Teacher Education Instructor, Reading Education, Part-Time [Pool Posting]

Special Instructions to Applicants

The Department of Teacher Education is accepting applications for potential Instructor openings for courses in Reading Education for the academic year 2026-2027. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this pool posting.

Application to this pool will be utilized to fill part-time, non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible instructor positions on the Athens campus as student demand dictates for fall and spring semesters.

To apply, please complete the online application and upload required documents including resume/CV, detailed letter of Interest, list of at least 3 professional references with full current contact information including email address, and a document outlining your availability to teach for fall semester (August 24, 2026- December 13, 2026) and spring semester (January 11, 2027 - April 30, 2027.

Please apply by 3/2/2027.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave and retirement.

Job Description

The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education prepares graduates who are CALLED to LEAD: Change Agents who are Lifelong Learners committed to Embracing Diversity and LEADership. Our leader-educators, practitioners, and human service professionals share our commitment to serving society responsibly as change agents in meeting diverse human and social needs.

The number of Teacher Education courses offered each semester is dependent on student demand. The need may include both graduate and undergraduate courses in Reading Education. The successful applicant will bring strong qualifications both academically and professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses on campus and/or online.
• Contribute to the instructional mission of the Teacher Education Department and Patton College of Education.
• Using Canvas for academic engagement

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's degree in the field or comparable
2. Current or prior teaching license
3. Experience teaching students for that field
4. Experience using technology for teaching
5. Training/experience in the Science of Reading

Preferred Qualifications

1. Relevant and recent Pre K-12 classroom based experience
2. Demonstrated knowledge of theory and research-supported best practices for teaching and learning
3. Licensure in content area
4. Experience facilitating professional development
5. Evidence of professional training or attendance and/or presentations at conferences
6. Ability to deliver online instruction

Department
Teacher Education

Job Open Date
03/16/2026

Posting Close Date
Please apply by 03/02/2027

Job Category: Instructor

Months
4 month

Planning Unit: Patton College of Education

Campus: Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jennifer Martin, martinj8@ohio.edu