Assistant Professor of Elementary Education

The Department of education at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position, specializing in Elementary Education, starting Fall Semester 2026. The goal of the UT Education Department is to prepare its students to be outstanding teachers within diverse and changing communities through the integration of leadership, scholarship, reflection, and community partnerships. The UT Education Department offers two top-performing pre-service teacher preparation programs with stable enrollment, and faculty in the Department collaborate closely to support student success. More information about the department and its programs can be found online athttps://education.utahtech.edu/.

• Teach specialized pedagogy classes in one or more of the following areas: social studies methods, differentiation, teaching multilingual learners, classroom assessment, curriculum and lesson planning
• Teach general pedagogy courses for the Elementary Education program.
• Assist in the development of new curriculum and programs.
• Assist in meeting requirements of national accreditation, as well as USBE state licensure competencies
• Work with local school district personnel to ensure the UT Elementary Education program successfully prepares students to teach at the elementary level.
• Supervise and mentor students in field experience settings.
• Fulfill faculty responsibilities including holding office hours, advising students, attending faculty and other University meetings, and serving on university, college, and department committees.
• Provide regular institutional service as outlined in Regent and University policy.
• Adhere to department, college, and university policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Doctoral degree in Teacher Education, Elementary Education, or related field required. Applicants who are advanced ABD candidates will also be considered if degree completion will occur by August 2026.
• Additional expertise in social studies methods, differentiation, teaching multilingual learners, classroom assessment, and/or curriculum and lesson planning preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience teaching students in grades K-6.
• Demonstrated ability in successful teaching of college students. Finalists will be required to demonstrate competence through a teaching demonstration.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in creative, unique, and effective approaches to teacher education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Candidates must have excellent knowledge and skills with technology, including online instruction.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins July 1, 2026. Annual salary of $60,000- $64,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under “Benefits Summary” for more details.

ELECTRONIC Application PROCEDURES: Application review begins February 9, 2026; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate’s teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of “active learning. active life.” and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

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