Teaching Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor

The Teachers College


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Emporia State University invites applications for an assistant teaching professor or instructor position in elementary education in The Teachers College, located in Emporia, Kansas. This is a multi-year contracted position in our CAEP accredited program. The appointment will commence in August 2026. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The successful applicant will teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses in elementary education.
  • Assigned courses may include classroom management, differentiation, general elementary curriculum and instruction courses, and/or elementary methods courses specific to their area of expertise.
  • The successful applicant will also supervise student teaching interns in Professional Development Schools. 
  • The positions will include teaching face-to-face and/or online courses at the main campus in Emporia, KS depending needs of the program. 


QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Master’s degree in an elementary education field
  • Five or more years of successful K-6 teaching experience in an accredited school
  • Training in research-based approaches to teach courses related to elementary curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Current teaching license at K-6 level or previously held a valid K-6 teaching license


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in an elementary education or related degree
  • Experience teaching elementary education majors at the graduate and undergraduate level
  • Experience supervising preservice teachers in field experiences

COMPENSATION:

  • Salary:  $50,151 - $55,637 annually
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

Please upload a letter of application, current vita, unofficial transcripts, and contact information (address, phone, e-mail address) for three current references here. 


Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.


A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.