Assistant Professor of Literacy Education

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For more information, please see:  The School of Teaching and Learning invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Literacy Education beginning August 16, 2027. We seek candidates with expertise in foundational literacy development and instruction. The successful candidate will contribute to elementary and/or middle-level teacher preparation through literacy methods instruction and supervision of clinical and field-based experiences.

The position requires a commitment to equitable and accessible literacy education that recognizes and builds upon learners  cultural and linguistic resources.

• Teach undergraduate literacy methods courses in elementary and/or middle-level teacher preparation programs.
• Supervise and support teacher candidates during clinical and field-based experiences.
• Maintain an active program of scholarly research and publication.
• Engage in service activities that support the School, College, University, and profession.

• Teach master s and doctoral courses and mentor graduate students within the School of Teaching and Learning.

This is a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment. The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester, typically consisting of three courses each semester, which may include clinical teaching and supervision responsibilities. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The locus of annual evaluation, tenure, and promotion is the School of Teaching and Learning. A comprehensive benefits package is included, and summer teaching opportunities may be available.

School of Teaching and Learning (TCH):
The School of Teaching and Learning (TCH) is housed within the College of Education at Illinois State University. Our faculty are committed to advancing leadership in teaching, learning, and teacher education at the state, national, and international levels. We have 38 full-time tenure-track faculty in teacher education programs at the undergraduate, master, and doctoral levels who work collaboratively with colleagues in four other Colleges on campus, public schools, and communities.

TCH is home to a vibrant community of scholars and educators who are committed to culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogies, developing innovative approaches to education, collaborative relationships, and shared leadership. The University has been developing teachers both within and outside the state of Illinois for over 150 years. University lab schools and local school partnerships offer opportunities for authentic and connected classroom experiences to enhance the preparation of teacher candidates.

On-campus lab schools promote research embedded collaborative opportunities with faculty. For more information about our School, visit: