Assistant or Associate Professor of Reading Education

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan

Inclusive campus community

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos seeks to fill a full-time, nine-month faculty role in Reading Education at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with tenure potential. The position involves teaching, supervision, and ongoing research in literacy education, with accreditation and program development responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in Reading/Literacy Education, a strong record in reading instruction and assessment, and a commitment to serving multilingual

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Reading/Literacy Education or related field by appointment date.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching children and/or adolescents to read.
• Knowledge of Texas literacy mandates, standards and policies for multilingual learners.
• Three or more years of successful PK-12 ELAR teaching experience.
• Higher education teaching experience or strong potential for instruction.
• Emerging scholarly activity and peer-reviewed publication.
• Commitment to preparing educators to support all learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate reading/literacy courses and supervise field experiences.
• Lead literacy curriculum development aligned with TEKS, ELAR, ELPS, RTI/MTSS and Science of Reading.
• Assess student learning outcomes and contribute to accreditation processes.
• Maintain an active research agenda and seek external funding when appropriate.
• Serve on university committees and engage in school-university partnerships.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Reading assessment

Reading intervention

Teacher education

Evidence-based practices

Education

Earned doctorate in Reading/Literacy Education

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor of Reading Education

Job Posting Number: 2027033TTL

Position Description

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University invites applications for one full-time, nine-month faculty position in Reading Education. The position may be filled at the rank oftenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with tenure, with appointment beginning Fall 2027.

We seek a scholar with a clearly identifiable program of research focused on reading instruction, assessment, and intervention. This faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate literacy and reading methods courses for teacher and reading specialist candidates in programs leading to Texas teacher certification. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in evidence-based literacy practices that reflect the linguistic variation, demographics, and educational needs of Texas educators and students, including multilingual populations.

This position requires excellence in teaching, active scholarly engagement, and meaningful service to the program, department, college, university, and profession. The faculty member will contribute to accreditation, curriculum development, and continuous improvement efforts consistent with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and other accreditation standards.

Appointment at the Associate Professor rank will require meeting Texas State University and Department of Curriculum and Instruction standards for appointment with tenure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Field Supervision

• Teach undergraduate and graduate reading/literacy courses, including topics related to literacy including reading assessment and intervention, and reading methods.
• Supervise field experiences and support clinical practice placements across partner school districts.
• Utilize evidence-based, student-centered instructional practices responsive to wide ranging learner needs.

Curriculum & Assessment

• Lead and support literacy curriculum development aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR), English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), Response to Intervention / Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (RTI/MTSS), Science of Reading frameworks, and other strategy guidelines.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes and overall program effectiveness.
• Contribute to accreditation reporting and continuous improvement processes.

Research & Scholarly Activity

• Maintain an active, high-quality research agenda in reading and literacy education.
• Publish scholarly research in peer-reviewed journals and present regularly at state, national, and international professional conferences.
• Seek external research funding and grant opportunities when appropriate.

Service & Leadership

• Serve actively on program, departmental, college, and university committees.
• Participate in school-university partnerships and community literacy initiatives.
• Contribute to program governance, student advising, and strategic planning.
• Support professional literacy organizations and academic journals as a reviewer, editor, or committee leader.

ABOUT US

Housed in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas State University's Reading Education program prepares initial teacher candidates and certified educators across elementary, middle, and secondary school settings. Alongside its graduate degree and Reading Specialist certification tracks, the program actively supports undergraduate initial teacher education by delivering foundational reading methods and assessment-driven literacy instruction. Aligned with International Literacy Association (ILA) and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards, the program equips candidates to design and implement evidence-based reading instruction, assess language and literacy development, and support culturally and linguistically varied learners. Ultimately, the overall aim of the program is to advance student literacy outcomes across Texas and beyond by cultivating reflective teacher-scholars who engage in field-based research, curriculum development, and school-wide literacy leadership.

Additional information about the program can be found here: https://www.education.txst.edu/ci/reading-education-masters.html and more details on the department is available at: https://www.education.txst.edu/ci/

Required Qualifications

Assistant Professor

• Earned doctorate in Reading/Literacy Education or a directly related field from an accredited institution of higher education (conferred by appointment date).
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching children and/or adolescents how to read.
• Knowledge of (or a clear commitment to learning) Texas literacy mandates, educational policies, standards, and literacy instruction for wide populations, including multilingual learners, alongside an understanding of broader state or national literacy contexts.
• Evidence of three (3) or more years of successful PK-12 teaching experience in ELAR.
• Evidence of successful higher education teaching experience or strong potential for high-quality university instruction.
• Emerging record of scholarly activity and peer-reviewed publication.
• Demonstrated commitment to preparing educators to effectively support all learners.

Associate Professor

Applicants seeking appointment at the Associate Professor rank must hold an earned doctorate in Reading/Literacy Education or a directly related field from an accredited institution, meet all required qualifications for the Assistant Professor rank, and in addition demonstrate:

• Record of sustained, high-quality higher education teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Record of sustained, high-impact peer-reviewed scholarly activity focused in reading education.
• Record of active, meaningful professional, institutional, and community service.
• Accomplishments sufficient to meet Texas State University and Department of Curriculum and Instruction standards for appointment at the Associate Professor rank with tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Professor

• Knowledge of psychometrics and reading assessment frameworks and demonstrated ability to use assessment knowledge and resulting data to inform instructional decisions.
• Direct experience in reading assessment for the general education classroom to guide instruction in Tier 1 and beyond.
• Direct experience in clinical and/or school-based intervention.
• Possess depth and breadth of knowledge in reading research, varied foundational frameworks and approaches including Science of Reading, with an understanding of their relationship to the broader landscape of literacy research, perspectives and pedagogical practices.
• University teaching experience in reading education or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching and/or supervising teacher candidates and reading specialist candidates.
• Experience delivering effective instruction across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities.
• Experience integrating educational technology into literacy instruction.

Associate Professor

• Deep knowledge of psychometrics and reading assessment methodologies.
• Extensive experience conducting reading assessment and intervention in school or clinical settings.
• Evidence of successful teaching and supervision of teacher and reading specialist candidates.
• Evidence of successful teaching across in-person, hybrid, and online delivery modalities.
• Evidence of successful integration of educational technology into literacy instruction.
• Evidence of successful grant writing or leadership in funded research projects.

Full Consideration Date: ??

Close Date: 12/15/2026

Open Until Filled? No

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.