Assistant Professor of Literacy Education (Tenure-Track)
Theory and Practice in Teacher Education
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at The University of Tennessee is seeking an assistant professor for a position in literacy education in the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE). We seek a colleague to join an active research and teaching community. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position begins August 2027.
The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is a multidisciplinary unit with faculty members housed in eight departments. TPTE, the College’s largest department, brings together experts across various education fields to prepare individuals for impactful careers in educational settings and beyond, to bridge innovative research and practice, and to serve communities through educational excellence. The department is organized into three units, and this position resides within the Language, Culture, and Teacher Education (LCTE) Unit.
Literacy education faculty conduct consequential research on reading and writing interventions, assessment development, motivation and affect, teacher preparation and professional development. Further, faculty members are committed to preparing educators for effective and engaging teaching in high need urban and rural communities. The successful candidate will join an active, collaborative, and interdisciplinary faculty committed to improving public education through exemplary research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate has a strong understanding of current literacy research and effective practices for teaching literacy in K-12 educational settings.
Responsibilitiesinclude:
·Designing, conducting and publishing scholarly research
·Pursuing external funding to support an active research agenda
·Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate classes in literacy education
·Collaborating with a team of faculty in development, delivery, and ongoing program evaluation of undergraduate and graduate courses
·Developing collaborative relationships with local schools, teachers, and community members
·Providing service and leadership to local/state and national/international professional organizations
·Fulfilling advising and administrative duties as needed by the department and the university.
Required Qualifications
Applicants for the position must have:
Desired Qualifications:
Additional desired qualifications include:
Review of applications will begin on October 15th, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions about the position to the search committee chair, Dr. Marianne Rice, Assistant Professor of Literacy Education, mrice44@utk.edu
Please apply online at https://apply.interfolio.com/192263 and include a letter expressing your interest and describing your qualifications, current curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references, and two scholarly writing samples (e.g., reprints of publications, manuscripts, or works in progress). Applications received outside of the Interfolio system via Indeed or any other application website or system will not be considered. For more information about the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, please visit http://cehhs.utk.edu
Note regarding the use of generative AI: The committee understands that some candidates may elect to use generative AI to help prepare application materials. We view using AI for brainstorming, editing, and formatting as appropriate and ethical; however, candidates should not submit fully unedited, AI-generated text or falsified information.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.
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