University of Dallas Looking for Assistant Professor of Education at Irvg, TX Full Time

WHO WE ARE

The University of Dallas is a Catholic university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging
its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. We have consistently ranked as one of the top
regional universities in the country. All employees are expected to understand and support the Mission.

 JOB DESCRIPTION

The
University of Dallas invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. Primary teaching
responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in early literacy, children’s literature, elementary literacy, linguistics
and ESL methods, as well as preparing students to pass the Texas Science of Teaching Reading (STR) Exam, and supervising pre‐service
teachers in classroom settings. The University of Dallas serves the needs of undergraduate and graduate students who aim to teach. To
advance these goals, the Department of Education and Classical Learning is searching for an outstanding educator with enthusiasm,
leadership, and vision.

Because the Department of Education and Classical Learning aims to prepare students for teaching and
leadership in public, Catholic, and classical schools, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship,
and service; have an active scholarly agenda; deliver courses in online, blended, and traditional settings at the undergraduate and graduate
levels; and complement and support the University’s mission and liberal arts core curriculum, demonstrating strong communication and
leadership skills.

Start date is August 21, 2024

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching courses, 3-3
  load.
• Advising students toward degree completion.
• Serving departmental functions and operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in literacy/reading or a related education field with elementary certification or
  secondary certification in English language arts.
• A minimum of three years of U.S. public, charter, or private school teaching
  experience (elementary or English Language arts grades 6-12). 
• Relevant expertise in dyslexia.
• Evidence of scholarly
  contribution to educational research.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teacher certification as a
  reading specialist or Master Reading Teacher.
• Documented experience teaching students with special needs and English language
  learners.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Evidence of competence with integrating technology into teaching.

APPLICATION

Candidates should submit a letter of interest clearly indicating the primary and secondary teaching
field(s), a curriculum vitae detailing all academic and professional experience (references will be requested from candidates invited for an
interview) electronically.

All applications should be submitted online at:

https://hr.udallas.edu/apply/

The review of applications will begin on
November 13, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

For questions regarding this position please
contact: Dr. Yoshiaki Nakazawa, Chair, Department of Education and Classical Learning, University of Dallas, 1845 E. Northgate Dr., Irving,
TX 75062; [email protected] ; 972-721-4110.

BENEFITS

UD provides competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental,
vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free fitness center; competitive leave programs;
tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and their families; and matching retirement plan contributions.

The University
of Dallas seeks to recruit, develop, and retain faculty, staff and administration of the highest caliber.

The
University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from female and minority candidates and others who will enhance our
community and advance our Mission.