Assistant Professor

Position Number: 004895

Department: College of Education (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 9

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain high scholarly productivity in research related to elementary education, seek external funds to support research activities, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, work with the community on reading initiatives, and provide service to the university and profession.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is expected to maintain high scholarly productivity in research, consistent with the University’s R1 status, related to Elementary Education. The candidate is also expected to seek external funds to support research activities, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses (face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid), collaborate with community partners on education initiatives, and provide service to the University and their profession. We seek colleagues who are interested in joining a high-achieving, productive, and dynamic Department and a College that is on the rise as a national leader in educational research and engagement. With innovative research projects, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and strong community collaborations, the Cato College of Education at Charlotte is committed to preparing highly effective and ethical professionals whose work positively impacts the people and organizations they serve in urban, rural, and other diverse settings.

Minimum Experience / Education:

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

Preferred Qualifications

• Grant-writing experience

• At least three years of K-6 teaching or related experience

• Demonstrated work with elementary schools

• Experience engaging in collaborative community partnerships across disciplines within or beyond a college of education

• Experience with elementary curricula and assessment (i.e., literacy, mathematics, science, and/or social studies)

• Strong commitment to teach, advise, and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels

• Deep knowledge of current issues, theories, and practices in urban elementary education; creating effective elementary classroom environments, including instructional design and assessment; instructional differentiation and leadership skills for 21st century learners (i.e., critical thinking, creativity, effective communication); and digital and technological competence

• Potential for sustained research productivity, as evidenced through a record of peer-reviewed publications focused on elementary education

• Evidence of efficacy in teaching (face-to-face and online)

• Ability to work collegially with others, including faculty, staff, students, and community members

• Strong commitment to the mission of the University, College, and Department

Applicants at the Assistant Professor level will be expected to show promise of excellence in research, scholarship, grant funding, and teaching, and an interest in serving the community’s needs in Charlotte and surrounding school districts and communities.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, of any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.