Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

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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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: Department of Education

Full-Time: 100% Faculty Ongoing 9-month appointment one vacancy

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 Wisconsins Act 20. Link about Wisconsins 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: $56000 - $62000 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: Date: August 2026

Contact Information:

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For additional information about this position contact Tammy Rady at .

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:

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

1.) Cover Letter

2.) CV/Resume

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

4.) Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages)

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