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.

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