Assistant Professor - Education

Posting Details

Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Employment Status Faculty/Type Title Assistant Professor - Education Area of Study Educator Preparation Program (EPP) - Elementary Education, PK-5 Certification Begins Fall 2027 About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The Department of Education at Spelman College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2027 within the Elementary Education (PK-5 certification) track of the Educator Preparation Program, with a specialization in STEM Education. The successful candidate will prepare teacher candidates to design and lead integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instruction in elementary classrooms, while contributing to the department's broader mission of preparing exceptional, equity-minded educators.

This position combines undergraduate teaching, clinical supervision of teacher candidates, scholarly research, and service to the department, college, and profession.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in elementary STEM methods, mathematics and science education, and related courses in the Educator Preparation Program curriculum.
• Supervise and mentor teacher candidates during field placements and student teaching, with particular attention to STEM instruction in PK-5 settings.
• Maintain an active research and scholarship agenda in STEM education, elementary mathematics or science teaching and learning, or a closely related area.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of the Elementary Education program, including alignment with state certification and accreditation standards.
• Participate in departmental, college, and professional service, including committee work and engagement with local school partners.
• Cultivate partnerships with PK-5 schools and districts to support field placement sites and applied STEM education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Elementary Education, STEM Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field, conferred by the appointment start date.
• Demonstrated expertise in STEM instruction, including mathematics and/or science education.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, scholarly research and publication.
• Experience in PK-12 classroom teaching or equivalent clinical experience.
• *3 Letters of Professional Reference
• Research Statement
• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus
• Cover Letter
• CV
• Copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required.
• Provide complete reference contact information in the application, and the system will automatically send an email with a link to submit letters of recommendation.

Please have references submit letters before the stated deadline, or the link will expire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching in a college or university educator preparation program.
• Experience supervising teacher candidates in clinical or field placements.
• Familiarity with state teacher certification requirements and accreditation processes (e.g., CAEP, GaPSC).
• Experience developing partnerships with PK-5 schools or districts.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F742P Open Date 10/01/2026 Close Date 12/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference 12/01/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Research Statement
• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus

Optional Documents