Open Rank Faculty: Structured Literacy & Special Education

Pittsburg State University Crossland College of Technology; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburg State University seeks an elementary education faculty member specializing in both special education and literacy. Start date is August 2027, with potential for tenure track for applicants with doctoral degrees.

The department emphasizes evidence-based literacy instruction grounded in Structured Literacy and science of reading. Responsibilities include teaching courses, mentoring undergraduates, and supervising clinical experiences on campus, with a commitment to high-quality teaching

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or ABD in special education or reading or related field by August 2027.
• Endorsement in special education OR literacy specialist.
• Three+ years of PreK–6 special education teaching experience.
• Reading specialist licensure or equivalent credentials in dyslexia therapy.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in literacy and special education on campus.
• Ground literacy courses in Structured Literacy approaches.
• Mentor and instruct undergraduate students to become leaders.
• Deliver teaching with in-person instruction and maintain office hours.
• Supervise clinical experiences.

Skills

Special education

Literacy instruction

Curriculum design

Education

Doctoral degree or ABD

Teaching certification in special education

Job description

Pittsburg State University seeks an elementary education faculty member specializing in both special education and literacy. Start date is August 2027, with potential for tenure track for applicants with doctoral degrees.

The department emphasizes evidence-based literacy instruction grounded in Structured Literacy and science of reading. Responsibilities include teaching courses, mentoring undergraduates, and supervising clinical experiences on campus, with a commitment to high-quality teaching