Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer Elementary and/or Early Childhood (9-Months)

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r**Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer Elementary and/or Early

Childhood (9-Months)**

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rNorthern Arizona University

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r****Special Information****

• This position is posted as **Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer
  
  

Elementary and/or Early Childhood (9-Months)**, which is a working

title. The NAU system title for this position is **Assistant

Teaching Professor**.

****About the Department/College****

The Department of Teaching and Learning at Northern Arizona University

provides education programs to prepare pre-service teachers and support

in-service teachers to be competent and committed professionals who will

make positive differences in the lives of children and young adults.

With over 10 programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels, the

department engages in innovative international partnerships. We

currently offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood and

Bachelor of Science in Education. Elementary Education Learning and

Pedagogy degrees. The NAU/Tianhua 4 0 Dual Degree-Seeking program was

established in the fall of 2022. Students enrolled in this program study

in China for all four years, completing a curriculum co-developed by

both institutions. Approximately one-third of their instruction (43

credits) is provided by NAU COE. Successful completion of the coursework

from both universities grants students a bachelor\'s degree from each

institution. Therefore, the department is seeking full time faculty who

are willing to teach our courses on the Tianhua Normal College Campus in

Shanghai China.

**About the Position**

This is a teaching faculty position located on the NAU Flagstaff campus

with required travel and **teaching assignments in Shanghai, China

starting August 2026**. The successful candidate will teach

undergraduate Elementary and/or Early Childhood Education courses and

other curriculum and instruction courses, supervise practicum, advise

students, maintain a strong personal program of service, assist with

accreditation efforts, attend and participate in departmental and

college events, and participate in the development of field-based Early

Childhood and/or Elementary Education programs. Course delivery formats

are primarily face to face in Shanghai, China for at least four months

each year (two months in the Fall and two months in the Spring). Airfare

and lodging expenses for work in China are covered.

The Department of Teaching & Learning at Northern Arizona University is

now hiring for two (2) positions and invites applications for a

non-tenure-track position in Early Childhood and/or Elementary education

for 9-months. This position is teaching focused and is expected to be

continuing with potential for promotion. Renewal is contingent upon

successful completion of a probationary year, effective performance,

continued funding, and department needs. This is primarily a teaching

position. The teaching load is 4-4 for the academic year. The successful

candidate is also expected to travel to China to teach at time intervals

to be determined by program needs and agreed upon with the department

chair.

**Responsibilities Include**

• Providing instruction in a variety of undergraduate courses in Early
  
  

Childhood and/or Elementary Education in the BSED Learning and

Pedagogy Program.

• Engaging in Curriculum renewal and quality assurance for the program
• Contributes to collaborative relationship building with Tianhua
  
  

Normal College and NAU

• Coordinates pre-service and in-service teacher workshops.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in Early Childhood and/or
  
  

Elementary Education

• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.
  
  

**Minimum Qualifications**

• Master\'s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education
  
  

or related field

• 3 Years teaching Birth-4 or K-8
• \*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be
  
  

used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Doctoral Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education
  
  

or related field

• 3 -5 years teaching Birth-K or K-8
• Nationally Board-Certified Teacher/Elementary or Early Childhood
• Experience across the age groups birth through grade eight
  
  

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

Knowledge of best teaching practices/models for Pre-K through K-8

Online teaching experience

Higher education experience related to Elementary and/or early childhood

education

Experience teaching adult learners

Experience Teaching Students In Other Countries

Experience working collaboratively with agencies, school districts,

college faculty and adult learners

Demonstrated expertise through graduate course work and experience in

all aspects of Elementary education

Experience working with people from a variety of culturally diverse

backgrounds

Willingness to adapt to available technology

Experience tea