Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (Reading/Literacy)
Sam Houston State University

Job Info

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Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (Reading/Literacy)

Requisition:

202400152F

Rank:

Assistant or Associate Professor

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Position Type:

Full-Time Tenure Track

College:

College of Education

Department:

School of Teaching & Learning

Open Date:

10/28/2024

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41115

Contact Name:

Dr. Patricia Durham

Title:

Professor |Search Committee Chair
1908 Bobby K. Marks Drive
Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone:

936-294-3912

Contact Email:

pmd006@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

Teaches undergraduate and/or graduate courses with an anticipated course load of 3/3. Demonstrates a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students. Initiate and collaborate in research and grant activities leading to scholarly publications and will participate fully in departmental, college, and university meetings and committees.

Educational Requirements for the Position:

Earned Doctorate in reading, literacy, or related fields.

Experience Required for the Position:

Three years of experience in K-6 schools in ELAR classroom teaching settings, and developed or developing research agenda in the field of literacy education.

Other Requirements for the Position:

Preferred experiences include K-3 teaching experience, working with field-based elementary school sites, university teaching, reading specialist certification, literacy coaching, teaching in the area of diagnosis and treatment of clinical reading difficulties, and teaching online courses are preferred. Candidates should have the potential for developing collaborative partnerships with the community.

Special Instructions Summary:

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Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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