Assistant Professor of Elementary Education

Position Title::

Assistant Professor of Elementary Education

Position Number::

008058

Working Title::

Assistant Professor of Elementary Education

Full-time or Part-time::

Full Time

Time Limited Position::

No

Number of Vacancies::

1

Department::

Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, and Special Education

Posting Number::

0401407

SHRA/EHRA::

EHRA (Faculty)

Job Category::

Professional

Hiring Range::

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency::

EHRA Faculty

Primary Purpose of the Organization::

The Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, and Special Education offers three baccalaureate degrees and two master’s degrees, with various concentrations. These programs lead to an initial or advanced North Carolina license. In addition, the Department offers four North Carolina initial licensure-only programs for candidates who already hold a bachelor’s degree.

• BS in Birth-to Kindergarten Education (Teaching & Non-Teaching)
• BS in Elementary Education (K-6)
• Middle Grades (6-9)
• M.A.T. ( Elementary, Middle Grades, and Birth through Kindergarten)
• M.Ed. ( Elementary, Reading, and Middle Grades)
• Licensure Only ( B-K, K-6, Middle Grades, Reading, and Special Education)
  
  

Primary Purpose of the Position::

The Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading, and Special Education in the College of Education at Fayetteville State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning Fall 2026. This is a tenure-track position.

The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field from an accredited university. A minimum of three years of successful K–6 teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, assessing student learning outcomes, and participating in departmental, college, and accreditation activities as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair. The candidate is expected to uphold academic standards, demonstrate effective use of educational technology and digital learning tools, engage in scholarly and professional activities, and show a strong commitment to excellence in public higher education and teacher preparation.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements::

• Earned a doctorate in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• A minimum of three years of successful K–6 teaching experience is required.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement.
  
  

Knowledge skills and abilities::

• Maintain academic standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to use educational technology and digital teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate scholarly activity and display a commitment to public higher education.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications::

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mathematics education and experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Elementary Education, including methods of teaching mathematics, social studies, language arts, science, and/or reading.
• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate expertise in designing and implementing effective mathematics instruction aligned with current research and state standards.
• Evidence of mentoring undergraduate students, providing service to the department, college, and university, and engaging in research, grant writing, and other scholarly activities.
• The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and a passion for preparing highly effective teachers.
• A record of professional and community engagement is also expected.
• The department seeks candidates who will contribute to the diversity, equity, and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, research, and service, and who will advance efforts to improve mathematics achievement and pedagogical innovation within elementary education.
  
  

Notice to Applicants::

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Open Until Filled::

Yes

Additional Information for Applicants::

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement::

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement::

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28444