Assistant Professor - Elementary Education

About the role

The Department of Teaching and Leadership at Pittsburg State University seeks an elementary education faculty member specializing in reading. The position will begin August of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Ensure curriculum and instruction meets the standards for teacher licensure as outlined by the Kansas State Department of Education
• Ensure all curriculum and instruction for literacy courses taught are grounded in Structured Literacy
• Faculty member will be involved with the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy and ensure elementary education programs are aligned with the blueprint
• Deliver assigned courses through in-person instruction on campus unless otherwise directed by Pittsburg State University
• Maintain regular on-campus office hours in line with Pittsburg State University and department guidelines

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution by August of 2026 in education, reading, or a similar field
• Teaching certification in an area of education
• Minimum of three years of full-time public-school teaching experience in the United States
• Experience utilizing evidence-based approaches in classroom and intervention settings with struggling students and teachers

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree or ABD from a regionally accredited institution by August of 2026 in education, reading, or a similar field (preferred)
• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience including working with diverse student populations, teaching a variety of content areas, and conducting a variety of assessments
• One year or more University teaching experience, preferably at the undergraduate level
• Commitment to collaboration
• Evidence of teaching excellence, both in-person and online
• Interest and/or experience in teacher preparation

Skills

• Specific training and experience applying Structured Literacy methodologies

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Application Documents Required

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vita
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Names and contact information (address, email and phone) of three references
• Unofficial Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts

First Consideration Date

June 29, 2026

Search Committee Chair

Dr. Bridgette Fincher (bfincher@pittstate.edu)