Wyoming Excellence Chair in Elementary Literacy Education - University of Wyoming (Laramie, WY)
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The University of Wyoming seeks a Wyoming Excellence Chair in Elementary Literacy Education
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Location: Laramie, Wyoming
The Position:
The University of Wyoming (UW) invites applications and nominations for candidates to serve as Wyoming Excellence Chair in Elementary Literacy Education. The University is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, creative, and established scholar with a background in and commitment to elementary education. The ideal candidate will possess a strong scholarship record, extensive professional accomplishments, a history of successful extramural funding, and solid leadership skills.
The Wyoming Excellence Chair in Elementary Literacy Education is a 9-month, full-time, tenured position reporting to the Dean of the College of Education and working closely with the Literacy Research Center and Clinic (LRCC) and the Center’s team. This professorship supports the College of Education’s Master of Arts in Education, PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in literacy, as well as graduate certificates in literacy and dyslexia. The Excellence Chair will maintain a regular, active campus presence and participate in school visits, district partnerships, and statewide outreach necessary to fulfill the position’s responsibilities. In addition to a salary commensurate with the status of a high-profile, established scholar, this position provides access to discretionary funds to promote a robust research, teaching, and service agenda in literacy education.
The Wyoming Excellence Chair in Elementary Literacy Education is part of a vibrant, growing faculty that engages in developing high-quality literacy educators, supports local school districts in providing individualized and effective literacy education to K-16 students, collaborates across disciplines and with the Literacy Research Center and Clinic, advances best practices in literacy education, and strives for national prominence in the field. To expand these efforts, this position requires a committed and advanced scholar, invested in forging multidisciplinary partnerships, and available to work on campus and actively engage in outreach with local school districts throughout Wyoming.
To Apply:
The University of Wyoming, in consultation with Summit Search Solutions, Inc., will begin a confidential review of application materials immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by November 20, 2026 will be given first consideration. Please submit a CV/resume and a letter that describes your interest and related experience/qualifications upon application. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Caitlin Hummel
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct: (585) 880-7550
chummel@summitsearchsolutions.com
The University of Wyoming is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. Review the Know Your Rights poster.
Pursuant to Wyoming State law, W.S. 19-14-102, as amended, an honorably discharged veteran who has been a resident of the state of Wyoming for one (1) year or more at any time prior to the date when the veteran applies for employment, or any surviving spouse who was married to such veteran at the time of the veteran’s death, who is receiving federal survivor benefits based on the veteran’s military service and is applying for employment, shall receive an interview preference during the applicant screening process with the University of Wyoming. At the time of application, the applicant must possess the business capacity, competency, education or other qualifications required for the position. If disabilities do not materially interfere with performance of job duties, disabled veterans will be given preference over able-bodied veterans. Appropriate documentation of veteran status must be provided at time of application as outlined in the application process. No preference will be given to a veteran currently employed by a public department.
We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
The University of Wyoming seeks a Wyoming Excellence Chair in Elementary Literacy Education
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/UW_Chair_Elementary_LitEd_Profile.pdf
Location: Laramie, Wyoming
The Position:
The University of Wyoming (UW) invites applications and nominations for candidates to serve as Wyoming Excellence Chair in Elementary Literacy Education. The University is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, creative, and established scholar with a background in and commitment to elementary education. The ideal candidate will possess a strong scholarship record, extensive professional accomplishments, a history of successful extramural funding, and solid leadership skills.
The Wyoming Excellence Chair in Elementary Literacy Education is a 9-month, full-time, tenured position reporting to the Dean of the College of Education and working closely with the Literacy Research Center and Clinic (LRCC) and the Center’s team. This professorship supports the College of Education’s Master of Arts in Education, PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in literacy, as well as graduate certificates in literacy and dyslexia. The Excellence Chair will maintain a regular, active campus presence and participate in school visits, district partnerships, and statewide outreach necessary to fulfill the position’s responsibilities. In addition to a salary commensurate with the status of a high-profile, established scholar, this position provides access to discretionary funds to promote a robust research, teaching, and service agenda in literacy education.
The Wyoming Excellence Chair in Elementary Literacy Education is part of a vibrant, growing faculty that engages in developing high-quality literacy educators, supports local school districts in providing individualized and effective literacy education to K-16 students, collaborates across disciplines and with the Literacy Research Center and Clinic, advances best practices in literacy education, and strives for national prominence in the field. To expand these efforts, this position requires a committed and advanced scholar, invested in forging multidisciplinary partnerships, and available to work on campus and actively engage in outreach with local school districts throughout Wyoming.
To Apply:
The University of Wyoming, in consultation with Summit Search Solutions, Inc., will begin a confidential review of application materials immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by November 20, 2026 will be given first consideration. Please submit a CV/resume and a letter that describes your interest and related experience/qualifications upon application. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Caitlin Hummel
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct: (585) 880-7550
chummel@summitsearchsolutions.com
The University of Wyoming is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. Review the Know Your Rights poster.
Pursuant to Wyoming State law, W.S. 19-14-102, as amended, an honorably discharged veteran who has been a resident of the state of Wyoming for one (1) year or more at any time prior to the date when the veteran applies for employment, or any surviving spouse who was married to such veteran at the time of the veteran’s death, who is receiving federal survivor benefits based on the veteran’s military service and is applying for employment, shall receive an interview preference during the applicant screening process with the University of Wyoming. At the time of application, the applicant must possess the business capacity, competency, education or other qualifications required for the position. If disabilities do not materially interfere with performance of job duties, disabled veterans will be given preference over able-bodied veterans. Appropriate documentation of veteran status must be provided at time of application as outlined in the application process. No preference will be given to a veteran currently employed by a public department.
We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
Institution: University of Wyoming
This is a full time position
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