Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer Elementary and/or Early Childhood (9-Months)
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86011 Posted 3 days Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer Elementary and/or Early Childhood (9-Months) Northern Arizona University Special Information
- This position is posted as Assistant Teaching Professor/Lecturer Elementary and/or Early Childhood (9-Months), which is a working title.
The NAU system title for this position is Assistant Teaching Professor. About the Department/College The Department of Teaching and Learning at Northern Arizona University provides education programs to prepare pre-service teachers and support in-service teachers to be competent and committed professionals who will make positive differences in the lives of children and young adults. With over 10 programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels, the department engages in innovative international partnerships. We currently offer the Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood and Bachelor of Science in Education. Elementary Education Learning and Pedagogy degrees. The NAU/Tianhua 4+0 Dual Degree-Seeking program was established in the fall of 2022. Students enrolled in this program study in China for all four years, completing a curriculum co-developed by both institutions. Approximately one-third of their instruction (43 credits) is provided by NAU COE. Successful completion of the coursework from both universities grants students a bachelor's degree from each institution. Therefore, the department is seeking full time faculty who are willing to teach our courses on the Tianhua Normal College Campus in Shanghai China. About the Position This is a teaching faculty position located on the NAU Flagstaff campus with required travel and teaching assignments in Shanghai, China starting August 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Elementary and/or Early Childhood Education courses and other curriculum and instruction courses, supervise practicum, advise students, maintain a strong personal program of service, assist with accreditation efforts, attend and participate in departmental and college events, and participate in the development of field-based Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education programs. Course delivery formats are primarily face to face in Shanghai, China for at least four months each year (two months in the Fall and two months in the Spring). Airfare and lodging expenses for work in China are covered. The Department of Teaching & Learning at Northern Arizona University is now hiring for two (2) positions and invites applications for a non-tenure-track position in Early Childhood and/or Elementary education for 9-months. This position is teaching focused and is expected to be continuing with potential for promotion. Renewal is contingent upon successful completion of a probationary year, effective performance, continued funding, and department needs. This is primarily a teaching position. The teaching load is 4-4 for the academic year. The successful candidate is also expected to travel to China to teach at time intervals to be determined by program needs and agreed upon with the department chair.
Responsibilities Include
- Providing instruction in a variety of undergraduate courses in Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education in the BSED Learning and Pedagogy Program.
- Engaging in Curriculum renewal and quality assurance for the program
- Contributes to collaborative relationship building with Tianhua Normal College and NAU
- Coordinates pre-service and in-service teacher workshops.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education
- Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment. Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related field
- 3 Years teaching Birth-4 or K-8
- A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications. Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related field
- 3 -5 years teaching Birth-K or K-8
- Nationally Board-Certified Teacher/Elementary or Early Childhood
- Experience across the age groups birth through grade eight Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of best teaching practices/models for Pre-K through K-8
- Online teaching experience
- Higher education experience related to Elementary and/or early childhood education
- Experience teaching adult learners
- Experience teaching students in other countries
- Experience working collaboratively with agencies, school districts, college faculty and adult learners
- Demonstrated expertise through graduate course work and experience in all aspects of Elementary education
- Experience working with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
- Willingness to adapt to available technology
- Experience teaching in a diverse multi-cultural setting Compensation
- Budgeted salary is $60,000.
Pre-Employment Check Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report Each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff. Immigration Support/Sponsorship Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position. Submit your Application To apply for this position, please click on the "" button on this page. Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references. Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, mailto:
DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff
AZ 86011.
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