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Assistant/Associate Professor

Troy University

Troy University

Software Engineering
Posted on Apr 9, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information
Posting Number F1043P
Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor
Position Type Faculty
Department Department of Teacher Education - Troy
Division College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Campus Troy
Faculty Rank
If Faculty position 12 Month
Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? Tenure Track
Work Status Full-Time (FT)
Temporary No
Location Troy - T01
Job Summary
The Assistant/Associate Professor position in Gifted Education is responsible for teaching graduate gifted education and other related graduate courses as needed; serving as the program coordinator for the Gifted Education program; evaluating students relative to CAEP and Alabama Department of Education standards; guiding related field experiences; supervising clinical experiences; advising education majors; participating in service activities; production of scholarly work; collaboration with local districts and agencies to support Gifted Education programs; collaboration with faculty in assessment, recruitment and retention activities and curriculum planning; and academic advisement.

Teaching workload is 24 semester hours per academic year as a faculty member in Gifted Education. Teaching assignments may include undergraduate and/or graduate courses utilizing online, on-campus, or blended formats. Responsibilities are commensurate with rank in accordance with the Faculty Handbook in the areas of teaching, service, and scholarship.
In Class Teaching Percentage
Online Teaching Percentage
Minimum Qualifications
1. Terminal degree in Gifted Education or related discipline
2. Successful teaching experience in a K-12 setting.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience teaching at the college level and online
2. Current Professional Educator Certificate
3. Knowledge of Alabama educational initiatives, such as the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative
4. Experience integrating technology into teaching
5. Knowledge of ALSDE and CAEP accreditation expectations
6. Experience in the coordination and supervision of clinical field experiences
7. Established record of scholarly work and active participation in professional organizations
9. Knowledge of Alabama Literacy Act and Alabama Numeracy Act requirements
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours
To be determined based on teaching schedule and departmental needs.
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
NA
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No
Posting Date 12/04/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Academic Term Position Will Begin Fall 2026
Quick Link https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/46081

Reference Letters

Reference Letters
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Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Higher Ed Jobs
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    • Indeed
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  2. Please specify:

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have a terminal degree in Gifted Education or related discipline?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have successful teaching experience in a K-12 setting?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. List of References
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents
  1. Teaching Philosophy
  2. Letter of Reference 1
  3. Letter of Reference 2
  4. Letter of Reference 3
  5. Unofficial Transcript 2
  6. Unofficial Transcript 3
  7. Other Document