Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy Education (9 month faculty; Tenure Track)

Department of Education Preparation and Leadership, College of Education, University of Missouri, St. Louis

The University of Missouri-St. Louis invites candidates for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Elementary Literacy Education beginning in August 2025. This is an in-person, full-time, benefits-eligible tenure track in Elementary Literacy Education housed within the College of Education. Our literacy programs include undergraduate and graduate (teacher residency and apprenticeship) pathways to initial teacher certification, joint elementary and special education certifications, joint elementary and TESOL certifications, Masters of Education with an emphasis in Reading (K-12), Masters of Education with an emphasis in TESOL, Masters of Special Education, and Doctorate of Teaching and Learning processes. We seek candidates who will enhance the College of Education's commitment to teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an impactful research agenda and publication record.
• Design and implement literacy teacher education curriculum that provides teacher candidates and teachers with a deep understanding of the sciences of reading and literacy within linguistically, and environmentally responsive frameworks.
• Teach and advise graduate and undergraduate students in person and online.
• Write grants and participate in and/or direct externally funded projects.
• Contribute leadership and programmatic oversight in Elementary Literacy.
• Collaborate with area agencies and/or schools.
• Provide leadership to field-based and literacy clinic experiences.
• Provide service to the university, the community and professional organizations.
• Applicants must be able to start on campus by Fall 2025. This is an in-person position in St. Louis, MO.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Literacy Education (by the start date) with a strong emphasis in Elementary Literacy.
• The candidate must have a strong research agenda with evidence of scholarly contributions.
• Candidates must also have experience teaching literacy in applied settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist/coach in public schools and/or those who have worked in literacy clinics or who supervised teacher candidates in practicum settings.
• Applied experiences in a related field (e.g., special education, TESOL, social studies, STEM) and knowledge and practice of interdisciplinary teaching and learning.
• Evidence of teaching and contribution to student development in higher education.
• Ability to enhance the College of Education's commitment to teaching, research, and service.

Applicants must apply online at www.umsl.jobs and are required to submit the following:

• A letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement and Teaching Statement
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Submit names and contact information of 3 professional references.
• Two academic writing samples
• Candidates are encouraged to discuss how their experiences and expertise support success in teaching, research, and community engagement.
  
  A single PDF file attached as a "resume" is strongly recommended. Only completed applications submitted online will be reviewed.
  
  Interested individuals may contact the search committee chair: Dr. Rebecca Rogers rogersrl@umsl.edu.

Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

The College of Education develops original programs and practices; rich student-centered learning experiences; and thoughtful, informed educators, practitioners, and entrepreneurs. We promote creative solutions for educational, community, and mental health settings. We nurture leaders, practitioners, and researchers to meet the critical demands of local, national, and global communities. We aim to extend the boundaries of our learning community to ensure that we and our partners learn from each other.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) is an urban research university enrolling over 16,000 students. UMSL is classified as a Community Engaged University through the Carnegie Foundation. As part of a metropolitan area of almost 3 million people, UMSL has immediate availability to cultural and education institutions as one of the country's major centers. The area includes museums, libraries, theater and opera companies, symphony orchestras, impressive parks and greenspaces, medical centers, and recreational facilities. UMSL is an Anchor Institution committed to intentionally applying university assets to strengthen the local community and the St. Louis region.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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