Assistant Professor/Professor of Practice of Education

Hood College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood College in Frederick, MD seeks a tenure‑track assistant professor or a non‑tenure track Professor of Practice in education to begin August 2027. The role focuses on teaching literacy methods and assessment in undergraduate and graduate programs, advising students, and performing department service.

The candidate will lead the Reading Specialization graduate program, coordinate the Summer Reading Clinic, and teach both online graduate courses and in‑person undergraduate courses during

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree with a focus on literacy or reading education (non-tenure track) or PhD or equivalent with a focus on literacy or reading education.
• Knowledge of current research in the field of literacy education.
• PreK-grade 6 public and/or private school teaching experience in the United States.
• Previous college teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses with a primary focus on PreK–grade 6 literacy education; courses offered in-person or online.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students and serve as academic advisor.
• Direct the Reading Specialization graduate program and coordinate the Summer Reading Clinic, with potential teaching load adjustments or supplemental pay.
• Utilize Blackboard and Anthology Portfolio for instruction, recordkeeping, and data collection.
• Maintain regular office hours and mentor students; collaborate across campus on department initiatives.
• Engage in scholarship or professional development; contribute to service within the department and college.

Skills

Strong English communication

Organizational skills

Collaborative work

Teaching experience in education

Education

Master's degree in literacy/reading education

PhD or equivalent in literacy/reading education

Tools

Blackboard

Anthology Portfolio (Chalk & Wire)

MS Office tools

Job description

Under the general direction of the Department Chair, the HoodCollege Education Department invites applications for atenure-track assistant professor or non-tenure track Professor ofPractice in education to begin August 2027. This position willteach literacy methods and assessment courses, and other courses asassigned in both graduate and undergraduate education programs.They will advise undergraduate and graduate students and regularlyperform other department service obligations. Successful candidateswill possess an earned master’s or doctoral degree inreading/literacy and experience and expertise in effective teachingand learning. Candidates must have prior PreK-Grade 6 U.S. publicand/or private school teaching experience. College-level teachingexperience, especially in reading/literacy education, is preferred.Tenure-track applicants will maintain a clear, targeted researchagenda and will actively engage in college-wide service.

Essential Duties

include the following. Other duties may beassigned.

Essential Functions/Primary Job Responsibilities

Teaching (60%)

The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, with a primary focus on PreK-grade 6 literacy education. Undergraduate courses are typically offered during the day and are in-person on campus, during the fall and spring semesters. Graduate courses are currently all online and offered year- round, one evening a week, either synchronously or asynchronously, at the discretion of the instructor.

• Plan course syllabi/assignments to meet Hood College anddepartmental curriculum requirements.
• Critique students’ performance on various assignments tomeasure the quality of learning, build thinking skills, challengestudents’ assumptions, and reinforce concepts to include practicalapplication of new skills.
• Determine grades for assignments and overall achievement inclass. Provide appropriate documentation of grades to studentsthroughout the semester, including by providing formal midterm andfinal grades.
• Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard andAnthology Portfolio (Chalk & Wire) for instruction, recordkeeping, and data collection purposes.
• Maintain regular office hours, mentor students, and work withstudents to address problems and resolve issues.
• Serve as the academic advisor for undergraduate and graduatestudents.
• Director of Reading Specialization Program: The faculty memberwill serve as Director of the Reading Specialization graduateprogram. As part of this role, the faculty member must be availableeach July to coordinate the Summer Reading Clinic associated withthe program. Responsibilities related to directing the program andcoordinating the clinic may count toward the faculty member’sannual 21-credit teaching load or be compensated throughsupplemental pay, as determined by the department chair andProvost, in consultation with the faculty member. Should theReading Specialization program be discontinued, the facultyposition will remain, and the faculty member will continue to teachliteracy/reading courses in both the undergraduate and graduateprograms, as well as other courses as needed.

Service (20%)

The faculty member will provide service to the department. Commonexamples of service in the Department of Education include, but arenot limited to, advising students, supporting departmentinitiatives and events, supporting Admissions events, activemembership on department and College committees, directing programsas needed, and supporting the department’s accreditation process.As stated above, this faculty member will direct the readingspecialization graduate program as one aspect of their service tothe department and the College. Tenure-track faculty members willalso participate in service to the college.

Scholarship/Professional Development (20%)

A tenure-track faculty member will routinely engage in scholarshipactivities, including conducting research and disseminatingresearch and academic papers in peer-reviewed journals andconference presentations. Engaging in scholarship with students ishighly encouraged. A non-tenure-track faculty member will engage inprofessional learning to stay abreast of current research in thefield of education.

Weekly Work Hours: 37.5, 10-month contract

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion inall that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skillsand a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners acrosscampus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered,liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.

Education and/or Experience

MinimumRequirements/Qualifications

• Earned master's degree with a focus on literacy or readingeducation (non-tenure track position) or PhD or equivalent with afocus on literacy or reading education

• Knowledge of current research in the field of literacyeducation

• PreK-grade 6 public and/or private school teaching experiencein the United States

• Previous college teaching experience preferred

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,and Outlook). Ability to learn new applications quickly includingorganization-wide information systems such as the BlackboardLearning Management System and department-specific softwareapplications.

Language Skills

Strong English oral and written communication skills. Ability toeffectively provide information and positively respond to questionsand inquiries from both external and internal stakeholders inperson, through email and by phone.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have theability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goalsetting, and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusionsfrom reports and make cost effective decisions regardingprograms.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number ofconcrete variables in situations where only limited standardizationexists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished inwritten, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to workindependently and as a member of a group in developing andexecuting project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arenaand apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; usefingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Theemployee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally berequired to lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific visionabilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performessential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what anemployee will encounter while performing the essential functions ofthis job. The noise level is usually moderate and could includeinteraction with other employees, students, the public, telephones,and other office equipment.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $60,000.00 to $65,000.00depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills andqualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior jobexperience, training, and other relevant factors. Additionalcompensation for work completed beyond the minimum contractedteaching load may be provided.

Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.

Learn more about Hood College.

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race,color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity orgender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion,or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, oremployment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities asrequired by applicable laws including Title IX of the EducationalAmendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodationfor disabled applicants and students. Inquiries aboutdiscrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred tothe Coordinator for Title IX, Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue,Frederick, MD 21701 (AD 308), [phone]. For completeinformation on Hood College's nondiscrimination policy, pleasevisit http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/.