Assistant Professor of Elementary Teacher Education

NC State College of Education; Raleigh (NC); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 84.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NC State College of Education in Raleigh invites a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Elementary Teacher Education to shape pre-service elementary teacher preparation. The role emphasizes high-impact research, exceptional teaching, mentorship, and strong engagement with North Carolina schools and communities.

The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses (MAT focus), pursue externally funded research, recruit/advise graduate students, and collaborate across NC State while

Formación

• Education: A doctorate in Teacher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, or a related field.
• Teaching experience: Undergraduate and/or graduate teaching in elementary education, experience preparing preservice teachers, and K-6 classroom experience.
• Scholarly promise: A scholarship and funding record commensurate with experience and demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, extension, and service.
• Student support: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and support varied academic needs.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate and graduate elementary education courses, including MAT program.
• Recruit, advise, and mentor graduate students and serve on doctoral committees.
• Collaborate across NC State and provide service, outreach, and leadership with schools and communities.
• Engage in research, publication, grant writing, and external funding related to pre-service elementary teacher preparation.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Scholarly promise

Student support

Collaboration across NC State

Educación

Doctorate in Teacher Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Professor of Elementary Teacher Education

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY OPPORTUNITY

$80,000-$84,000 | 9-month recurring appointment | Raleigh,NC

About the Program

The Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS)invites an accomplished, forwardthinking scholar to help shape thefuture of elementary teacher preparation. This tenure-track facultymember will join a collaborative academic community committed tohigh-impact research, exceptional teaching,
meaningful mentorship, and sustained engagement with schools andcommunities across North Carolina

Position Details

The successful candidate will maintain an active program ofresearch, publication, grant writing, and external funding focusedon pre-service elementary teacher preparation programs and theirimpact. They will teach undergraduate and graduate elementaryeducation courses, including the Master of Arts in Teachingprogram, with a strong preference for expertise in elementarysocial studies education. The successful
candidate will also recruit, advise, and mentor graduate studentsand serve on doctoral committees. In addition, they willcollaborate across NC State and provide service, outreach, andleadership with schools, districts, professional organizations, andcommunities across North Carolina

Required Qualifications

Education: A doctorate in Teacher Education, Curriculum andInstruction, Elementary Education, or a related field.
Teaching experience: Undergraduate and/or graduate teaching inelementary education, experience preparing preservice
teachers, and K-6 classroom experience.
Scholarly promise: A scholarship and funding record commensuratewith experience and demonstrated potential for
excellence in research, teaching, extension, and service.
Student support: Demonstrated ability to work effectively withindividuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives,
and experiences and to support varied academic and professionalneeds

About the NC State College of Education

As one of the nations top-ranked public colleges of education, NCStates College of Education leads the way in North Carolina inpreparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformationalresearch, and engaging communities where they are to improve theeducational outcomes of all learners and advance the greatergood.

The college's faculty are widely recognized thought leaders whouse their research to transform teaching, learning, and leading.Their strengths include technology-enhanced teaching;community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; and leadership, workforce
development, policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of thefaculty are grant active. They are engaged in 158 activeresearch
projects totaling over $100 million, placing the college among theTop 5% nationally for research activity. Research expendituresfor
FY2026 totaled $17.8 million.

More than 1,600 students study across five graduate certificates,seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master'sdegrees, three Ph.D. programs, and two Ed.D. programs.

The college includes approximately 130 faculty, 110 support andprofessional staff, and 160 graduate and teaching assistants. It isalso home to the Belk Center, the Friday Institute, and Elevate, NCState's inclusive postsecondary education program for students withintellectual and developmental disabilities.

About NC State University

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving thattransforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, andtechnological development across North Carolina and around theworld. NC States land grant mission of teaching, research andservice is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and itspeople. Applicants are encouraged to review the institutionsmission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how theirbackground, interest and experience would enable them to supportthe university.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. Allqualifiedapplicants receive equal employment opportunities without regard toprotected status. Protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities are encouraged to apply. For disability-relatedaccommodations, call 919-513-0574. Final candidates aresubject to criminal and sex offender background checks; somepositions also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Requireddegrees must be obtained before the start date. NC Stateparticipates in E-Verify