Assistant or Associate Professor - School of Education (Tenure-Track)

About the role

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

The School of Education at Abilene Christian University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Education. This full-time, 9-month appointment will begin August 2027. We seek a colleague who can help prepare effective educators, collaborate with colleagues in the department, foster strong relationships with schools and classroom teachers, and who demonstrates strong potential for continued scholarship and professional service in the field of education.

Our new colleague will join a committed and collaborative community of educators and scholars in the School of Education. As part of the literacy team, they will actively participate in continued shared processes of alignment and revision of the literacy sequence.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach course(s) in early literacy education and potentially other areas of expertise, work with practicum students and clinical teachers, build relationships with public schools, and participate and contribute to the School of Education's mission to " prepare exemplary, committed educators for service in diverse and multicultural communities for the glory of God."

About Acu and the School of Education

Abilene Christian University is a private, Research 2 university with approximately 7,000 students and offers six doctorates. ACU is recognized by U.S. News & World Reports as 11th in the nation in "Service Learning" and 11th in "Learning Communities." ACU is also recognized as one of the Princeton Review's "Best Regional Colleges" (Southwest).

The School of Education, housed in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, offers AAQEP accredited degree programs certifying elementary, middle grades, and secondary teachers through both undergraduate degree plans and a 5th-year M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning. Guided by our new conceptual framework, the School of Education aims to prepare teachers who are reflective, responsive, aware, and critical. These conceptual lenses shape the work we do to prepare teachers who will serve students well in Texas and beyond.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in literacy education or a related field conferred no later than August 2027 or significant progress toward the terminal degree.
• A minimum of three years of K-12 teaching experience
• A record of, or evidence of potential for, scholarly productivity
• A demonstrated commitment to equity-oriented, culturally responsive/sustaining, and/or antiracist teaching frameworks.
• Commitment to and experience in collaborative professional practice.
• Evidence of professional and institutional service in K-12 and/or higher education

Additional Information

The review of applications will begin November 30, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Completed applications will include

• Statement of philosophy of teaching and learning and the role of scholarship in teaching and learning.
• Please read the Identity, Mission and the Future of Abilene Christian University and provide a statement about how this document aligns with your view of the relationship of Christian faith and worldview of teaching and learning.
• A statement concerning your personal spiritual journey.
• Copies of transcripts for all academic work (official transcripts will be required upon final offer)
• Selected copies of papers and publications.
• An academic letter of recommendation.
• A letter of recommendation from a church leader.

*The below documents will need to be uploaded to the Curriculum Vitae (CV) & Supporting Documents section:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A Letter of Interest highlighting qualifications for the position
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Additional information

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.