Posting DetailsPosting Information
Posting Number PG194860EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Assistant Professor in Elementary Teacher Education
Anticipated Hiring Range $80,000 - $84,000
Work Schedule 40 hours a week
Job Location Raleigh NC
Department TELS
Essential Job Duties The Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS) invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Elementary Teacher Education to be affiliated with undergraduate and graduate studies in elementary teaching and learning. This is a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level, with teaching, scholarship, service, and outreach expectations.
We are seeking those who are scholars in elementary teacher education who will lead and contribute to research on approaches and programs that prepare pre-service teachers. You will engage in research primarily focused on elementary teacher preparation programs' features and impact. This might include elements such as modality (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, online), structure (e.g., traditional four-year programs, part-time programs for practicing teachers, competency-based education), or pathway (e.g., bachelor's degree, master's degree, residency, registered apprenticeship). Additionally, you will submit proposals for internal/external funding in support of the related research.
The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary teacher preparation, including the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, with a strong preference for those who teach elementary social studies education. As a faculty member, you will provide service and leadership to the Elementary Education program area, the department, college, and university. You will participate in outreach and engagement activities with elementary schools locally and across North Carolina, and collaborate with faculty within the department, college, and across the university.
Position Responsibilities- Maintain a high level of scholarly research, publication, and grant-writing activity that aligns with a tenure track position in a university with high research activity.
- Produce high quality research on pre-service teacher preparation programs, features, and impact.
- Seek external funding for research and development activities.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary education, with a strong preference for social studies pre-service teacher education graduate and undergraduate programs
- Recruit, advise, and mentor graduate students and serve on doctoral committees.
- Engage in collaborative research with other faculty and researchers within the College of Education, including the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and the Belk Center for Community College leadership, as well as across the university.
- Provide service and leadership in the elementary education program, department, college, university, and professional organizations.
- Participate in outreach and engagement for department and college initiatives with underserved communities and high need areas and engaging with stakeholders across the state of North Carolina.
If you are passionate about preparing future elementary educators and interested in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary teacher preparation, including the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, with expertise in elementary social studies education, we encourage you to apply and join our faculty.
Other Responsibilities N/A
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Doctorate in Teacher Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education, or a related field
Other Required Qualifications - Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in elementary education
- Experience in pre-service teacher preparation
- K-6 teaching experience
- Scholarship and funding record commensurate with experience
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, extension, and service
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
- Demonstrated ability to support students with varied academic and professional needs
Preferred Qualifications - At least 3 years of K-8 teaching experience
- A record of publication and presentation commensurate with experience, with preference to work related to the scholarship of teaching and learning
- Experience facilitating teacher professional development
- Success in building relationships with schools and districts
Required License(s) or Certification(s) N.A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date 09/03/2026
Anticipated Close Date 10/16/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Please include the following as a part of your application packet:
1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Teaching Statement
4. Contact information for References
Position Details
Position Number 00112293
Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 131101 - Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS)
