Fordham University Office of Military and Veterans' Services · 3 days ago
*Tenure-Track Faculty: Assistant Professor in English Language Arts/Literacy Education
Lincoln Center, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expFordham University’s Graduate School of Education is seeking a tenure-track faculty member for the position of Assistant Professor in English Language Arts/Literacy Education. The successful candidate will teach and mentor students, maintain an active research agenda, and contribute to program leadership in the area of English Language Arts and Literacy Education.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Maintain an active and visible research agenda with a clear focus on social justice in English Language Arts or Literacy Education
Publish in peer-reviewed journals and seek external funding
Engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative research with colleagues within and beyond C&T and GSE
Teach 15 credits per academic year (fall/spring)
Utilize diverse teaching modalities, including in-person, hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous formats
Advise and mentor both master’s and doctoral students
Teach primarily at Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus in Manhattan, NY
Serve as Program Coordinator of English Language Arts Education at the adolescent and childhood levels
Recruit, advise, and support teacher candidates and doctoral students in the area of English Language Arts / Literacy Education
Review applications and participate in admissions and recruitment efforts (e.g., Information Sessions)
Identify, mentor, and evaluate adjunct faculty in English Language Arts/Literacy Education
Collaborate on accreditation activities, including data collection and reporting
Represent the ELA program at Divisional and school-wide meetings and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree in ELA Education, Literacy Education, or a related field (ABD will be considered with expected completion by August 2026)
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice and urban education, and a proven record of applying this understanding through teaching, scholarship, and/or service that advances equity and inclusion in urban school settings
At least three years of teaching experience in K-12 education in the area of ELA/Literacy Education
Preferred
Valid teacher certification in English Language Arts or a related field
Experience with academic program coordination and leadership
Experience teaching in teacher preparation education, including online or hybrid modalities
A record of peer-reviewed publications and commitment to ongoing research
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Educational Technologies in ELA, Literacy, and Multilingualism
Company
Fordham University Office of Military and Veterans' Services
Fordham University’s Office of Military and Veterans’ Services is dedicated to guiding veterans through every stage of their transition — from military to civilian life, from civilian to student veteran and from student veteran to working professional.
11-50 employees
Funding
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