Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, Literacy/Reading, Special Education

Arkansas Tech University•Russellville, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Elementary Education, Literacy/Reading, Special Education, or a related field in the Department of Teaching and Educational Leadership within the College of Education and Health. The anticipated start date is August 2027, and credentials must be received by January 15, 2027. The department seeks a collaborative teacher educator and scholar to prepare elementary teachers to assume classroom responsibilities upon entering the profession. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise clinical residencies, advise students, maintain an active scholarly agenda, and contribute service to the department, college, university, profession, and community. The role calls for commitment to high-impact practices, student success, and preparing teachers to meet the needs of every learner. Typical undergraduate faculty teaching load is 12 course credit hours per semester. Residency supervision requires local travel.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in elementary education, reading/literacy, special education, curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in elementary education or literacy/reading, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but the doctorate must be completed by the appointment start date.
At least three years as a teacher of record in a U.S. public school K–12 classroom.
Demonstrated knowledge of elementary curriculum, instructional planning, and developmentally appropriate pedagogy.
Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for a sustained research agenda.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with faculty, teaching residents, and school partners.
Experience in college teaching, particularly in elementary education, reading/literacy, special education, or a closely related field.
Experience designing and teaching effective online and hybrid/Hyflex courses.
Knowledge of structured literacy, dyslexia, reading intervention, and multitiered systems of support.
Experience supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities in elementary classrooms.
Familiarity with Arkansas academic standards, educator preparation expectations, and teacher licensure requirements.
Experience with program assessment, accreditation, school partnerships, grant writing, or externally supported projects.
Experience in college teaching in elementary education, middle level education, special education, literacy/reading, educational technology, or a closely related field.
Experience in college online teaching.
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, coordinating, or assessing high-impact practices such as internships, service learning, undergraduate research, learning communities, first-year experiences, capstone projects, study abroad, or peer mentoring.
Demonstrated experience developing durable skills such as communication, critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, professionalism, leadership, or adaptability.

Responsibilities

Teach a variety of synchronous and asynchronous undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of Teaching and Educational Leadership.
Advise students and supervise interns in teaching residencies.
Engage teacher candidates in high-impact learning experiences, including clinical practice, collaborative inquiry, and applied instructional planning.
Model purposeful use of instructional technology to support learning, assessment, and accessibility.
Collaborate with faculty and school partners to develop, review, assess, and maintain Teaching and Educational Leadership programs.
Model professional and ethical practice and prepare candidates to fulfill their responsibilities as educators.
Provide departmental, college, university, and professional service relevant to the university, community, and state.
Assist in promoting Teaching and Educational Leadership programs and recruiting and retaining students.
Participate in committee assignments and professional development activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the department head.