What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor position at Tuskegee University?
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor
Job Summary
The School of Education is seeking an innovative, dedicated Assistant Professor in Elementary Education to join our tenure-track faculty. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing teaching excellence, conducting meaningful research, and engaging in service activities that enrich our academic community. This role is ideal for an educator with expertise in elementary mathematics pedagogy and content who is passionate about preparing future elementary educators.
Essential Job Duties
- Teach elementary education courses with an emphasis on mathematics pedagogy and content, ensuring compliance with ALSDE approvals and the Alabama Numeracy Act (SB-171 ).
- Deliver program and departmental courses, including seminars and orientation sessions.
- Engage in research and scholarly activities that advance the field of elementary education.
- Contribute to the development of effective teaching practices and curricular innovations.
- Serve on departmental and university committees, and provide advisement to students.
- Stay informed about emerging competencies and best practices that enhance the University’s core values in teaching, research, and service.
-Maintain regular office hours and provide mentoring to students. -Attend regular departmental and school meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s level education in elementary education. (A doctorate in elementary education is preferred).
- Successful teaching experience at a minimum of three full years of professional experience teaching mathematics at the K-5 grade levels is required.
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- Member of NCTM
Physical Demands
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to walk short distances
- Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items
- Ability to view a computer terminal
FLSA
Exempt
Status
Full-Time
Skills and Attributes
- A deep mathematical understanding, pedagogical knowledge, and a commitment to ongoing reflective practice.
- Understanding of how students learn mathematics, including common difficulties and misconceptions, and be able to design instruction that addresses these challenges.
- Be able to bridge the gap between content knowledge and effective teaching practices. Being current with technological tools and digital resources
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F880
Will this position required travel?
Yes
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
No
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
No
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
07/22/2025
Close Date
11/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/3126