Assistant Teaching Professor in Reading and/or Special Education

The School of Inclusive Teacher Education invites applications for a qualified rank (non-tenure track) Assistant Teaching Professor in Reading and/or Special Education (i.e., Science of Reading) to start August 2026.Applicants should have experience with evidence-based literacy instruction and expertise in areas such asreading disabilities and dyslexia, assessment, and intervention. This is a nine-month appointment with theoption to teach in the summer for extra compensation.

The School of Inclusive Teacher Education supports the Universitys initial teacher licensure programs whichspan grades PreK-12 and graduate programs in Special Education, Reading, and Curriculum and Teaching. The Graduate Reading programs lead to an Ohio K-12 reading endorsement and a Master of Education degree.

The mission of the School of Inclusive Teacher Education is to build and sustain a dynamic, collaborativecommunity of highly skilled teachers for all levels of education, thereby increasing graduates options and thoseof their students for lives as independent, productive, and contributing citizens. The School is committed torigorous scholarship, innovative teaching and learning, and civic and professional engagement that places highvalue on the diversity of individuals and communities in a global society. There are approximately 2000 undergraduate students and more than 500 graduate students in seven initial licensure programs and fourgraduate programs, with numerous endorsements and certificates. These programs are guided by nearly fifty full-time faculty and staff.

The College of Education and Human Development, BGSU's founding college, is the home to a dynamic anddisciplinary diverse group of graduate and undergraduate programs, housed across three academic units: the School of Applied Human Development; the School of Counseling, Higher Education, Leadership, and Foundations; and the School of Inclusive Teacher Education. The College is committed to promoting andsupporting a community of inclusion, collaboration, and respect for students, faculty, and staff. A strong senseof community serves as the central tenet for the Colleges priorities for integrating professional preparation,leadership and service, experiential learning, and inquiry and innovation in all academic programs and relatedexperiences. The College has extensive partnerships across professional, school, and community settings thatfacilitate collaboration for student experiences and research opportunities.

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high researchuniversity located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region andbeyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative andinclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state andnation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduatemajors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 masters programs. A focus on promoting research,scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the pastseveral years.

Guided by Forward, BGSUs strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fifth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest thatstudents would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 publicuniversity in Ohio for the student experience.

Essential Functions
1. Teach four courses per semester in Reading and/or Special Education. Courses could include
assessment, comprehension/vocabulary/writing, individualized program planning (e.g., IEP, RIMP) in the School of Inclusive Teacher Educations undergraduate programs with possible opportunities for teaching in the Graduate (K-12) Reading Program.
2. Participate in student advising and collaborate in program development.
3. Contribute to the school, college, university, and the profession through service activities.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Masters degree (or higher) in Reading/Literacy, Elementary Education, Special Education, or closelyrelated field with a focus on reading.
2. A minimum of three years professional experience providing reading instruction to K-12 students (e.g.,classroom teacher, special education teacher, reading specialist, or other related service provider ineducational settings) or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience teaching at the college level in multiple modalities (e.g., in-person, online).
2. Experience providing data-driven (e.g., progress monitoring, diagnostic assessment) reading
intervention to upper-elementary students using evidence-based and explicit instructional practices.
3. Experience with MTSS (e.g., Tier 3 intervention), and/or developing and monitoring intervention plans(e.g., IEPs, RIMP).

Application Materials Required

• Coverletter
• Curriculumvitae
• Names and contact information of three professionalreferences
• Statement of teaching philosophy andexperience

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews. Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.

BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by12/8/2025.

Further Information

Contact Dr. Tracy Huziak-Clark, School Director, School of Inclusive Teacher Education at: thuziak@bgsu.edu.

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