Full/Part Time Status:Full Time Service Schedule:Academic Year

Position Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Division of Elementary Education, is seeking a tenure-track associate/full professor, rank dependent upon credentials, to join a division of a department that offers doctoral, master's, and undergraduate education programs. Duties include teaching elementary education courses, both at graduate and undergraduate levels; scholary research and publication; providing leadership for the Elementary Education Division; advising graduate students at the master's and doctoral levels; providing leadership in the EdD program; supervising field experiences; collaborating with schools; and participating in institutional initiatives directed toward excellence in Teacher Education. The successful candidate must be able to teach as an Elementary Generalist in one or more of the following areas: curriculum theory and development, social studies, science, arts-integration methods, classroom management, and/or general elementary curriculum, including online courses. The division is seeking candidates who are accepting and affirming of all people and who have experience in methods of instruction in cultural competency, diversity inclusion, or multicultural education. Successful candidates for the position should also have experience in technology usage and pedagogy.

Education Requirements:

An earned doctorate in elementary curriculum and instruction or related field required.

Required Qualifications:

Successful candidates must have at least three years of teaching experience as a teacher in grades K-6; evidence of scholarly research and professional service; and prior university teaching experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with elementary teaching certification (current or expired); experience as a successful full-time elementary classroom teacher; expertise in elementary social studies education; teaching award or other evidence of excellence in teaching; involvement with supervision of university students in field experiences; graduate student research advisement and collaborative research experience; collaboration experience between a university and public schools; knowledge of educational instructional technology in elementary curriculum and/or experience with online or blended teaching and learning; and, prior experience in leadership roles in higher education.

Online Application Required Documents

Required Documents:Curriculum Vita

Professional References:

Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process. Number of References: 3 Cover Letter:A plain text cover letter is required.

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Contact Information:


Attention: Your curriculum vita should not be sent to the contact below. The curriculum vita will be attached during the Online Application Process.

Contact:Deborah Tidwell - Deborah.Tidwell@uni.edu
Schindler Educ Ctr 107
Phone: 319-273-2983
Department URL: https://coe.uni.edu/curriculum-instruction

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