Temporary Lecturer - Literacy: Early and Elementary Emphasis

Temporary Lecturer - Literacy:
Early and Elementary Emphasis

Location:

Tillman Hall

Open Date:
May 12, 2026

The College of Education at Clemson University seeks a 9‑month visiting lecturer of literacy with an emphasis in early literacy or elementary literacy. The position is for a 9‑month, visiting appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2026. Consistent with the university's land‑grant mission, the College of Education is dedicated to promoting the growth, education, and development of all individuals and to engaging in high‑quality, applied research and professional learning.

The College of Education is particularly focused on serving underperforming schools as well as members of under‑represented, diverse, and marginalized populations. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and engaged faculty committed to fulfilling this mission through research, teaching, and service in higher‑educational and P‑12 settings. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Teaching up to five undergraduate and possibly graduate courses per semester in PK-12 literacy with an emphasis on early and/or elementary literacy.
• Teaching in face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid formats.

• Earned a master's in literacy with an early and/or elementary emphasis or an equivalent related field (education, early childhood, elementary education, or other relevant disciplines).
• U.S. teaching experience with early or elementary aged students or related experience.

• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Earned a doctoral degree in literacy with an early and/or elementary emphasis or an equivalent related field (education, early childhood, elementary education, or other relevant disciplines).
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in early and/or elementary education foundations and methods in various modalities.
• Experience teaching at least three years in early and/or elementary students in U.S. schools.
• Experience advising graduate students.

To apply, submit your application via Interfolio at  Submit a letter of interest that details your content expertise aligned with the position description and your experience teaching in one or more modalities, a résumé or curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three references, and unofficial transcripts. Applications will be received and reviewed on an ongoing basis. The department chair or program coordinator will contact applicants with additional questions or needs if required.

Inquiries about applying should be made to the Search Chair, Dr. Emily Howell, iew of applications will begin immediately. The position is open until filled, with an anticipated start date of August 2026.

Dr. Emily Howell, Search Chair Email: esmothe Phone: 864‑293‑5092

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.