Clinical Faculty, Elementary Education

Mercer University•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tift College of Education at Mercer University seeks a Clinical Faculty member in Elementary Education with P-5 teaching experience and credentials to teach and provide professional and university service in support of the College’s Teacher Education programs. The position reports to the Associate Dean and is based at Mercer’s Cecil B. Day Graduate Campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The faculty member will teach primarily in the online Elementary Education Master of Arts in Teaching initial certification program, whose students complete field placements in schools across Georgia. This is a 9-month clinical appointment, with the opportunity for summer employment. The successful candidate will teach online courses and provide service at the program and unit levels. Duties also include contributing to programmatic development and professional development related to instructional quality and student success, advising students, serving the professional and University communities, and fostering professionalism and collaboration within the Elementary MAT program and across the College. The candidate must be qualified for the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is based in Atlanta, and Mercer expects employees to serve in person to support collaboration, mentoring, and connections with students and the University community. Applications are screened beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit materials by January 2, 2027. The position starts August 1, 2027. A complete application includes a letter addressing the stated qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and names, telephone numbers, and email addresses for at least three professional references. Final selection is contingent on a successful background check.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
At least 3 years of successful P-5 teaching experience.
Experience with diverse school populations and culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy.
Experience developing and delivering high-quality instruction in a virtual or blended format, both synchronous and asynchronous.
Superior interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Qualifications and credentials commensurate with the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of successful university-level teaching, such as graduate teaching assistant or adjunct experience.
Broad, generalist expertise in Elementary Education, especially literacy and/or dyslexia.
Additional endorsement areas such as coaching, literacy coaching, dyslexia, ESOL, gifted, or another endorsement area.

Responsibilities

Teach online courses primarily in the Elementary Education Master of Arts in Teaching initial certification program.
Provide professional and University service in support of the College’s Teacher Education programs.
Provide service at the program and unit levels.
Participate in programmatic development and professional development related to instructional quality and student success.
Provide student academic advising.
Serve the professional and University communities.
Contribute to professionalism and collaboration within the Elementary MAT program and other College programs.