Edu- Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Literacy Education-Tenure/Tenure Track - 530315

Department/Organization
212401 - Curriculum and Instruction

Rank
Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at The University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Education (grades PreK–6) with a specific interest in Literacy Education.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at The University of Alabama invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Education (grades PreK–6) with a specific interest in Literacy Education. Start date will be August 16, 2027.

A successful candidate will have a Ph.D in either Reading/Literacy Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related filed, with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in literacy education, a strong potential to conduct high-quality research leading to publication, and teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level(s). The University of Alabama is a Research I institution with considerable emphasis on recruiting productive scholars and effective instructors.

Minimum Qualifications
• Earned doctoral degree in Reading/Literacy Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related filed, with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in literacy education
• Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience at the PreK–6 levels
• Ability to pursue a research agenda and external funding focusing on literacy education
• Ability to teach courses in literacy and foundations of reading at the elementary and/or early childhood level
• Ability to teach courses in elementary and/or early childhood reading and language arts methods

Preferred Qualifications

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The priority deadline for applications is September 25, 2026. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit: • a cover letter, • CV, • 3-4 references, and • unofficial graduate transcripts. Only completed applications will be considered. Materials can be submitted online at https://careers.ua.edu. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Questions may be directed to the co-chairs of the search committee: Dr. Brittany Adams (bmadams8@ua.edu) and Dr. Cortney Dilgard (cdilgard@ua.edu).

About the Division/College/School
For over 150 years, the College of Education has been dedicated to developing professionals with the expertise needed to advance the intellectual and social conditions of all learners. By effectively preparing graduates to pursue their pedagogical and scholarly endeavors, the College of Education aims to lead Alabama in teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and service. Our faculty’s research, teaching, and service is widely recognized through their securement of external funding, national awards, professional organization leadership, established centers and offices, and outreach to the local, state, and national communities. Faculty in the college are free to pursue their passions, partner with the local communities, and excel in their many pursuits of academia.

The College of Education consists of six academic departments and 29 high-caliber programs, including opportunities that enable students to earn specialized degrees in teacher education, exercise science, and educational neuroscience. Through a robust offering of main campus options, online degrees, and certification programs, the College is poised to accommodate any learner. The College of Education is also home to the No. 1 competitive adaptive sports program in the nation, UA Adapted Athletics, and proudly supports their successes at their state-of-the-art facilities. With teaching, research, and outreach efforts that serve the local community and beyond, the College of Education continues to expand its footprint in both the world of academia and in our global society.

The College of Education is committed to advancing opportunities for all of its community members, including increasing and retaining faculty, staff, and students from a range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, creating a culture that welcomes a vibrant and global college community, and providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to develop competencies that support these efforts. For more information on the College of Education’s commitments and e