Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, Literacy/Reading, Special Education in Russellville, Arkansas at Arkansas Tech University (AR)

Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, Literacy/Reading, Special Education, or related field in the Department of Teaching and Educational Leadership within the College of Education and Health. The deadline for receipt of credentials is January 15, 2027. The anticipated starting date is August 2027.

The department seeks a collaborative teacher educator and scholar who will prepare elementary teachers to assume classroom responsibilities upon entry to the profession. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise clinical residencies, advise students, maintain an active scholarly agenda, and participate in departmental, college, university, professional, and community service. The position requires a commitment to high-impact practices, student success, and the preparation of teachers who can meet the needs of every learner.
- Teach a variety of undergraduate/graduate synchronous and asynchronous courses in the Department of Teaching and Educational Leadership
- Effectively advise students and supervise interns in teaching residencies.
- Engage teacher candidates in high-impact learning experiences, including clinical practice, collaborative inquiry, and applied instructional planning.
- Model the purposeful use of instructional technology to support learning, assessment, and accessibility.
- Collaborate with faculty and school partners in the development, review, assessment, and maintenance of Teaching and Educational Leadership programs.
- Model professional and ethical practice and prepare candidates to fulfill their responsibilities as educators.
- Provide impactful departmental, college, university, and professional service relevant to the university, community, and state.
- Assist in promoting TEL programs and in the recruiting and retention of students.
- Participate in committee assignments and professional development activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the department head.
Minimum Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in elementary education, reading/literacy, special education, and/or curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in elementary education or literacy/reading, or a closely related field.
- ABD candidates will be considered; the doctorate must be completed by the appointment start date.
- A minimum of three years as a teacher of record in a U. S. public school K-12 classroom.
- Demonstrated knowledge of elementary curriculum, instructional planning, and developmentally appropriate pedagogy.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with faculty, teaching residents, and school partners preferred.
- Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for a sustained research agenda.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in college teaching, particularly in elementary education, reading/literacy, special education, or closely related field preferred.
- Experience designing and teaching effective online and hybrid/Hyflex courses preferred.
- Knowledge of structured literacy, dyslexia, reading intervention, and multitiered systems of support.
- Experience supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities in elementary classrooms.
- Familiarity with Arkansas academic standards, educator preparation expectations, and teacher licensure requirements.
- Experience with program assessment, accreditation, school partnerships, grant writing, or externally-supported projects.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with faculty, teaching residents and field-based participants, and school partners.
- Experience in college teaching, particularly in elementary education, middle level education, special education, literacy/reading, educational technology, and/or closely related field preferred.
- Experience in college online teaching preferred.
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, coordinating, or assessing high-impact practices (e.g., internships, service learning, undergraduate research, learning communities, first-year experiences, capstone projects, study abroad, peer mentoring).
- Demonstrated experience developing durable skills such as communication, critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, professionalism, leadership, or adaptability.
- Main Campus - Russellville, AR
- A typical teaching load for undergraduate faculty is 12 course credit hours per semester.
- Residency supervision requires local travel.