"Assistant Professor of Teacher Education"

Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

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. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

Starting Date: August 2026

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;

For additional information about this position, contact Tammy Rady at trady@uwsuper.edu.

Application Process:

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

How to Apply:

Please click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/. You will be required to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

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

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