Assistant Professor of Elementary Teacher Education

Job Title Assistant Professor of Elementary Teacher Education

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 3, 2025. Applications received after January 3, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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The University of Rhode Island’s Feinstein College of Education seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor in elementary teacher education with a focus on science education and school/university partnerships. This is a full-time, nine-month appointment beginning in Fall 2025. The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will enhance the College’s commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and academic excellence.

The University of Rhode Island is a research-intensive university (Carnegie R1 research classification, as of January 2025) with a commitment to high-quality teaching and community partnerships. The Feinstein College of Education is a community of educational scholars, leaders, and practitioners with a shared commitment to enhancing equity and inclusion within and outside of schools, bridging research and practice, and serving diverse and underserved populations.

The Feinstein College of Education is home to the Guiding Education in Math and Science Network (GEMS-NET), one of the longest running, federally funded science professional development projects in the country (https://web.uri.edu/gemsnet/). GEMS-NET partners with more than a third of RI school districts to provide ongoing professional development for all teachers, curricula recommendations that align with the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards, and leadership development for teachers and principals. We anticipate that the successful candidate will play an integral role in GEMS-NET to support the established and sustained research practice partnership by designing and carrying out research to help inform the project’s future innovations.

The successful candidate will participate as a core faculty member in the pre-service elementary teacher education program as well as COEDU graduate programs. The selected candidate will be expected to engage in scholarly research, publication, and presentation at professional conferences; secure internal and/or external grant funding; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; participate in department and university committees; and develop and maintain collaborative and professional partnerships with local schools and districts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Developing and maintaining an appropriate agenda of research and funding; teaching elementary methods courses including, but not limited to science education; supervising teacher candidates in residency placements; advising undergraduate and graduate students; and engaging in sustainable partnerships with local schools and districts to build knowledge and improve practices that serve a diverse population of students. Duties may also include teaching courses and advising in additional programs in the College.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

1. Ph.D/Ed.D. in Education or closely related field (or expected completion of degree requirements prior to start of the fall 2025 semester).

2. Focus on elementary science education.

3. Record of scholarly activity commensurate with level of experience.

4. Experience as a PK-12 teacher in a school setting.

5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

7. Demonstrated commitment to and/or experience in equity, social justice, and inclusion in education.

8. Experience working with diverse groups/populations.

PREFERRED:

1. Experience developing, maintaining, and/or engaging in collaborative and professional partnerships with local schools and districts.

2. College or university teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

3. Experience teaching elementary science methods courses at the university level.

4. Three or more years’ experience as an elementary teacher in a public school setting.

5. Experience teaching in public school environments with linguistically, culturally, racially, and/or economically diverse students.

6. Demonstrated ability in culturally responsive teaching.

7. Demonstrated potential for developing, securing, and managing externally funded projects.

8. Experience teaching online.

9. Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Union AAUP – American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent

End Date of Restriction or Limitation 

Department Teacher Education

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingent on Funding Date 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter / Letter of Application (should address how you meet required [and, if relevant, preferred] qualifications, including research and teaching experience and diversity/equity commitments) (all as one complete document).

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Position Number 106413

Posting Number F00451

Posting Date 11/18/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14319

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