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Assistant Professor of Elementary Education

St. George 84770, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$60K/yr - $64K/yr

5+ years exp

Utah Tech University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education for a full-time tenure-track position starting in Fall Semester 2026. The role involves teaching specialized and general pedagogy classes, developing new curriculum, and collaborating with local school districts to prepare students for teaching at the elementary level.

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Responsibilities

Teach specialized pedagogy classes in one or more of the following areas: social studies methods, differentiation, teaching multilingual learners, classroom assessment, curriculum and lesson planning

Teach general pedagogy courses for the Elementary Education program

Assist in the development of new curriculum and programs

Assist in meeting requirements of national accreditation, as well as USBE state licensure competencies

Work with local school district personnel to ensure the UT Elementary Education program successfully prepares students to teach at the elementary level

Supervise and mentor students in field experience settings

Fulfill faculty responsibilities including holding office hours, advising students, attending faculty and other University meetings, and serving on university, college, and department committees

Provide regular institutional service as outlined in Regent and University policy

Adhere to department, college, and university policies

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Doctoral degreeTeaching experience K-6Teaching college studentsSocial studies methodsCurriculum developmentOnline instructionCreative teaching approachesCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTime management skills

Required

Doctoral degree in Teacher Education, Elementary Education, or related field required. Applicants who are advanced ABD candidates will also be considered if degree completion will occur by August 2026

Minimum of five (5) years' experience teaching students in grades K-6

Demonstrated ability in successful teaching of college students. Finalists will be required to demonstrate competence through a teaching demonstration

Demonstrated ability and interest in creative, unique, and effective approaches to teacher education

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing

Good organizational and time management skills

Candidates must have excellent knowledge and skills with technology, including online instruction

Preferred

Additional expertise in social studies methods, differentiation, teaching multilingual learners, classroom assessment, and/or curriculum and lesson planning preferred

Benefits

Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.

14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;

Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;

Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;

Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;

Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;

Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.