Assistant/Associate Professor

Appalachian State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant/Associate Professor to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary education, emphasizing curriculum development and innovative teaching methods. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mathematics education and a commitment to fostering diverse learning environments. With a focus on research and community engagement, this position offers an exciting opportunity to shape future educators and contribute to impactful educational practices. Join a vibrant academic community that values collaboration and excellence in teaching.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or related area required.
• Three years minimum teaching experience in P-12 settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach pre-service education courses at the undergraduate level.
• Maintain a productive research program impacting education.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Teaching Experience

Research Skills

Multilingual Learners Expertise

Education

Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction

ABD Consideration

Job description

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Position Title	Assistant/Associate Professor
Tenure Status	Tenure Track
Provide Rank	Assistant/Associate
Position Number	047461
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Department	Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum - 260050
Working Location (City, State)

Position Summary Information

The Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum in the Reich College of Education is dedicated to developing and implementing transformational educational experiences that help students critically question and deconstruct the complex intersections of environmental, cultural, historical, and political factors that influence and affect teaching and learning.

Undergraduate Programs: Elementary Education and Middle Grades Education

Graduate Programs: Curriculum Specialist
Graduate Certificate Programs: Elementary Education, Elementary Mathematics Education, Middle and Secondary Teaching, Teaching Emergent Bilingual Populations

The Reich College of Education website provides additional information about Learning, Teaching and Curriculum, the Reich College of Education, and Appalachian State University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications	Earned doctorate (ABD considered) in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Grades Education, STEM Education/ Mathematics focused, or closely related area Three years minimum teaching experience in P-12 school settings
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)	This role will need to showcase content area expertise in mathematics with an ability to teach elementary grades education core and methods courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates with experience in curriculum development who can demonstrate scholarly potential are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates meeting one or more of the following criteria are desired: Established record of scholarship/creative activity Expertise in multilingual learners Experience working with and/or teaching courses to undergraduate elementary grades education candidates Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with public schools Experience with supervising and mentoring preservice elementary grades education teacher candidates in the field Expertise in authentic and standard-based assessments at the elementary school-age level Commitment to working in a community of practice, to a social constructivist perspective of teaching and learning, to the integration of field experiences in professional coursework, and to working with diverse populations
License/Certification Required	Eligibility for North Carolina teaching licensure.
Description of the Department or Unit
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Primary responsibilities include teaching pre-service education courses at the undergraduate level, which may consist of elementary grades methods courses and related education courses. . Other responsibilities include but are not limited to, Participating in partnerships and professional development with area schools and teaching at off-campus sites. Maintaining a coherent and productive research program that will impact the education profession. Seeking external funding (e.g., to support research, personnel preparation, and/or outreach) Providing professional service at state and national levels and institutional service at program, department, and college level
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Appointment Type	1
Number Of Months Per Year	9
Physical Demands of Position

Posting Details Information

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

Proposed Date of Hire	08/11/2025
Suggested Salary Range	Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:	ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)
ABD Description
Special Instructions to Applicants	For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board: 1. a cover letter; 2. a curriculum vitae; 3. a 1-page teaching statement; 4. a list of three references with contact information; 5. unofficial copies of all transcripts.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
Posting Date	09/05/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	10/07/2024
Search Chair Name	Cacey Wells
Search Chair Email	[e-mail]
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/47647
Posting Number	FA00442P