Open Rank Assistant, Associate, Professor: English Education/ Secondary Literacy

University of Colorado
$87500.00-$165000.00
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Sep 11, 2026
Requisition Number: 74789 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: Faculty Schedule: Full-Time Date Posted: 11-Sep-2026 Close All Job Summary The School of Education invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in English Education and Secondary Literacy. This position responds to a critical need in the field as schools navigate evolving standards, emerging digital literacies, and persistent disparities in literacy learning and achievement. Hiring at an open rank will allow the School to recruit either an emerging or established scholar whose expertise will strengthen our teacher preparation programs, graduate offerings, and historically strong Literacy Studies program. The successful candidate will contribute to scholarship that advances knowledge of English and literacy toward equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive literacy practices. They will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English education, secondary literacy, and related areas of teacher learning and practice and will play a key role in preparing future educators to support diverse learners, including multilingual students. This position will also support continued program growth, partnerships with schools and communities, and sustainable teaching and mentoring capacity across undergraduate and graduate programs. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We Are The University of Colorado Boulder's School of Education is a collaborative, research-driven community dedicated to transforming education through scholarship, innovation, and partnership. We prepare educators, researchers, and leaders to address complex challenges in learning and educational systems through rigorous research, engaged teaching, and meaningful collaboration with schools, communities, and organizations. Our faculty generate impactful scholarship that informs practice and policy, and our work is grounded in a deep commitment to equity, inclusive excellence, and expanding opportunity for learners across diverse contexts. We are driven by our shared commitments to diversity, democracy, equity, and justice, and evidence-based policy and practice. For more information about the School of Education, please visit: https://www.colorado.edu/education/. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Maintaining an active research agenda and corresponding publication record that demonstrates a compelling progression of scholarship. Engaging in strong teaching and mentoring and contributing to the School's teacher education, master's, and doctoral programs; advising undergraduate students; mentoring graduate students; and providing outreach and leadership to schools, districts, campus partners, professional organizations, and broader communities. Teaching undergraduate courses in English education and secondary literacy, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy studies, teacher learning and practice, and related areas of teacher education. Supporting the development of equitable, inclusive, culturally responsive, and evidence-based English education and literacy curricula that prepare educators to support diverse learners. Building and sustaining meaningful partnerships with local schools, districts, educators, and communities. Contributing service to the program, School, university, profession, and broader community, consistent with expectations for rank. What You Should Know This role is located in Boulder, CO. The workload for this role is 40% research, scholarly, and creative work, 40% teaching, advising & mentoring, and 20% service. Tenure track faculty are expected to teach four courses per academic year, and all courses are typically taught in person on campus. What We Can Offer The salary range for this nine-month faculty role is $87,500 - $97,500 for Assistant Professor, $106,000 - $128,500 for Associate Professor, $131,500 - $165,000 for Professor, plus an $8,000 relocation allowance as applicable. Benefits At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in English education, literacy education, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. A record of scholarly productivity-or demonstrated promise of such-in English education, secondary literacy, or a closely related field. Expertise in one or more areas of secondary literacy or English Education, for instance: adolescent literacies; digital and multimodal literacies; English and secondary literacy teacher learning; classroom literacy teaching and learning; culturally responsive and sustaining literacy practices; young adult literature; youth identities and literacies; and/or social and cultural contexts of literacy education. PK-12 teaching experience in U.S. schools, preferably in secondary English language arts or literacy. Evidence of effective teaching at the university level, at either the undergraduate or graduate level. A record of working successfully with people from a wide range of backgrounds and fostering a strong sense of community and belonging. Candidates seeking appointment at the associate or full professor level must demonstrate a record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for appointment with tenure at the proposed rank. What We Would Like You to Have A research agenda focused on educational equity, justice, and access to high-quality literacy learning opportunities. Three or more years of PK-12 teaching experience in U.S. schools, preferably at the secondary level. Experience working with culturally, linguistically, socioeconomically diverse, and/or LGBTQ+ student populations in K-12 public schools in the U.S. Experience advancing inclusive, culturally responsive literacy practices. Experience developing partnerships with schools, districts, educators, or community-based organizations. Experience supporting teacher licensure programs. Experience mentoring graduate students as emerging researchers and teacher educators. Evidence of, or potential for, contributing to the growth and intellectual community of a graduate program in Literacy Studies. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: A 3-page cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications with an emphasis on your scholarly/research agenda CV 1-2-page teaching statement Additional materials may be requested of candidates who advance to the second phase of the search (sample syllabi and letters of reference) During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation as the search progresses. Review of applications will begin October 19, 2026 (full consideration will be given to applicants who submit by this deadline) and will continue until the position is filled. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.