Assistant/Associate Professor of Teacher Education - Literacy Education

Nevada 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.

Candidates should be able to teach literacy methods courses, particularly courses with a focus on emergent literacy development, and content literacy courses with a focus on reading to learn. Candidate should be prepared to teach foundational literacy courses addressing phonics, phonemic awareness, and evidence-based early reading instruction. Candidates should be able to provide examples of integrating a social justice framework into all courses.

About the School of Education at Nevada State:

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 Autism

The 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.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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).
• At least three (3) years teaching literacy in a K-5 setting.
• Certification or eligibility for certification in Nevada.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, teacher preparation, and student success.
• Demonstrated dedication to or interest in working with a diverse student population.
• Commitment to teaching literacy/methods courses.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

9-month. Tenure or Tenure Track. Budgeted salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

Required Attachment(s): 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).