Job description
Job Requisition:
JR101044 Assistant or Associate Professor of Literacy Education (Open)
Department:
CC00182 WM001 | PROV | Education Operations
Job Description Summary:
The William & Mary School of Education and Department of Curriculum and Instruction invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as an assistant or associate professor of Literacy Education, beginning in August 2026. We seek candidates who demonstrate deep conceptual knowledge of reading development and pedagogy and who will contribute to and expand a culture of literacy scholarship, teaching, and outreach at the School of Education. The candidate should have expertise in at least one of the following areas: reading and/or writing development and instruction, reading and/or writing interventions, or coaching and school leadership. The selected candidate will play a key role in two programs: our online reading specialist program and our face-to-face elementary BAEd and MAEd programs.
The selected candidate will join a team of highly collaborative K-12 Curriculum and Instruction colleagues. The department comprises 17 faculty members and currently includes undergraduate and graduate programs in elementary and secondary education, special education, literacy leadership, gifted education, English as a second language (ESL) & Bilingual Education, and a dual endorsement in ESL. Field-based teaching and immersive experiences are central to many of our programs. More information about the department and about William & Mary’s School of Education can be here: http://education.wm.edu.
Responsibilities for this position include the following: (1) Maintain and expand upon a record of scholarship, including contributing regularly to refereed publications, national and international presentations, and grants/contracts; (2) Teach a 2-2 load of undergraduate and graduate courses in reading and literacy education, primarily supporting the Reading Specialist and Elementary Education programs; (3) Actively support programs through student advisement, serving on committees, and contributing to ongoing program development; (4) Constructively contribute to faculty governance and organizational improvement through service to the program, department, school, and university; (5) Productively engage in service to the profession through meaningful involvement in professional organizations and collaboration with local, state, national, and/or international educational agencies.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
- Expertise in literacy development and pedagogy.
- A minimum of three years of experience teaching literacy in K-12 schools.
- An emerging or established record of scholarship in literacy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a reading specialist/interventionist and/or eligibility for a reading specialist licensure.
- A record of grant funding.
- Experience teaching courses in a teacher education program.
- Experience teaching online courses.
Benefits Summary Statement
William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/hr/currentemployees/benefits/index.php
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Additional Job Description:
Job Profile:
JP0514 – Assistant Professor (12 months) TE – Exempt – Salary – S99
Qualifications:
Position Restrictions:
EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the “Know Your Rights” poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal
How to apply
Review of application materials will begin December 1, 2025. For full consideration all materials must be received by the review date. Materials received after the review date will be considered if needed.
Application materials should include:
1) A cover letter describing qualifications for the position, including academic preparation,
experiences in K-12 school settings, and description of research record and agenda.
2) A curriculum vitae.
3) The names and contact information for three professional references.
Application materials should be addressed to the committee chair, Dr. Kristin Conradi Smith.
