Instructor - Early Literacy

About the role

This instructor position provides instruction and facilitation support to the Teacher Education Department, specifically special projects related to the UNO Early Literacy Workshop. This position requires strong curriculum and instructional experience; independent judgment; ability to prepare documents with minimal instruction; make decisions based on broad general guidelines related to project instruction and facilitation; micro and macro-level communication with private, state, and campus entities related to the project, and other responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Development and facilitation of curriculum associated with a statewide literacy teacher training workshop/course offered through the Teacher Education Department
• One-on-one contact with Project Director (faculty) to support facilitation and development of curriculum
• Train new facilitators around the state on curriculum model and implementation practices
• Problem solve to meet deadlines of project training materials and communication
• Cordination and organization of workshop schedules and statewide facilitator trainings
• Provide inclusive, teacher-centered adult learning opportunities in responsive cohort training model

Requirements

• Master’s degree in literacy or a related educational field
• Work with adult learners and professional development of educators
• Educational coordination and administrative support experience including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, learning management experience (e.g., Canvas), and effective interpersonal skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Can prioritize in a multi-dimensional professional work environment
• At least 3 years of PreK-6 teaching experience
• Strong background in early literacy and evidence-based literacy practices

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral candidate, Ed.D., or Ph.D in elementary or literacy education or a related field
• Prior preference will be given to candidates with university teaching experience, prior curriculum development; evidence of working with students in culturally/linguistically diverse settings; and collaboration experience between a university and community organizations such as public and private schools
• Educational coordination and administrative support experience including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, learning management experience (e.g., Canvas)

Physical Demands

Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Additional Duties

Why UNO? The University of Nebraska at Omaha is a metropolitan, public research university, with deep roots in making higher education accessible and community-driven. As both a Metropolitan University of distinction and a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution, UNO’s mission is “to transform and improve the quality of life locally, nationally, and globally,” with a bold vision to be “the premier Metropolitan University in the U.S. and the world.” UNO’s core values—Excellence, Engagement, Discovery, Integrity, and the Maverick Spirit—illustrate UNO’s transparent, student-focused ethos. Today, over 15,000 students are enrolled across more than 200 programs, spanning undergraduate, graduate, and online offerings, with growth particularly strong among graduate, transfer, and out-of-state populations. UNO’s “OUR Tuition” initiative is fueling this momentum by offering significantly reduced tuition to students in surrounding states.

UNO alumni make a powerful economic impact—adding roughly $2.4 billion to Omaha’s economy in 2024 while supporting approximately 12,500 local jobs. (Silicon Prairie News). The UNO Alumni Association is a global network of 123,000+ living alumni, contributing to university and community through mentoring, giving, and engagement. Community engagement remains a defining part of UNO’s identity. Through its Office of Engagement and the nationally recognized Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, UNO brings students, faculty, and community partners together to collaborate on teaching, research, and service. In 2023–24 alone, the university worked with more than 430 community organizations—including nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, and K–12 schools—demonstrating its role as a vital partner in driving positive impact across the region (University of Nebraska Omaha).