Assistant Professor of Education (Reading) #412 Position Available In Lowndes, Mississippi

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Mississippi University for Women
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Assistant Professor of Education (Reading) #412
Mississippi University for Women
in Columbus, MS

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06/23/2025

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Reading and Literacy Military Essential Duties Primary duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (4-4 load), academic advising, and service involvement in Department of Education, School of Education and university service. Carries out an agenda of scholarly work and professional development. Minimum Qualifications Earned doctorate with 1-3 years higher education teaching experience required. Evidence of 1-3 years of P-12 teaching experience and a current teaching license is preferred. Demonstrated training in Science of Reading best practices, with evidence of applying Science of Reading-aligned instruction to prepare The W’s teacher candidates for the Mississippi Foundations of Reading licensure exam is required. LETRS Facilitator or AIM Pathway Facilitator training recommended but not required. Completion of teacher-level LETRS or equivalent AIM Pathway coursework is expected. This position is designated for a reading specialist who is qualified to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels; is responsible for a 4-4 teaching load; takes part in School of Education initiatives related to innovations in curriculum and delivery; is involved in academic advising as well as the department’s student recruitment and retention strategies; and is involved in other service to the Department, School, and university, and carries out an agenda of scholarly work and professional development (research, conference participation, etc.). Job Description Summary Mississippi University for Women (MUW) invites applications who have an earned doctorate in Education and preparation from a regionally accredited university for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Education in the Department of Education beginning fall 2025. The position requires excellence in teaching, service and scholarly & professional activity. Summer teaching may be available. Those who are “ABD” and within one year of completion of all requirements for the doctorate may apply. Founded in 1884, Mississippi University for Women offers personalized attention, high-quality instruction, and a strong liberal arts education to prepare women and men to become leaders across a wide variety of different disciplines. MUW has been named among the Best Schools to Work for Honor Roll by The Chronicle of Higher Education (six consecutive years), Best Master’s Universities by Washington Monthly, and Top Public Southern Regional Universities by U.S. News and World Report. We are an equal opportunity employer. In addition to teaching, we value scholarly research, creative production, continued professional engagement, and service. The W (as it is called across the region) is located in one of the “50 Best School Towns to Live in Forever”. Known as “The Friendly City,” Columbus, MS, is a town of 23,000 located almost equal distance from Jackson, MS; Birmingham, AL, and Memphis, TN, and is home to Columbus Air Force Base. The W welcomes qualified applicants who wish to contribute to our tradition of excellence and promote the University’s mission of emphasizing a personalized learning experience and promoting research, scholarship, and creativity to enhance student development and achievement as a platform for lifelong education and growth. EOE
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