Tenure-Track, Rank Open Faculty; Elementary Education

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information, is not available for most faculty positions.

The University of North Alabama’s College of Education & Human Sciences is accepting applications for the position of Tenure-Track, Rank Open faculty in Elementary Education within the department of Teaching, Learning, & Leadership. This position offers the potential opportunity to travel and teach abroad. Salary will be commensurate with degree, rank, and experience. The Educator Preparation Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and approved by the Alabama State Department of Education. Appointment will be effective Fall 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential job duties include: Teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education; Advise students; and work with students as well as P-6 schools and administrators. Additional duties shall include: performing university and community service initiatives; maintaining an active and involved leadership role in college and university committees as requested; maintaining involvement with research activities; develop early childhood and/or elementary education curricula; mentor students; participate in scholarly activities; and support the department's current accreditation processes.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Elementary Education or a closely-related field from an accredited university is required (ABD will be considered). A closely-related field in education (i.e. curriculum and instruction) will be considered if the applicant possesses a minimum of 30 graduate hours in Elementary Education;
• Eligibility to possess teaching credentials in Elementary Education is required;
• Minimum of three years of recent, successful P-6 experience is required;
• Experience in and/or the ability to deliver online instruction is required;
• Teaching experience at the college/university level is preferred;
• Interest in or experience directing student research is preferred;
• Experience in supervision of interns in the P-12 setting is preferred.

Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references at the time of application.  In addition, official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc.
  
Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process.
 
If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2.  Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

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