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Assistant Teaching Professor in Elementary Education
Job Description
Posting Number
PG192768EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Assistant Teaching Professor in Elementary EducationAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Education and TrainingWork Schedule
Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week; occasional nights and weekends depending on business needs.Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Teacher Education and Learning SciencesAbout the Department
About the NC State College of Education
As one of the nation’s top-ranked public colleges of education, NC State’s College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good.
The college’s faculty are widely-recognized thought-leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships;; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant active. They are engaged in over 160 active projects totaling more than $115 million with a three-year average of $26 million in grants awarded, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY22, the college’s research expenditures exceeded $15.9 million.
The college has over 1,800 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master’s degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.
The college has over 17,000 living alumni, with over 5,000 working in public schools in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
About the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS)
The Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS) comprises 40 full-time faculty members preparing more than 500 undergraduate and graduate students and 200 students in alternative teacher licensure programs. A diverse range of programs prepare students to work in Business and Marketing Education, Curriculum and Instructional Coaching, Educational Equity, Educational Psychology, Elementary Education emphasizing STEM, K-12 Reading, Learning Analytics, Learning Design and Technology, middle and secondary English Language Arts and Social Studies, Multilingual Education/English as a Second Language, and Special Education. We advance education through scholarship, leadership, and advocacy. We prepare professionals who are committed to equity and social justice, have deep content knowledge, demonstrate strong working knowledge of effective pedagogies, and realize the potential of digital technologies to enhance learning. We shape the field of education by engaging in research that addresses current challenges, and by participating in cross-disciplinary work that deals with real problems in forward-looking ways. The department exemplifies an innovative merging of teacher education and the learning sciences that results in new pathways for teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service. The preparation that our students receive is unmatched in scope, priorities, and outcomes, assuring that our graduates are able to make profound contributions to education and society.
Essential Job Duties
The Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS) in NC State’s College of Education invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Elementary Education with an emphasis on preparing/developing elementary teachers of mathematics. The faculty member will work in the elementary education programs, both undergraduate and graduate (MAT and M.Ed.). Potential courses the faculty member will teach include: mathematics methods courses for preservice elementary teachers; mathematics specialization courses for practicing elementary teachers; and general courses in the elementary education programs on topics like instructional design and diversity. Potential opportunities for the faculty member also include: supervising elementary preservice teachers in their field experiences; mentoring doctoral students on teaching elementary mathematics methods and general education courses; and serving as a member on doctoral dissertation committees. The faculty member will establish and maintain partnerships with local school districts by engaging in outreach activities such as facilitating professional development for teachers. The faculty member will engage in scholarship related to teaching and learning and will have opportunities to conduct additional research projects.
Job Responsibilities:
- Teach in-person and online courses in the elementary teacher preparation programs, both K-6 mathematics methods courses and general courses
- Teach online graduate courses for K-6 practicing teachers seeking mathematics specialization
- Advise undergraduate and master’s students
- Supervise preservice elementary teachers in their field experiences
- Mentor doctoral students in teaching courses for preservice elementary teachers
- Provide service and leadership to the program area(s), department, college, and university
- Contribute to program design, development, and evaluation at the undergraduate and master’s levels
- Participate in outreach and engagement activities, specifically for elementary schools locally and across North Carolina
- Recruit practicing teachers for graduate programs
- Engage in scholarship focused on the teaching and learning of elementary teachers and other small research projects aligned with the aims of the position
- Collaborate with faculty within the department, college, and across the university
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
- PhD or EdD in mathematics education, elementary education, or a closely related field
- Experiences with K-6 students
Other Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated capacity to teach both online and in-person courses
Preferred Qualifications
- At least three years of teaching experience in grades K-8
- Experience teaching preservice and practicing teachers
- Experience facilitating professional development and building relationships with K-12 schools/districts
- A record of publication and presentation commensurate with experience, with preference to work related to the scholarship of teaching and learning
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
07/26/2023Anticipated Close Date
Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Please include as attachments a CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Number
00110197Position Type
Non-Tenure-Track FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
9 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
131101 - Teacher Education and Learning SciencesAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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