"Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor Reading"

Job Description

Job ID: 295626
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading offers master's degrees, an education specialist degree, an endorsement program in reading education, as well as a doctoral degree in curriculum studies. Additionally, the department provides a service function to all other programs in the College of Education. A full-time reading faculty member is needed to support the college's reading programs, teacher certification programs, and the pre-education program. The individual hired in this faculty position is expected to contribute to the college's goal of continued excellence and innovation in teaching. The College of Education is accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Reading position requires teaching and service to the college related to the faculty member's expertise in the science of reading. This includes delivering high-quality instruction and will focus predominantly on undergraduate courses in reading in face-to-face and online formats, with content heavy in the science of reading. The position is a 10-month, non-tenure track appointment. This full-time position would also entail providing service to others in the College of Education in two ways: supporting grant applications related to the science of reading and providing professional learning opportunities to other faculty of the college related to the science of reading. This faculty member may also seek additional professional growth opportunities to further their education and expertise in the area.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Reading Education, Literacy Education, Special Education or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in reading/literacy education, by August 1, 2026.
• Minimum three years of experience as a full-time teacher in a K-12 setting.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of using evidence-based practices to inform reading instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching reading/literacy education in higher education settings
• Experience teaching reading in K-5
• Lexia LETRS professional learning
• Evidence of successful delivery of professional development
• Experience with literacy assessment, diagnosis, and research- based interventions
• Knowledge of innovative and instructional approaches to work effectively with a wide range of students across a variety of rural, suburban, and urban community settings

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins March 26, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Co-Chairs: Drs. Leslie Roberts-Chala and Sally Brown

Email: lroberts@georgiasouthern.edu; sallybrown@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-344-2506; 912-478-7268