COE-3912, Assistant Professor in Elementary Education at InsideHigherEd

Assistant Professor in Elementary Education
Department of Elementary Education
College of Education
COE-3912

Towson University: 
Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position: 
The College of Education invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Elementary Education with three years of PreK-12 grade teaching experience in the public schools. Faculty with expertise in elementary education curriculum and instruction with demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting multilingual learners and/or urban schools are encouraged to apply. Preferred begin date is August 2026. 

Qualifications: 
Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction or an education-related field. ABD applications will be considered, but the appointment will be at the instructor rank, and all degree requirements must be completed by August 1, 2026. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching and working with students and novice teachers. Expertise in elementary education curriculum and instruction with demonstrated knowledge and experience supporting multilingual learners and/or urban schools, a promise of high-quality research, the ability to work in a collaborative manner with colleagues, and commitment to working across programs, disciplines, and cultures to strengthen the field. 

Responsibilities: 
Primary responsibilities include: (1) Teaching and Supervising: research-active instructors teach/supervise 6 course units (equivalent to 18 credits) over a 9-month academic year in our student-focused programs, providing high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a variety of courses, (2) Scholarship: development/continuation of a focused area of research that includes peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, grant funding, and involvement in scholarly projects with students; and (3) Service: active service participation at the department, college, university, community, and professional levels. 

The Department: 
The Department of Elementary Education currently has 28 full-time faculty members and offers three programs. The programs include: one undergraduate elementary education program and three graduate programs (M.Ed. in Reading Education, M.Ed. in Elementary Education, and M.A.T. in Elementary Education). The Department of Elementary Education also offers a minor in Linguistic Diversity and a Teaching English Learners Graduate Certificate. The College of Education is the longest-standing, largest, and preeminent producer of teachers in Maryland and is nationally recognized as a leader in educator preparation.

Application Process: 
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should submit a (1) letter of application that addresses the posting details and qualifications. Applications should also include: (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, 4) research statement that addresses current and future research agenda, (5) three letters of recommendation, (6) contact information (name, address, email, phone number) for three professional references (may be those who wrote letters of recommendation), and (7) graduate transcripts (official or unofficial). Application materials should be submitted electronically via the application link. Questions should be directed to [email protected]
Towson University. 

Please click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is COE-3912.

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Salary and Benefits: Targeted salary range is $70,000, commensurate with experience.  

Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

Background Check: A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment. 

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