Assistant Adjunct Professor - Elementary and Middle Level Education

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Full Consideration Date:

12/3/2025

Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Elementary and Middle Level Education seeks applications for a temporary Assistant Adjunct Professor, starting in January 2026. This position will support internship coursework for students who will be in the field two days per week on Tuesday and Thursday for approximately 3 hours per day. Some days may be longer. This position will also need to work in partnership with the two courses that are paired with internship to ensure consistent messaging of expectations; will lead periodic seminars on topics in education; provide feedback to lesson plans; observe and evaluate lessons that are taught by the students; and work closely with the mentor teacher in support of the UNI intern.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in elementary education or related field; and experience as a teacher, evaluating teachers or coaching teachers required.

Position Details:

Job Category:  Faculty

Type of Position:  Temporary

Service Schedule:  Spring semester

For more information, please contact Robin Dada, Search Committee Chair, at robin.dada@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks are required.

Application Instructions: 

Applications received by December 3, 2025, 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 addressing qualifications

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

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