, district leadership, instructional supervision, or positions with comparable responsibilities, are required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with the following will receive special consideration:
- Eligibility for or possession of a current administrative license.
- Experience providing supervision of instruction to educators.
- Experience working on CAEP accreditation work.
- Skills to support or teach in other programs in the Department of Leadership, Development, and Educational Systems.
- Full-time professional teaching experience in K-12 educational systems.
- Evidence of successful teaching in instructional leadership courses at the graduate level.
- Evidence of successful teaching in online contexts.
- Demonstrated potential for a record of research, scholarship, and publication in instructional leadership or related areas.
- Experience with grant writing, including submission of external awards, and successfully obtaining grant awards.
- Active involvement in instructional leadership professional organizations.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments when submitting the application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
When applying, applicants must provide complete contact information, including email addresses, for three professional references. References will be contacted to provide a reference letter if the applicant is selected for an interview. In addition, if the applicant is selected for the position, official transcripts of all degrees conferred, including translations and evaluations of international transcripts from an approved credentialing agency, will be required before a contract is issued. All submitted materials become the property of MTSU and will not be returned. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
If you need help with the application, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Lando Carter at Lando.Carter@mtsu.edu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
Application Review Date: 12/03/2026
- 498735
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Tennessee, United States
- Education
- Tenure-Track
Job Title
Leadership, Development, and Educational Systems (Instructional Leadership), Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
Leadership, Development, and Educational Systems
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Leadership, Development, and Educational Systems at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#115080) for its Administration and Supervision Program, including its Instructional Leadership concentration, at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching graduate-level courses in the Instructional Leadership Program and demonstrating excellence in instruction, curriculum development, and online teaching and learning environments.
- Advising and mentoring graduate students, fostering a respectful and supportive learning environment, and overseeing embedded internship experiences as assigned.
- Contributing to doctoral education through dissertation committee service and, where expertise and workload permit, chairing dissertations within the LDES department.
- Developing or maintaining a sustained program of scholarly activity, including research, peer-reviewed publications, and pursuit of external funding, in areas aligned with leadership, development, and educational systems, consistent with academic rank and expectations for tenure and promotion.
- Contributing to program development, accreditation, recruitment, and continuous improvement efforts, including collaborating with the EdD program in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success to strengthen educational pathways.
- Developing and sustaining collaborative relationships with local and regional partners, school systems, and relevant professional organizations to advance the work of the program and department.
- Engaging actively in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work, program and departmental meetings, and collaborative initiatives.
- Maintaining current knowledge of research, emerging practices, and professional developments in instructional leadership through ongoing professional development and engagement in the field.
Required Education
A terminal degree in educational leadership, instructional leadership, educational administration, administration and supervision, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Required Related Experience
Two (2) years of full-time professional leadership or administrative experience in K-12 education, including school administration, district leadership, instructional supervision, or positions with comparable responsibilities, are required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with the following will receive special consideration:
- Eligibility for or possession of a current administrative license.
- Experience providing supervision of instruction to educators.
- Experience working on CAEP accreditation work.
- Skills to support or teach in other programs in the Department of Leadership, Development, and Educational Systems.
- Full-time professional teaching experience in K-12 educational systems.
- Evidence of successful teaching in instructional leadership courses at the graduate level.
- Evidence of successful teaching in online contexts.
- Demonstrated potential for a record of research, scholarship, and publication in instructional leadership or related areas.
- Experience with grant writing, including submission of external awards, and successfully obtaining grant awards.
- Active involvement in instructional leadership professional organizations.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments when submitting the application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
When applying, applicants must provide complete contact information, including email addresses, for three professional references. References will be contacted to provide a reference letter if the applicant is selected for an interview. In addition, if the applicant is selected for the position, official transcripts of all degrees conferred, including translations and evaluations of international transcripts from an approved credentialing agency, will be required before a contract is issued. All submitted materials become the property of MTSU and will not be returned. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
If you need help with the application, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Lando Carter at Lando.Carter@mtsu.edu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
Application Review Date: 12/03/2026
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Entry Level Educational Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level educational therapist job?
Start by highlighting supervised practicum hours, internship placements, or volunteer work with students who have learning differences, since hands-on experience carries real weight at the entry level. A portfolio documenting individualized education plans or intervention outcomes can set you apart. Employers also look for familiarity with common assessments and a relevant degree in education, psychology, or a related field.
Which companies hire entry level educational therapists?
Companies hiring entry level educational therapists right now include IXL Learning, Rutgers University, and William & Mary, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of K-12 schools, private learning centers, rehabilitation clinics, and nonprofit organizations that work with children and adults who have learning disabilities or developmental needs.
Are there remote entry level educational therapist jobs?
Yes, though most educational therapist roles at the entry level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 56% of entry level educational therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve teletherapy sessions or curriculum development work that can be completed outside a clinical setting.
Are these new grad educational therapist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior educational therapist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or practicum hours in place of full professional experience, or lists a portfolio as an acceptable substitute for a lengthy work history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'new grad,' or 'recent graduates encouraged to apply.'
Which industries hire the most entry level educational therapists?
Entry Level educational therapist roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they serve populations with diagnosed learning differences, developmental delays, or academic challenges, and they regularly onboard new graduates to meet ongoing caseload demand.