Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

SJD Title & Job Code:   Assistant Professor of Teacher Education; FA040

Department: Department of Education

Full-Time: 100%, Faculty, Ongoing 9-month appointment, one vacancy

Job Summary:

 The Department of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Teacher Education, with a concentration in Early Childhood and Literacy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach 12 credits per semester.
• Teach early childhood and elementary education courses including elementary literacy methods (based in the science of reading) on campus and online.
• Serve as program lead for the Birth-Grade 3 License Early Childhood Education (ECED) including maintenance of and compliance with accreditation through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and support for ECED adjunct instructors.

• Advise and mentor students in the Elementary Education Birth to Grade 3 License Program.
• Participate in program development and oversight of elementary education majors and early childhood minor.
• Provide an on-campus presence to meet with and to serve students, and to work with colleagues in the department and across campus to fulfill service roles.
• Collaborate with local educational institutions and programs including PK-12 schools and childcare centers.
• Engage in scholarship in field(s) of academic expertise.
• Engage in program, departmental, university, and community service.

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Doctorate in education
• Eligible for the equivalent of a Wisconsin Birth-Grade 3 license (Early Childhood licensure as a teacher)  Link to WI Department of Public Instruction General License information
• Eligible for the Wisconsin Reading Specialist Teaching License  Link to WI Department of Public Instruction Specialized Content License information
• Minimum three years teaching experience in Preschool-Grade 3 school setting, in U.S. schools or U.S.-based schools.
• Demonstrated concentration in the science of reading through professional training, teaching, or scholarship.
• Active engagement in professional practice with PK-12 schools and childcare centers, professional organizations, and/or other education-related endeavors at the local, state, or national level.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with the science of learning legislation, similar to Wisconsin’s Act 20.  Link about Wisconsin’s Act 20
• Experience with university-level teaching in teacher preparation programs, including online instruction.
• Experience collaborating with PK-12 schools for field placements, clinical placements, or residencies.

Compensation: Salary range for this position is: $56,000 - $62,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. 

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 8:00am on November 7, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV/Resume
3. Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned
4. Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages)