Clinical Assistant Professor in Elementary Education

Description

The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at The
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is seeking a Clinical Assistant
Professor in Elementary Education in the Department of Theory and
Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE). We seek a collaborative
colleague with a strong commitment to teaching and student support
who will contribute to elementary teacher preparation. Salary is
competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Position begins August 1, 2027.

The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is a
multidisciplinary unit with faculty members housed in five
departments. TPTE, the College’s largest department, brings
together experts across education fields to prepare individuals for
impactful careers in educational settings and beyond, bridge
innovative research and practice, and serve communities through
educational excellence. The department is organized into three
units, and this position resides within the Language, Culture, and
Teacher Education (LCTE) Unit.

Elementary Education faculty prepare teachers to provide effective
and engaging learning experiences for elementary students across
diverse school and community contexts. The program emphasizes
strong connections among coursework, clinical experiences, and
partnerships with schools and communities. The department and
college are expanding access to elementary teacher preparation
through a new online undergraduate program in elementary education
and a Graduate Practitioner distance education pathway, creating
flexible pathways into the teaching profession for students across
Tennessee and beyond. The successful candidate will contribute to
the continued delivery and growth of these programs and bring
perspectives and expertise that extend and complement the strengths
of our faculty and programs.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses in elementary education, particularly in online and
distance formats; providing high-quality teaching, advising,
mentoring, and support for students across different pathways and
stages of teacher preparation; contributing to the development,
delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of online and
distance elementary education programs; and supervising and
supporting preservice teachers in clinical experiences. The
successful candidate will develop and maintain collaborative
relationships with schools, districts, and educators across the
state; collaborate with faculty to align coursework, clinical
experiences, assessment, and program outcomes; and provide service
and leadership to the department, college, university, profession,
and educational communities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned doctorate
by the start date in Elementary Education, Teacher Education,
Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field; substantial
professional experience teaching elementary-aged students; and
experience with or demonstrated expertise in online, distance,
hybrid, or technology-supported education. Applicants should
provide evidence of successful college teaching or demonstrated
potential for effective college teaching; the ability to
effectively advise, mentor, and support students; effective
communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; and a
commitment to working collaboratively with faculty, school
partners, and students.

Desired Qualifications: Desired qualifications include knowledge of
current research and national developments in the teaching and
learning of elementary students; developing or teaching online or
distance education courses or programs; supervising, coaching, or
mentoring preservice or practicing teachers; working with adult
learners, transfer students, or nontraditional teacher candidates.
Additional areas of expertise include those that extend and
complement existing strengths within the Elementary Education
program and TPTE.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin January 20, 2027, and
continue until the position is filled. Please apply online at
[insert link] and submit a cover letter addressing qualifications
and interest in the position; curriculum vitae; a Statement of
Teaching and Professional Practice (1–2 pages) describing your
approach to teaching and supporting teacher candidates, including
how your professional experiences inform your teaching and how you
prepare candidates to work effectively with learners in varied
school and community contexts; and the names and contact
information for three professional references. References will be
contacted for finalists or semi-finalists.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the search
committee chair, Dr. Kate Bentley, Clinical Assistant Professor,
Language, Culture, and Teacher Education at kbentl10@utk.edu

Applications received outside of the Interfolio system via Indeed
or any other application website or system will not be considered.
For more information about the College of Education, Health, and
Human Sciences, please visit the College website
https://cehhs.utk.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for
employment and admission without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability,
genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any
other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In
accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively
states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or
disability in its education programs and activities, and this
policy extends to employment by the university.

Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to
the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840
Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu , or by phone at 865-974-2498.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and
national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA
(disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age),
sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the
Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator
Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to
investigations@utk.edu
, or by phone at 865-974-0717.