The Assistant Professor of Elementary Education is a full-time position, responsible to provide excellence in teaching through the fulfillment of the mission and strategic goals of the School of Education. This is an onsite, in person teaching position that is promotable and eligible for extended contract. A complete application includes: (1) faculty application for employment, (2) letter of interest, and (3) curriculum vitae. The ideal start date for this position is August 1, 2025.

University of Northwestern – St. Paul, a private, comprehensive, Christian university committed to providing Christ-centered education, is located on a 100-acre suburban campus just north of the Twin Cities.

• Provide teaching and leadership for the Elementary Education teacher licensure program leading to licensure in the field of Elementary Education Grades K–6.
• Teach undergraduate courses in Elementary undergraduate teacher licensure program in areas such as curriculum, assessment, and reading and language arts methods.
• Teach other courses in Education commensurate with departmental needs and individual expertise.
• Provide supervision of teacher education candidates.
• Serve as the Elementary Education program coordinator by providing leadership in the areas of curriculum, admission and retention of students, advising, budget planning, adjunct faculty recruitment and retention, program development, and assessment.
• Assist the Director of Field Experience in developing cooperating school partnerships in support of the Elementary Education program.
• Collaborate with faculty in curriculum and course development, including course and program assessment, for undergraduate teacher licensure programs.
• Advise students as assigned.
• Engage students during office hours.
• Participate in the ongoing work of faculty by serving on committees, assisting with the recruitment and retention of students, and connecting with alumni.
• Fulfill assigned departmental duties, attend department/faculty meetings, convocation, commencement, and other functions as requested by Administration.
• Actively participate in professional organizations as able.
• Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students, all employees act as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students in growing intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to mature in their faith.

• Assist with the ongoing evaluation and development of Education programs.
• Develop positive relationships with teachers and administrators in area schools.
• Help with miscellaneous department duties as requested.

• Terminal degree in Education, required
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful Elementary teaching at the K–6 level, required
• Professional preparation for elementary education through an accredited or state-approved program, required
• Advanced preparation in the teaching of reading preferred
• An established record of professional/scholarly/creative activities in Elementary Education, preferred
• Experience in supervising student teachers or teacher licensure candidates, preferred
• Experience with the national edTPA assessment for student teachers, preferred
• Continually nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; serve as a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintain a kind, Christ-live attitude in dealing with and ministering to people within and outside of Northwestern; and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, doctrinal statement, and Declaration of Christian Community.

• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
• Ability to integrate Christian worldview into classroom instruction
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, kind, and tactful manner
• Desire to engage in professional/scholarly/creative activities in Elementary Education
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to engage with and deliver information to a variety of learning styles
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to incorporate technology into the elementary education classroom
• Ability to provide own transportation for supervision in area schools
• Must have and be able to continue to hold a valid drivers license
• Basic computer proficiency
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and academic advising of undergraduate students, including the assessment of student teachers
• Commitment to the growth and development of education programs
• Commitment to collaborating with department faculty in providing instructional excellence for students
• Ability to pass a background check upon hire and periodically throughout the course of employment

About University of Northwestern - St. Paul

University of Northwestern - St. Paul is an evangelical, non-denominational Christian institution offering both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Northwestern is an intentional community of faith, living, and learning located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Since 1902, Northwestern has been committed to providing Christ-centered, academically excellent education for men and women from around the world. Northwestern’s 100-acre campus is nestled along the shores of Lake Johanna. The downtown areas of both Saint Paul and Minneapolis can be reached within 15 minutes, providing easy access to hundreds of cultural and recreational activities in the Twin Cities.

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