Job Details

Clinical Faculty of Literacy

Position Number: 6805356
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education

Clinical Faculty of Literacy

Posting Number: F001400P
Advertising Pay Range: $72,000
Location: Moscow, Coeur dAlene
Primary Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Primary Unit: Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Clinical Faculty
Position Control Number: 5387
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE:

1.00

Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Non-Tenure Track
Rank: Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

Position Summary:

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Idaho seeks applications for a non-tenure track, assistant, associate, or full clinical professor in Literacy with an emphasis in the Science of Reading to work from either the Moscow campus or Coeur dAlene campus. Rank is negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in the Departments bylaws. The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation of teacher candidates by teaching undergraduate and/or graduate literacy courses, supervising field placements, and working collaboratively with K-12 school partners. This position requires teaching a minimum of 9 credits per semester (fall & spring), participation in recruitment and departmental initiatives, and representing the program at community and professional events.

Responsibilities may include:

Teach undergraduate and graduate literacy courses with emphasis on the Science of Reading.
Mentor teacher candidates in evidence-based literacy instruction and assessment.
Contribute to program development and continuous improvement efforts.
Collaborate with faculty, K-12 personnel, and state-wide partners on literacy initiatives.
Participate in recruitment, advising, and department/college meetings.
Represent the program at professional, university, and community events.

Unit/Department Summary:

Department of Curriculum and Instruction | University of Idaho

Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 65%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 5%
Outreach & Extension: 25%
University Service & Leadership: 5%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications:

Advanced degree (Ed.S, EdD, or PhD) in literacy, reading education, or closely related field
A minimum of three (3) years of K-8 classroom teaching with experience in reading instruction.
Experience teaching literacy aligned with the Science of Reading.
Experience with structured literacy practices and their application in classrooms.
Experience collaborating with university faculty, K-12 personnel, and community stakeholders.
Experience teaching courses using both face-to-face and online platforms.
Experience designing curriculum and instruction that aligns with current state and national literacy standards.
Experience producing professional development training in literacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching and mentoring pre-service teachers in reading instruction.
Familiarity with science-based literacy assessments and progress monitoring tools.
Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into literacy instruction.
Experience working with students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia.
Record of building collaborative partnerships with schools, districts, or community organizations.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Posting Date: 12/19/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application review will begin January 14, 2026, and will continue until a suitable applicant pool is identified.

Applicants should complete the online application . Please include:
(1) letter of application;
(2) current curriculum vitae;
(3) statement of scholarly focus (1-page max.);
(4) teaching, outreach and service philosophies (1-page max.);
(5) official transcripts; and
(6), names and contact information for three references.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

Please contact Dr. Aleksandra Hollingshead (ahollingshead@uidaho.edu), the department chair, with questions.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50389

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.