Open Rank Professor of Education (Language/Literacy)

Open Rank Professor of Education (Language/Literacy)

The Department of Education at The University of Tulsa (TU) invites applications for an open rank tenure track professor beginning in August 2025. Candidates with background expertise in language and literacy studies are strongly preferred.

The Department is seeking a conscientious colleague trained in language and literacy studies and closely related fields (e.g., reading, writing, multilingual learning, and English education). Promising scholar-practitioners at any rank whose work aims to better understand and improve the educational experiences of diverse students are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in hand at the time of the appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda, collaborate with colleagues in grant writing, teach courses at the undergraduate level, contribute to ongoing assessment and accreditation activities, and participate in other forms of departmental and university-level service. Potential course load may include elementary and secondary literacy methods, children’s literature, and adolescent language and literature. Candidates whose scholarship engages with indigenous experiences and/or the experiences of other historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

ENVIRONMENT

The Department of Education, in partnership with other academic departments across the University, oversees undergraduate teacher licensure programs in elementary and secondary education. Situated within the Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences, the Department offers its students a robust liberal arts education combined with extensive field experiences in diverse school settings. The Department is committed to cultivating effective teachers who are critical thinkers, skillful learners, caring community partners, and engaged democratic citizens.

The University of Tulsa is experiencing significant transformation, including a new strategic plan, which leverages the University’s strengths as a highly regarded, small, private research institution. The plan focuses on the University’s role in fostering the next generation of researchers, scholars, creators, and entrepreneurs across all fields by offering unprecedented resources and support to attract the best students. The university’s publicly stated goal is to achieve R1 status (it is currently R2).

TU is located in midtown Tulsa, approximately two miles from downtown. Both areas are undergoing an exciting period of growth and are home to vibrant art and music scenes. Tulsa is a mid-sized (population ~400,000), family-friendly, affordable place to live, with easy access to urban, suburban, and rural areas. The city of Tulsa is nestled in an area where the Muscogee Creek, Cherokee, and Osage tribal territories share a common boundary. Downtown Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District is a hub for African American history, culture, and community. Tulsa is also home to The Gathering Place, an expansive riverside park, that Time magazine calls “One of the World’s Greatest Places” (https://www.gatheringplace.org/). Oklahoma is geographically diverse, including plains, grasslands, rocky mesas, and mountains, and is culturally unique as it is home to 39 federally recognized Native American tribes.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Review of applications will begin September 30, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit the following items:
· cover letter
· current CV
· one representative publication
· a list of names and contact information for three references (letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists only)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR FACULTY APPOINTMENT

• Doctorate in education, preferably with a concentration in language and literacy studies
• Developing or established record of research/scholarly productivity
• Potential for or established record of successful teaching and mentorship of undergraduate students
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in P-20 education
• Experience teaching in a P-12 setting, facilitating partnerships with P-12 schools, and/or extensive knowledge of the needs of P-12 schools
• Ability and willingness to contribute to ongoing assessment and accreditation activities

Inquiries should be sent electronically to Emily Price, Department Assistant: emp6680@utulsa.edu