Jacksonville State University

Assistant Professor: Teacher Education

The Department of Teacher Eductation of Jacksonville State University’s College of Education and Professional Studies is seeking to hire a scholar for an Assistant Professor.

The Assistant Professor, Teacher Education is responsible for instructional work to facilitate student comprehension and application of concepts, skills, and behaviors that contribute to the development of mature, able and responsible members of society. This position exists to provide educational services to traditional and non-traditional students during the day or evening. Instructor may be required to teach courses within his/her concentration area on campus, off-campus, online courses and possible videoconferencing depending on need of location.

This position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024.

Candidates must possess:

1. Certification in one or more of the following areas:

• PreK-3
• K-6
• Reading Specialist

2. Doctorate in field specific to discipline to be taught
3. 3+ years teaching experience in an early childhood, literacy-focused classroom
4. 18 post-Masters graduate work in Reading

The preferred candidate will possess training in one or more of the following areas:

• LETRS
• MSLE
• Scottish Rite and/or other Dyslexia Training

Located in the Appalachian foothills midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University was established in 1883 as a state teachers college and has grown into a public, comprehensive university with the highest percentage of accredited programs of any regional university in Alabama. JSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 110 areas of study. A student-centered university, JSU seeks to employ diverse individuals who embrace its motto, “Friendliest Campus in the South,” by providing outstanding customer service and support. Want to join the JSU Family? Learn more at  www.jsu.edu/hr

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