Assistant Professor of Elementary Education

Position Announcement

The Department of Education at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position, specializing in Elementary Education, starting Spring or Fall Semester 2027. The goal of the UT Education Department is to prepare its students to be outstanding teachers within diverse and changing communities through the integration of leadership, scholarship, reflection, and community partnerships.

The UT Education Department offers two top-performing pre-service teacher preparation programs with stable enrollment, and faculty in the Department collaborate closely to support student success. More information about the department and its programs can be found online.

Responsibilities include teaching specialized pedagogy classes in one or more of the following areas: literacy, social studies methods, differentiation, teaching multilingual learners, classroom assessment, curriculum and lesson planning. General pedagogy courses for the Elementary Education program, assisting in the development of new curriculum and programs, assisting in meeting requirements of national accreditation, as well as USBE state licensure competencies, working with local school district personnel to ensure the UT Elementary Education program successfully prepares students to teach at the elementary level, supervising and mentoring students in field experience settings, fulfilling faculty responsibilities including holding office hours, advising students, attending faculty and other University meetings, and serving on university, college, and department committees, providing regular institutional service as outlined in Regent and University policy, adhering to department, college, and university policies, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a doctoral degree in Teacher Education, Elementary Education, or related field required. Applicants who are advanced ABD candidates will also be considered if degree completion will occur prior to the hire date. A deep knowledge of The Science of Reading and expertise in the area of literacy, ability to work collaboratively with others to maintain cohesion of the elementary education program, experience teaching college level literacy courses and/or graduate courses preferred, LETRS training preferred, or willingness to be trained within 60 days of hire, minimum of five (5) years' experience teaching students in grades K-6 preferred, demonstrated ability in successful teaching of college students, demonstrated ability and interest in creative, unique, and effective approaches to teacher education, strong communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing, good organizational and time management skills, and excellent knowledge and skills with technology, including online instruction.

Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins either 1 January or 1 July 2027. Annual salary of $60,000-$65,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.

Application review begins September 8, 2026; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check.