ELEMENTARY EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR-HEALTH & WELLNESS

This internal search is intended for current faculty and staff in the University of Iowa College of Education only.The Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Iowa invites applications for an academic-year, full-time, fixed-term faculty position in the Elementary Education program, focused on physical education, health, and wellness. Fixed-term faculty appointments are made for no more than three years at a time and renewed dependent upon need, performance, and funding.

Responsibilities include teaching all sections of the elementary physical education, health, and wellness course and coordinating the PE teaching and endorsement requirements; assisting in other areas of the elementary education program as needed; participating in professional learning opportunities and faculty meetings in the department; and contributing service, as requested, to the elementary program and the Teaching and Learning Department. The teaching load will be the equivalent of four courses a semester. Faculty are required to engage in at least 4 hours a semester of collaboration with teachers in contributing to instruction in K12 classrooms.

We seek applicants who actively engage with faculty, staff, students, and the community to foster education that prioritizes access, opportunity, and belonging for all those involved in the growth and development of students.

Salary: Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits and professional development support.

Appointment:Fixed-term faculty instructor appointment beginning August 20, 2025. This is an academic year appointment, on a 9-month calendar.Fixed-term faculty appointments are made for no more than three years at a time and renewed dependent upon need, performance, and funding.

Applications:Candidates should submit an application letter addressing all qualifications noted above, a curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. Address inquiries or nominations to Dr. Ted Neal, ted-neal@uiowa.edu.

Screening:Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About the University and Surrounding Community:The University of Iowa (UI) is a world-renowned institution located in Iowa City, an UNESCO City of Literature that is recognized as one of the country's most livable communities. With more than 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and professionals of all kinds. Highlights of living in Iowa City include outstanding schools and libraries, a lively downtown offering an array of events focused on arts, learning, and cultural development, and the unique charm of a vibrant college town connected by easy travel to larger cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. Iowa City and UI are intertwined for the benefit of the university and the surrounding communities.

The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, and flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: worklife.uiowa.edu.

About the Department of Teaching and Learning:TheDepartment of Teaching and Learning(T & L) at the University of Iowa includes over 43 faculty members and 800 students. The Elementary Education Program provides instruction to over 500 students each year. The program includes four literacy courses and a reading practicum, three math methods and a practicum, and several other content and content methods courses including over 80 hours of field experiences. Elementary Education started a new pathway for first year university students at UI to begin introductory coursework in 2022. Our Teacher Education Program values school partnerships and extensive support of students throughout their development as educators. For example, UI hosts a local chapter of Aspiring Educators as well as a variety of opportunities to study and student teach abroad.

About the College:Recognized as the State of Iowa's top College of Education, we offer more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation. Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders in their fields. Our college is comprised of four departments: Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning. The College houses several Centers that support work in critical areas of education, including UI REACH, Iowa Reading Research Center, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. The College is guided by a Strategic Plan which defines our mission and the vision and values that bolster it. We practice intentional and active engagement in community building across difference.

BA in Elementary Education or a related discipline.

(1) Current faculty or staff member in UI College of Education; (2) Teaching experience in elementary education in school settings; (3) Experience in building partnerships on campus and with local schools and communities; (4) Demonstrated knowledge of, and application of, effective strategies for working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives; (5) Teaching expertise in wellness, physical education, or health.

(1) Evidence of effective teaching abilities in teacher education in higher education; (2) Licensure in Elementary Education.

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