Assistant Professor of Literacy Education
Assistant Professor of Literacy Education
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$ 54000 - 60000
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Job Description
Under the general direction of the department chair this full-time tenure-track faculty position will teach literacy methods and assessment courses in both the graduate and undergraduate education programs beginning August 1 2026. 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.
Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Essential Functions/Primary Job Responsibilities:
Teaching (60%)
The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses with a primary focus on PreK-grade 6 literacy education. Undergraduate courses are typically offered during the day and are in-person on campus during the fall and spring semesters. Graduate courses are currently all online and offered year- round one evening a week either synchronously or asynchronously at the discretion of the instructor.
- Plan course syllabi/assignments to meet Hood College and departmental curriculum requirements.
- Critique students performance on various assignments to measure the quality of learning build thinking skills challenge students assumptions and reinforce concepts to include practical application of new skills.
- Determine grades for assignments and overall achievement in class. Provide appropriate documentation of grades to students throughout the semester including by providing formal midterm and final grades.
- Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard and Anthology Portfolio (Chalk & Wire) for instruction record keeping and data collection purposes.
- Maintain regular office hours mentor students and work with students to address problems and resolve issues.
- Serve as the academic advisor for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Director of Reading Specialization Program: The faculty member will serve as Director of the Reading Specialization graduate program. As part of this role the faculty member must be available each July to coordinate the Summer Reading Clinic associated with the program. Responsibilities related to directing the program and coordinating the clinic may count toward the faculty members annual 21-credit teaching load or be compensated through supplemental pay as determined by the department chair and Provost in consultation with the faculty member. Should the Reading Specialization program be discontinued the faculty position will remain and the faculty member will continue to teach literacy/reading courses in both the undergraduate and graduate programs as well as other courses as needed.
Service (20%)
The faculty member will provide service to the department and the College. Common examples of service in the Department of Education include but are not limited to advising students supporting department initiatives and events supporting Admissions events active membership on department and College committees directing programs as needed and supporting the departments accreditation process. As stated above this faculty member will direct the reading specialization graduate program as one aspect of their service to the department and the College.
Scholarship (20%)
The faculty member will routinely engage in scholarship activities including conducting research and disseminating research and academic papers in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations. Engaging in scholarship with students is highly encouraged.
Qualifications
We seek a candidate who values diversity equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood Colleges mission as a student-centered liberal arts institution.
To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
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
Technology Skills
Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems such as the Blackboard Learning Management System and department-specific software applications.
Language Skills
Strong English oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions and inquiries from both external and internal stakeholders in person through email and by phone.
Mathematical Skills
Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking projections goal setting and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.
Compensation
The salary for this position ranges from $54000 to $60000 depending on circumstances including an applicants skills and qualifications certain degrees and certifications prior job experience training and other relevant factors. Additional compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted teaching load may be provided. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits including medical dental vision retirement paid time off and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College.
To Apply
We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter resum and three professional references. Letters of Recommendation can be emailed to Hilary Stipelman at If you need assistance with the online application process please email or call . Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Kristy Calo at
Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex race color national origin sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression marital status pregnancy disability religion or age in recruitment admission and access to or treatment or employment in its programs services benefits or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Coordinator for Title IX Alumnae Hall 401 Rosemont Avenue Frederick MD 21701 (AD 308) . For complete information on Hood Colleges nondiscrimination policy please visit
Employment Type
Full-Time
