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North Carolina Central University Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Durham, North Carolina
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Position Information
Working Title Goodnight Distinguished Professor
Position Number F610179
Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time
FTE 1=9/10 month -Faculty only
Position Overview
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Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (https://www.nccu.edu/we-are-nccu) (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
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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 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 System’s 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 SOE 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:
The DP Candidate should have 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. Additionally, 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The DP Candidate should have 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 required by Statute or Regulation
NC Teaching License or eligibility for NC Teaching License
Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Function Administrative
Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.
“Service includes 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). There may be additional opportunities to 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.
All Goodnight and Spangler Distinguished Professors of Early Literacy will join an endowed professor state network, charged with the following:
-Design and implement engagement opportunities for faculty (e.g., seminar series, symposiums, etc.).
-Serve in an advisory capacity for progress in the UNC System’s literacy initiatives to include enhancements to the Literacy Framework Implementation Guide.
-Consult on possible video/online literacy lessons to serve as a resource for teacher educators, candidates, and in-service teachers.
-Elevate how UNC System institutions are ensuring production of well-prepared teachers of reading and support in-service teachers as they become more masterful practitioners.
-Significantly enhance the capacity of schools to employ evidence-based practices in
reading instruction with fidelity.”
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 03/06/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Position Available 07/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
Letter of Recommendation 1 (FACULTY)
Letter of Recommendation 2 (FACULTY)
Letter of Recommendation 3 (FACULTY)
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Other Document
DD-214 (Veterans Only)
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