Assistant/Associate Professor of Teacher Education - Literacy Education

## Assistant/Associate Professor of Teacher Education - Literacy EducationNevada State University invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Teacher Education - Literacy Education to start August 1, 2026. The Assistant/Associate Professor will contribute to program development and academic leadership. Qualified candidates may be considered for program director or department chair responsibilities. Nevada State University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and we are looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multicultural, and multilingual communities. Our program seeks candidates who are passionate about fostering success among our highly diverse student population as well as preparing educators to advocate in a similar manner for their own students.The School of Education (SOE) is an exciting place to be. More than 1,200 undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students are pursuing licensure programs in elementary and secondary, special education, as well as speech-language pathology and school psychology. In response to a statewide shortage of K-12 educators, speech-language pathologists and school psychologists, Nevada State has made a strong commitment to building out the SOE to include the following additional academic programs:* Master’s Degree in Speech-Pathology* Baccalaureate Degree in Elementary Education with Emphasis in Bilingual Education* Baccalaureate program in Inclusive Early Childhood Education (EC/ECSE)* Ed.S. in School Psychology* Bachelor of Arts in Special Education with a Concentration in AutismThe new School of Education building opened in the summer of 2021; in addition to being home for all SOE programs, faculty, and staff, the new facility includes an early childhood education center, a speech-language pathology clinic and a Psychoeducational Mental Health Clinic.* Teach 24 credits per academic year, which amounts to four courses per semester.* Teach lower- and upper-level courses in Teacher Education and Literacy in a variety of formats (e.g., in-person, hybrid, online). Approximately half of this instructional load will be dedicated to core courses in the literacy curriculum.* Fulfill service obligations to the School of Education, Nevada State University, our local community as well as the discipline-specific professional community.* Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.* Engage in scholarly activity within your discipline or in the scholarship of teaching and learning.- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education or a related field (Candidates who are ABD will be considered with the expectation that the Ph.D. or Ed.D. will be completed by July 31, 2026).* Experience teaching early childhood literacy.* Commitment to teach literacy/methods courses.* Expertise in curriculum mapping and program development.* Experience advising undergraduate pre-service teachers, school-university partnerships, and contributing to program assessment, and accreditation processes.* Experience with program mapping and program development.* Experience in web-based learning management systems (Nevada State uses Canvas) and multiple course modalities (online, hybrid, in-person).* Experience with (or desire to teach) online, hybrid, or evening classes.* Research expertise in early, adolescent, or disciplinary literacy.* Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;* Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;* Statement of Teaching Philosophy;* Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).Having been established in 2002, Nevada State University places a special emphasis on the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Located on a developing 512-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the university emphasizes high-quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences and innovation as a means to more efficient, effective outcomes in all corners of the campus. With an enrollment surpassing 7,500 students, Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education.Nevada State University has grown to offer over 60 high-demand majors and minors. Curriculum is developed based upon the needs of communities in Nevada, business and industry, and the demands of its students. Top programs include nursing, education, business administration, biology and psychology.NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).Steven Kenney Associate Vice President of Human Resources Title IX Coordinator 1300 Nevada State Drive Rogers Student Center #325 Henderson, NV 89002 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Steven Kenney, Title IX Coordinator, Nevada State University, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002, Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Email: View email address on click.appcast.io; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io FAX: View phone number on click.appcast.io; TDD: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Email: View email address on click.appcast.io; or to both.Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found here.If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at Nevada State University's .NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945.Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr