Assistant/Associate Professor in Early Childhood/Elementary Education

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Arlington, TEXAS
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Position Information


Posting Number F00462P
Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor in Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Department Curriculum & Instruction
Location Arlington
Job Family Faculty
Position Status Full-time
Rank Open-T/TT
Work Hours Standard
Open to External and Internal
FLSA Exempt
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor in Early Childhood/Elementary Education beginning Fall 2024. The position will focus on early childhood/(Pre-K)-6th grade/elementary education and teacher education.
Benefits at UTA
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CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will 1) cultivate and maintain a successful program of research and scholarship; 2) teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in both traditional and online formats; 3) actively seek external funding opportunities commensurate with rank; and 4) engage in service to the department, university, community, and professional organizations. Candidates will also have a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to serving culturally and linguistically diverse students.
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications for appointment at the Assistant level include:
  • an earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related discipline (awarded by August 2024),
  • a demonstrated potential to engage in high-quality research and grant writing in the area of early childhood/elementary education,
  • knowledge of and/or experience in preservice and graduate teacher preparation,
  • demonstrated potential to effectively engage and collaborate with a diverse array of Pre-K-12 partners and stakeholders in teacher education.


Additional required qualifications for appointment at the Associate level include:
  • a defined research agenda and a strong record of scholarly publications;
  • evidence of prior grant funding;
  • evidence of strong undergraduate and/or graduate teaching at the higher education level, particularly in teacher education;
  • evidence of effective engagement and collaboration with a diverse array of Pre-K-12 partners and stakeholders in teacher education.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Pre-K-6th grade teaching and teacher education experience
  • an established grant writing track record with experiences as a principal investigator or co-investigator
  • experience acquiring external funding for research and/or program growth and expansion
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers undergraduate teacher certification programs in elementary education, elementary bilingual and ESL education, secondary education, and special education. An expanding offering of on-campus and online certification, endorsements, and master’s degree programs in areas such as literacy education; “Mind, Brain, and Education”; Instructional and Learning Design Technology; mathematics education; and science education, with additional programs in the planning stages.
Home to 1,300 students, 40 faculty members, and 25 staff members, the College of Education not only prepares education professionals to lead North Texas in a dynamic and changing environment, but also contributes to the national dialogue surrounding education in the 21st Century. The College has two departments: Curriculum and Instruction, and Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with more than 600 graduates in 2022-2023. The College is currently one of the state’s top producers of outstanding education professionals and is committed to meeting the goals of the UTA Strategic Plan/2025 (https://www.uta.edu/strategicplan/ ).
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor in Early Childhood/Elementary Education
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .


Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 09/01/2024
Open Date 11/06/2023
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/25892 and submit the following materials:
  • Curriculum Vitae (required)
  • A letter of interest describing your teaching experience and research agenda (required)
  • Contact information for three professional references (required)


Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Joohi Lee, Search Committee Chair ([email protected] )
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta

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