Assistant Professor - Literacy & Reading Education

Department of Literacy and Reading EducationCollege of EducationAssistant ProfessorFall 2025The Department of Literacy and Reading Education at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track assistant professor position in foundations of literacy curriculum and instruction (PK-12), as well as critical literacies, with appointment to begin Fall 2025.PositionWe seek a collegial and knowledgeable colleague who is able to teach diverse learners in the areas of foundations of literacy curriculum (PK-12) and critical literacies through the lens of racial literacy and/or justice-oriented literacy. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses in literacy education. This person will also be responsible for producing scholarship commensurate with the requirements for tenure. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.Required Qualifications

A doctorate in education with a concentration in reading or literacy from an accredited university; a minimum of 15 units of graduate coursework in literacy education.Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment and achieving excellence in undergraduate teaching. A record of demonstrated excellence in literacy instruction, with a minimum of 3 years of successful, full-time PK-12 teaching experienceDemonstrated experience working with first generation studentsDemonstrated advocacy for, and/or experience working with intersecting social groups and communities historically underserved and marginalized by educational policies and practicesTeaching experience using multiple technologies and the ability to teach and develop courses for online instruction making use of new technologies to further support just, equitable and inclusive educationA focused research agenda for advancing knowledge in the field of reading/literacy and a strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointmentA record of engagement in professional service and community engagement activities that align with the advancement of the field of reading/literacyExperience in working collaboratively with colleaguesAbility to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and servicePreferred Qualifications

Demonstrated effective teaching of graduate and/or undergraduate courses in literacy curriculum foundations, curriculum development, curriculum evaluation and/or critical literaciesDemonstrated effective teaching of undergraduate courses in social justice approaches to literacyPassion for and record of educational improvement in communities serving first-generation, low-income and LGBTQ students, students of color, and/or linguistically diverse studentsExperience working collaboratively with local community organizationsExperience working with multilingual communities and evidence of a commitment to honoring plurilingualism and promoting language equityApplicationA complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit

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September 15, 2024 . The anticipated appointment date is August 2025.CompensationThe Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $5,925 to $12,594 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,819 to $6,955 per month.CSUF BenefitsAn excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit

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