Elementary and Special Education (Literacy Studies and Curriculum), Tenure-Track Faculty

Elementary and Special Education (Literacy Studies and Curriculum), Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Number: FAC662
Work Type: Tenure-Track
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Education

Job Title

Elementary and Special Education (Literacy Studies and Curriculum), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Elementary and Special Education

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The College of Education at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#115210) with expertise in literacy education and language development at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will engage in interdisciplinary teaching and research, including doctoral-level literacy and language studies instruction. Additional responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary education, literacy, and curriculum and instruction.

Required Education

A terminal degree in literacy education, language and literacy, curriculum and instruction, elementary education, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants with the following will receive special consideration:

• A focused and sustained research agenda with potential to advance the field of literacy education.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications (commensurate with rank).
• Experience securing or potential to secure external research funding.
• Graduate-level teaching experience.
• Experience mentoring graduate students or serving on dissertation committees.
• Proficiency in multiple teaching modalities (e.g., in-person, online, hybrid).
• Experience in P-12 educational settings.
• Advanced skills in statistical methods and data analysis.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Amy Elleman at Amy.Elleman@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Click here for additional information.

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 11/12/2025

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