Literacy Education Professor, Teacher Education

Nevada State University; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Paid holidays

Educational benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

Nevada State University invites applications for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Teacher Education - Literacy Education to start Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. The role includes teaching literacy methods and content courses, contributing to program development, and potential leadership roles such as program director.

The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, ready to work with a highly diverse student population and engage in service and scholarship

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction or related field.
• At least three years teaching literacy in a K-5 setting.
• Certification or eligibility for Nevada certification.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year (four courses per semester).
• Teach literacy methods and content courses in various formats (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Fulfill service obligations to the School of Education and the institution.
• Engage in scholarly activity within the discipline or scholarship of teaching and learning.

Skills

Commitment to teaching excellence

Literacy instruction

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction or related field

ABD with anticipated completion by Dec 31, 2026 or Jun 30, 2027

Job description

Nevada State University invites applications for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Teacher Education - Literacy Education to start Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. The role includes teaching literacy methods and content courses, contributing to program development, and potential leadership roles such as program director.

The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence, ready to work with a highly diverse student population and engage in service and scholarship