<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Education Department at Wittenberg University seeks to hire a full-time, tenure track-faculty assistant or associate professor beginning either January 1, 2026 or August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate literacy and language arts courses, supervise students in both course-specific field experiences and student teaching, and advise students. They will also have opportunities to teach other courses in the areas of their expertise at both the undergraduate and graduate level, serve on graduate student thesis committees, and participate in the department's many school- and community-based projects and partnerships. Although first and foremost a teaching position, this position requires promise for engagement in significant professional activity and service to Wittenberg's campus and to one's academic community.</p> <p>Wittenberg's Education Department is deeply invested in community improvement, and we maintain local, national, and international partnerships that provide our students and faculty with a range of teaching and learning experiences. We are an CAEP accredited institution and the Education Department cherishes its role as part of Wittenberg's liberal arts tradition.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>A Ph.D./EdD in Reading and Literacy is required; candidates that are ABD working toward degree completion will be considered. Candidates must have a strong commitment and interest in teaching in the liberal arts and sciences context. Candidates must have deep knowledge and understanding of The Science of Reading. In addition, candidates must have an earned certification or licensure and have a minimum of three years teaching experience at K-5 grade levels. We are looking not only for evidence of teaching effectiveness and a diverse background, but also for dedication to teacher preparation, knowledge of best instructional practices, a commitment to liberal arts education, a sense of humor, and evidence of excellent team membership. A record of scholarly work, active participation in professional organizations, and experience working with school-based colleagues is also preferred. For further information about the position, please contact the chair of the Education Department at sbrannan@wittenberg.edu.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.</p> <p>Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies.</p> <p>The successful candidate will demonstrate support for community and belonging as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.</p> <p>Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Review of applications will begin in September 2025 and continue until the position is filled.</p> <p>Interested applicants must apply online; applications will not be accepted by email or postal mail. As part of the application process, please upload:</p> <ul> <li>A curriculum vitae; </li><li>A cover letter/letter of application that addresses your interest in teaching in a baccalaureate program at a liberal arts college and how your experiences with teaching, scholarship, and/or service might contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion as one of its core values; </li><li>Unofficial graduate transcripts </li></ul> <p>In addition, please ask your referees (three) to send their recommendation letters via email directly to Sarah Shivler, Coordinator of Teacher Candidate Support (shivlers@wittenberg.edu).</p> <p>Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (937) 327-7517 or email hure-mail@wittenberg.edu.</p>