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Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Literacy Education
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Provide Rank Assistant or Associate Professor
Position Number 067871
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education - 260200
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
The Department of Child Development, Literacy and Special Education Department in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University seeks qualified candidates to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Literacy Education program. We are seeking applicants who have expertise in teaching and an active research agenda focused on elementary reading/literacy to join our collaborative team. The successful applicant will be appointed to a full-time, nine-month position to begin August 2026 with the possibility of summer teaching.
Minimum Qualifications
The required minimum qualifications for this position include:
- Evidence of at least two years of experience with university teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in reading/literacy content;
- Evidence of at least one peer-reviewed publication related to reading/literacy;
- Evidence of at least two years of teaching pK-6 reading/literacy teaching experience in linguistically and culturally diverse educational settings (or identify documented equivalent in your letter of interest); and
- Earned doctorate in reading/literacy education or closely related field by July 31, 2026 (ABD will be considered for the first year of this position with a reduction in rank and salary. See details below.)
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
We are looking for candidates who bring expertise in at least TWO of the following areas (in terms of teaching and/or research). Please explicitly identify and discuss these TWO areas in your letter of interest.
- Evidence of expertise in elementary literacy development grounded in the science of reading, including foundational skills, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension
- Evidence of expertise in evidence-based instruction in vocabulary and comprehension, including text-based discussion, strategy instruction, and meaning-making across genres and content areas
- Evidence of expertise in literacy assessment, data-informed literacy instruction, and literacy intervention in elementary settings
- Evidence of expertise in designing and enacting elementary literacy instruction that addresses diverse learners’ needs, including readers for whom reading is not yet easy, students with learning disabilities, and/or multilingual learners.
- Evidence of experience and expertise with elementary literacy teacher preparation, clinical supervision (in-person and online), and school-based partnerships
- Evidence of an active, well-established research agenda related to literacy development and/or instruction. This will likely include evidence of securing external funding.
License/Certification Required
N/A
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Reich College of Education offers a broad range of comprehensive degree programs: Baccalaureate, Masters, Specialist and Doctoral levels as well as programs leading to certification and licensure. The college seeks to provide a well-balanced program of classroom and clinical experiences while maintaining a cooperative, forward-thinking posture, with emphasis on excellence in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and outreach. This position resides in the Department of Child Development, Literacy and Special Education which offers innovative programs focusing on all facets of child development, reading, writing, language, and specific areas of special education. The department is affiliated with the Anderson Reading Clinic, the Lucy Brock Child Development Lab, the Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program, and the Special Education Mathematics Clinics – Adapted and General Curriculum. Additional information on the department and college can be found on the program website and the college website. The Literacy Education program prepares teachers to engage the reading/literacy needs of all students in their classes—especially striving readers and writers. Our courses are rooted in multidisciplinary research, pulling together established and emerging work across the fields of education, psychology, linguistics, sociology, and cognitive science, which work together to construct the science(s) of reading. We maintain a deep commitment to culturally sustaining literacy and pedagogies, ensuring literacy instruction is responsive across academic, linguistic, cultural, and socio-emotional domains.
Appalachian State University is a member of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University enrolls over 20,000 students, primarily in Bachelors and Masters programs. Appalachian has a traditional residential campus and a variety of distance education programs. Additional information about the Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, the university, and the surrounding area is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, a region noted for its scenic beauty. We are near the Appalachian Trail, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and national and state parks.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The duties include teaching, research, and service. Specifically, faculty will:
- Engage in work consistent with Appalachian State University’s Strategic Plan 2022-2027.
- Teach elementary literacy undergraduate methods courses with field-based practica at the Boone and Hickory campus sites and connected school-based sites;
- Teach literacy education graduate courses at campus sites and online;
- Teach, mentor, and collaborate with preservice teacher candidates, in-service teachers, and doctoral students;
- Actively engage in scholarly work;
- Actively engage with teachers and students in our laboratory school and clinical settings (Academy at Middle Fork; Lucy Brock Child Development Lab, Anderson Reading Clinic) and/or other field-based sites;
- Maintain a visible presence on campus;
- Engage in service to the program, department, college, university, and profession;
- Collaborate with colleagues in the program, department, and university;
- Serve on and chair doctoral committees;
- Advise graduate students
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Appointment Type
1.0
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Proposed Date of Hire
08/10/2026
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:
ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration:
Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- A letter of application that includes a description addressing the listed required minimum qualifications, essential duties and responsibilities, and identification of two areas of interest listed in this job description;
- Current vita; and
- Contact information for three references familiar with the candidate who can speak to the candidate’s teaching and scholarship qualifications.
For additional information and inquiries, contact Beth Buchholz (buchholzba@appstate.edu) and Ashley Pennell (pennellae@appstate.edu). Review of complete applications will begin February 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date
01/07/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
02/11/2026
Search Chair Name
Beth Buchholz and Ashley Pennell
Search Chair Email
buchholzba@appstate.edu
Posting Number
FA00549P
Posting Details
Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Literacy Education
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Provide Rank Assistant or Associate Professor
Position Number 067871
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education - 260200
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
The Department of Child Development, Literacy and Special Education Department in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University seeks qualified candidates to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Literacy Education program. We are seeking applicants who have expertise in teaching and an active research agenda focused on elementary reading/literacy to join our collaborative team. The successful applicant will be appointed to a full-time, nine-month position to begin August 2026 with the possibility of summer teaching.
Minimum Qualifications
The required minimum qualifications for this position include:
- Evidence of at least two years of experience with university teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels in reading/literacy content;
- Evidence of at least one peer-reviewed publication related to reading/literacy;
- Evidence of at least two years of teaching pK-6 reading/literacy teaching experience in linguistically and culturally diverse educational settings (or identify documented equivalent in your letter of interest); and
- Earned doctorate in reading/literacy education or closely related field by July 31, 2026 (ABD will be considered for the first year of this position with a reduction in rank and salary. See details below.)
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
We are looking for candidates who bring expertise in at least TWO of the following areas (in terms of teaching and/or research). Please explicitly identify and discuss these TWO areas in your letter of interest.
- Evidence of expertise in elementary literacy development grounded in the science of reading, including foundational skills, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension
- Evidence of expertise in evidence-based instruction in vocabulary and comprehension, including text-based discussion, strategy instruction, and meaning-making across genres and content areas
- Evidence of expertise in literacy assessment, data-informed literacy instruction, and literacy intervention in elementary settings
- Evidence of expertise in designing and enacting elementary literacy instruction that addresses diverse learners’ needs, including readers for whom reading is not yet easy, students with learning disabilities, and/or multilingual learners.
- Evidence of experience and expertise with elementary literacy teacher preparation, clinical supervision (in-person and online), and school-based partnerships
- Evidence of an active, well-established research agenda related to literacy development and/or instruction. This will likely include evidence of securing external funding.
License/Certification Required
N/A
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Reich College of Education offers a broad range of comprehensive degree programs: Baccalaureate, Masters, Specialist and Doctoral levels as well as programs leading to certification and licensure. The college seeks to provide a well-balanced program of classroom and clinical experiences while maintaining a cooperative, forward-thinking posture, with emphasis on excellence in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and outreach. This position resides in the Department of Child Development, Literacy and Special Education which offers innovative programs focusing on all facets of child development, reading, writing, language, and specific areas of special education. The department is affiliated with the Anderson Reading Clinic, the Lucy Brock Child Development Lab, the Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program, and the Special Education Mathematics Clinics – Adapted and General Curriculum. Additional information on the department and college can be found on the program website and the college website. The Literacy Education program prepares teachers to engage the reading/literacy needs of all students in their classes—especially striving readers and writers. Our courses are rooted in multidisciplinary research, pulling together established and emerging work across the fields of education, psychology, linguistics, sociology, and cognitive science, which work together to construct the science(s) of reading. We maintain a deep commitment to culturally sustaining literacy and pedagogies, ensuring literacy instruction is responsive across academic, linguistic, cultural, and socio-emotional domains.
Appalachian State University is a member of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University enrolls over 20,000 students, primarily in Bachelors and Masters programs. Appalachian has a traditional residential campus and a variety of distance education programs. Additional information about the Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, the university, and the surrounding area is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, a region noted for its scenic beauty. We are near the Appalachian Trail, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and national and state parks.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The duties include teaching, research, and service. Specifically, faculty will:
- Engage in work consistent with Appalachian State University’s Strategic Plan 2022-2027.
- Teach elementary literacy undergraduate methods courses with field-based practica at the Boone and Hickory campus sites and connected school-based sites;
- Teach literacy education graduate courses at campus sites and online;
- Teach, mentor, and collaborate with preservice teacher candidates, in-service teachers, and doctoral students;
- Actively engage in scholarly work;
- Actively engage with teachers and students in our laboratory school and clinical settings (Academy at Middle Fork; Lucy Brock Child Development Lab, Anderson Reading Clinic) and/or other field-based sites;
- Maintain a visible presence on campus;
- Engage in service to the program, department, college, university, and profession;
- Collaborate with colleagues in the program, department, and university;
- Serve on and chair doctoral committees;
- Advise graduate students
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Appointment Type
1.0
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Proposed Date of Hire
08/10/2026
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:
ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration:
Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- A letter of application that includes a description addressing the listed required minimum qualifications, essential duties and responsibilities, and identification of two areas of interest listed in this job description;
- Current vita; and
- Contact information for three references familiar with the candidate who can speak to the candidate’s teaching and scholarship qualifications.
For additional information and inquiries, contact Beth Buchholz (buchholzba@appstate.edu) and Ashley Pennell (pennellae@appstate.edu). Review of complete applications will begin February 4, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date
01/07/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
02/11/2026
Search Chair Name
Beth Buchholz and Ashley Pennell
Search Chair Email
buchholzba@appstate.edu
Posting Number
FA00549P
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Appalachian State is regionally accredited by SACSCOC, which sets minimum degree requirements for instructional roles. Confirm your foreign transcripts are evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator before applying, since hiring committees rely on these assessments to verify equivalency.
Target Faculty Lines Over Temporary Appointments
Tenure-track and full-time lecturer lines at Appalachian State are far more likely to trigger H-1B or PERM sponsorship than adjunct contracts. Adjunct roles are typically part-time and do not meet DOL prevailing wage thresholds required to support a petition.
Ask About the International Office Early
Appalachian State processes visa petitions through its Office of International Education and Development. Raise sponsorship in the offer negotiation stage, not after signing, so the office can assess your category and begin the Labor Condition Application filing with DOL before your start date.
Understand the H-1B Cap Exemption for Universities
As a public university, Appalachian State qualifies as a cap-exempt H-1B employer, meaning petitions can be filed at any point in the year without waiting for the annual lottery. You're not subject to the 65,000 cap or the April filing window.
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Education roles at universities can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, but PERM requires the university to conduct a formal recruitment process and document that no qualified U.S. worker applied. This can extend your timeline by 12 to 24 months beyond the initial H-1B approval.
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Does Appalachian State University sponsor H-1B visas for Education roles?
Yes. Appalachian State University sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Education positions, particularly full-time faculty and professional staff roles. As a public university, it is cap-exempt, so petitions can be filed year-round without going through the annual lottery. The university's Office of International Education and Development manages the filing process in coordination with hiring departments.
How do I apply for Education jobs at Appalachian State University?
Open positions are posted on Appalachian State's official HR portal. You can also browse Education roles that include visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by sponsorship type so you can identify relevant openings before applying directly. Faculty roles typically require a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and references submitted through the university's applicant tracking system.
Which visa types does Appalachian State University commonly use for Education positions?
H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant visa for Education roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specialty field. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for graduate assistants and student workers still completing degrees. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying Education occupations. For permanent residence, EB-2 and EB-3 are used for eligible faculty and professional staff.
What qualifications does Appalachian State University expect for Education roles?
Requirements vary by role type. Tenure-track faculty positions almost always require a terminal degree, typically a Ph.D. or equivalent, in the relevant discipline. Lecturer and instructor roles may accept a master's degree with professional experience. Academic advising and student services roles generally require a master's in counseling, education, or a related field. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator.
How long does the sponsorship process take for an Education role at Appalachian State?
Once an offer is made, the Labor Condition Application is filed with DOL and typically certified within seven business days. USCIS then processes the H-1B petition, with standard processing taking two to four months and premium processing available for a faster decision. If the role moves toward permanent residence via PERM, expect an additional 12 to 24 months beyond the initial H-1B approval.
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