SUBR | Assistant Professor-Elementary Education​/Literacy

Position Title and Salary

SU  | Assistant Professor-Elementary Education/Literacy (Full-Time Unclassified, Tenure‑Track). Salary: $65,000.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary education, literacy instruction, reading foundations, reading assessment, and related areas.
• Design and deliver engaging, research‑based instruction that aligns with Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and university standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate teacher candidates during clinical practice, residency, and field experiences.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, supporting their academic success, professional development, and program completion.
• Incorporate evidence‑based, culturally responsive instructional practices that address the diverse learning needs of students.
• Establish and maintain an active research agenda in literacy, teacher preparation, elementary education, or a related field.
• Pursue external funding opportunities to support research, program innovation, community literacy initiatives, and educator preparation.
• Disseminate scholarly work through presentations at professional conferences and publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with faculty, schools, and community partners on interdisciplinary initiatives that strengthen educator preparation and improve literacy outcomes.
• Participate in departmental, School of Education, university, and professional service activities, including committee assignments and governance.
• Contribute to accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts, including CAEP, LDOE, and SACSCOC program review processes.
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and outreach initiatives to attract and support teacher candidates in elementary and literacy education programs.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with local school districts, community organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance educator preparation and literacy initiatives.
• Support special projects, grant‑funded initiatives, curriculum development, and other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or School Director.

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Elementary Education, Reading/Literacy Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered if the doctoral degree will be completed by the time of appointment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful P‑12 teaching experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in literacy instruction, reading foundations, early childhood education, and/or elementary education.

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Elementary Education, Reading/Literacy Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field.
• Experience in teacher preparation, clinical supervision, or residency coordination.
• Record of, or demonstrated potential for, scholarly productivity, including presentations, publications, and the pursuit of external funding.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful P‑12 teaching experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CAEP, LDOE, and other accreditation and state certification standards.
• Experience implementing culturally responsive, evidence‑based literacy instruction.
• Ability to effectively integrate instructional technology and digital learning tools into literacy and teacher preparation coursework.

• Possession of a valid Level 1 or higher Professional Teaching Certificate.

The Southern University System complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws. Southern University and A&M College forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable federal and state laws.

This commitment applies to but is not limited to decisions concerning hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other college‑administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.