Assistant Teaching Professor in Elementary Education

Department of Elementary Education College of Education SAP # T02369 Towson University: Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community. Position: The College of Education invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Department of Elementary Education with three years PreK-12 grade teaching experience in the public schools.

Faculty with expertise in elementary education curriculum and instruction, social/emotional learning, and inclusive learning environments are encouraged to apply. Preferred begin date is January 2027.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a graduate degree in elementary education or closely related field and a minimum of three years of teaching experience in elementary schools (grades 1-6, public or non-public schools). Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching and working with teacher candidates and novice teachers; expertise in elementary education curriculum, instruction, and assessment; demonstrated knowledge and experience in social/emotional learning and creating inclusive learning environments; the ability to work in a collaborative manner with colleagues and school-based partners; and commitment to working across programs, disciplines, and cultures to strengthen the field.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include: (1) Teaching and Supervising: Teach/supervise 8 course units (equivalent to 24 credits) over a 9-month academic year in our student-focused programs, providing high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a variety of courses, and (2) Service: Active service participation at the department, college, university, community, and professional levels. The Department: The Department of Elementary Education currently has 28 full time-time faculty members and offers four programs. The programs include: one undergraduate elementary education program and three graduate programs (M.Ed. in Reading Education, M.Ed. in Elementary Education, and M.A.T. in Elementary Education). The Department of Elementary Education also offers a minor in Linguistic Diversity and a Teaching Multilingual Learners Graduate Certificate.

College of Education is the longest-standing, largest and preeminent producer of teachers in Maryland and nationally recognized as a leader in educator preparation. Application Process: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should submit a (1) letter of application that addresses the posting details and qualifications. Applications should also include: (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement that addresses current and future research agenda, (4) three letters of recommendation, (5) contact information (name, address, email, phone number) for three professional references (may be those who wrote letters of recommendation), and (6) graduate transcripts (official or unofficial).

Application materials should be submitted electronically via the application link. Questions should be directed to [email protected] Salary and Benefits: Targeted salary range is $55,000-$58,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be foun d here . Background Check: A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

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