Assistant Adjunct Professor - K-8 Classroom Management

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Full Consideration Date:

Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Elementary and Middle Level Education seeks applications for a temporary Assistant Adjunct Professor of K-8 Classroom Management position, starting in August 2026. Responsibilities include teaching this undergraduate course on campus from 8:00 am - 9:15 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a face-to-face class taught on campus so remote work is not available for this position.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in elementary education or related field plus at least three years of teaching experience in an elementary school required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with peer coaching, and/or teaching preservice or new teachers about classroom environments and management preferred.

For more information, please contact Robin Dada, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-7619 or by email at robin.dada@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Position Details:

Job Category:  Faculty

Type of Position:  Temporary

Service Schedule:  Fall 2026

Application Instructions: 

All application materials received by May 22, 2026, will be given full consideration. 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

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

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