Open Rank Professor of Elementary Education

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of educators? The School of Education at the University of Alaska Southeast is looking for a passionate and innovative faculty member who specializes in elementary and middle school education. This is more than a teaching position—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of teacher preparation in Alaska while working alongside a dedicated and collaborative team in one of the most stunning regions in the country.

In this role, you will:
Teach and Develop Courses that prepare future K-8 educators, focusing on instructional methods, curriculum development, and effective teaching practices.
Support and Mentor Students as they pursue degrees and certifications in elementary and middle school education.
Enhance Curriculum to align with current educational standards and classroom needs.
Build Partnerships with schools, districts, and educational organizations across Alaska to strengthen connections between the university and K-12 education.
Engage in Service and Leadership within the university and broader education community.

Joining the University of Alaska Southeast means becoming part of an academic community that values excellence, collaboration, and the unique perspectives of those who call Alaska home. UAS is located in the traditional territory of the Lingít, Haida, and Tsimshian peoples, a majestic array of islands, channels, fjords, coastal mountains, icefields, and glaciers.

On our three campuses, students have opportunities for field study, research, creative production, and internships in the Tongass National Forest, in marine and freshwater environments, with local businesses, and within tribal, federal, and state governmental entities and K-12 schools. The university is also proud to be the home of Alaska Native Studies, which includes the languages, culture, and art of the Indigenous People of Southeast Alaska.

If you’re ready to inspire future educators and make a lasting difference in the world of education, we invite you to apply. Let’s shape the future of teaching in Alaska together!

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in Elementary or Middle School Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field (ABD candidates will be considered if the doctorate is earned before the start date).

Experience teaching in an elementary and/or middle school setting.

Preferred but not required: Background in Early Childhood Education and familiarity with best practices for early learning.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. This is a full-time, 9-month tenure-track faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be offered a competitive salary based on education and experience.

Review of applicants will begin immediately. To ensure full consideration, you must apply by 11:55 pm Sunday, March 23, 2025. 

The following documents are required as part of a complete application for the position:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover letter

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required from the successful candidate upon hire)

• The names and contact information for three professional references, including previous supervisors. 

📃To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Michelle Nakamura, UAS School of Education Administrative Manager, at mlnakamura@alaska.edu.

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC) https://unitedacademicsak.org 

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.