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Bethel University

Literacy Education, Tenure Track Position

Bethel University, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199


Literacy Education, Tenure Track PositionID:

2024-2043Category:

EducationType:

Full-TimeFLSA Status:

ExemptBenefit Eligible:Location:

St. Paul, MinnesotaOffice Location:

3900

Job SummaryBethel University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Education Department that includes undergraduate teaching, academic advising, and institutional service.

ResponsibilitiesTeach the equivalent of a full-time load per academic year with a primary teaching focus on elementary literacy education.Contribute to an academic environment that actively seeks to increase inclusive excellence in the department, across the university, and within the discipline.Engage in additional faculty responsibilities, including advising undergraduates, participating in university committee work, and contributing to departmental programming and new initiatives.Develop and/or maintain an active scholarly agenda, whether through consulting, applied research, or traditional academic research, ensuring contributions are disseminated to the broader disciplinary community.Actively support the University's commitment to liberal arts education and its Christian values, including mentoring students in their spiritual growth and helping them make meaningful connections between their academic discipline and their Christian faith.

SkillsStrong teaching skills with the ability to make complex concepts accessible to students from a variety of academic backgrounds.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, think creatively, and communicate clearly and effectively across disciplinary areas.Effective interpersonal skills within diverse settings.Ability to reflect on and/or demonstrate the relationship between Christian faith and the academic discipline.

ExperienceRequired:Elementary teaching license, experience in foundational reading or reading acquisition, including teaching literacy (reading, writing, and speaking) and language development.Experience and training in the Science of Reading and familiarity with the MN READ Act or similar legislation, including LETRS training, OL&LA from Core Reading, and CERI Certification.Experience in developing literacy curriculum, analysis of assessment data, and reading diagnosis, remediation, and interventions.Evidence of emerging scholarly work in the field of language or cognitive development, literacy education, or a related field.Working knowledge of the English Language Arts K-5 (required) and K-12 (preferred) Common Core Standards.Preferred Qualifications:Secondary (MS and/or HS) teaching license and teaching experience.Familiarity with Minnesota's Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board requirements.Experience in higher education or P-12 partnerships with an institution of higher education.Reading Endorsement, Reading Leader Endorsement, and/or similar endorsement.

EducationDoctorate in Literacy Education or a related field strongly preferred; doctorate in progress will be considered. MA in education related field and at least 18 graduate credits in literacy education related courses required. Candidate must be a licensed elementary teacher. Secondary (MS and/or HS) teaching license preferred.

Additional InformationCompensation:

Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.Position open:

Fall 2025Additional Information:Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.This position is in person and is not available for remote employees.The search committee will begin reviewing applications November 1.

Questions?Academic AffairsCollege of Arts & SciencesBethel University3900 Bethel DriveSt. Paul, MN 55112651.638.6804cas-academic-affairs@bethel.edu

Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, support, and develop a diverse workforce that contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God's kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 5,000 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs.

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