Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Teaching at University of Northern Iowa.

Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Teaching seeks applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position, starting in August 2025. This is a two-year term position with a nine-month contract. Primary duties include coordinating/supervising early field experience students beginning August 2025.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Education or an Education related field; at least five (5) years of successful teaching experience in a pre-K, elementary, or secondary school; demonstrated knowledge and experience with educational teaching, supervision and evaluation (i.e. supervision of student teachers/field experience students, teacher leadership position, instructional coach, or administrative experience), teaching/learning processes and instructional strategies; demonstrated ability to work as a member of a curriculum development team; demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate with education stakeholders; demonstrated ability to network with school administration and personnel; demonstrated professional requirements including strong work ethic and integrity; and demonstrated organizational, communication, interpersonal and creative skills required. Some travel will be required within the Cedar Valley area.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge and skills in integrating technology to support student learning preferred.

For more information, please contact Amy Lockhart, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-2209 or e-mail at amy.lockhart@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks are required.

Position Details:

Job Category:  Faculty

Type of Position:  Term

Service Schedule:  Academic Year

Application Instructions: 

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vita
2) Cover Letter

3) Proficient or exemplary evaluation from a current or immediate past supervisor

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/ .

If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

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