University of Texas at Austin
Assistant/Associate Professor
Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Curriculum and Instruction is seeking a faculty member in the Language and Literacy Studies (LLS) program at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning in Fall 2023.

The LLS program seeks a dynamic candidate who has experience in public education and expertise in literacy education, especially candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to our commitments to diversity, inclusivity, and excellence. LLS program faculty include Denise Davila, Tracey T. Flores, Grace MyHyun Kim, Beth Maloch, Allison Skerrett, and Melissa Mosley Wetzel.

Applicants are expected to have or show potential for a track record of research excellence, including a strong record of refereed publications and a history of extramural funding and/or potential to obtain extramural funding. Applicants should also have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring, including a strong commitment to field-based teacher education, with a focus on enhancing equity and inclusion in the field and in practice.

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California State University
Assistant Professor
Fullerton, CA

The Department of Literacy and Reading Education at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in literacy education research methodology with appointment to begin Fall 2023.

We seek a collegial and knowledgeable colleague who is able to teach diverse learners in the areas of literacy research methodology.

Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses in literacy. This person will also be responsible for producing scholarship commensurate with the requirements for tenure. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Urbana, IL

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is seeking a faculty member at open rank (assistant, associate, or full professor) in secondary English. This is a full-time, nine month, tenure-line or tenured appointment depending on rank at the time of hire.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction possesses an outstanding reputation in the areas of early childhood, literacy, and teacher education. We seek a colleague who will join our Department and College of Education to engage in scholarship, discovery, and innovation that will create transformative learning experiences for students and impacts on society.

We seek candidates with expertise in secondary English education (grades 6-12). Candidates will undertake a program of research that will lead to an outstanding and sustained record of scholarship and external funding. Teaching assignments will include secondary English methods courses in the middle grades and high school licensure programs; a course in disciplinary literacy; and graduate courses in literacy, multiliteracies, and writing across the curriculum. Candidates will participate in graduate program development in on campus and online environments and in the recruitment, advising, and training of graduate students.

Responsibilities

Carry out an active program of research and actively pursue external funding. Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate-level course work related to English education and disciplinary literacy. Advise and recruit master’s and doctoral students in education. Contribute to the ongoing development of undergraduate and graduate programs. Provide leadership and service at the national, state, and local levels related to English education.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Urbana, IL

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is seeking a faculty member at open rank (assistant, associate, or full professor) in early childhood literacy. This is a full-time, nine month, tenure-line or tenured appointment depending on rank at the time of hire.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction possesses an outstanding reputation in the areas of early childhood, literacy, and teacher education. We seek a colleague who will join our Department and College of Education to engage in scholarship, discovery, and innovation that will create transformative learning experiences for students and impacts on society.

In this search, we seek candidates with expertise in early childhood literacy education (preschool through grade 3). Our future colleague will undertake a program of research that will lead to an outstanding and sustained record of scholarship and external funding. Teaching assignments will include literacy methods courses in the early childhood and elementary licensure programs and graduate courses in literacy, multiliteracies, and writing across the curriculum. This colleague will participate in graduate program development in on-campus and online environments and in the recruitment, advising, and training of graduate students.

Responsibilities

Our new colleague will be expected to (1) carry out an active program of research and actively pursue external funding; (2) develop and teach undergraduate and graduate-level course work related to literacy and early childhood; (3) advise and recruit master’s and doctoral students in education; (4) contribute to the ongoing development of undergraduate and graduate programs; and (5) provide leadership and service at the national, state, and local levels related to early childhood education.

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Ohio Wesleyan University
Assistant Professor
Delaware, OH

The Education Department at Ohio Wesleyan University seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Equity-Focused Elementary Literacy Education. This position combines a small, DEI-focused, liberal arts community, with the opportunity to support innovative, forward-thinking elementary and inclusive elementary programs (PK-grade 5). The OWU Education Department is committed to preparing dedicated, justice-minded, and highly qualified teachers through our mission to prepare competent, committed, professional teachers for a diverse, democratic society. With that in mind, we seek an individual whose practice focuses on equity, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and antiracist teaching.

Duties

The successful candidate will teach six units or the equivalent per year (3/3 teaching load); required responsibilities include teaching Corrective Reading, Phonics, Elementary (PreK-5) Literacy, and Children’s and Young Adult Literature. Additional courses may include Elementary Science and Social Studies Methods, Middle & Secondary English Language Arts Methods, Secondary Content Area Literacy, field practicum and student teaching supervision for the PK-5 licensure programs, and OWU’s First Year Seminar.

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Jefferson Community & Technical College
Reading Adjunct Instructor
Louisville, KY

The Humanities Department of Jefferson Community and Technical College has openings for Reading Adjunct Instructors to teach all levels of Reading.

Duties

The primary responsibilities of these positions are to teach courses, maintain some office hours for mentoring and coaching students, success and retention activities, and utilization of a learning management system such as Blackboard for communication and feedback. These positions may teach on any of Jefferson’s campuses

Please note that this is an adjunct pool. We will only contact applicants as needed for classes.

Applicants must submit transcripts. We can use unofficial transcripts as part of the application process. However, official transcripts are required if an employment offer is extended.

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Ferris State University
Adjunct Instructor
Big Rapids, MI

This position has responsibilities for teaching Foundations – Analytical Reading or Analytical Reading at Ferris State University. Instruction will focus on providing students with the opportunity to become critical readers by increasing vocabulary, enhancing reading comprehension and recall, and improving reading skills to better prepare for college level reading.

This is a pooled position. One or more applicants may be hired as needed to teach classes on a semester-by-semester basis.

This posting is being used for face to face and/or online instruction. However, the candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.

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Eastern Kentucky University
Assistant Professor
Richmond, KY

The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership at Eastern Kentucky University invites applicants for a nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor of teacher education position with an emphasis in social studies education (elementary, middle, or secondary).

The candidate should be able to teach across undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs and be willing to chair and serve on dissertation committees. The candidate is expected to engage in scholarly activities, service, and research, including publishing manuscripts, presenting at professional conferences, and/or seeking grant funding. Additional responsibilities may include overseeing clinical observations, advising students, and assisting with study abroad programming.
Start date will be August 2023.

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Elgin Community College
Adult Basic & Secondary Education Reading/Writing Adjunct Faculty
Elgin, IL

Adjunct teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college’s strategic goals and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in the discipline or in a related discipline
One year of teaching experience in the discipline or a related discipline

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