Assistant / Associate Professor of Elementary Education
Salary $68,250.00 - $80,063.00 Annually
Location Normal
Job Type Full-Time
Job Number 202300511
Department Teacher Education & Leadership
Opening Date 02/14/2025
Description Benefits Questions
Description Summary: The Department of Teacher Education and Leadership in the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavior Sciences at Alabama A & M University seeks one (1) faculty-tenure track member to teach Elementary Education courses. The position is a full-time, 9-month faculty position. The successful candidate will meet and instruct assigned classes in the designated site-based locations (mornings, afternoons, & evenings), and teach a minimum of 12 credit hours per academic semester. Interested candidates should submit credentials for evaluation. The rank and tenure-status of position is negotiable based on qualifications. The anticipated start date is August 15, 2025
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Teaches graduate and undergraduate Elementary education courses, in both face-to-face and online environments. Teaches graduate and undergraduate foundation courses, in both face-to-face and online environments. Recruits and advises students. Participates in research projects. Participates in continuous program improvement as required by the Alabama State Department of Education and CAEP Serves as a mentor to graduate and undergraduate students. Conducts an active research/publication agenda. Provides service to the university, community and profession. Serve on doctoral committees and/or chairing doctoral dissertations. Demonstrate teacher education competencies including those tied to creating constructive and coherent learning environments, modeling professional expectations, modeling high-quality practices, demonstrating a culture of feedback, and promoting principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice. Performs other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.): Doctorate in Elementary Education or related field At least three (3) years of teaching experience in P-12 schools
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of and the ability to model current teacher education competencies including creating constructive and coherent learning environments, modeling professional expectations, modeling high-quality practices, demonstrating a culture of feedback, and promoting principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice. Knowledge of recruitment and advising procedures Knowledge of grant writing and research development Demonstrate excellence in teaching at the university level Evidence of scholarly productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrate skills in teaching blended or online classes Ability to work collaboratively with university and public school colleagues within a diverse environment Ability to contribute to academic program development and improvement
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
01 Do you have at least three (3) years of teaching experience in P-12 schools? Yes No
02 Do you have a doctorate in Elementary Education or related field? Yes No
Required Question
Employer Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Address 449 Buchanan Way Normal, Alabama, 35762
Phone 256-372-5835
Website www.aamu.edu