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Position Description The Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Iowa invites applications for two academic-year, full-time clinical-track faculty positions in the Elementary Education program. The successful candidate will be hired at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The clinical track at the University of Iowa has a career progression that includes promotion (assistant, associate, full professor). The College of Education provides support for clinical faculty in professional development, conference travel, and scholarship related to clinical faculty members' areas of work. The positions will begin August 20, 2025. Clinical faculty are expected to teach the equivalent of 3-4 courses per semester and engage in other program-related responsibilities such as curriculum development, school partnerships, and student advising. Faculty are required to engage in at least 4 hours per semester of collaboration with teachers, contributing to instruction in K12 classrooms. They will also participate in service activities to the program, department, college, and university.We seek applicants who actively engage with faculty, staff, students, and the community to foster education that prioritizes access, opportunity, diversity, and belonging for all those involved in the growth and development of students. Salary Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits and professional development support. Appointment Academic year (9 month) clinical track appointment beginning August 20, 2025. Applications Candidates should submit an application letter addressing all qualifications noted above; a curriculum vitae; contact information for three references; and graduate college transcripts. Address inquiries or nominations to Dr. Anne Estapa, anne-estapa@uiowa.edu and Dr. Mark McDermott, mark-a-mcdermott@uiowa.edu. Screening Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. About the University and Surrounding Community The University of Iowa (UI) is a world-renowned institution located in Iowa City, an UNESCO City of Literature that is recognized as one of the country's most livable communities. With more than 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and professionals of all kinds. Highlights of living in Iowa City include outstanding schools and libraries, a lively downtown offering an array of events focused on arts, learning, and cultural development, and the unique charm of a vibrant college town connected by easy travel to larger cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. Iowa City and UI are intertwined for the benefit of the university and the surrounding communities. We are committed to recruiting and retaining innovative and diverse faculty and staff, which involves providing opportunities for employees to "Build a Career and Build a Life" in the Iowa City area. The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, and flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: worklife.uiowa.edu. About the Department and Elementary Education TheDepartment of Teaching and Learning(T & L) at the University of Iowa includes over 43 faculty members and 800 students. The Elementary Education Program provides instruction to over 500 students each year. The program includes four literacy courses and a reading practicum, three math methods and a practicum, and several other content and content methods courses including over 80 hours of field experiences. Elementary Education started a new pathway for first year university students at UI to begin introductory coursework in 2022. Our Teacher Education Program values school partnerships and extensive support of students throughout their development as educators. For example, UI hosts a local chapter of Aspiring Educators as well as a variety of opportunities to study and student teach abroad. About the College Recognized as the State of Iowa's top College of Education, we offer more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation. Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders in their fields. Our college is comprised of four departments: Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning. The College houses several Centers that support work in critical areas of education, including UI REACH, Iowa Reading Research Center, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. The College is guided by a Strategic Plan which defines our mission and the vision and values that bolster it. We practice intentional and active engagement in community building across difference through the College of Education Community Collaborative.
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University of Iowa
Dec 11, 2024