Assistant​/Associate Professor in English Language Arts

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Posting Details

Posting Number PG194321EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor in English Language Arts

Anticipated Hiring Range Asst: $78,000 - $84,000;
Assoc: $90,000 - $98,000

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, Onsite/Remote

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department College of Education

The NC State College of Education is a leading college of education recognized for preparing educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities to improve learner outcomes and advance the greater good. The college conducts research across educational technology, PK-16 partnerships, leadership and workforce development, policy, and evaluation. It includes three departments:
Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development (ELPHD);
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education (STEM); and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS).

The Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS) in the College of Education at NC State University seeks an exceptional candidate to work in English Language Arts (ELA), including Middle School ELA and secondary English Education preservice teacher preparation for Fall 2026. The candidate will teach secondary English and middle grades ELA methods courses, advise undergraduate pre-service teachers, and mentor doctoral students in the Literacy and English Language Arts (LELA) concentration.

The position is intended for an assistant or associate professor who will be part of the LELA, Middle Grades English Language Arts and Social Studies Education (MSL), and English Teacher Education (TED) program faculties.

As part of the Ph.D. in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS), the Literacy and English Language Arts (LELA) education concentration focuses on literacy, reading development, new literacies, and ELA education research, scholarship, and teacher preparation. The MSL Program offers an undergraduate degree and initial licensure in middle grades ELA and social studies. This position focuses on ELA education with collaboration opportunities with social studies education faculty.

The English Teacher Education (TED) concentration, part of the B.A. program in the English department, prepares undergraduates to teach high school English. The successful candidate will teach secondary ELA methods courses and collaborate with faculty in the English Department (College of Humanities and Social Sciences).

• An active research agenda focused on Secondary English Education and/or English Language Arts.
• Demonstrated potential to secure external research funding to support ongoing scholarly initiatives.
• An established record of research and publication commensurate with the rank and expectations of a Research 1 (very high research activity) university.

Application reviews will begin Dec. 8 and will continue until filled.

• Earned doctorate in English Education, Literacy Education, Teacher Education, Learning Sciences, Curriculum and Instruction, or related fields.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience in 6-12 schools or equivalent settings.

• Research focus related to Secondary English Education/English Language Arts
• Potential to secure externally-funded projects
• Established record of scholarly research and publication, aligned with the rank and the University’s Research 1 status

• Experience with supervising and facilitating student teaching internships and school partnerships
• Experience in program design, development, and coordination
• Demonstrated ability to apply digital instructional technology within courses

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter
• Contact information for at least 3 professional references

Required documents and further details can be found in the posting.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal…