Description

Under the general direction of the department chair, this full-time tenure-track faculty position will teach literacy methods and assessment courses and other courses as assigned in both the graduate and undergraduate education programs beginning August 1, 2027. They will advise undergraduate and graduate students and regularly perform other service obligations to the education department and to the College. They will maintain a research agenda that is clear and targeted. Successful candidates will possess an earned doctoral degree in reading/literacy and have both practical and philosophical experience and expertise in historical, philosophical, and social perspectives in education related to effective teaching and learning. College level teaching experience, especially in reading/literacy education, is preferred. Preference will be shown to candidates with prior U.S. public-school teaching experience.

To Apply
We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, resumé, and three professional references. Letters of Recommendation can be emailed to stipelman@hood.edu. If you need assistance with the online application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with a focus on literacy or reading education
• Knowledge of current research in the field of literacy education
• PreK-grade 8 public school teaching experience in the United States preferred
• Previous college teaching experience preferred

The full job description can be found on the Hood College recruiting website.