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The Reading Specialist program is an online, graduate level program housed in the Advanced Education Programs Department, College of
Education, at Fort Hays State University (FHSU). This award-winning program supports graduate candidates in earning a Master of Science in
Education degree with a Reading Specialist emphasis. We invite submitted applications for a full-time, limited residency, tenure track
Assistant or Associate Professor position.
The primary responsibility of this position is instruction and advising coupled with
coordination of the program, with the expectation that the faculty member will also engage in scholarly activity and university/professional
service. The areas of responsibility are apportioned at 52.5% Teaching/Advising, 7.5% Program Coordination, 20% Scholarship, and 20%
Service.
Successful candidates should have a solid background in the Science of Reading/Structured Literacy, having served as a
reading specialist or similar position in Pre-K through 12th grade settings, and having demonstrated leadership roles related to supporting
the Science of Reading/Structured Literacy in broader educational settings. Successful candidates should also have diverse institutional,
educational, research, and experiential backgrounds, including teaching in a higher education setting.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- The candidate for this position must have an earned doctorate in reading or related field of study, or
be ABD with the expectation of completing their doctorate by August, 2023. - The candidate must also have at least 2 years of
practical/applicable experience as a reading specialist working with Pre-K-elementary, middle, or high school students.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Instructional experience in a higher education setting, specifically teaching
online - Instructional experience working with graduate level candidates
- Leadership experience related to literacy
instruction - Management experience, such as coordinating schedules and monitoring enrollment data
- Knowledge of
state/national accreditation reporting - Demonstrated commitment to scholarly activities and grant development
- Demonstrated
commitment to service activities - LETRS Facilitator certification (Volumes 1& 2)
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Appointment Date: August 2023
Application Deadline: Priority Deadline – December 2022
Screening of complete applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Benefits: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/
Responsibilities:
- Instruction/Student Advisement (52.5%) – The candidate filling this position will be expected to teach the equivalent
of 9-12 credit hours per semester at the graduate level within the Reading Specialist program. Instructional responsibility includes
teaching online courses to master’s level candidates pursuing a master’s degree to work as reading specialists in Pre-K through
12th grade settings. Student advisement at the graduate level is a part of the instructional responsibility for this position. Student
advisement includes onboarding new graduate candidates to the program, guiding candidates through the program, monitoring candidate progress
through the program, supporting accreditation data collection, and administering comprehensive exams. - Program Coordination
(7.5%) – The candidate filling this position will serve as the Program Coordinator for the Reading Specialist Education
program. Program coordination responsibilities include:- Creating and managing the course schedule.
- Guiding program
curriculum. - Focusing on data collection/analysis for accreditation.
- Marketing and recruitment for the program.
- Scholarship (20%) – A commitment to scholarship related to the field of literacy is required. Examples of
acceptable scholarship include peer-reviewed book/journal publications, grant proposals, development of innovative educational programs, and
conference presentations. - Service (20%) – A commitment to service activities is required. This includes service
activities at FHSU, department, college, and university levels. Service activities as related to the field of reading specialists and
literacy education are also expected at the national, regional/state, and local/community levels.
Application
Process:
To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be
accepted.
Required Application Documents:
- Applicants should submit a cover letter
- curriculum vita
- Diversity statement describing your experience working with students and faculty/staff from diverse backgrounds
and how your experiences have reflected your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion(200 words maximum) - names and contact
information for three professional references
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF file.
If you
have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Name: Dr. Brooke Moore, Associate Professor
Email:
[email protected]
Phone: 785-628-5568
About the Department:
The Advanced Education Programs
Department is housed in the College of Education at Fort Hays State University. This department offers twenty-nine Master’s
and Education Specialist programs for candidates pursuing advanced endorsements or degrees in educational or community
settings. All programs are offered fully online with the exception of some courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School
Counseling, and Higher Education Student Affairs. Our education programs are accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of
Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the two counseling programs are accredited through the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP).
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of
approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health
care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational
programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays
Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great
opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights
daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a
low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the
residents who call “Hays, America” home.
Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual
orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have
consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position:
Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS
employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for
further information on how this might affect you.
