Temporary Faculty Position in Graduate Reading

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 8,000 students in graduate and undergraduate programs. The university is located in the borough of Kutztown in a charming rural setting, and is within 20 minutes driving time of the diverse metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and within 60 minutes of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The university is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

The Department of Elementary, Middle Level, Library and Technologies Education (EMLT) at Kutztown University invites applications for a part-time, temporary faculty position for the Fall 2023 semester specializing in Responsive Literacy Assessment, Instruction and Intervention. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service. Required: A doctorate, master’s and bachelor’s degree in education; completion of a reading specialist program; reading specialist certification; a minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience in grades PreK-8; and experience as a literacy specialist or supervisor. A successful interview and demonstration lesson will be required. Preferred: evidence of effective teaching, service and scholarship in subject areas within professional settings related to teaching children, experience working with ELL students, experience supervising pre-service teachers or teachers, and experience working with diverse populations, publications, presentations.

Applicants must submit all official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, copy of teaching certification(s), contact information for three professional references, curriculum vita, and letter of interest. A complete packet of materials must be received before review of application. Send all materials via email to: Dr. Catherine McGeehan, Chair, Faculty Search Committee at mcgeehan@kutztown.edu by June 15, 2023. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education. All applicants for employment are subject to a criminal background check.