Assistant​/Associate Professor of Teacher Education - Literacy Education

## Assistant/Associate Professor of Teacher Education - Literacy Education Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Teacher Education - Literacy Education to start August 1, 2026. The Assistant/Associate Professor will contribute to program development and academic leadership. Qualified candidates may be considered for program director or department chair responsibilities. Nevada State University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and we are looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multicultural, and multilingual communities.

Our program seeks candidates who are passionate about fostering success among our highly diverse student population as well as preparing educators to advocate in a similar manner for their own students.

The School of Education (SOE) is an exciting place to be. More than 1,200 undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students are pursuing licensure programs in elementary and secondary, special education, as well as speech-language pathology and school psychology. In response to a statewide shortage of K-12 educators, speech-language pathologists and school psychologists, Nevada State has made a strong commitment to building out the SOE to include the following additional academic programs:
* Master’s Degree in Speech-Pathology
* Baccalaureate Degree in Elementary Education with Emphasis in Bilingual Education
* Baccalaureate program in Inclusive Early Childhood Education (EC/ECSE)
* Ed.S. in School Psychology
* Bachelor of Arts in Special Education with a Concentration in Autism The new School of Education building opened in the summer of 2021; in addition to being home for all SOE programs, faculty, and staff, the new facility includes an early childhood education center, a speech-language pathology clinic and a Psycho-educational Mental Health Clinic.
* Teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four courses per semester.
* Teach lower- and upper-level courses in Teacher Education and Literacy in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, hybrid, online). Approximately half of this instructional load will be dedicated to core courses in the literacy curriculum.
* Fulfill service obligations to the School of Education, Nevada State University, our local community as well as the discipline-specific professional community.
* Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.
* Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education or a related field (Candidates who are ABD will be considered with the expectation that the Ph.D. or Ed.D. will be completed by July 31, 2026).
* Experience teaching early childhood literacy.
* Commitment to teach literacy/methods courses.
* Expertise in curriculum mapping and program development.
* Experience advising undergraduate pre-service teachers, school-university partnerships, and contributing to program assessment, and accreditation processes.
* Experience with program mapping and program development.
* Experience in web-based learning management systems (Nevada State uses Canvas) and multiple course modalities (online, hybrid, in-person).
* Experience with (or desire to teach) online, hybrid, or evening classes.
* Research expertise in early, adolescent, or disciplinary literacy.
* Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
* Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
* Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
* Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).Having been established in 2002, Nevada State University places a special emphasis on the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Located on a developing 512-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the university emphasizes high-quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences and innovation as a means to more efficient, effective outcomes in all corners of the campus.

With an enrollment surpassing 7,500 students, Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education.

Nevada State University has grown to offer over 60 high-demand majors and minors. Curriculum is developed based upon the needs of communities in Nevada, business and industry, and the demands of its students. Top programs include nursing, education, business administration, biology and psychology.

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