Assistant or Associate Professor of Reading Education

Assistant or Associate Professor of Reading Education

Job Posting Number: 2027033TTL

Position Description

The Department of
Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University invites applications for one full-time, nine-month faculty position in Reading Education. The position may be filled at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with tenure, with appointment beginning Fall 2027.

We seek a scholar with a clearly identifiable program of research focused on reading instruction, assessment, and intervention. This faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate literacy and reading methods courses for teacher and reading specialist candidates in programs leading to Texas teacher certification. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in evidence-based literacy practices that reflect the linguistic variation, demographics, and educational needs of Texas educators and students, including multilingual populations.

This position requires excellence in teaching, active scholarly engagement, and meaningful service to the program, department, college, university, and profession. The faculty member will contribute to accreditation, curriculum development, and continuous improvement efforts consistent with the Texas Education Agency
(TEA) and other accreditation standards.

Appointment at the Associate Professor rank will require meeting
Texas State University and Department of Curriculum and Instruction standards for appointment with tenure.

RESPONSIBILITIES Key responsibilities for this position are structured across four core domain areas:

Teaching & Field Supervision:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate reading/literacy courses,

including topics related to literacy including reading assessment and intervention, and reading methods.

• Supervise field experiences and support clinical practice

placements across partner school districts.

• Utilize evidence-based, student-centered instructional

practices responsive to wide ranging learner needs.

Curriculum & Assessment:

• Lead and support literacy curriculum development aligned with

the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in English Language
Arts and Reading (ELAR), English Language Proficiency Standards
(ELPS), Response to Intervention / Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
(RTI/MTSS), Science of Reading frameworks, and other state guidelines.

• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes and

overall program effectiveness.

• Contribute to accreditation reporting and continuous

improvement processes.

Research & Scholarly Activity:

• Maintain an active, high-quality research agenda in reading and

literacy education.

• Publish scholarly research in peer-reviewed journals and

present regularly at state, national, and international professional conferences.

• Seek external research funding and grant opportunities when

appropriate.

Service & Leadership:

• Serve actively on program, departmental, college, and

university committees.

• Participate in school-university partnerships and community

literacy initiatives.

• Contribute to program governance, student advising, and

strategic planning.

• Support professional literacy organizations and academic

journals as a reviewer, editor, or committee leader.

ABOUT US Housed in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas State University's Reading Education program prepares initial teacher candidates and certified educators across elementary, middle, and secondary school settings. Alongside its graduate degree and Reading Specialist certification tracks, the program actively supports undergraduate initial teacher education by delivering foundational reading methods and assessment-driven literacy instruction. Aligned with International Literacy
Association (ILA) and Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards, the program equips candidates to design and implement evidence-based reading instruction, assess language and literacy development, and support culturally and linguistically varied learners. Ultimately, the overall aim of the program is to advance student literacy outcomes across Texas and beyond by cultivating reflective teacher-scholars who engage in field-based research, curriculum development, and school-wide literacy leadership.Additional information about the program can be found here: https://www.education.txst.edu/ci/reading-education-masters.html and more details on the department is available at: https://www.education.txst.edu/ci/

Required Qualifications

Assistant Professor:

• Earned doctorate in Reading/Literacy Education or a directly

related field from an accredited institution of higher education
(conferred by appointment date).

• Demonstrated expertise in teaching children and/or adolescents

how to read.

• Knowledge of (or a clear commitment to learning) Texas literacy

mandates, educational policies, standards, and literacy instruction for wide populations, including multilingual learners, alongside an understanding of broader state or national literacy contexts.

• Evidence of three (3) or more years of successful PK-12

teaching experience in ELAR.

• Evidence of successful higher education teaching experience or

strong potential for high-quality university instruction.

• Emerging record of scholarly activity and peer-reviewed

publication.

• Demonstrated commitment to preparing educators to effectively

support all learners.

Associate Professor:
Applicants seeking appointment at the Associate Professor rank must hold an earned doctorate in Reading/Literacy Education or a directly related field from an accredited institution, meet all required qualifications for the Assistant Professor rank, and in addition demonstrate:

• Record of sustained, high-quality higher education teaching at

both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Record of sustained, high-impact peer-reviewed scholarly

activity focused in reading education.

• Record of active, meaningful professional, institutional, and

community service.

• Accomplishments sufficient to meet Texas State University and

Department of Curriculum and Instruction standards for appointment at the Associate Professor rank with tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Professor:

• Knowledge of psychometrics and reading assessment frameworks

and demonstrated ability to use assessment knowledge and resulting data to inform instructional decisions.

• Direct experience in reading assessment for the general

education classroom to guide instruction in Tier 1 and beyond.

• Direct experience in clinical and/or school-based

intervention.

• Possess depth and breadth of knowledge in reading research,

varied foundational frameworks and approaches including Science of
Reading, with an understanding of their relationship to the broader landscape of literacy research, perspectives and pedagogical practices.

• University teaching experience in reading education or a

closely related field.

• Experience teaching and/or supervising teacher candidates and

reading specialist candidates.

• Experience delivering effective instruction across in-person,

hybrid, and online modalities.

• Experience integrating educational technology into literacy

instruction.

Associate Professor:

• Deep knowledge of psychometrics and reading assessment

methodologies.

• Extensive experience conducting reading assessment and

intervention in school or clinical settings.

• Evidence of successful teaching and supervision of teacher and

reading specialist candidates.

• Evidence of successful teaching across in-person, hybrid, and

online delivery modalities.

• Evidence of successful integration of educational technology

into literacy instruction.

• Evidence of successful grant writing or leadership in funded

research projects.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date: 12/15/2026

Open Until Filled? No

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About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful
Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the
Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San
Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your

first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many

more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly

resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a

variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks

offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and

voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

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