Job Information
Central Michigan University PK-12 Literacy (Tenure-Track, Open Rank) in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
PK-12 Literacy (Tenure-Track, Open Rank)
Posting Number: F-0924
College/Unit: College of Education & Human Services
Home Department: Department of Teacher and Special Education
Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)
Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/18/2025
Position End Date:
Position Summary:
The Department of Teacher and Special Education (TSE ) at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment, open-rank professor position in PK-12 Literacy, effective August, 2025.
Tenure-track faculty are generally expected to teach three courses per semester, maintain an active research agenda, and actively participate in service activities. Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, hyflex, or online at the undergraduate or graduate level. Faculty may also: advise students; engage in program assessment; help develop and promote CMU's TSE course offerings; attend Literacy Area meetings; and strengthen partnerships on and off campus.
The position requires maintenance of scholarly research and publications, service to the university and PK-12 schools, and effective teaching and advising at the university level.
Required Qualifications:
• Doctorate in education with an emphasis in reading/literacy studies. ABD will be considered if it is clear the degree will be conferred by the time of appointment. • Three years of successful teaching in PK-12 educational settings. • Specialized knowledge in PK-12th literacy curricula, instruction, and assessment. This is required for teaching across undergraduate (educator preparation courses in PK to 12th grade preparation) and graduate literacy coursework (K-12 Reading Specialist endorsement). • Ability to demonstrate one or more of the following specializations: early childhood/elementary literacy expertise, adolescent literacy expertise, and/or literacy intervention or assessment expertise. (Note, a continuum of PK-12th grade preparation and teaching experiences will be preferred due to programmatic needs). • Effective written and oral communication skills. • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to integrate instructional technology and address diverse student populations/needs into teaching and student learning. • Successful experience teaching literacy in higher education.
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Position is open until filled, although priority consideration will be given to applications completed by December 31, 2024.
Candidates applying for associate or full professor must provide documentation of:
• Successful experience teaching literacy in higher education. • Scholarship appropriate for the rank.
Letters of interest may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
About the Department:
The Department of Teacher and Special Education (TSE ) serves as the second-largest educator preparation program in Michigan. The Department graduates more than 300 students annually from 20 different academic areas. This includes undergraduate & graduate programs as well as a doctoral program. To learn more about the Department, please visit the https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-education-human-services/depa
