Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy Education

About the role

The Curators of the University of Missouri seek a full-time Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy Education in the College of Education at the University of Missouri St. Louis campus.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the areas of Sociolinguistics and Communication in the Classroom, including courses such as Cross-Cultural Communication in the Classroom, Literacy for Adolescent Learners in Content Areas, and related courses. Conduct research in these areas as well as other scholarly duties assigned by the Department.

Requirements

The position requires the services of an individual who possesses a PhD in Literacy Education, Elementary Education, or a closely related field or an EdD in Literacy Education, Elementary Education, or a closely related field. Applicants must apply online at www.umsl.jobs.

Qualifications

• A current curriculum vitae
• A letter of interest describing your fit for the position requirements as described above, as well as how your experiences and expertise align with the UM System Values Statement
• A research statement describing your program of research and plans for future research, including any current or potential external funding opportunities
• A teaching philosophy statement reflecting your experience with and/or ability to support the success of students from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds
• Other relevant materials (e.g. sample publications, teaching ratings)

Benefits

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit: https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions.