Fayetteville State University Seeks Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy
KAECE Members Encouraged to Share Faculty Leadership Opportunity with Qualified Candidates
Fayetteville State University (FSU) in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is seeking an accomplished scholar, educator, and mentor to serve as its Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy. Members of the Kentucky Association of Early Childhood Education (KAECE) are encouraged to help spread the word about this opportunity by sharing the position announcement with qualified colleagues and professional networks.
Founded in 1867, Fayetteville State University is a public, historically Black university and a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. The university has a longstanding commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and preparing educators to serve diverse populations.
The Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy is an endowed faculty position within FSU's College of Education, established to advance research, teaching, and service focused on improving early literacy outcomes, particularly among children in rural and underserved communities.
The selected candidate will provide leadership in early literacy research and instruction, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and help expand the College of Education's Reading Clinic. The position also emphasizes developing partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations, securing external research funding, and promoting evidence-based literacy practices.
Qualifications and Candidate Profile
FSU is seeking candidates who possess:
An earned doctorate in Reading/Literacy Education or a closely related field.
Tenure or eligibility for tenure at the Full Professor level.
A nationally recognized record of scholarship and research in early literacy.
Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching, mentoring, and leadership.
Experience securing and managing external funding.
A strong record of collaboration with schools, families, and communities.
Candidates should also demonstrate expertise in the science of reading, culturally responsive teaching practices, and educational leadership.
Applications and Nominations
Applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate is appointed, with review of materials beginning immediately. The anticipated start date is summer 2027.
Interested candidates should submit a résumé or curriculum vitae and cover letter to FSUGoodnightProfessor@buffkinbaker.com.
The search is being conducted with the assistance of Buffkin / Baker, an executive search firm.
Help Share This Opportunity
KAECE encourages members to review the complete Leadership Profile and share it with colleagues, faculty members, researchers, and other professionals who may be qualified for or interested in this distinguished academic appointment.
Even if this opportunity is not a personal fit, sharing the announcement within professional networks may help connect Fayetteville State University with an outstanding candidate who can make a meaningful contribution to early literacy education.
For additional information about Fayetteville State University, visit www.uncfsu.edu.
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