[Hiring] Academic Advisor & Professor @Breathe for Change

Role Description

As an Academic Advisor and Professor, you’ll support educators throughout their experience in our master’s program, both in their courses and through individual guidance and mentorship.

• As an advisor, you’ll get to know students and their goals, help them navigate challenges, and reach out when they need extra support.
• As a professor, you’ll teach courses, guide their action research, and offer meaningful feedback that helps them grow.
• You’ll play an important part in making every student feel known, supported, and connected to their learning.
• Success in this role will center on student engagement, retention, and ultimately graduation from the program.

What you’ll do

• Guide and support 200–300 students.
• Serve as their primary academic contact throughout the program, offering guidance on coursework, academic progress, and action research capstone projects.
• Help students choose pathways, courses, and focus areas that connect with their goals.
• Help students stay connected and on track using our student dashboard to recognize changes in engagement and progress.
• Lead courses in our master’s program, including Human Intelligence, specialty courses in areas such as mental health and trauma, and the practicum sequence.
• Create engaging learning experiences and offer thoughtful feedback that helps students deepen their understanding and apply what they’re learning in their communities.
• Share insights and ideas with our curriculum and student experience teams to help improve our courses and strengthen advising.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in education.
• An EdD or PhD is a strong plus.
• Experience conducting action research at the master’s or doctoral level.
• Experience facilitating online learning.

Requirements

• Classroom teaching experience.
• Experience in advising, mentoring, or coaching.
• Expertise in social-emotional learning, mindfulness, or transformational work.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Care and initiative in building relationships with students and noticing when someone may be struggling.
• Comfort using data to guide support, including dashboards and engagement scores.
• Warm, clear communication, especially in writing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $110,000–$130,000 for US-based candidates, depending on experience.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Stock options.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) and FSA/HSA eligibility.
• Unlimited paid time off.

How to apply

We’d love to learn about you through your teaching, your research, and your interest in supporting educators. In addition to your résumé, please share these three important parts of your application:

• A 5-10 minute video of you facilitating learning.
• Your action research project.
• Why you’re excited about this role and what would help you succeed in it.