Assistant Professor of Elementary Education

Utah Tech University; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Tech University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Elementary Education, starting Spring or Fall Semester 2027. The department emphasizes leadership, scholarship, reflection, and partnerships to prepare outstanding teachers in diverse communities.

Responsibilities include teaching pedagogy and general education courses, developing curriculum, meeting accreditation standards, collaborating with local districts, supervising field experiences, and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Teacher Education, Elementary Education, or related field; ABD considered if completion before hire.
• Deep knowledge of The Science of Reading and literacy instruction.
• Ability to work collaboratively to maintain cohesion of the Elementary Education program.
• Experience teaching college-level literacy courses and/or graduate courses preferred.
• LETRS training preferred, or willingness to complete within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum of five years of experience teaching students in grades K-6 preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively; finalists may demonstrate via teaching demonstration.
• Demonstrated ability for creative, unique, and effective teacher education approaches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral ability.
• Good organizational and time management skills; proficient with technology and online instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach specialized pedagogy classes in literacy, social studies methods, differentiation, multilingual learners, classroom assessment, curriculum and lesson planning.
• Teach general pedagogy courses for the Elementary Education program.
• Assist in developing new curricula and programs.
• Assist in meeting national accreditation and USBE licensure competencies.
• Collaborate with local school districts to align program outcomes with elementary teaching needs.
• Supervise and mentor students in field experiences.
• Fulfill faculty duties including office hours, advising, and committee service.
• Provide institutional service per Regent and University policy.
• Adhere to department, college, and university policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Doctoral degree in Teacher Education/Elementary Education or related field

Knowledge of The Science of Reading

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Ability to teach college literacy courses

Experience with online instruction/technology

Collaboration skills

Excellent organizational & time management

Tools

LETRS training

Job description

The Department of Education at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position, specializing in Elementary Education, starting Spring or Fall Semester 2027. The goal of the UT Education Department is to prepare its students to be outstanding teachers within diverse and changing communities through the integration of leadership, scholarship, reflection, and community partnerships. The UT Education Department offers two top-performing pre-service teacher preparation programs with stable enrollment, and faculty in the Department collaborate closely to support student success. More information about the department and its programs can be found online at https://education.utahtech.edu/.

• Teach specialized pedagogy classes in one or more of the following areas: literacy, social studies methods, differentiation, teaching multilingual learners, classroom assessment, curriculum and lesson planning
• Teach general pedagogy courses for the Elementary Education program.
• Assist in the development of new curriculum and programs.
• Assist in meeting requirements of national accreditation, as well as USBE state licensure competencies
• Work with local school district personnel to ensure the UT Elementary Education program successfully prepares students to teach at the elementary level.
• Supervise and mentor students in field experience settings.
• Fulfill faculty responsibilities including holding office hours, advising students, attending faculty and other University meetings, and serving on university, college, and department committees.
• Provide regular institutional service as outlined in Regent and University policy.
• Adhere to department, college, and university policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Doctoral degree in Teacher Education, Elementary Education, or related field required. Applicants who are advanced ABD candidates will also be considered if degree completion will occur prior to the hire date.
• A Deep knowledge of The Science of Reading and expertise in the area of literacy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to maintain cohesion of the elementary education program.
• Experience teaching college level literacy courses and/or graduate courses preferred.
• LETRS training preferred, or willingness to be trained within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience teaching students in grades K-6 preferred
• Demonstrated ability in successful teaching of college students. Finalists will be required to demonstrate competence through a teaching demonstration.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in creative, unique, and effective approaches to teacher education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Candidates must have excellent knowledge and skills with technology, including online instruction.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins either 1 January or 1 July 2027.

• Annual salary of $60,000-$65,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching.
• Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 435-652-7500.

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