| Radford University announces a tenure-track position for the School of Teacher Education and Leadership, Special Education program area. Radford, Virginia Apply at: http://jobs.radford.edu/postings/8816 JOB DETAILS: Deadline: Open until filled Date posted: N/A Type: Tenure-track Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor Salary: Commensurate with experience Employment type: Full-time, 9 month EFFECTIVE DATE: August 10, 2021 POSITION: The School of Teacher Education and Leadership at Radford University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with primary responsibilities in teaching, supervision, service, and research in the Special Education program area. Radford University seeks to cultivate a culture of inclusive excellence where all voices are embraced, valued, respected, and integrated into the fabric of our community. The School of Teacher Education and Leadership contributes to the mission of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring our graduates are responsive to the educational goals of a multicultural population and can work effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to teach and work in inclusive settings with children and families from diverse backgrounds. APPOINTMENT CONDITIONS: This position is a tenure track, 9-month faculty appointment in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership with the possibility of supplemental summer teaching. Local residency is required. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Required Qualifications: - An earned doctorate in special education or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning. Candidates who have completed all doctoral work but have not yet defended their dissertation at the time of the application will also be considered, although candidates must have completed their degree by the time of hire.
- At least 3 years of experience working with K-12 students with disabilities in an academic setting.
- Expertise and interest in teaching courses in special education with particular emphasis in several of the following areas: Collaboration and co-teaching, positive behavior supports, assessment, and/or evidence-based instructional strategies in core academic areas.
- Experience providing clinical supervision at the elementary or secondary level.
- Engagement in professional service and scholarship.
Desirable Qualifications: - Experience teaching and supervising at the college level.
- Experience teaching culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 students.
- Experience providing math interventions for K-12 students with disabilities.
- Experience with online teaching and a familiarity with distance learning trends and best practices.
- Experience with grant writing.
UNIVERSITY & LOCAL COMMUNITY: Radford University is a nationally-recognized comprehensive public university focused on student success. The University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. Founded in 1910, Radford focused on preparing teachers for Virginia’s growing public school system, and it remains one of the premier teacher preparation universities in the Commonwealth and is well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment, and abundant opportunities for students to get involved in and out of the classroom. Our 204-acre classic American campus is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Radford, VA, a college town of 15,000 residents on the scenic and ancient New River. Radford is a mix of tranquil rural settings and university-style amenities, a haven for music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, home to many community-university partnership opportunities, and is a commutable drive from Roanoke and Blacksburg, a two-hour drive from the Piedmont Triad, and two and a half hours from Charlotte, NC. The School of Teacher Education and Leadership, housed in the College of Education and Human Development, is a community of scholars dedicated to the preparation of collaborative, globally-minded, highly skilled educators and leaders. The school recognizes that the effectiveness and creativity of a group is strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented in our field and/or have demonstrated leadership toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment. Learn more about Radford University at www.radford.edu. Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. APPLICATION: Interested candidates should apply at http://jobs.radford.edu/postings/8816 and include: - cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
- curriculum vitae
- unofficial graduate transcripts
- diversity statement that includes your values related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and your experience working with diverse populations (Attach under the other document category)
- statement of research interests and agenda (attach under the research sample category)
- list of three references (Fill out in Application)
Review of applications will begin on January 18 and continue until the position is filled. |
