Tenure- Track Assistant Professor in Early Literacy Education

Assumption University • Worcester, MA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Assumption University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in the Education Department specializing in Language, Literacy, and Multilingual Learners, beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will maintain an active research and publication record, teach in-person courses, conduct field-based supervision, develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with local schools, and fulfill advising and other duties as needed by the Education Department and University.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and names and contact information for three references able to attest to their teaching experience and qualifications. Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files. The application deadline is December 1, 2026.

The position requires sitting, standing, walking, and bending. It also requires keyboard and computer-screen use, close vision, the ability to adjust visual focus, and manual dexterity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mental demands include reading documents, detailed work, confidentiality, language and math tasks, reasoning, oral and written communications, customer contact, managing concurrent tasks and interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

Assumption University recognizes the contributions of a diverse community and prohibits discrimination on legally protected bases in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, subject to bona fide qualifications where applicable.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Language Development, Literacy Education, Reading Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual Education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated content area expertise in early literacy (grades K–3), literacy development (grades 4–6), and language acquisition, drawing on evidence-based practices.
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts English Language Arts and Literacy Curriculum Framework.
• Experience mentoring and supervising teachers and/or teacher candidates.
• Commitment to working as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to contribute actively to the University's mission and show respect for Assumption University's Catholic and Assumptionist identity.

Nice To Haves

• K–12 teaching license in reading/literacy, elementary education, or a related field.
• Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement.
• Three or more years of teaching experience as a classroom teacher or reading specialist.
• Experience teaching in a teacher preparation program.
• Experience with K–12 partnerships and grants.
• Experience teaching courses in early literacy development, teaching multilingual learners, children's literature, introductory education, related graduate-level courses, and field supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research and publication record.
• Teach in-person courses.
• Conduct field-based supervision.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with local schools.
• Fulfill advising duties and other duties as needed by the Education Department and University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree