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Farmville, VA

About Longwood University

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour’s drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

The Department of Education and Counseling in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services invites applications for the tenure-track position (F0035) at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 10, 2025.

The successful candidate will teach courses in literacy education, particularly as it relates to educator preparation and community engagement. We are seeking a dynamic faculty member eager to collaborate on initiatives and partnerships related to literacy teaching and learning with our community, school, and state.

Professional responsibilities include teaching nine credit hours of literacy-related graduate courses each semester, supervision of students within practicum-based settings, advising students enrolled in the program, engaging in scholarly research and professional activities, and active collaboration with colleagues and community partners to design courses and programming with a focus on careful integration of reading sciences and promotion of educational equity.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited university in Reading and Literacy Studies or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered.
• At least 3 years of experience and excellence in teaching in PreK-12 settings where teaching of reading was a priority, with preference for specific experiences and/or expertise working as a reading specialist and/or literacy instructional coach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of, and experience in, reading instruction, including evidence-based reading instruction.
• Experience and expertise in providing literacy education to in-service educators.
• Experience in supervising field-based student practicum placements.
• Currently possess or be eligible for Virginia state teaching license.
• Experience in online teaching in a higher education setting.
• Experience in the use of course learning management platforms such as Canvas.
• Proven record of engagement with literacy professional organizations.
• Ability to support adult learners from diverse backgrounds with strong, student-centered, and inclusive instructional methods.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, tenure track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or [email protected].

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

How to apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position posted 11/1/2024. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):

• Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcript
• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
• Contact information for three references who are familiar with the applicant’s professional experience

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA