Teaching Assistant Professor of Elementary and Early Childhood Education

University of Wisconsin Stout•Superior, WI

About The Position

The Teaching Assistant Professor provides for-credit instruction in the Department of Education through classroom, online, and/or laboratory settings and serves as instructor of record, including evaluating and grading student work. The position advises and mentors students in the Elementary Education Birth to Grade 3 License Program, facilitates course assessment, and may supervise student employees. The professor teaches 12 credits per semester in early childhood and elementary education courses, both on campus and online. The role contributes to curriculum and academic content development to support the Department of Education’s educational mission and alignment with Wisconsin DPI program approval and licensing requirements. The professor provides an on-campus presence to serve students and work with colleagues, collaborates with local educational institutions—including Birth–Grade 12 schools and childcare centers—and develops scholarly or creative work that informs teaching and learning. The position also includes program, departmental, university, professional, and community service, as well as required training and professional development.

Requirements

A master's degree or higher, with at least one degree in curriculum and instruction, elementary education, early childhood education, early childhood special education, or a related field, by the position start date.
At least three years of licensed teaching experience in a Preschool–Grade 3 school setting, in Preschool–Grade 12 U.S. schools, or in U.S.-based schools using a U.S. curriculum or an International American curriculum taught in English.
Active engagement in professional practice with Birth–Grade 12 schools and childcare centers, professional organizations, and/or other education-related endeavors at the local, state, or national level.
Must be independently and legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain work authorization without UW-Superior sponsorship or support.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility for a Wisconsin teaching license; a Wisconsin Birth–Grade 3 (Early Childhood) teaching license is preferred.
Experience with the science of reading, similar to Wisconsin’s Act 20.
Eligibility for a reading specialist license as defined by Wisconsin DPI.
Eligibility for an early childhood special education license as defined by Wisconsin DPI.
Experience with university-level teaching in teacher preparation programs, including online instruction.
Experience collaborating with Birth–Grade 12 schools for field placements, clinical placements, or residencies.

Responsibilities

Teach 12 credits per semester in early childhood and elementary education courses on campus and online.
Serve as instructor of record and evaluate and grade student work.
Advise and mentor students in the Elementary Education Birth to Grade 3 License Program.
Facilitate course assessment and assess student performance.
Develop and design curriculum and instructional materials relevant to courses.
Contribute to strategic curriculum and academic content development, including alignment with Wisconsin DPI program approval and licensing requirements.
Collaborate with department faculty and staff to develop discipline-relevant teaching strategies.
Collaborate with local educational institutions and programs, including Birth–Grade 12 schools and childcare centers, to affirm partnerships.
Maintain an on-campus presence to serve students and work with colleagues in the department and across campus.
Develop a program of scholarly or creative work that informs or contributes to teaching and learning, including publications and presentations.
Engage in program, departmental, university, professional, and community service.
May supervise student employees involved in developing or delivering instruction.
Complete assigned training and professional development and perform other duties as assigned.