Teaching Assistant Professor of Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Universities of Wisconsin•Superior, WI

2d•$54,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Superior is hiring a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Education on a 9-month ongoing appointment. The position provides for-credit instruction in early childhood and elementary education through on-campus and online settings, serves as instructor of record, evaluates and grades student work, advises students, and contributes to curriculum development, scholarly work, and service. The role includes teaching 12 credits per semester and advising and mentoring students in the Elementary Education Birth to Grade 3 License Program. The position contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content, including alignment with Wisconsin DPI program approval and licensing requirements. The successful candidate will develop instructional materials, collaborate with faculty and staff on teaching strategies, maintain an on-campus presence to serve students and colleagues, and build partnerships with local educational institutions, Birth–Grade 12 schools, and childcare centers. The role also involves developing creative or scholarly work that informs teaching and learning, participating in program, departmental, university, and community service, and completing assigned training and professional development. The appointment is scheduled to start August 25, 2027. The salary range is $54,000–$60,000 annually. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

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 teaching a U.S. curriculum or 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 the time of hire and maintain work authorization without UW-Superior sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility for a Wisconsin teaching license, preferably a Wisconsin Birth–Grade 3 license (Early Childhood licensure as a teacher).
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, facilitate instruction, and evaluate and grade student work.
Advise and mentor students in the Elementary Education Birth to Grade 3 License Program.
Contribute to curriculum and academic content development, ensuring alignment with the Department of Education’s mission and Wisconsin DPI program approval and licensing requirements.
Develop and design curriculum and instructional materials relevant to courses.
Maintain an on-campus presence to meet with and serve students and work with colleagues in the department and across campus.
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.
Develop creative and/or scholarly work that informs or contributes to teaching and learning.
Engage in program, departmental, university, and community service.
Complete required training and professional development as assigned, and perform other duties as assigned.