Assistant Professor for Elementary Education, Full Time Tenure Track or Special Appointment

Position Description

We are seeking a dynamic individuals to join our team as a Professor in the Valley City State University Teacher Education at the elementary level. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering both online and face-to-face instruction. The primary focus of this role will involve teaching professional education coursework within the elementary education degree program, encompassing foundational and methodological courses in subjects such as reading, math, social studies, science and/or special education. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating course content and learning activities as necessary. Additional responsibilities may include advising students, supervising student teaching experiences, and contributing to the School of Education projects. This position may involve traveling between Valley City State University and North Dakota State University campus locations in support of our Elementary Education programs.

Other duties may include:

• Teaching foundational and methods coursework in elementary education.
• Supervise Student Teachers.
• Recruiting and advising a diverse student population.
• Engaging in appropriate service in the department, university, and academic community.
• Participating in professional development in elementary education pedagogy, staying current with relevant course content, and working to improve student learning and engagement.