"Assistant Professor of Primary Education (Pk-8)"

Job Description Summary

Assistant Professor of Primary Education (Pk-8) to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in teacher education, curriculum, and pedagogy; advise undergraduate and graduate students; establish and maintain high-quality research and instruction; engage in scholarly activities; pursue external grant funding; supervise and evaluate master’s level students; and provide service to the program, department, division, university and the profession. This is a tenure-track position and will start in August 2026.

Job Description

Assistant Professor of Primary Education (Pk-8) to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in teacher education, curriculum, and pedagogy; advise undergraduate and graduate students; establish and maintain high-quality research and instruction; engage in scholarly activities; pursue external grant funding; supervise and evaluate master’s level students; and provide service to the program, department, division, university and the profession. This is a tenure-track position and will start in August 2026.

Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (TCE): The Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (TCE) prepares future and current teachers who design and implement culturally and contextually relevant curriculum and pedagogy. Empowered by a critical and substantive understanding of research, these teachers are positioned to confront social injustices, apply global perspectives, and actively participate in democratic society.

The College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS): The mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University is to prepare transformative leaders. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community partnerships, the college provides dynamic and innovative programs that encourage international perspectives. Our integrated human experience prepares graduates to generate knowledge, educate, serve, and promote wellbeing in diverse and global settings through ethical, democratic practices. Faculty members work in an environment that promotes a holistic approach to both teaching and research. They are encouraged to align their teaching, scholarship, and service in an interdisciplinary fashion in order to promote aggressive solutions to the issues faced by our society. The College of Education, Health, and Society seeks out opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration facilitated by the six departments in our division (Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Family Science and Social Work, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Sport Leadership & Management and Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry). We believe that the synergy from this comprehensive approach creates the kind of integrated human experience that is essential to excellence in research and teaching.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or a related field by date of appointment, and at least two years of full-time teaching experience in pk-8 schools.

Consideration may be given to candidates with experience in teaching primary education (pk-5), with experience or ability to translate instruction for grades 6-8. Specialization in math or social studies is also considered, with the ability for the candidate to engage with interdisciplinary approaches to teaching. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) experience may also be considered.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Research Plans, and Teaching Philosophy. Evidence of research quality should be included as well as a list of any courses taught.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

For inquiries about the posting, contact Lena Lee, Ph.D.. Screening of applications begins October 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Appointment to begin August 2026.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.