Reading Coordinator

Title: Reading Coordinator

Division: Provost’s Office

Department: Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $56,000 – $57,000 Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 

Position Summary

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for a 12-month Reading Coordinator. The Reading Coordinator will oversee grant administration, curriculum development, materials procurement and the overall redesign of course development for Elementary Education, Early Childhood, and Special Education majors. The position may require teaching a 3 credit hour undergraduate literacy course in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education programs in the Fall and Spring semesters. This position is grant funded through December 31, 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Oversee all aspects of the Lilly ASRI Grant
• Supervise a graduate assistant
• Oversee curriculum development related to the Lilly Grant
• Procure materials related to the Lilly Grant and oversee the course redesign process for Science of Reading courses.
• Support faculty in the transition to Science of Reading.
• Seek other grant opportunities for ongoing funding.
• Teach literacy courses using the science of reading approach.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Master’s degree in Education or a closely related field required
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time teaching experience in a K-6 classroom setting required

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with Grant Administration and Curriculum Development preferred.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

An on-campus presence will be required throughout the term of employment.

About USI    

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits . 

Application Process

Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial Transcript (official transcript required at a later stage)

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Tori Colson, search committee chair, at [email protected].

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before February 29, 2024.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at [email protected] or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.