Assistant Professor, Education

The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education at the University of Akron (https://www.uakron.edu/education) invites applications for a (tenure-track) Assistant Professor position starting in August 2026.

Required Qualifications:

1. Earned doctorate in Education or similar doctorate-level degree related to education; degree must be conferred by start date.

2. Evidence of minimum 3 years successful classroom teaching experience in PK-8 setting

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working in urban education

2. Experience teaching at the university level

3. Experience with curriculum development

4. Experience teaching primary methods courses

5. Evidence of ability to conduct research in urban education at a level of national recognition.

6. Instructional coaching in PreK-8 setting

Teaching load is 9 credits per semester with 3 credit load release each semester for research.

The mission of The LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education is to build a cohort of teacher-scholars through community engaged teaching, research, and service. Specifically, as an urban research university, we are particularly interested in scholars whose work touches on the pressing needs of cities and urban communities. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience. Therefore we invite applicants to demonstrate in their application materials how they can contribute, through their teaching, scholarship, and community-engaged service, to these ongoing efforts.

Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements

Additional Position Information:

Compensation: Competative.

Application Instructions: Please include CV, cover letter addressing how applicant fills the required and preferred qualifications, transcripts, and the name and contact information of three references.

Application Deadline: December 1st, 2025

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

American Association of University Professors

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Iron Bones

Email:

ibones@uakron.edu

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State of Residence Statement

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