Assistant/Associate Professor of Literacy Education, Literacy, Elementary and Early Childhood

Assistant/Associate Professor of Literacy Education

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025

Full-Time Regular
201425

C24-110

Assistant/Associate Professor of Literacy Education

Department of Literacy, Elementary, and Early Childhood Education

Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Department of Literacy, Elementary, and Early Childhood Education as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Literacy Education. This is a tenure track position with a starting date in August 2025. Responsibilities of this position include teaching of literacy education courses (undergraduate and graduate), scholarship work commensurate with the requirements for tenure, and service to the university, community, and professional organizations in the literacy field. This position also requires the faculty to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the Department and University, advise students, engage in accreditation process, support student recruitment and retention efforts, and collaborate with university colleagues, PreK-12 teachers, and community partners.



About the Department

The Department of Literacy, Elementary, and Early Childhood Education prepares knowledgeable and competent professionals in advanced literacy, elementary education, and early childhood education through research-based practices and authentic and diverse experiences in school and community settings. The Department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that can lead to initial and advanced certifications, provides professional development, and organizes community events for educators, students, and parents. We have diverse and accomplished faculty, who are scholars and leading experts in the field, and continue to maintain ties to early childhood and K-12 classrooms through research, field work, consulting, and teacher collaborations. We take pride in the high quality of our candidates both at the initial and advanced levels, who are sought after once they graduate from our programs. Our programs are nationally recognized by CAEP, Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs), and/or approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE).

For more information about Central Connecticut State University, please visit CCSU .



Position Profile

A successful candidate should hold a Doctorate in Literacy Education, or other education related field with emphasis in literacy education; they should be collaborative and knowledgeable colleagues with extensive experience and expertise in preparing K-12 teachers in literacy/language arts who can work with racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse populations, including English learners, and struggling readers/writers; they should have experience of effective teaching in graduate and/or undergraduate literacy education, and a proven track record of success in research and scholarship in literacy education.



Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Literacy Education, or other education related field with emphasis in literacy education. The completion of a doctorate is required by the time of appointment.
• Teaching experience in literacy/language arts classroom(s) K-12.
• Evidence of active scholarship or research in the field of literacy education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification and work experience in reading specialist or language arts consultant positions.
• Experience in educating teachers in literacy diagnosis/intervention and/or literacy instruction.
• Evidence of teaching in higher education.
• Experience with accreditation process.
• Experience with program development and/or program coordination.
• Professional publications.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including English learners, and struggling readers/writers.

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the apply button and submit electronically by January 20, 2025 .

• Letter of interest addressing the required and preferred qualifications for this position.
• Current résumé
• The names of three current professional references with title, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Combined into one file under additional material:

• Brief statement on research agenda
• Unofficial graduate transcripts

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Helen R. Abadiano, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2180 or abadiano@ccsu.edu.



Compensation and Employee Benefits

In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the Assistant/Associate Professor for 2025-2026. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP .

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal leave and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources .



As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.