Associate or Professor in Literacies, Literature, and Learning
Core
Tenure-track faculty role focused on reading and writing research, evidence-based literacy practices, and preparing future educators.
Role type
Associate or Professor in Literacies, Literature, and Learning
Builds
Preservice/inservice teachers and graduate students with strong preparation in the science of reading and evidence-based practices
Domain
Higher Education / Literacy Education / Reading Research
Required skills
extramural grant writing, independent research program leadership, graduate and undergraduate teaching, student mentorship, curriculum development, academic service, state and national education leadership, collaboration with P-12 schools and communities
Preferred skills
familiarity with national and state literacy standards, knowledge of accreditation processes (CAEP, IDA, ILA), experience with technology and AI in literacy education, training in online course delivery
Technologies
AI, online learning platforms
Responsibilities
Secure extramural funding (grants, contracts), conduct independent research aligned with the Reading and Writing Research↔Practice Initiative, teach graduate, undergraduate, and licensure courses, mentor students, engage in academic service, collaborate with faculty across disciplines, engage with local, state, and national education stakeholders, provide leadership at program, section, department, college, and university levels
Seniority
Senior, tenure-track faculty