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Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) - Literacy Education

Abilene, Texas

School of Education

Faculty Full-Time

The School of Education at Abilene Christian University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate professor of Literacy Education. This full-time, 9-month appointment will begin August 2025. We seek a colleague who can help prepare effective educators, collaborate with colleagues in the department, foster strong relationships with schools and classroom teachers, and who demonstrates strong potential for continued scholarship and professional service in the field of literacy education. Our new colleague will be joining a dynamic and committed community of educators and scholars in the School of Education and a collaborative literacy team. The successful candidate will be expected to teach course(s) in literacy education and potentially other areas of expertise, work with practicum students and clinical teachers, build relationships with public schools, and participate and contribute to the School of Education’s mission to “prepare exemplary, committed educators for service in diverse and multicultural communities for the glory of God”.

About ACU and the School of Education

Abilene Christian University is a private, Carnegie Doctoral university with approximately 6,000 students and offers four doctorates. ACU is recognized by U.S. News & World Reports as 7th in the nation in “Service Learning” and 14th in “Learning Communities.” ACU is also recognized as one of the Princeton Review’s “Best Regional Colleges” (Southwest). The School of Education, housed in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, offers AAQEP accredited degree programs certifying elementary, middle grades, and secondary teachers through both undergraduate degree plans and a 5th-year M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning. Guided by our new conceptual framework, the School of Education aims to prepare teachers who are reflective, responsive, aware, and critical. These conceptual lenses shape the work we do to prepare teachers who will serve students well in Texas and beyond.

Completed applications will include:

● A Letter of Interest highlighting qualifications for the position
● Curriculum Vitae
● Statement of Teaching Philosophy
● Statement on the Relationship of Christian Faith and Teaching
● Statement of Personal Faith Journey
● Copy of paper(s) and/or publication(s)
● Academic/Professional Letter of Recommendation
● Letter of Recommendation from a church leader
● Contact information for 3 professional references
● Copies of Transcripts for academic work (official transcripts will be required upon final offer)

Questions or inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Joe McAnulty (joseph.mcanulty@acu.edu)

● An earned doctorate from an accredited institution conferred no later than August 2025.
● Specialization in literacy education or a related field.
● A minimum of three years of K-12 teaching experience
● A record of, or evidence of potential for, scholarly productivity
● A demonstrated commitment to equity-oriented, culturally responsive/sustaining, and/or antiracist teaching frameworks.
● Evidence of professional and institutional service in K-12 and/or higher education.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets.  Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.