Assistant Professor of Practice K-6 in Literacy Education

Job Description

The University of Indianapolis invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in K-6 Literacy Education. This full-time, 9-month appointment in the School of Education begins in the 2025-2026 school year. Professor of Practice positions are 3-year, non-tenure, renewable contracts. Candidates of diverse and minority backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. In this role, the successful applicant will teach literacy courses and supervise students in practical classroom experiences for programs in Elementary Education, Transition to Teaching, and Literacy Specialists Master’s program. Responsibilities will also include teaching in various settings, including on-campus classrooms, clinical settings, online environments, and evenings or weekends, as needed. It is preferred the applicant have a doctorate in Education (ABD acceptable) with a specialization in Literacy, particularly Early Elementary Literacy, the Science of Reading, and instructional strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse learners. A minimum of three years of teaching literacy in an elementary school is required. This position is highly collaborative. The successful applicant will work closely with faculty, students, and school and community partners to foster creativity, collegiality, and innovation. An active scholarly research agenda, including publications and presentations, is preferred. Responsibilities • Collaborating both inside and outside of the University to develop and deliver instruction that results in improved student learning. • Teach and supervise students in K–6 Literacy Education • Provide instruction in various modalities (on-campus, clinical, online, evenings/weekends) • Maintain an active research agenda (publications, presentations, grant-writing) • Collaborate with faculty, school partners, and community stakeholders • Participate in curriculum development and program assessment Qualifications • Earned doctorate in Education (ABD acceptable) with a focus on Literacy, particularly Early Elementary Literacy, the Science of Reading, and instructional strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse learners. • Minimum of three years of teaching literacy in a K-6 school setting. • Possession of an Elementary Teaching License. • Demonstrated Science of Reading training. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with faculty, students, K-12 school partners, and community groups. • Experience developing and leading effective instructional strategies that enhance student learning. • Proven ability to work collaboratively both within and outside the university to develop and deliver instructional programs. • Evidence of an active scholarly research agenda, including publications and presentations.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University. UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far. As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application! The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX. Benefits • Medical Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Tuition Discount • Retirement Savings Plan - 403B • Employee Discounts & Services • Free Parking • Onsite Health & Wellness Center For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site. Apply Job!