Education Faculty-Literacy​/Reading Specialist

Education Faculty-Literacy/Reading Specialist

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Job Title:

Education Faculty-Literacy/Reading Specialist

The Education Department seeks a full-time faculty member with a primary teaching focus in reading and related areas as assigned by the Dean. This position plays an active role in advancing a collaborative, learner-centered environment and contributes to a culture of inquiry, critical reflection, and evidence-based practice across the department and institution.

• Teach courses in reading and related disciplines, ensuring instructional quality, student engagement, and inclusive learning environments.
• Develop and update course materials, incorporate new teaching methodologies, and use technology to enhance learning.
• Advising students on academic issues, career counseling, and enrollment management.
• Participate in program assessment, catalog revisions, and curriculum development.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as research, publishing, conference presentations, and external grant work as appropriate to faculty discipline.
• Provide professional services to the college, department, and community, including committee service, accreditation activities, and leadership of student organizations.
• Coordinate with the Dean and other faculty on departmental goals and policies.

Other duties as assigned by Dean.

• Master’s degree in literacy/reading education, curriculum and instruction, educational psychology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching reading.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in U.S. public school systems.
• For tenure-track positions, a terminal degree (earned Doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree) in a discipline related to the teaching assignment.

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in literacy/reading education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or a related field.
• At least 18 graduate credit hours in literacy/reading at the doctoral level.
• Evidence of effective teaching and ongoing scholarly or professional engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology to enhance student learning and expand access.

• Successful background record check required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Satisfactory evaluation of driving record required.

Salary:
Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Annual salary range approximately $48,493–$67,000, as allowed under the SCEA agreement. Comprehensive benefits package available.

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Exempt

SCEA

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College designates an individual to coordinate non-discrimination efforts to comply with Title II of the ADA, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the compliance coordinators at each College.

Veterans Preference. This position is subject to Veterans Preference.