Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community of educators whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Department of Literacy invites applications for a Temporary Faculty Instructor position to begin in August 2026.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies.  We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The mission of the Department of Literacy, part of the College of Education and Social Work, is to educate preservice and professional teachers to be lifelong learners who develop expert knowledge of language and literacy development and literacy instruction and assessment. Our students will become influential teachers who are leaders and advocates for social justice in their communities. Learn more about the Department of Literacy.

The Temporary Faculty Instructor will teach a variety of courses in the literacy education curriculum. The incumbent may provide instructional learning via in-person, face-to-face, and/or online modalities, supporting the academic and pedagogical development of future elementary school teachers. Classes are scheduled during daytime and evening hours. Potential courses may include:

• Teaching Language Arts Grades PreK-4 (3 credits)
• Reading Instruction & Practicum PreK-4 (6 credits)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate innovative, student-centered teaching strategies, and show a commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse elementary education student population. The incumbent will collaborate closely with departmental faculty and staff to support student success and uphold program goals.

The initial appointment will be for one semester, with the possibility of renewal for future semesters based on departmental needs. A typical semester workload may include 3 to 9 credits of teaching, depending on program requirements and scheduling.

• Teach undergraduate courses in literacy education. Additional assignments within the instructor's area of expertise may be considered based on departmental needs.
• Provide student support through regularly scheduled office hours
• Serve the Department and College through participation in meetings and professional development events

• Master's degree in Reading, Elementary Education, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated teaching experience in elementary school settings
• Active participation in programs that engage a diverse elementary education student population

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in literacy education or closely related degree; and/or
• Demonstrated teaching experience in a higher education setting; and/or
• Experience teaching in multiple modalities, including but not limited to, face-to-face, blended, and online synchronous & asynchronous format; and/or
• Experience collaborating with K-12 school partners, including central office staff, building principals, and teachers

About West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the University: Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

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