Assistant Professor of Practice K-6 in Literacy Education

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The University of Indianapolis invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in K-6 Literacy Education. This full-time, 9-month appointment in the School of Education begins in the 2025-2026 school year. Professor of Practice positions are 3-year, non-tenure, renewable reputed company. Candidates of diverse and minority backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. In this role, the successful applicant will teach literacy courses and supervise reputed company in practical classroom experiences for programs in Elementary Education, Transition to Teaching, and Literacy Specialists Master’s program. Responsibilities will also include teaching in various settings, including on-reputed company classrooms, clinical settings, online environments, and evenings or weekends, as needed. It is preferred the applicant have a doctorate in Education (ABD acceptable) with a specialization in Literacy, particularly Early Elementary Literacy, the Science of Reading, and instructional strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse learners. A minimum of three years of teaching literacy in an elementary school is required. This position is highly collaborative. The successful applicant will work closely with faculty, reputed company, and school and community partners to foster creativity, collegiality, and innovation. An active scholarly research agenda, including publications and presentations, is preferred. Responsibilities • Collaborating both inside and reputed company of the University to reputed company and deliver instruction that results in improved student learning. • Teach and supervise reputed company in K–6 Literacy Education • Provide instruction in various modalities (on-reputed company, clinical, online, evenings/weekends) • Maintain an active research agenda (publications, presentations, grant-writing) • Collaborate with faculty, school partners, and community stakeholders • Participate in curriculum development and program assessment Qualifications • Earned doctorate in Education (ABD acceptable) with a focus on Literacy, particularly Early Elementary Literacy, the Science of Reading, and instructional strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse learners. • Minimum of three years of teaching literacy in a K-6 school setting. • Possession of an Elementary Teaching License. • Demonstrated Science of Reading training. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with faculty, reputed company, K-12 school partners, and community groups. • Experience developing and leading effective instructional strategies that enhance student learning. • Proven ability to work collaboratively both reputed company and reputed company the university to reputed company and deliver instructional programs. • Evidence of an active scholarly research agenda, including publications and presentations.

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