This study is a narrative inquiry into the teaching experiences of a novice professor at a National University of Education. The participant, Professor Jae-seong Jo, a newly appointed faculty at A National University of Education who had just completed one semester of teaching, was also a co-researcher in the study. Data were collected through extensive interviews on five separate occasions, and their analysis results revealed that Professor Jo initially held a fixed mindset, emphasizing research over teaching and believing that university teaching should be lecture-centered. However, this approach brought him physical challenges and negative student feedback. Theses issues promoted him to engage in self-reflection, leading him to explore and experiment with new teaching methods and strategies. Through this process, Professor Jo came to perceive the importance of teaching and redefine his identity as an educator at National University of Education. Based on these findings, the study discussed on several aspects regarding teaching at the university, which includes the lack of awareness of the importance of teaching among novice professors, the role of teaching experiences in their professional growth, the notion that growth occurs through problem recognition and reflection, and the impact of organizational factors within the university on faculty members’ perceptions of teaching. Furthermore, the study proposed university-level efforts and support mechanisms to assist novice professors in adapting to and improving their teaching practices. It also suggested the need for further research and its directions to expand understanding of novice professors’ teaching experiences.