Associate or Professor in Literacies, Literature, and Learning

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Teaching and Learning in The Ohio State University’s College of Education and Human Ecology seeks a 9-month tenure-track Associate Professor or Professor for its Literacies, Literature, and Learning section on the Columbus campus. The position begins in August 2027 and requires an on-campus, face-to-face presence. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s teacher education mission through research and scholarship (at least 40%), teaching and student mentorship (40%), and professional service and leadership (20%).

The successful candidate will bring an established, nationally or internationally recognized research program related to reading and/or writing, a record of extramural funding, and a commitment to evidence-based or evidence-informed practice and community engagement. Research should address at least one of these areas: writing; literacy teacher preparation or professional learning; implementation or translational science applied to literacy and literacy systems; digital technology or artificial intelligence in literacy education; early or middle childhood literacy; or meeting learners’ varied literacy needs. The candidate is expected to secure extramural funding and to help prepare preservice and inservice teachers and graduate students in the science of reading and evidence-based practices that support reading and writing success.

The candidate will teach graduate, undergraduate, and licensure courses in literacy, foundations of reading, reading comprehension, writing, and related areas of teacher learning and practice; contribute to curriculum development; and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. The candidate will collaborate with scholars and educational partners, engage with schools, communities, and education stakeholders, and provide service and leadership at the program, section, department, college, university, state, national, and/or international levels.

The scholar will be affiliated with the Reading and Writing Research↔Practice Initiative (RWRP), with leadership opportunities and generous startup support. The initiative works to expand the capacity to conduct, communicate, and use reading and writing research; strengthen teacher and graduate-student literacy education; build partnerships with schools, communities, and educational organizations; support state and national leadership; and cultivate accurate, nuanced understanding and application of the science of reading and the science of teaching reading. The successful candidate may also join other relevant EHE Centers.

Candidates must complete background checks and approved initial science of reading training if they have not already done so, and participate in annual science of reading professional learning. The offer will be based on internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications. Ohio State provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Doctorate in education or a related field.
• Specific expertise related to reading, writing, and evidence-based or evidence-informed practice.
• At least 3 years of practical experience teaching reading or writing, or considerable experience in educational contexts or settings.
• Rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Established, externally funded research program.
• College or university teaching and mentoring experience.
• History of collaboration in research, teaching, and/or service.
• Demonstrated leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and core values of the Department of Teaching and Learning and the College of Education and Human Ecology.
• Strong written and oral communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Prepared to teach in person and participate in in-person service activities on campus.
• Ability to complete required background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with national and state literacy professional standards, Reading/English Language Arts teaching and learning standards, and literacy-related legislation or policies.
• Active involvement in professional organizations or efforts to improve literacy learning.
• Knowledge of accreditation organizations and processes (e.g., CAEP, IDA, ILA) and/or IDA/CERI structured literacy certifications.
• Knowledge or experience using technology and AI in university and P–8 teaching.
• Training or experience with synchronous and asynchronous online college or university courses.

Responsibilities

• Support the Department of Teaching and Learning’s mission and vision.
• Secure extramural funding through grants and contracts and continue an independent research program aligned with the RWRP’s mission.
• Build research and teaching collaborations with faculty and programs across departments and disciplines within and outside EHE, particularly in reading and literacy.
• Teach undergraduate, graduate, and licensure courses and contribute to curriculum development.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in internal and external academic service advancing the Department and the RWRP.
• Work with local, state, and national education stakeholders, schools, communities, and educational organizations to advance PK–8 education.
• Provide leadership within the section, Department, College, University, and at state, national, and international levels.
• Contribute to the Department’s collegial community.
• Complete approved initial science of reading training if not already completed and participate in annual science of reading professional learning.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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