Assistant Professor of Education

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Teacher Education with expertise in elementary grades subject matter and/or pedagogy. The candidate should have a strong K12 teaching record and an emerging or established research program in teacher education.

The role includes teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, scholarly activity, and service to campus and community. Collaboration with the School of Education is expected.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in Teacher Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field.
• Evidence of successful K12 teaching experience.
• Active research agenda in a K12 education area.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in teacher education.
• Maintain productive scholarly activity in a K12 education area.
• Provide service to campus, community, and the profession.
• Supervise Resident Teachers in school placements and assist in curriculum/institutional effectiveness.
• Support recruitment, community outreach, and participate in university committees.

Skills

K12 teaching experience

University teaching

Research agenda

Education

Ph.D. in Teacher Education or related field

Job description

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Department Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education

Job Summary

The School of Education at Louisiana State University – New Orleans invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Teacher Education with an expertise in elementary grades subject matter and/or pedagogy. The successful candidate will have an excellent track record of K12 teaching, a preference for collaborative work, a strong commitment to novice teacher development, and an established or emerging research agenda in an area of teacher education.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for 9 academic units per semester (3/3). Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in teacher education, maintaining productive scholarly activity in an area of K12 education, and service to the campus, community, and the profession. Other responsibilities may include supervision of Resident Teachers in their school placements, curriculum and institutional effectiveness management (with the Program Coordinator), recruitment, community outreach, inclusion on university committees, and other support of the administrative functions of the unit.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Teacher Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
• Evidence of successful K12 teaching experience.
• An active research agenda in an area of K12 education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching excellence at the University level
• Demonstrable expertise in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse academic and developmental needs

Application Deadline

December 1, 2026

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Background Check

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.