Tenure - Track Assistant Professor in Secondary English Education

Assumption University • Worcester, MA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Assumption University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Education Department specializing in Secondary English Education 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 the names and contact information of three references who can attest to their teaching experience and qualifications. Candidates are invited to describe in the cover letter their experience working with a diverse student body. Materials must be submitted online as MS Word documents or PDF files. The application deadline is December 1, 2026.

Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect. In compliance with federal and Massachusetts law, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and other legally protected status, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Language, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual Education, Secondary English Education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated content area expertise in literacy development for grades 5–12 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 mission of the University and show respect for Assumption University's Catholic and Assumptionist identity.

Nice To Haves

• K–12 teaching license in secondary English (5–12), ESL, or a related field.
• Massachusetts Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement.
• Three or more years of classroom teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in a teacher preparation program.
• Experience with K–12 partnerships and grants.
• Experience teaching courses in curriculum and methods in secondary English, adolescent literacy development, teaching multilingual learners, reading and writing across the curriculum, introductory education, 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 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