Assistant Professor of Literacy (PK-8) - Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry

Assistant Professor of Literacy (PK-8) – Teaching, Curriculum,
and Educational Inquiry

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Literacy (PK-8) - Teaching, Curriculum, and
Educational Inquiry

Department

Teaching Curriculum and Educational Inquiry Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position,
education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-10-05

Job Description Summary

Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in
PK-8 level literacy education, with

the ability for the candidate to engage with interdisciplinary
approaches to teach; advise students;

establish and maintain high-quality research and instruction;
engage in scholarly activities; pursue

external grant funding; and provide service to the program,
department, division, university, and the

profession. This is a tenure-track and on-campus position and
regular campus presence is required. The

position will start in August 2027.

Job Description

Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in
PK-8 level literacy education, with the ability for the candidate
to engage with interdisciplinary approaches to teach; advise
students; establish and maintain high-quality research and
instruction; engage in scholarly activities; pursue external grant
funding; and provide service to the program, department, division,
university, and the profession. This is a tenure-track and
on-campus position and regular campus presence is required. The
position will start in August 2027.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in Literacy Education, Curriculum and Instruction,
Teacher Education, or a related field by date of appointment, and
two years of full-time teaching experience in PK-8
classrooms.

Consideration may be given to candidates with:

Demonstrated expertise in the Science of Reading, a strong
understanding of current regional and national literacy trends, and
expertise in supporting culturally and linguistically diverse PK-8
students; expertise in TESOL, as well as candidates who demonstrate
the ability to engage with interdisciplinary approaches to
literacy.

Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry (TCE):

The Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry
(TCE) prepares future and current teachers who design and implement
culturally and contextually relevant curriculum and pedagogy.
Empowered by a critical and substantive understanding of research,
these teachers are positioned to confront social injustices, apply
global perspectives, and actively participate in

democratic society.

The College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS):

The mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society at
Miami University is to prepare transformative leaders. Through
excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community partnerships,
the college provides dynamic and innovative programs that encourage
international perspectives. Our integrated human experience
prepares graduates to generate knowledge, educate, serve, and
promote wellbeing in diverse and global settings through ethical,
democratic practices. Faculty members work in an environment that
promotes a holistic approach to both teaching and research. They
are encouraged to

align their teaching, scholarship, and service in an
interdisciplinary fashion in order to promote aggressive solutions
to the issues faced by our society. The College of Education,
Health, and Society seeks out opportunities for cross-departmental
collaboration facilitated by the six departments in our division
(Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Family Science and
Social Work, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Sport Leadership
and Managment; Management and Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational
Inquiry). We believe that the synergy from this comprehensive
approach creates the kind of integrated human experience that is
essential to excellence in research and teaching.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Statement of Research
Plans, and Teaching Philosophy. Evidence of research quality should
be included, as well as a list of any courses taught.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

For inquiries about the posting, contact Drs. Racheal Banda
(rothrorm@miamioh.edu), and Karen Zaino (zainok@miamioh.edu).
Screening of applications begins October 5, 2026 and will continue
until the position is filled. Appointment to begin August
2027.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-
and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should
also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community
whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in
qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the
dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and
the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We
believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.
We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and
combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the
acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values,
please visit the Mission and Core Values
webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,
encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,
discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or
older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, military status, national origin (ancestry),
pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster
parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its
application and admission processes, educational programs and
activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests
for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560.

Clery Act

As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and
safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to
read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
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which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics,
and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to
prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and
alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This
report also contains information on programs and policies designed
to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this
website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students.
Written notification is also provided to prospective students and
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at 513-529-2223.

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