Assistant Professor of Education UT Southern

The University of Tennessee Southern enthusiastically invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Elementary Education (Tenure-Track) in the Grace G. Grissom School of Education. Reporting to the Chair of the School of Education, this person will teach courses, advise and mentor students, engage in scholarship, and provide service to the university and community. This is a full-time, in-person position beginning in August 2025.

For full consideration, candidates should apply electronically using the link below with a

1) cover letter addressing their interest in and qualifications for the role

2) a CV/resume

3) a list of at least three professional references (include name, email, phone number, and nature of the relationship).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach a full load of courses (12 hours) determined by the School Chair;
• Engage in scholarship appropriate to the disciplines in the School of Education;
• Provide meaningful service to the university and surrounding community;
• Mentor and advise students;
• Teach across the curriculum at the undergraduate level.
• Work with diverse populations.
• Demonstrate commitment to integrating equity and inclusion into teaching and activities.
• Mentor or support students from underrepresented groups, or a demonstrated ability to employ culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroom.
• Teach on-ground, hybrid or online courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Serve on committees as necessary.
• Meet weekly office hours and other duties required to meet student, employer, and college needs.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the department through recruiting activities.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Elementary Education or a closely related field (degree must be completed by August 1, 2025).
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching at the college level.
• Demonstrated potential for research and scholarly activities.
• Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including first-generation, low-income, and historically underrepresented students.
• A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the expectations for elementary literacy standards.
• Models the expectations of teacher ethics standards.
• Be available and knowledgeable and demonstrate proficiency in the practice of academic advisement of students.
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development and growth by being suitably active in professional and community service.
• Exhibit motivation and initiative in keeping up-to-date and current in one’s curriculum area by reading/reviewing current scholarly or creative works in their field and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and development activities sponsored by the University.
• Serve effectively on committees and other appropriate functions that assist in University governance.

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000