Job Details

Faculty - Tenure Track, Elementary Education - Generalist


Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2605148
Closing: 11/30/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement


The School of Education at Utah Valley University invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position as an Elementary Education Generalist in the Elementary Education Department. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge of teacher education principles and practices as well as several years of relevant K-12 teaching experience. This individual will teach undergraduate courses in elementary education and related subjects aligned with their expertise, and should have demonstrated experience leading high-performing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on elementary education. Successful applicants will be expected to obtain International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification within one year of hire if they are not already ISTE Certified, as part of our School of Education's commitment to innovation and excellence in digital teaching and learning. The position will begin on August 1st, 2026.

UVU's School of Education prepares forward-thinking educators and leaders through innovative teaching, reflective teaching practice, cutting-edge research, ethical AI integration, and impactful partnerships with schools, communities and industries. The School of Education seeks to build on a tradition of excellence in teacher and leader preparation while looking to the future. Growing changes and global connectedness require individuals that are open to new platforms for teaching and learning. The School of Education currently offers undergraduate degrees in teacher education and graduate degrees in educational leadership, school counseling, applied behavior analysis, and graduate certificates and endorsements, as well as several other programs. These degrees help fill the growing demand for educator professionals across the state of Utah.

Utah Valley University is a comprehensive state institution of higher education with over 46,000 students and offers highly competitive benefits to faculty. UVU, located in Orem, Utah, near some of the premier outdoor activity areas in the country. Orem is on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains and offers access to numerous outdoor activities including snow sports, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting. The UVU campus is served by a wonderful public transit system, including a rail line that runs along the entire Wasatch Front urban corridor. The UVU School of Education has strong ties with other universities and with professionals within and outside of Utah. UVU and the School of Education support students in engaged learning by offering many experiential learning opportunities.

The application must include a cover letter, CV, graduate transcript(s), and statement of teaching philosophy.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Teaches 24 credit hours for both Fall and Spring semesters
• Demonstrate flexibility in modalities and schedules that accommodate students' schedules.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up. Establishes and maintains office hours. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintains currency in fields of expertise/research/pedagogy. Assists department chair, faculty, and staff in maintaining an effective program, including advisement and recruitment of students, curriculum development, program changes, etc. Serves on committees and attends meetings as assigned. Conducts self in a professional manner.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctoral degree in education or in a closely-related field (or ABD with dissertation defense scheduled; degree must be in hand by position start date)
  
• At least two years of relevant K-12 learner-centered teaching experience
  

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of college/university teaching experience
  
• Earned relevant professional license or credentials
  
• Evidence of scholarly pursuits and potential
  
• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification
  
• K-12 leadership experience
  
• Experience teaching online courses in synchronous and/or asynchronous delivery modalities
  
• Experience with early childhood education

Documents Needed to Apply
Required:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Graduate transcript(s)
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5130747/faculty-tenure-track-elementary-education-generalist




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