Lecturer

Job SummaryThe Elementary Education program in the Clemmer College of Education and Human Development at East Tennessee State University seeks a full-time Lecturer position beginning August 2026 to teach in-person, online, and/or hybrid courses on the Johnson City campus and at the ETSU-Sevierville campus in the undergraduate elementary education program. The position is renewable term appointment focused primarily on teaching and service contingent upon funding and is eligible for promotion following department promotion guidelines. Teaching assignments may include seminar courses, content/methodology courses, planning and assessment courses, classroom management courses, or other courses as assigned by the department chair. In addition to teaching, candidates are expected to engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession. The typical annual workload is 80% teaching and 20% service. The successful applicant may also supervise teacher candidates in the field.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy for elementary classroomsDemonstrated skill in addressing the needs of diverse groups of learnersAbility to engage students in opportunities to apply theory to practiceProficiency in using educational technologyRequired Qualifications* Master's degree or higher in elementary education, early childhood education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field* Documented work in elementary (K-5) grades as a teacher of recordPreferred QualificationsDoctorate degree in elementary education, early childhood education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related fieldExperience teaching at the college/university level (related part-time and graduate assistant experience may be considered)Experience with teacher preparation, including field supervision and/or mentoringDocumented work in elementary (K-5) grades as a teacher of record within the last 5 yearsExperience working with of student populations various backgrounds, including English Language LearnerCompensation & Benefits* Compensation commensurate on education and experience.* For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.Application Instructions* Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.To apply please submit the following documents.Cover LetterCVUnofficial Transcripts.Name and contact information for 3 references.Optional Documents:Teaching PhilosophyEvidence of Teaching ExcellenceETSU is an equal opportunity employer.University OverviewEast Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.