Assistant/Associate Professor of Literacy Edu
$60,000–$65,000 year
On-site · Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Notre Dame of Maryland University invites applications for a 10-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Literacy Education within the School of Education. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy education, developing and revising curricula grounded in research and inclusive pedagogy, advising and supporting teacher candidates, supervising student research and field experiences, contributing to edTPA preparation, and participating in scholarship, service, and accreditation activities. The faculty member will engage in program development aligned with state and national standards (MSDE, CAEP, ILA), support field placements and recruitment, build community partnerships, and promote equity and inclusion in literacy education. The position emphasizes scholarship and professional development, engagement with doctoral committees, and collaboration to advance literacy outcomes for diverse learners.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in Literacy Education, Reading, Curriculum & Instruction (with a literacy focus), or a closely related field
- PreK–12 teaching experience required
- Strong foundation in literacy research, including the science of reading, alongside the ability to draw on a range of research and evidence-based approaches to support diverse learners
- Strong background in evidence-based literacy practices, with attention to explicit instruction, student-centered teaching, student motivation and engagement, and the literacy development of diverse learners
- Experience supporting multilingual learners and integrating literacy across content areas
- Evidence of successful teaching at the university level (undergraduate and/or graduate)
- Demonstrated record of scholarship or potential for scholarly productivity in literacy education
- Knowledge of state certification/licensure processes and national standards (CAEP and literacy standards such as ILA)
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service
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