Assistant or Associate Professor of Education (09-14-2026)

LeTourneau University; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

LeTourneau University in Texas invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Education in the Department of Teacher Education, with emphasis on literacy, elementary education and the Science of Teaching Reading.

This tenure-track position is rank negotiable based on experience. The faculty member will teach a range of education courses, advise students, and participate on committees, while pursuing research and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Education from an accredited university.
• Ability to teach reading/l literacy courses with expertise in the Science of Teaching Reading.
• Texas EC-6 or 4-8 certification; out-of-state candidates must be eligible for Texas certification.
• Significant PK-8 teaching experience.
• Ability to relate to students and faculty; collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to faith integration and alignment with the University Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full load of reading, literacy and elementary education courses.
• Prepare course materials and assessments.
• Advise students and participate on department/school/university committees.
• Engage in service and scholarship in the field.

Skills

Reading/Literacy instruction

Elementary education

Science of Teaching Reading

Faith integration

Team collaboration

Education

Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education

Texas certification EC-6 or 4-8

PK-8 teaching experience

Job description

Position Description

LeTourneau University, a vibrant and growing interdenominational, evangelical Christian university, known for high-quality STEM programs that attract students of outstanding academic ability, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Education, Department of Teacher Education. This is a tenure-track position, with rank negotiable based on experience. This faculty member will teach a range of education courses with an emphasis on literacy, elementary education and specifically the Science of Teaching Reading. The ideal candidate should have excellent team-building skills and the interest and experience to provide growth to the School of Education. Research and teaching experience are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time load of courses in reading, literacy and elementary education courses involving preparation of course materials and assessments.
• Teach a variety of courses across the curriculum from freshman to senior level with a four course (12 hour) load per Fall and Spring semester.
• Participate actively in the university learning community by serving on department, school, and/or university committees and special service assignments.
• Participate in student advising, success, and retention programs.
• Commitment to academic scholarship in the field of expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS

• LeTourneau University seeks an individual with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to teaching, research, and leadership at a small, dynamic Christian University where the integration of faith and academic excellence is paramount. The candidate must be in genuine agreement with the University’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant for life and work at LeTourneau.
• An earned doctorate in Education (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) from an accredited university or in a closely related field
• Ability to teach full range of reading/literacy and education courses with expertise in the Science of Teaching Reading. Experience leading and developing Reading Academies is a plus.
• Hold valid Texas teacher certification with certification(s) in EC-6 and/or 4-8 (applicants with out-of-state teacher certification must be eligible to apply for Texas teacher certification)
• Capacity to communicate subject material using contemporary methods
• Prior significant (PK-8) teaching experience
• Have a proven ability to relate to students and faculty
• Willingness to work co-operatively and cross-disciplinary in teaching
• Additional English as a Second Language and Reading Specialist certifications a plus

SALARY

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and other qualifications. LeTourneau University offers group health insurance plans, life insurance, contribution to a retirement program, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and their dependents, among other benefits.