Assistant Clinical Professor in Literacies, Literature, and Learning

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Job Title:Assistant Clinical Professor in Literacies, Literature, and Learning
Department:EHE | Teaching and Learning Administration
Position Overview
The Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and Human Ecology invites candidates to apply for a full-time (12-month) clinical-track assistant professor position to contribute to our PK-8 undergraduate licensure and Reading Endorsement programs. The successful candidate will join the Literacies, Literature, and Learning (LLL) section within the Department and will be hired on the Columbus campus. This position will begin in August of 2027.
The Department of Teaching and Learning is committed to ensuring that preservice and inservice teachers have strong preparation in the science of reading and evidence-based practices to support reading and writing success. The Department and College have recently launched a new Reading and Writing Research↔Practice Initiative (RWRP) to support this commitment, with which the candidate hired into this position will be involved. The RWRP focuses on translating research into high-quality teacher preparation and teaching practices along with enhancing partnerships between OSU and P-12 schools/programs.
The successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s teacher education mission primarily through teaching, and student mentorship (up to 24 credit hours annually), research connected to RWRP goals, and service. The successful candidate will teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate courses in Elementary and Middle Childhood Education (PK–8) offered by the Literacies, Literature, and Learning (LLL) section. The may also serve on graduate student committees.
The candidate is expected to collaborate with other LLL, Teaching and Learning, and Special Education faculty across all OSU campuses to revise/align reading and literacy courses with updated research and policy and/or General Education requirements; contribute to the accreditation of relevant programs; participate in the RWRP; and work with the Office of Accreditation and Licensure on field and student teaching placements. The candidate is expected to work with educational organizations, school/district, and state partners and to engage in RWRP, LLL, Department, College, and professional service. For those with strong research preparation, the position may also include a limited research component (10 – 15%) connected to RWRP goals.
Immigration/visa sponsorship may be available in very limited situations (e.g., H-1b change of employer), but all decisions concerning immigration/visa sponsorship will depend on an evaluation of complexity and risk.
Performance Objectives
Support the Department of Teaching and Learning’s mission and vision.
Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Contribute to curriculum development to advance undergraduate and graduate education in the Department of Teaching and Learning.
Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses in early and middle childhood education for LLL and the larger Department.
Support licensure and accreditation needs.
Mentor and advise students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Actively engage with schools, communities, and educational organizations to advance PK-8 education.
Build strategic collaborations across disciplines, including potential partnerships within and outside of EHE, particularly in the reading/literacy field.
Engage in academic service, both internally and externally, to advance the mission of the Department and the RWRP.
Contribute to the collegial community of the department and engage in collegial collaborations with other faculty on research, teaching, and service.
Education and Experience Requirements
At the time of appointment, candidates are required to have a doctorate in education or a related field plus specific expertise related to evidence-based practices within P-8 reading and writing. Candidates must have at least 3 years (preferably more) of prior teaching experience in P-8 classrooms and training/experience with structured literacy approaches. Candidates may have College/University teaching experience, preferably within a preservice teacher preparation program, and evidence of ability to teach effectively.
Successful candidates will exhibit strong knowledge of the science of reading, science of teaching reading, evidence-based/informed practice in teaching and learning, and meeting the varied literacy needs of learners in classrooms. They will have demonstrated commitments to the mission and core values of the Department of Teaching and Learning and the College of Education and Human Ecology.
The position requires an on-campus, face-to-face presence. The candidate must be prepared to teach in-person and engage in in-person service activities.
Desired
Ideal candidates will have prior experience working with local/national communities to enhance reading and writing instruction and/or teacher preparation. Also desirable is familiarity with national and Ohio literacy professional standards, Reading/English Language Arts learning standards, and literacy-related legislation/policies; accreditation organizations and processes (e.g., CAEP, IDA, ILA); and IDA/CERI structured literacy certification. Demonstrated commitments to evidence-informed practice, implementation science, and/or translational science are preferred, along with potential for mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students. Knowledge of using technology and GenAI within university teaching and P-8 literacy instruction is a plus, as are candidates with online (synchronous and asynchronous) university teaching experience/training.
Additional Information:
Additional Information
Candidates must have strong communication (written and oral), organizational, and collaboration skills, as demonstrated in application materials, correspondence, and interviews. The successful candidate will be required to complete background checks, approved initial science of reading training (unless already completed), and annual science of reading professional learning.
The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.
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How to Apply
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