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Position Information
Working Title: Goodnight Distinguished Professor Position Number: F610179 Appointment Type: Permanent - Full Time FTE: 1.910 Faculty only
Position Overview
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Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The NCCU School of Education offers undergraduate, graduate licensure, and professional development programs to train students to become teachers, principals, counselors, as well as serve as mentors to community schools. The School offers traditional classroom-based instruction, as well as synchronous and asynchronous online/web-based instruction. Faculty and staff offer diverse knowledge and experience, providing students with a unique learning experience using the latest technology, small class sizes, which provide easier access to peers and instructors. The primary goal of the School of Education is to prepare educators for Diverse Cultural Contexts in the 21st Century.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Goodnight Distinguished Professor (DP) of Early Literacy, Goodnight Professor at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), will join seven other distinguished professors to serve as a network of early literacy expertise with the purpose of advancing the University of North Carolina Systems current literacy initiatives across 15 educator preparation programs through engaging in outreach and dissemination of best practice. The Goodnight Distinguished Professors may serve on statewide literacy committees in an advisory capacity to elevate how UNC System institutions are ensuring the production of well-prepared teachers of reading. In addition, the cadre of professors will enhance partnerships with school districts across North Carolina to foster collaboration between teacher education programs and current teachers in the field.
The Goodnight Professor will be assigned to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for the purpose of establishing scalable programs to ensure the preparation of teacher candidates in evidence-based practices in literacy instruction aligned with the University of North Carolina System Literacy Framework and to expand continuing support for teachers of reading. The Goodnight Professor will collaborate with literacy faculty in the Birth-Kindergarten, Elementary, and Special Education programs at NCCU. The School of Education places great emphasis on understanding of and respect for equity, social justice, and belonging among students and colleagues, therefore, we encourage applications from professionals who can help us achieve these goals. We seek a candidate with the following qualifications:
Qualifications
• A proven track record of teaching evidence-based early literacy practices currently known as the science of reading within a teacher education or P12 setting and who can demonstrate the articulation of current reading research into effective classroom practice. • An earned doctorate in Elementary Education, Reading, Literacy, Early Childhood Special Education, or a closely related field from an accredited university. • The ability to hold a faculty rank of tenured Full Professor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• A proven track record of teaching evidence-based early literacy practices currently known as the science of reading within a teacher education or P12 setting and who can demonstrate the articulation of current reading research into effective classroom practice. • Minimum Education, Experience
The candidate must have an earned doctorate in Elementary Education, Reading, Literacy, Early Childhood Special Education, or a closely related field from an accredited university and the ability to hold a faculty rank of tenured Full Professor.
Licenses or Certification
• NC Teaching License or eligibility for NC Teaching License
Equal Opportunity Employer
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been and will continue to be the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Function: Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
• Outreach as a literacy champion and facilitator of professional development and seminars for and/or in collaboration with partners such as regional school systems and North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teachers (NCCAT). • Serve on state-level literacy efforts associated with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and/or other organizations. • Serve as mentor to junior faculty. • Share effective evidence-based literacy practices for teacher candidates at NCCU and across the state. • Collaborate with faculty on unique teacher candidate early field experiences.
Function: Research
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
• Research in early literacy with the goal of advancing evidence-based early literacy knowledge. • Articulate the importance and integration of current reading research. • Research efforts should lead to publication in peer-reviewed journals and dissemination at state, national, and/or international conferences. • Procurement of grant funding that supports the mission of the School of Education.
Function: Instructional
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
• Teaching responsibilities include a reduced course load (i.e., 2-2) consisting of undergraduate literacy courses and/or internship supervision. • The DP will serve as a model for effective high-quality evidence-based literacy practice.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: F000101 Open Date: 02/25/2026 Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes Date: 07/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants: na Applicant Documents Required: • Resume/CV • Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate) • Letter of Recommendation 1 • Letter of Recommendation 2 • Letter of Recommendation 3 • Optional Documents: • Cover Letter • Other Document DD-214 (Veterans Only) Supplemental Questions:
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