Professor of Practice - Literacy Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Mexico, College of Education and Human Sciences, invites applications for a full-time Professor of Practice – Literacy Coordinator beginning Fall 2026. The role leads literacy initiatives, coordinates structured literacy efforts and collaborates with faculty, districts, and agencies to strengthen literacy preparation across programs.

The position emphasizes collaboration, assessment, and continuous improvement of literacy instruction and the science of reading in educator

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Education, Literacy, Reading, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, Educational Leadership or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College's Literacy Coordinator role and provide leadership for literacy-related initiatives across educator preparation programs.
• Collaborate with faculty and external partners to support implementation of structured literacy requirements; support curriculum alignment and program improvement efforts.
• Assist with literacy-focused clinical experiences; coordinate assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in state and institutional literacy initiatives; serve as a resource for evidence-based literacy instruction and science of reading implementation.
• Work closely with UNM Albuquerque campus and UNM-Gallup to foster collaboration across campuses.

Education

Master's degree or higher in Education, Literacy, Reading, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, Educational Leadership or a closely related field

Doctorate in Education, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Special Education, or a related field

Job description

University of New Mexico
College of Education and Human Sciences
Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Department (TEELP)
Professor of Practice – Literacy Coordinator

The University of New Mexico's College of Education and Human Sciences (COEHS) invites applications for a full-time Professor of Practice – Literacy Coordinator position beginning Fall 2026. This position is supported through the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) and will play a leadership role in supporting the implementation of culturally and linguistically sustaining practices, structured literacy and science of reading initiatives across educator preparation programs.
The Literacy Coordinator will collaborate with and support faculty, staff, school district partners, and state agencies to strengthen literacy preparation, support curriculum alignment, facilitate literacy-focused clinical experiences, assist with assessment and reporting activities, and advance continuous improvement efforts across teacher preparation programs.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will serve as the College's Literacy Coordinator and provide leadership for literacy-related initiatives across educator preparation programs. Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty and external partners to support implementation of structured literacy requirements; supporting curriculum alignment and program improvement efforts; assisting with literacy-focused clinical experiences; coordinating assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement activities; participating in state and institutional literacy initiatives; and serving as a resource for evidence-based literacy instruction and science of reading implementation. The position will work closely with faculty in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Special Education and will support collaboration between the UNM Albuquerque campus and UNM-Gallup.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Education, Literacy, Reading, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, Educational Leadership or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Doctorate in Education, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Special Education, or a related
  field.
• 2. Experience working in teacher preparation programs or higher education settings.
• 3. LETRS certification, structured literacy credential, or comparable professional training.
• 4. Experience supporting faculty, advocacy, curriculum review, program improvement, or accreditation activities.
• 5. Experience working across multiple educational agencies or institutions.
• 6. Experience using candidate performance data to support program improvement and decision-making.
• 7. Experience coordinating professional development or faculty learning initiatives.
• 8. Knowledge of New Mexico educator preparation programs and educational systems.
• 9. Demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico to the success of
  the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
• 10. Demonstrated commitment to cultivating and understanding use of culturally and linguistically sustaining literacy
  practices
• 11. Demonstrated knowledge of the science of reading and structured literacy practices.
• 12. Experience collaborating with educators, schools, districts, or higher education faculty

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.