"University Faculty Teacher Education"

University Faculty Teacher Education

Requisition Number: F00499P

Job Description:
The Department of Teacher Education at Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in Elementary Mathematics Education, grades preK-8, beginning Fall 2026.

This position is a 9-month, academic-year appointment with the opportunity for summer employment. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering classes in person and using distance broadcast technology and online instruction. This faculty member is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate-level elementary mathematics methods courses, as well as other education courses as needed.

Job Duties:
Responsibilities:

• Teach a full-time teaching load of 12 hours per semester
• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level elementary mathematics methods courses, as well as other education courses as needed
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees
• Participate in scholarly activities, including publishing, presenting, and/or grant writing
• Render professional service to campus and community
• Interact positively with colleagues, students, and local school personnel
• Supervise students in field experience and student teaching
• Advise master’s students on M.Ed. project

Required Qualifications:
Required:

• Earned a doctorate in education or a closely related field by September 1, 2026
• At least 3 years of K-12 teaching experience in public or accredited private schools or equivalent
• K-8 teaching experience with demonstrated skill in:
  • teaching mathematics,
  • STEM integration,
  • Data-informed planning

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred:

• Ability to model current, best teaching theory and practice
• Experience implementing IEPs
• Evidence of scholarly writing (e.g. research, grant writing)
• Clear research agenda
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others
• Field-based supervision experience

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays. benefits package

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 11/07/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents:

• letter of application addressing ability to meet or exceed the minimum and preferred qualifications,
• unofficial transcripts from bachelors and masters degree,
• curriculum vitae,
• three professional references with contact information,
• and a sample of scholarly writing.

Screening of applications will begin January 9, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Weber State University is a comprehensive university founded in 1889. The core values of WSU are Access, Community and Learning. The university provides lifelong learning opportunities for a wide variety of learners on the main campus in Ogden, at a campus in neighboring Davis County, through Internet-based WSU Online, and outreach efforts throughout the Intermountain West. Over 28,000 students are enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees in business, education, health professions, technology, and the liberal arts and sciences. The university is located 35 miles north of Salt Lake City on the western slopes of the Wasatch Mountains. The area offers extensive cultural, educational, and year-round outdoor recreation experiences. For further information about Weber State University, browse www.weber.edu

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).