Assistant Professor, Elementary & Literacy Education; AA

Position: Assistant Professor, Elementary & Literacy Education (AA27027)
## Assistant Professor, Elementary & Literacy Education (AA27027)##
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* Working Title:

** Assistant Professor, Elementary & Literacy Education (AA27027)
** Institution:
** Minnesota State University, Mankato
** Classification

Title:

** State University Faculty
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 209:
Inter Faculty Organization
** City:
** Mankato
* * FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
** Salary Range:**$64,963.00 - $
** Salary Type:
** Depends on qualifications
** Final date to receive applications:
** Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
** Position:
** Tenure-Track (Probationary )
** Job Description
** The department of Elementary and Literacy Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a probationary, Assistant Professor beginning August 19, 2026. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate and graduate programs online and on campus in reading and elementary education. This position requires active engagement in scholarship, advising, continuing preparation, services to the University, community and discipline.  

A doctorate or terminal degree in Reading or a closely related field is required.  Evidence of Degree completion by August 19, 2026.  A minimum of three years’ teaching experience as instructor of record with at least one year in K-6 with teaching reading as part of the job responsibility is also required.
* A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
* The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
* May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned.
* The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
* All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the
* This position will advise undergraduate majors.
* This position will supervise/advise graduate students.
* The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses int he area of reading within elementary education.
* The successful candidate may be responsible for teaching graduate courses in the reading endorsement program and in the area of reading within elementary education.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.
* Doctorate or terminal degree in Reading or closely related field. (conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources by August 17, 2026.)
* Minimum three years' teaching experience as instructor of record with at least one year in K-6 with teaching reading as part of the job responsibility.
** Preferred Qualification
*** Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
* Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
* Demonstrated preparation to teach, advise and support a wide variety of students.
* Demonstrated ability to teach the courses listed, along with additional courses depending on the department's needs: ELE 411 Literacy and Learning in Diverse Elementary Classrooms, ELE 421 Integrating Critical Literacies to Promote Equity Across the Elementary Curriculum, ELE 603…