Assistant Professor of Reading and Elementary Education

Assistant Professor of Reading and Elementary Education

Wilkes University invites applicants for a full-time, 12-month Assistant Professor of Reading and Elementary Education serving the undergraduate department. The Dr. Richard Abbas Alley School of Education provides opportunities for students to grow academically, personally and professionally. The Early Childhood and Elementary program promotes an appreciation for diversity, child development, as well as a regard for research-based and innovative practices. The ethics of service and dedication are expected of Teacher Education students to meet the unique needs of all students within the learning community.

The successful candidate will teach early literacy and math methods courses in online, hybrid and face to face courses as needed. They will also coordinate the Early Childhood Education pathway program, advise students enrolled in this program, and collaborate with early childcare centers across Pennsylvania. An earned doctorate in education, child development, child and family studies, or a related discipline is required.

A Reading/Literacy Specialist Certification or willingness to obtain one is preferred. Candidates will demonstrate successful collaboration with others, leadership in the field of elementary education, and effective and inclusive communication skills. Experience in online course development and online teaching, teacher certification and a minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience are required. Experience teaching in higher education is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in local and global education and an articulated scholarly research agenda with a high potential to progress on a tenure track path.

Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,260 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,250 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels. Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.