"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Teaching in Elementary Language Arts and Literacies"

The Department of Curriculum Studies in the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching position, commencing May 1st, 2026. This position will be 75% teaching and 25% research and/or service. We seek candidates with a pedagogical focus on Elementary Language Arts and Literacies who will contribute to our vision of educational excellence by advancing the preparation of teacher candidates and teaching at the graduate level.

We are seeking an innovative colleague whose expertise and experience in Elementary Language Arts and Literacies demonstrate the following:

• the potential to contribute to academic knowledge and leadership in the field of Elementary Language Arts and Literacies in teacher education;
• a commitment to advancing the area of literacies as a distinctive pedagogy that focuses on the multiple literacies of early and middle years children (i.e., Kindergarten to Grade 8);
• extensive knowledge of research, theories, concepts, and practices in literacies;
• an expansive approach to literacy, including multiliteracies, multimodalities, and critical literacies; and
• a strong global perspective on literacies and interest in engaging in national and international research collaborations.

Candidates will have completed a doctoral degree in English Language Arts/Language & Literacies education from an accredited university. Applicants will also have publications in theory and practice related to ELA pedagogy. Relevant elementary teaching experience as well as knowledge of Canadian ELA curriculum is required. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level is considered an asset. The individual is required to have, or be eligible to receive, a valid Saskatchewan Professional “A” teaching certificate.

The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate level in the area of elementary ELA and teach at the graduate level in areas related to literacies and research, promoting expansive literacies practices that are responsive to diverse children and families. The candidate will also conduct and disseminate research work, scholarly work, and/or artistic work related to literacies education, contribute to collegial processes in the College of Education, and provide service, including demonstrating the willingness and expertise to work with community partners. All Department members are expected to teach undergraduate (teacher education) courses, supervise graduate students, participate in administrative work, serve on committees, and provide public services, and have the opportunity to teach graduate courses.

Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in English Language and Literacies education at the elementary and/or middle years levels.
• Evidence of successful classroom teaching experience in English Language and Literacies at the elementary school levels.
• Evidence of successful post-secondary teaching in elementary English Language and Literacies education.
• Experience in working collaboratively with diverse school populations and/or community groups to support the development of innovative teaching practices in Language and Literacies education.
• A commitment to culturally responsive teaching, including place-based, land-based, and anti-racist pedagogies.
• Experience with EDI principles in teaching and

Salary Bands: The salary for this position is determined by experience and qualifications, in line with the University of Saskatchewan’s collective agreement. The scale is $110,489 - $131,909.

The position includes a benefits package with health, dental, and vision care plans; life insurance; disability coverage; pension plan; professional expense allowance; and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled.

Application Process: Applications must include:

1. A cover letter outlining the candidate’s teaching experience.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A teaching philosophy statement that focuses on literacies.
4. Contact information for three references.

Please send completed applications to:

Dr. Geraldine Balzer
Department Head, Curriculum Studies
College of Education
University of Saskatchewan
021 - 28 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X1
Email: ecur.office@usask.ca

Department of Curriculum Studies: https://education.usask.ca/departments/ecur.php
The College of Education Strategic Plan 2025: https://education.usask.ca/about-us/strategicplan2025.php