Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Language and Literacy Education in Gordon College – USA

Summary

Gordon College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Language and Literacy Education within the Herschend School of Education. The position involves teaching in an online Ed.D. program in the Science of Learning, with an annual one-week residential summer institute. The role also includes advising students, participating in and chairing dissertation committees, serving on the admissions committee, engaging in research and scholarly activities, and contributing to institutional service. Candidates should hold an earned doctorate in education, speech-language pathology, cognitive psychology, or a related field, and have at least three years of relevant experience. The position is expected to begin in May or August 2027, with a salary range of $64,733 – $97,300, commensurate with experience. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV with references, and an academic writing sample.

Key Facts

Department	Herschend School of Education
Position Type	Tenure-track faculty position
Discipline	Language and Literacy Education
Research Area	Science of Learning
Degree Required	Earned doctorate in education, speech-language pathology, cognitive psychology or a closely related field
Experience	Three or more years of experience with K-12 teaching, tutoring, SLP clinical practice or applied research; evidence of effective teaching with preference for experience teaching in online settings; demonstrated leadership in education or clinical settings; active research program with potential for student collaboration
Salary	64,733 – 97,300 USD, commensurate with experience
Contract Duration	Permanent (tenure-track)
Required Documents	Cover letter that addresses the applicant fit with the Christian mission of Gordon College and a rationale for interest in this specific position, CV that includes the names and contact information for 3 references, A sample of academic writing
Employer Address	Massachusetts, Boston North Shore

About the Project

The Ed.D. program in the Science of Learning, with an emphasis on Language and Literacy Education, builds on the Herschend School's thirty-year history of rigorous graduate education programs. These programs are grounded in evidence-based practices aimed at equipping all children to learn to read proficiently. The graduate reading specialist program holds an accreditation plus rating from the International Dyslexia Association. The doctoral program is CPED-aligned and seeks to graduate scholar-practitioners who will become leaders, change agents, problem solvers, and advocates in K-12 education, speech-language pathology clinical practice, education policy, and educator/SLP preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach online graduate courses and participate in the annual residential summer institute
• Potentially teach in-person undergraduate courses, depending on expertise
• Advise students, supporting their full student experience including timely degree completion
• Participate in and chair dissertation committees
• Serve on the admissions committee, collaborating to screen applicants and select new cohort members
• Engage in research and scholarly activities, including seeking grant funding and fostering external partnerships
• Engage in purposeful service to the institution and the profession

Required Skills

• Commitment to the Christian mission of the college
• Expertise in the science of learning, language and literacy education, instructional leadership, and/or research methods
• Commitment to evidence-based practices to equitably support all learners, including culturally and linguistically sustaining practices
• Effective teaching skills, with a preference for online teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership in education or clinical settings
• Active research program with potential for student collaboration
• Passion for mentoring aspiring literacy leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and collaborate with faculty, staff, and students

Who Should Apply

This position is suitable for individuals with an earned doctorate in education, speech-language pathology, cognitive psychology, or a closely related field, who possess expertise in the science of learning, language and literacy education, instructional leadership, and/or research methods. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience in K-12 teaching, tutoring, SLP clinical practice, or applied research, with a preference for online teaching experience. A commitment to evidence-based practices, leadership in education or clinical settings, an active research program, and a passion for mentoring are also essential. Applicants must align with the Christian mission of Gordon College.

About the Employer

Gordon College is a Christian liberal arts college located in Massachusetts on Boston's North Shore. Its Herschend School of Education has a thirty-year history of rigorous graduate education programs grounded in evidence-based practices. The graduate reading specialist program holds an accreditation plus rating by the International Dyslexia Association. The college is an equal opportunity employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary focus of the Ed.D. program?

The Ed.D. program focuses on the Science of Learning with an emphasis on Language and Literacy Education.

When is the position expected to begin?

The position is expected to begin in May or August 2027.

What is the anticipated salary range for this position?

The anticipated salary range is $64,733 – $97,300, commensurate with experience.

What type of degree is required for this position?

An earned doctorate in education, speech-language pathology, cognitive psychology, or a closely related field is required.

Are there in-person teaching requirements?

The program is primarily online with an annual one-week residential summer institute. Depending on expertise, there is a possible option to also teach in-person undergraduate courses.

What documents are required for application?

Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing fit with the Christian mission and interest in the position, a CV including names and contact information for three references, and a sample of academic writing.